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Fabulous Fall Figs!

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Fabulous Fall Figs!

Right now I’m in New Jersey visiting my parents.  This morning I was able to walk to the backyard and pluck an enormous, organic, deep purple fig right from the tree! (see pix below!) While I nibbled on the freshly sliced fig, I started thinking about the health benefits of figs, and why we don’t often hear so much about this ancient fruit? We often see figs in fall accompanying meals, cheese plates, baked goods, and spreads.  But, the fig is its own sort of super fruit!  Enjoyed fresh, or dried, figs do have numerous health benefits. Figs are loaded with...

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Planks+ Knees = Oblique Work!

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Planks+ Knees = Oblique Work!

My trainer, Jojo, is the best!  He is always figuring out different exercises that require TONS of muscles so you really get the most bank for your buck, per movement.  In the video below, Jojo gives the average plank, a major make over! First, I have weight attached to my ankles which adds brings new challenge, but also helps access bringing the knee closer to the upper arm/elbow.  If you are someone who can't quite bring your knee to your upper arm/elbow area this exercise actually assists that movement.  This is because the weight on the ankle wants to get...

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