Monthly Archives: February 2012

Watch “Blindfolded Kettlebell Windmills” on YouTube

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

https://www.youtube.com/v/DyKM1i5gKZI Windmills have always been one of my favorite moves, but in order to change things up a bit, Brennan is doing blindfolded ones. A true test of perception and equilibrium, this should be done once you are thoroughly comfortable with … Continue reading →

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Protein Bars

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

At the shop they’ve discontinued some of our top-selling protein bars, so we have been on the hunt for something to replace them with. While researching something else, I ran across some information on bars, that I found not only … Continue reading →

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Cooking Class Recipes

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

A big thank-you to all of those who attended our February cooking class and to first-time assistant Lisa Crafton and Missy Fagg for these breathtaking photos. We are so appreciative. For those that could not make making class, here are … Continue reading →

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Featured Food: Kombucha

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

The other day at Baeslar’s I was so excited to look down and see a bottle of kombucha. In December I had covered fermented beverages, and anyone that knows me knows I’ve been gushing about fermenting the past two months (so … Continue reading →

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Watch “80 lbs Kettlebell Juggling” on YouTube

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

https://www.youtube.com/v/v1TZuiZrL0E We of course love swinging for some heart rate training, but we also love some juggling. Besides the heart rate, we get the added benefit of hand-eye-coordination. Here Brennan demonstrates how to juggle 80 pounds, but it is important … Continue reading →

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Craving Control

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

I’ve been unsure what I wanted to post today, initially I had thought to do Alzheimer’s to go with yesterday’s brain post, but I’ve done that before (I’ll link to that at the end), but today’s post found me.  I … Continue reading →

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Your Brain on Fats

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

The brain is a pretty stellar organ.  I’ve always had a personal fascination with the brain. It’s development so sets us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. It’s responsible for making us who we are. It is a … Continue reading →

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Featured Food: Cinnamon

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Sometimes it’s almost like I instinctually know what’s good for me, and what I love is cinnamon. Not only does cinnamon seem to have that alluring warm feeling, that just makes you feel cozy, but it tastes so good. I’ve been using … Continue reading →

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Oils for Hair and Skin

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

I readily admit I can be a bit of an extremist, and tend to take things just above the goal. In reading Extra Virginity last week, I find myself reading about the ancient ways of olive oil use, from bathing … Continue reading →

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Watch “Single Kettlebell Push Ups” on YouTube

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

https://www.youtube.com/v/bf13LySIrA4 Here our kettlebell video muse, Brennan, shows us his take on a box kettlebell push-up by using only a single bell. As you can tell the closer grip allows for more triceps action. If going from the box is … Continue reading →

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