Today’s video is something quick, simple and new to Healthful Bites: an exercise product recommendation! Have you tried weighted gloves? They add wonderful intensity to kickboxing and help you achieve the perfect weight level during your strength workout. Here’s a link to the pair I have been enjoying since I received them as a Christmas gift.
In other news, we have a new giveaway to launch today—and it’s a great one! You see the shirt I’m wearing in the video? Well, one very similar, minus the logo, from ThrivNP can be yours. (FTC FYI: the giveaway shirt is donated by Thriv but this giveaway in no way affects my review of the product).
I already talked about my love for the shirt on the Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy radio show, and now you can sweat in your own super-soft “flex-fiv” top! The five, by the way, explain the benefits of the cotton and bamboo fabric: comfortable, sun protective, wicking, breathable and anti-stink :)
Don’t worry, if you aren’t chosen, you can find your own Thriv wear at their Web site and at select Sports Authority stores. Additionally, you can sign up to be a part of the thriv1st group on the Thriv site to receive the company’s monthly newsletter. Fifty shirts are given away to subscribers each month!
To enter for one ThrivNP shirt of your own, you can:
- Leave a comment below explaining why one of the five benefits of the Thriv fabric explained above will be good for your workouts.
- Comment telling me your favorite workout equipment/tool (as described above).
- Follow me on Twitter and tweet this message: “Hey @karla522, I’d love to win a fabulous shirt from @thrivnp!”
One winner will be chosen next Tuesday, so be sure to enter by Midnight Central Time on Monday, April 26. Good luck!
With Halloween a few short days away, it’s likely that your home, office and/or school is loaded with treats. It’s great to treat yourself to a few pieces, but there are other ways to celebrate the holiday… Try my suggestion of how to make your Halloween healthy with a spook-inspired move: the deadlift. Take a peek at the latest installment of Healthful Bites videos, grab some weights and try it for yourself!
(Remember, it’s best to start with lighter weights and a smaller range of motion if you are new to working out. Brace your core/keep your abs tight while you perform each rep. If you are having balance troubles, try to keep your eyes focused on one thing during the entire move).
Are you a deadlift fan? Would you be willing to do this and other goofy looking moves in public?
