We were born liking sugar – our preference for sugar is hard wired into our system. Fuzzy peach candy and swedish berries were utterly fantastic as a child. As an adult, my sweet tooth has tamed down quite a bit. Now I turn to honey instead of sour patch candy to sooth my sugar cravings. […]
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Serve this gluten free lemon olive oil cake with creme fraiche for special guests this summer.
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May
May
This cake is packed with flavor from the olive oil, cornmeal, almonds and lemon. And it’s gluten free! Cake recipes made from olive oil are especially hard to come by. If your local store does not carry fine cornmeal, I have purchased medium and ground it myself. Be sure to use cornmeal, not corn flour. […]
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Apr
Apr
I discovered amaranth grains when I was researching quinoa recipes. Amaranth is an ancient grain that looks similar to quinoa. I love amaranth before a morning workout. It doesn’t feel heavy and digests easily. Amaranth is packed full of protein, and is an excellent source of fiber, iron and other minerals. Combine amaranth and water […]
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Mar
Mar
Have you ever noticed how gyms name fitness workouts based on outward appearance ex: Lift and Tone your Booty, Shred Your Abs, Beach Body Workout? Or fitness magazines that offer “5 Tips to lose belly fat”. What about all those deep muscles and their importance to your physical health and fitness? If your local gym […]
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Jul
Jul
When I first started teaching Essentrics I used my backyard as the venue for classes. During the leg portion of the workout my rock star client Mary G. would reach for the branch of a nearby tree to help her balance. The following week, Mary reached for the branch just as the music started for […]
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Apr
Apr
Transforming your workout through the power of your mind Did you know that through visualization, you can increase the benefits of an Essentrics movement? For instance, while doing a specific exercise, imagine that you are lifting a feather or pulling a heavy rope. Your brain has to adjust the tension in your movements to match […]
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Apr
Apr
Starting Monday, February 15th – Join Gail Garceau for a 5-day Leg Focused Program to boost your metabolism, elongate your muscles, and put a bounce in your step! Open to streaming members – 2 Live Classes with Gail Garceau + Curated Workout Plan (view full collection) SCHEDULE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15th(Live class & workshop open to all – no subscription required):11:45-11:55am EST Live Alignment Workshop with Gail Garceau12:00-12:30pm EST Live Class with […]
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Apr
Apr
Exercise has been scientifically proven as one of the most effective methods to prevent brain cells from atrophying over time! And the most effective type of brain-body exercise has been found to be complex movements, rather than simple ones. Examples of simple movements are walking and eating. When walking, the brain doesn’t have to figure […]
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Mar
Mar
3 FLEXIBILITY EXERCISES TO IMPROVE YOUR GOLF SWING Having good posture and flexible joints are extremely important for your golf game. You need to be able to rotate your spine and hips so you can develop that recoil movement or torque - the rotational force necessary to wind up your body to its full potential and maximize your backswing and downswing. In order to improve spinal rotation, every […]