Daily Fitness Motivation

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I never regret it when I exercise, but I always regret it when I don't.

Workout of the Day

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The abs and obliques are a big focal point in fitness. Add this daily exercise to your go-to workout three times a week to slim down as you shape a sexy physique.  This exercise targets the shoulders, arms, abs, and obliques:

Around the World Rotator

Step 1: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and lift bent elbows in front of you at shoulder height, palms facing each other.

Step 2: Rotate torso and arms together diagonally up toward left.

Step3: Repeat 3 times then repeat same steps on the right.

Daily Fitness Motivation

It's not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not.

Easy Healthy Recipe: Zucchini Frittata

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A frittata can be filled with a variety of vegetables and cheeses and makes a great impromptu brunch dish or supper. In this version, fresh mint and basil brighten the mild taste of zucchini. If you prefer, use feta or ricotta salata in place of the goat cheese.

Ingredients

4 teaspoons  extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 cup  diced zucchini, (1 small)

1 cup liquid egg whites

1/2 cup  chopped onion

1/2 cup  grape tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes, halved

1/3 cup  crumbled feta cheese, (2 ounces)

1/4 cup  slivered fresh mint

1/4 cup  slivered fresh basil

1/4 teaspoon  salt, divided

  Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and onion; cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender, but not mushy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, mint, basil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and a grinding of pepper; increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the moisture has evaporated, 30 to 60 seconds.

 

2. Whisk eggs, the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and a grinding of pepper in a large bowl until blended. Add the zucchini mixture and cheese; stir to combine.

 

3. Preheat the broiler.

 

4. Wipe out the pan and brush it with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil; place over medium-low heat. Add the frittata mixture and cook, without stirring, until the bottom is light golden, 2 to 4 minutes. As it cooks, lift the edges and tilt the pan so uncooked egg will flow to the edges.

 

5. Place the pan under the broiler and broil until the frittata is set and the top is golden, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Loosen the edges and slide onto a plate. Cut into wedges and serve.

Daily Fitness Motivation

Do you have 10 minutes? Then take that time to burn 100 calories :)

Workout of the Day

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The glutes can benefit from both strength training with high load and low reps, like heavy-weight squats (to work the fast-twitch muscles), and with low load and high reps and endurance exercises, like running and stair climbing (to work slow-twitch muscles).

Here is an exercises to help lift and trim the glutes:

Lift It: Bend and Extend
Step 1:  Stand in front of chair, bend over and place left hand on seat, right forearm atop chair back; tuck pelvis and extend left leg behind you, foot flexed.

Step 2: Pulse left leg 10 times (lift and lower by 1 inch).

Step 3:  Keeping left leg lifted, bend knee and then extend 10 times; then trace 5 clockwise and 5 counterclockwise circles with leg.

Step 4:  Hold leg lift for 5 counts. Switch sides; repeat.

Welcome to Fit with Heather

Get Fit with Heather is about staying focused on your fitness goals, working out hard to insure you accomplish those goals, and eat healthy to maintain a more happy healthy you.  Fitness is my passion and I want to experience it and share my experiences with everyone to the fullest.