2010 – Freestyle Fitness Addiction

Spinach Protein "Bread"

I decided to make some spinach protein “bread.” Decided I needed something crunchy and wanted to sneak in some vegetables 🙂

So I tweaked my previous recipe: high protein, low carb mock focaccia.

Here’s what I did:

Preheat oven to about 400 degrees. Spray a pan with non-stick spray. In a bowl, mix:

1 tbsp baking powder
into ½ cup 0% FAGE yogurt.
Add: 1 tbsp unprocessed bran
½ cup Egg whites
2 tbsp Italian seasoning mix + oregano + parsley + garlic + pepper
2 scoops Unflavored ...

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mock bread, protein, spinach

ACL Injuries and the Fitness Competitor

Interesting! I came across this article on bodysport.com and wanted to share it. I am highly interested in the intersection of functional training and figure/fitness training and will one day write a piece on this. For now, this is one of the only articles that I have seen that addresses something that concerns them both. As someone who has experienced an ACL tear and as a fitness professional passionate about functional training to stay healthy (see my post on ACL ...

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ACL Rehab/Prehab, Physique, Figure, and Fitness, Training

ACL, functional training

Medicine Balls Benefits & Sample Circuit

ABOUT THE MEDICINE BALL

A medicine ball is a weighted ball, usually between 4-12 pounds, that you can use in your exercise routine. Due to its weight and shape, it requires a lot of coordination, strength, and stamina to keep it under control. The medicine ball is actually one of the oldest pieces of fitness equipment still in use today. The ball has been in use among athletes and warriors for over 3,000 years. They have been used by Egyptians, Roman ...

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Testimonial

Thank you, Omar!

“I highly recommend Kristina! She uses creative, effective exercises to make well-designed programs, and makes sure her clients are motivated and receive full attention. As a trainer and gym owner myself, in the industry for over ten years, I see a lot of terrible trainers out there. They are content with the status quo, and do cookie cutter workouts. Kristina is NOT that way. She is always on top of the latest information, and integrates that with classic ...

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Beyond Crunches: 4 Core Exercises Off the Beaten Path

Hello ladies and gents!

I’m here today to share with you a few different and fun exercises for the core. Lovely readers: 1,000,000 million sit ups a day will NOT sculpt for you the sleek physique you strive for. Not only is excessive lumbar flexion not healthy (e.g. promotes kyphosis and/or possible lower back problem when in excess), but is also not very effective of an exercise in that tight abs come from low body fat which is NOT achieved by ...

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Miracle Whey Peanut Butter Protein Powder Review

Yes, I am a total protein powder whore. I just got a new protein powder in the mail that I ordered. But it is SO YUMMY that I have to tell you about it. No, this is not an affiliate link and I am not being compensated at all for this. Did they hear my prayers asking for a yummy peanut butter flavored protein powder?

Okay, so this is what happened. I was lazily scrolling through other’s Facebook stats update and ...

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Urban Ninja, B-girl Power, & Fitness Competition Videos

These are a few of my favorite vids that I thought I would pass along. These videos truly demonstrate the amazing capabilities of our bodies and nothing else BUT our own bodies! No wonder I love bodyweight training!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2kJZOfq7zk

Video above: Urban ninja. This is some parkour ish that astounds and impresses me with the degree of precision and agility required for these moves!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkCYzblnRho&feature=PlayList&p=88555079F16F35B9&playnext_from=PL&index=52

Video above: Amazing b-girl power- my love!! With my background in gymnastics, whenever I break I naturally ...

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Breaking, Motivation & Mindset, Physique, Figure, and Fitness, Training, Videos

Green Oatmeal

Breakfast was some numminess.

(BTW, check out this funny blog post I read yesterday from Smoothie Girl regarding “nom nom” http://smoothiegirleatstoo.blogspot.com/2010/04/tiramisu-for-breakfast-nom-nom-nom.html)

What was breakfast, might you ask?

Well, it might be GREEN OATMEAL!

I was inspired by certain pictures:

Green Oats

Source: http://www.danispies.com/archives/breakfast/spinach_oats.php

Green Oats2

Source: http://www.katheats.com/green-with-envy/

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Client Testimonial

Thanks, Brendan!

“At long last a Yelp! from a wannabe foodie… about a fitness bootcamp…

I am completely amused by the fact that my first Yelp is about a fitness bootcamp, but I find it entirely appropriate because anyone in the area who is shelling out for a gym membership, personal training and classes so they can continue to enjoy their 11 course meals, should know about Kristina. She is that bad ass. Sure her degrees and certifications were ...

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