Feb 292012 As Tim Vafides embarks on his fourth consecutive Boston marathon, he shares his perspective on marathoning with PPT. Tim is a native Bostonian currently training for the marathon while living in Washington D.C.

In the first part of this three-part series, Tim discusses what he loves and hates about training for the Boston Marathon....Read More


Tagged with: marathon • Running • Tips • Training
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Feb 212012 A stale exercise routine will do nothing for you. Your body gets used to repetitive movements, you stop seeing gains, and your body looks the same week in week out.

This workout is far from stale. Get the blood flowing with a quick warm up, then get your heart rate pounding with some Metabolic Conditioning. After that we move on to multi-plane lunges and finishing it off with an Upper Body Superset. You will see gains.

*My lunges and bench press weight is 85% of my 1RM.

40 minutes is all you need. This workout is not easy and it involves several advanced movements. If you are unfamiliar with the proper technique of any of these exercises, please consult a trainer/coach before attempting.

Click below for a printout to track your progress.

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The meat of this workout involves PUSH exercises (lunge, bench press). An accompanying workout should be done in the same week involving PULL exercises (row, deadlift, etc) for routine balance.

Tagged with: Training • Video • Workout
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Feb 142012 Eggs are not just for breakfast; from egg salad to eggnog - eggs have found their way from the clutches of our bagels and on to our dinner plates.

Eggs are one of the healthiest foods you can eat, loaded with protein and packed with nutrients why would you want to limit this to just breakfast? Plus eggs take two seconds to make. This entire meal takes under 30 minutes, from prep to first bite. Next thing you know they're going to start putting eggs in desserts! Oh wait...



Ingredients
1 tbs olive oil
1 cups frozen shredded hash browns
1/4 onion, chopped
1/2 tsp ground cumin (or taco seasoning)
1/2 15-ounce can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 cup prepared salsa
4 large eggs
1/3 cup of low fat shredded colby-jack cheese
4 6-inch flour tortillas
1/2 avocado, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Do It!
1. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add hash browns and cook, stirring occasionally until brown. About 10 minutes.
2. While hash browns - brown, heat the other 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, cilantro and cumin, stirring occasionally until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the beans and salsa to the onions, reduce heat to low and cook for about 2 minutes.
4. Beat the eggs in a bowl like they stole something. Pour the eggs into the skillet with the hash browns and cook, stirring until the hash browns are evenly distributed among the eggs. Allow the eggs to set.
5. Add the onion, beans and salsa mixture to the eggs and stir until the eggs are nice and scrambled, about 1 minute.
6. Divide egg mixture among the 4 tortillas and top with avocado and cheese. (Feel free to broil for 5 minutes to melt the cheese and harden the shell)

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Per Taco: Calories 270; Carbs 22.25g; Fat 15g; Protein 14g; Cholesterol 225mg

 

Tagged with: 30 Minutes or Less • Food and Diet • Recipes
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Feb 72012 Whether you like it or not, going to the gym can sometimes feel like going to the club. It has become a social establishment, a place to spend time with friends or even meet that special someone.

The gym isn’t just a place for hardcore fitness enthusiasts anymore. People go to the gym to chat, they go to read the paper while riding the stationary bike, and couples go on gym dates (yes, this is a thing). So if Elliptical Girl wants to flirt with Andy Abdominals, don’t judge. What does it matter; as long as they’re not doing it in front of the machine you’re trying to use....Read More


Tagged with: Lifestyle • Tips • Women
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