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beautyishardwork:

A seven-minute exercise regime devised by scientists has been shown to provide as many health benefits as going for a long run and doing  a session of weight training.Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2322470/The-7-minute-workout-proven-good-long-run-weights-session—PAIN-reap-benefits.html#ixzz2SvawsD4T 

beautyishardwork:

A seven-minute exercise regime devised by scientists has been shown to provide as many health benefits as going for a long run and doing  a session of weight training.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2322470/The-7-minute-workout-proven-good-long-run-weights-session—PAIN-reap-benefits.html#ixzz2SvawsD4T 

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— 1 week ago with 11 notes
#exercise 
healthywaytocook:

Ever wonder how many calories you burn in 10 minutes? This infographic from Quick Quid breaks down the burn rate of common activities. Click to see the full image and learn which foods are the best metabolism boosters.

healthywaytocook:

Ever wonder how many calories you burn in 10 minutes? This infographic from Quick Quid breaks down the burn rate of common activities. Click to see the full image and learn which foods are the best metabolism boosters.

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— 1 week ago with 723 notes
#exercise 
work-is-a-four:

Delicious 100 calorie snack ideas
Savory, sweet, or other, here are tasty snacks that will satisfy your craving without killing your diet.

work-is-a-four:

Delicious 100 calorie snack ideas

Savory, sweet, or other, here are tasty snacks that will satisfy your craving without killing your diet.

(via lets-get-fit-crazed)

— 1 week ago with 1215 notes
#nutrition 

Fruity Summer SorbetsStrawberry Banana1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries 1 1/2 bananas (fresh) 1/4 cup lemon (or lime) juice 1/3 cup maple (or agave) syrupPineapple Banana2 fresh bananas 1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/3 cup maple (or agave) syrupZippy Wild Blueberry1 1/2 cups frozen wild blueberries 1/2 cup lemon (or lime) juice 1/2 cup maple (or agave) syrup 1 fresh banana 1/2 tsp ginger powder or grated fresh gingerSpicy Mango1 1/2 cups frozen mango 1 fresh banana 1/3 cup lemon (or lime) juice 1/2 cup maple (or agave) syrup a few dashes of cayenne powderDirectionsAdd all ingredients of desired sorbet to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth, but keep it as thick and frosty as possible. Pour into freezer-friendly container. (Metal works best, but anything will do.) Chill until firm, scoop, and serve.

Fruity Summer Sorbets

Strawberry Banana
1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
1 1/2 bananas (fresh)
1/4 cup lemon (or lime) juice
1/3 cup maple (or agave) syrup

Pineapple Banana
2 fresh bananas
1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/3 cup maple (or agave) syrup

Zippy Wild Blueberry
1 1/2 cups frozen wild blueberries
1/2 cup lemon (or lime) juice
1/2 cup maple (or agave) syrup
1 fresh banana
1/2 tsp ginger powder or grated fresh ginger

Spicy Mango
1 1/2 cups frozen mango
1 fresh banana
1/3 cup lemon (or lime) juice
1/2 cup maple (or agave) syrup
a few dashes of cayenne powder

Directions
Add all ingredients of desired sorbet to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth, but keep it as thick and frosty as possible. Pour into freezer-friendly container. (Metal works best, but anything will do.) Chill until firm, scoop, and serve.

(Source: tohellwithsalad, via beautifulpicturesofhealthyfood)

— 2 weeks ago with 9510 notes
#nutrition 
before-and-after-pictures:

52kg/114lbs - 49kg/108lbs
Only 3 kg less and there’s so much difference. Weight means nothing!
—B/A—

before-and-after-pictures:

52kg/114lbs - 49kg/108lbs

Only 3 kg less and there’s so much difference. Weight means nothing!

B/A

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— 2 weeks ago with 1514 notes
#motivation 

sewnifty:

Fit Nerd Problems: When the majority of the apps on your iPhone are health and fitness related.

  1. Super Better- A fun, interactive experience with goal-making in mind
  2. My Fitness Pal- A phenomenal resource for calorie logging, friendly support, and more
  3. Nike+ iPod- Syncs with my Nike+ shoes, produces stats for average speed, distance, and estimated caloric burn 
  4. Commit- A simple, clean, goal tracker. Don’t break the streak!
  5. Fitocracy- A great way to keep track of your workouts, and find support/competition along the way
  6. Zombies, Run!- Seriously, who doesn’t want to outrun the apocalypse?
  7. Nike+ Training- A great resource for different types of exercises and challenges
  8. Yoga- Create your own routine, or go by one of the presets
  9. Black and White Vinyasa- Just downloaded this recently, but it looks fun!
  10. Healthy- Simple and quick recipes for the health conscious, by Good Food
  11. Whole Foods- Grocery lists and recipes from a great grocery store
  12. Gorilla- How bananas are you for fitness? Choose your level and find out!
  13. Slim Down- Collection of tips from Jillian Michaels
  14. 5K Runner- My favorite couch to 5K program
  15. Leap- Challenge your body and your photography skills, along with friends
  16. Park Finder- Sure, you could Google it, but where’s the fun in that? Plus, it allows you to find which nearby parks have your favorite outdoor activity!

What are your favorite fitness apps?

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— 2 weeks ago with 1264 notes
#general 

r0adtofit:

going to do these challenges!

(Source: skinnychlso, via iamworthat)

— 2 weeks ago with 2071 notes
#exercise