BIG NEWS!

So sorry about being so MIA on the blog lately, but do we have BIG NEWS for you guys! The Power Factory, after switching ownership June of 2015, has made some major differences! As always we still have your favorite personal trainers, Bryceson Lawrence and Adam Sams, with the same class schedules but a lot has changed here. The entire gym has been completely renovated, adding even more space, giving us the opportunity to add a room specifically for cardio! We have a variety of state-of-the-art equipment ranging from, brand new treadmills, reserve hyper, and tons of med balls in numerous sizes. Of course, we still have the indoor turf, which is a favorite for everyone. For our tanning members we have a tanning bed available for unlimited use a month for $30. As always, we have a complete stocked inventory of Advocare. For those of you who think posting online aren’t enough to advertise your coming here, we have a whole rack of Power Factory apparel. Coming soon will be a keyless entry for those who would like access beyond the hours listed. We hope you enjoy all the hard work we’ve showcased here in the new gym! Come stop in and spread the word to your friends and family about the BRAND NEW POWER FACTORY!

20 Minute At Home Workout (The Easiest One Yet)

Do you ever have those days when there’s so much going on that even the slightest thought of going to the gym is out of the question? That’s me all the time. Seriously, don’t worry you’re not the only one. But then I always feel guilty and out of routine for missing my workout. So here’s an easy fix. A 20-minute workout you can do in your living room!

Here’s What You Do-

• 15 Squat Jumps
• 5 Push Ups
• 25 High Knees
• 7 Burpees
• 10 Lunges
• 7 Squats
• 5 Push Ups
• 10 Lunges
• 5 Push Ups
• 7 Squats
• 15 Squat Jumps
• 1 minute
• 5 Push Ups
• 25 High Knees

Make sure you repeat this three times. It’s like having the gym right in your house!

Foil Meals Done Right

It’s almost THE WEEKEND! Who’s ready for it? I definitely am, it’s so close that I can taste it. But once it gets to Thursday I don’t want to do anything AT ALL, which means I can get a little lazy with dinner. I need something to keep things healthy and easy. And that’s when I normally look towards my foil meals for help. Basically you take some foil and put whatever you want in it, wrap it up, and throw it in the fridge. SO EASY. But to make it even easier for you guys, here’s a specific recipe for it.

 

Here’s What You’ll Need-

• Four boneless skinless chicken breast
• 4 aluminum foil sheets (Big enough to wrap around the chicken)
• 4 TSP of olive oil
• Salt and fresh pepper to taste
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 yellow onion, sliced thin
• 1 rep bell pepper
• 4 small carrots (If you’d like)
• 4 large basil leaves
• 1/3 cup of Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing (Or any brand)

Here’s What You Do-

Preheat oven to 375

Place each chicken breast in each foil

Drizzle a TSP of olive oil over each one

Season chicken with salt and pepper

Arrange chopped garlic, onion, pepper, and carrots on top of each chicken.

Place basil leaf on top as well

Drizzle dressing over each chicken breast to your liking

Fold sides of foil over chicken, making sure chicken is completely covered, and seal.

Bake for 20-30 minutes.

ENJOY GUYS! This is one of my favorite easy foil meals!

5 Ways To Eat Clean Cheap (Your Wallet Will Be Happy!)

Let’s be honest, eating healthy can be massively expensive! I love eating healthy and being fit but I also love my Michael Kors purses. If I’m going to be eating at home a lot, I don’t want a grocery list that’s going to break the bank! So, ladies and gentlemen, I have a solution. Back when I was in college I constantly researched ways to eat healthy in a cheap way. Well, let’s just say my experienced has taught me well. So, here’s five ways to eat clean in your kitchen without breaking your bank! Let’s get started!

• Buy Fresh Produce and Freeze

 

This helps ensure you’re eating fresh vegetables but makes sure you’re not breaking your budget by buying tons of produce. Whenever your local grocery markets is having sells on vegetables, stock up, and freeze them. But as always a good alternative is frozen vegetables and they’re cheaper.

• Try Different Cuts of Meat

 

No need to resort to ground meat if those chicken breasts are too pricey for your wallet. Try chicken thighs instead, these are great alternatives to chicken breast and they cost less. If you’re buying tougher cuts of meat or cheap cuts and want them to taste better than they look throw them in your crockpot! The slow cooker does a great job of making them tender and juicy.

• Embrace Whole Grains

 

Black beans are a great example. Using left over chicken or ground turkey with a few cheap ingredients like black beans make for an easy, healthy, and cheap meal that can be ate multiple times. Whole grains will also keep you fuller longer and can help your weight loss efforts.

• Reuse Your Leftovers

 

You can always use your leftovers and make them into something new, plus using them helps make your cooking effort quicker!

• Meal Plan

 

This makes sure that you’re hitting the grocery store only once a week, hopefully. (Unless you’re like me and always find yourself at the store.) This ensures that you already have your meals made and you just grab and go. No need to spend money until you’re out.