*Clears throat* I mean... this is my Super Bowl LVI Workout Challenge. IYKYK* First of all, 56 is a great number for a theme workout - it's divisible by 4, and with a very usable quotient of 14. TOO FUN. For my friends who train with kettlebells and/or calisthenics who may have a 56th birthday coming up, please send me a message as I have so many ideas with this particular … [Read more...] about Superb Owl LVI (56) Workout Challenge with Bonus Baked Taco Bowl Recipe!
Very Simple Grain Free Granola
Some of you already know that I've been conducting a wild amount of yogurt-making experiments lately. And while I love just eating plain yogurt (yes, I know this isn't normal) I was thinking about crunchy topping options. Unfortunately as much as I love a lot of the commercially available grain free granolas, many of them have too much sugar/carbs for my liking. And these very … [Read more...] about Very Simple Grain Free Granola
New Year’s Eve Workout to Send Off 2021!
To say that 2021 has been an... "interesting" experience is an understatement. So, what better way to send off a strange year with a New Year's Eve Workout! There's even a few analogies - the high rep sets get grueling if you've opted to go for a moderately heavy weight (which is what we did when testing it on Wednesday) - and seems a fitting metaphor for the year. Get it in … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Workout to Send Off 2021!
Tuna Curry Salad or Curry Chicken Salad
After becoming mildly obsessed with two different chicken curry salads in Chapel Hill (Caffe Driade and Root Cellar) I started to look into how to make it at home, and kind of the story behind it. As I'm no big fan of mayo (I'm fine to order dishes with it, but wouldn't use it enough at home to justify buying a jar) and prefer sour cream and yogurt, I started poking around the … [Read more...] about Tuna Curry Salad or Curry Chicken Salad
Kettlebell Workout: Crushing the Week
In the advanced kettlebell workouts I lead each week, we have the joke that we crush the workout so that the week doesn't crush us. This obviously isn't the answer for everyone, but for certain... "type-A personalities", knowing that we have a very concrete list of to-dos we can knock out in an hour that will also make us stronger - physically, mentally, etc. is a welcome … [Read more...] about Kettlebell Workout: Crushing the Week
Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2021 Guide!
It's Black Friday Guide Time Again! Especially since it started early at many places .... there seems to be quite a bit of "early Black Friday / Cyber Monday" action happening this year. Part of the reason I'm a little late with this year's guide is because I've been helping a few small ecommerce companies implement their sales this year. However, it's far from being "too … [Read more...] about Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2021 Guide!
Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie Recipe (with Pumpkin!)
After making a batch of Primal Blueprint paleo pumpkin muffins for the umpteenth time, I realized that the other half of the can of pumpkin purée would be good for another batch next week (or in a few days). Or, given that it's "pumpkin spice" season, extra canned pumpkin is a very fun smoothie ingredient. Along with its seasonally popular flavor, pumpkin is a nutritional … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie Recipe (with Pumpkin!)
Favorite Double Kettlebell Workouts to Celebrate the 14kg Kettlebell Flash Sale!
No more excuses... it's double kettlebell workout time! By the way, doing difficult double kettlebell workouts with a pair of 14kg kettlebells at my size is a really super fun challenge. They have slightly slimmer handles than the 16kg kettlebells, and if you're in the middle women's weight class for RKC testing, then the 14kg is already your go-to kettlebell for high rep … [Read more...] about Favorite Double Kettlebell Workouts to Celebrate the 14kg Kettlebell Flash Sale!
A Challenging Benchmark Workout Adapted From Orange Theory’s DriTri
Recently, a friend in another state mentioned that they were going to participate in the Orange Theory "DriTri" which is a three part event that apparently has been happening about twice a year for some time. I had no idea. While I'm more a fan of leading group fitness than participating in group fitness, I was intrigued by this interesting benchmark workout. I'd also recently … [Read more...] about A Challenging Benchmark Workout Adapted From Orange Theory’s DriTri
Ask GiryaGirl: How Large are the Diameters of Dragon Door Kettlebells and How to Cook 1lb of Lentils in an Instant Pot
These two questions come up with some regularity, so this weekend I decided to do the work and answer BOTH for you! Minimal scrolling required for each! Go get 'em! How to cook 1 pound of lentils in an Instant Pot (with suggested measurements, times, etc.) The measured diameters of Dragon Door Kettlebell Handles Hope these answers make your week that much brighter and … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: How Large are the Diameters of Dragon Door Kettlebells and How to Cook 1lb of Lentils in an Instant Pot
