Amy VanLiew
Stretch Out Strap to improve flexibility
Yes, I do help clients stretch when we are together but this Stretch Out Strap is great when you want to stretch yourself. This strap has handles and is really sturdy. It’s perfect to do PNF or Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation which is a way to increase your range of motion. Or just get some help…
Exercise Ball
An exercise ball can be a fun tool to have in your home gym. I use one in my workouts to add a balance component or just some fun. It’s important to fine the right size for your height so make sure you watch this video on how to choose your exercise ball size. Watch…
Exercise Loop Bands For Strength Training
You must prioritize strength training above everything else but you don’t always have to get out those dumbbells. Exercise bands are a great way to add some variety to your strength training workouts. This pack has several different resistances and the loop allows you to put it around your legs or arms to help those…
The BEST Way To Exercise Over 50!
Let’s all face it, most people over 50 can’t do what they used to do 20 years ago, or if they try they end up hurting themselves. It’s life, it’s real, but it should not hold you back. You just have to make some modifications and get the most out of your precious exercise time.…
Healthy Asian Noodle Salad
To stay as healthy as I can, I limit the amount of “white stuff” white flour, white sugar, white rice that I eat! My husband is the cook in the house and he is AMAZING at creating recipes using these rules. This summer he created this recipe and it is sooooo good. Very refreshing…
Why Start A Walking Program?
In this blog I want to share a bit of what I’ve been learning about one of the BEST ways to lose weight, feel better, destress, relieve joint pain…. First the bad news. We are a nation of “sitters”. In 2020 The U.S. adult obesity rate was at 42.4%, the first time the national rate has…
Ed’s Creamy Hummus Recipe
My husband takes my requests for healthy food serious and he came up with the YUMMY hummus recipe. It is so creamy and the addition of the spice called Harissa gives it such an earthy, exotic flavor. I have to admit it is so much better than store bought and doesn’t have all the preservatives…
What’s In Your Peanut Butter?
If I was on a desert island and I could only bring one thing…it would be peanut butter. It is my all time favorite food and I have some almost everyday. I’ve tried the other popular nut butters; almond butter, sunflower butter, cashew butter and while I would not turn those away, my favorite…
It’s NOT about the pasta!
If you recognized the subject line you know one of my guilty pleasures is reality TV 😁. Do you LOVE pasta? Are you someone who likes to eat large portions? If you said YES, then I have a “be healthy enough” option for you…ZUCCHINI NOODLES! My mission is to find healthier options for us over…
Zucchini Shrimp Scampi
Trying to keep the processed carb count down but want the texture and taste of it? Try Zucchini noodles! They are so easy to make. Just sauté them up in a pan with a little olive oil and you are set to use them just like pasta and here is a great recipe to try.…