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Why is exercise important?*

Why is exercise important?*

Everyone should consider personal training, especially here at Elite Fitness in Boca Raton. ?People are always looking for personal trainers or gym to help them get in shape. ?A lot of people will always try to convince you about a new quick weight loss program. ?No...

Vegetarian Meatballs

Vegetarian Meatballs

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound fresh white mushrooms, finely chopped 1 pinch salt 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats 1 ounce very finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup...

Broccoli Beef

Broccoli Beef

  Ingredients 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons fat-free Italian dressing 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground ginger 3/4 pound round steak, cut into strips 1/2 cup fat free beef broth 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/2...

Shrimp and Grouper Ceviche

Shrimp and Grouper Ceviche

Ingredients 1 Pound Fresh White Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined 2 Cups (about 1 pound) Fresh Grouper, Cubed 2 Tbsp diced Fresh Jalape?o ? Cup Red Bell Pepper, diced ? Cup Green Bell Pepper, diced ? Cup Yellow Bell Pepper, diced ? Cup Purple Onion, diced ? Cup Cucumber,...

Zucchini Noodles with Meat Mushroom Tomato Sauce

Zucchini Noodles with Meat Mushroom Tomato Sauce

Ingredients ? Zucchini Noodles:   3 large zucchini, spiralizer   Meat Mushroom Tomato Sauce:   1 cup of onions, chopped 2 garlic clove, minced 8 oz. button mushrooms, sliced 1 lb. of ground lean turkey 2 28oz. cans of whole plum tomatoes {with sauce} 2...

Seared Ahi Tuna with Brown Rice

Seared Ahi Tuna with Brown Rice

2 (6-8 ounce) sushi grade Ahi tuna steaks (3/4 of an inch thick) 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 green onion (scallion) thinly sliced ( a few slices reserved for garnish) 1 Tsp lime juice 1. Mix the marinade ingredients together...

Alcohol Consumption*

Alcohol Consumption*

For all my alcohol loving clients, read this article from Fitness Expert Phil Kaplan. Daily alcohol consumption will slow or stop your results. The drawbacks are probably going to far outweigh any health benefits. Your liver can?t metabolize alcohol and fat at the...

Stay Grounded for Building Core Strength

Stay Grounded for Building Core Strength

An Appalachian State University study led by Jeffrey McBride found that stable exercises are superior to unstable exercises for overloading the muscles in our bodies including CORE muscles. Being on solid surfaces, one can use heavier loads, shorter tension times, and...

Poor Sleep Patterns Promote Weight Gain*

Poor Sleep Patterns Promote Weight Gain*

  America is a high stress society in which most people don't get enough sleep. We could be paying for it with our health.Sleep deprivation is linked to obesity, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and cancer. A seven year Finnish study of nearly 9000 people, led...

Weight Training Helps Men Lose Fat*

Weight Training Helps Men Lose Fat*

  A University of Connecticut study found that men who combine weight training with a well balanced diet lost abdominal fat rapidly. Weight training increases muscle mass, which boosts metabolic rate and promotes fat loss. Men should do resistance training at...

Feel The Burn*

Feel The Burn*

By now you know FLEX's stand on static (reach and hold) before weight lifting - don't do it. That's because research shows that this form of strecthing can decrease muscle strength. So do it after your workout. New research from Florida State University (Tallahassee)...

Extra Strength Caffeine*

Extra Strength Caffeine*

  We recommend caffeine as part of the pre-workout regimen, but how much you take can have a huge impact on muscle strength and power. Make sure you're getting in enough of this strength builder and fat burner before every one of your workouts to maximize your...

Fresh Shrimp And Broccoli

Fresh Shrimp And Broccoli

1lbs. medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined 1/2 cup onions, sliced 2 cups broccoli, chopped 1 1/2tsp minced garlic (about 3 cloves) 3/4cup snow peas, fresh or frozen and thawed 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth Saute garlic in broth for one minute. Add shrimp and...

Salsa Flavored Beef Steak

Salsa Flavored Beef Steak

1 lb. Boneless Beef chuck botton1/4 blade steaks; cut 1? thick 1/3 cup Salsa; prepared; mild, medium or hot. As desired. 2 tbs. lime juice; fresh 1 garlic glove minced 1 ts. Oregano leaves; dried ? ts. Cumin; ground Combine salsa, lime juice, garlic, oregano and...

Gastric Bypass: Is it REALLY the easy way out?*

Gastric Bypass: Is it REALLY the easy way out?*

?People often like to take the easy way out, right? Why work hard if you can win the lottery? Why eat right and exercise when you can get gastric bypass? While some peoples? circumstances are worse than others, there are many who use gastric bypass, or the less...

Stuffed Green Peppers

Stuffed Green Peppers

6 Medium fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 Medium onion, chopped 3 Celery ribs, diced 1 can (8 Ounces) fat free tomato sauce 1 Cup of water 2 Teaspoons salt, divided 1/2 Teaspoon pepper, divided 4 Medium green peppers 1 Pound lean ground beef (93/7%) 1 Cup...

Starvation: Weight Loss Sabotage*

Starvation: Weight Loss Sabotage*

When looking to lose weight, our common sense tells us to eat less, move more. Some people, however, take that bit of information and take it to the extreme. Prime example: Starvation. We all want to be able to have a baby and lose all of the weight (and then some) in...

Egg White Muffins

Egg White Muffins

This is a versatile meal that can be eaten on the go or at home. for breakfast, a snack lunch dinner, or before bed!?You can add any veggies you wish to these same goes for spices. Ingredients 10 egg whites (1 cup egg whites) 1 cup chopped spinach 1/2 cup chopped red...

Mushroom Stuffed Chicken

Mushroom Stuffed Chicken

  Ingredients: 1 cup chopped mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Two 5-oz. raw boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness 1/8 tsp. each salt and black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 350...