www.fitnessjudge.com Blogs http://fitnessjudge.com Just another Fitnessjudge.com weblog Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:59:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 6-week Weight Loss Contest! http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2011/01/24/6-week-weight-loss-contest/ http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2011/01/24/6-week-weight-loss-contest/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:42:54 +0000 admin http://fitnessjudge.com/?p=2703 Basket Picture

6-Week Weight Loss Contest

Enter to Win a Spa Basket

Registration begins January 24th until February 7th. Contest ends on March 21st, Members Appreciation Day. During the party all results and the Winner will be announced at the Personal Training Department (4th Fl.) of the Hudson Athletic Club, 130 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 . The party will take place from 6 to 9pm. Members and Nonmembers of the gym are eligible to enter.  For any questions call 551-358-2608 or email info@fitnessjudge.com. Good Luck!


If you LOSE, you WIN!

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Cook :30 mins

Prep: 30 mins

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups  reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon  unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup  finely chopped onion
  • 3 teaspoons  minced fresh garlic
  • 1 cup  Arborio rice
  • 3/4 cup  dry sherry or dry white wine
  • 4 teaspoons  olive oil
  • 6 ounces  shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 2 teaspoons  minced fresh thyme
  • Pinch salt
  • 3/4 pound  medium shrimp, shelled and cleaned (tails removed if desired)
  • 1/4 cup  freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons  minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a simmer; reduce heat to low and keep warm.

2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion; saute until softened, 3 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of the garlic; saute 30 seconds. Stir in the rice, then add 1/2 cup of the sherry; cook until absorbed, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the broth, stirring until absorbed, 2 minutes. Add remaining broth 1/2 cup at a time; stir each 1/2 cup until absorbed before adding the next. Cook, stirring frequently, until rice is tender and creamy, 20 to 25 minutes.

3. Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and saute until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon each of the garlic and thyme and the pinch of salt; saute 1 minute and transfer to a plate. Add remaining oil and the shrimp to empty pan; cook 2 minutes. Add remaining garlic and saute 1 minute more. Add remaining sherry and simmer 1 minute, until shrimp are just barely cooked through; set aside.

4. When the risotto has finished cooking, stir in shrimp and liquid, mushrooms, Parmesan, parsley and remaining thyme. Warm 2 minutes. Spoon into bowls and serve.

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Hit the treadmill for a 10-minute interval pyramid to kick-start the fat burning and keep it humming. You’ll alternate 1 minute at a steady pace with varying 1-minute bursts. (The plan also works for the elliptical or stairclimber.) Do the highest level you can.

Beginner
Minute MPH
1 3.0
2 4.0
3 3.0
4 4.5
5 3.0
6 5.0
7 3.0
8 4.5
9 3.0
10 4.0
Calories burned = 50
Intermediate
Minute MPH
1 4.0
2 5.0
3 4.0
4 6.0
5 4.0
6 7.0
7 4.0
8 6.0
9 4.0
10 5.0
Calories burned = 77
Advanced
Minute MPH
1 5.0
2 6.0
3 5.0
4 7.0
5 5.0
6 8.0
7 5.0
8 7.0
9 5.0
10 6.0
Calories burned = 103
]]> http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2011/01/12/the-ultimate-lunch-hour-cardio-workout/feed/ 0 Protein Packed Recipes! Work Out and Eat Great! http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2011/01/12/protein-packed-recipes-work-out-and-eat-great/ http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2011/01/12/protein-packed-recipes-work-out-and-eat-great/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:20:13 +0000 admin http://fitnessjudge.com/?p=2675 Salsa Chicken

Salsa Chicken

INGREDIENTS

1 cup brown rice


1 packet chicken taco seasoning
1 lb. chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces
15-oz. jar of your favorite salsa
½ cup grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Nonstick cooking spray

Serves 4

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook rice per package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat oven-safe skillet with nonstick cooking spray.

Pour taco seasoning packet into a shallow dish. Dip chicken pieces in taco seasoning, coating each piece. Place evenly in skillet.

Cook chicken over medium-high heat for two minutes, then flip each piece over and cook another 2 minutes.

Remove from heat. Pour salsa over chicken pieces. Cover and bake in oven for 10 minutes.

Sprinkle cheese over salsa-chicken pieces and bake, covered, for 10 minutes.

Remove from oven. Place ½ cup cooked rice on each plate and scoop salsa-chicken on top.

NUTRITION FACTS (per serving):

370 calories
32 g protein
46 g carbs
2 g fat
2 g sugar
837 mg sodium
67 mg cholesterol
2 g fiber

Ginger-chile chicken Stir Fry

Ginger-chile chicken Stir Fry

The secret behind a successful stir-fry is to prepare all of the ingredients in advance and cook them quickly. Cook the rice, chop the veggies, add the chicken, and in minutes you’ll have a homemade meal. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

2 Tbsp. oil (divided)
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. fresh minced ginger
1 fresh Serrano chile, seeded and sliced into strips
1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and sliced into strips
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and julienned
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and julienned
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and julienned

Sauce:

¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp. water
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a wok or large skillet placed over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir fry until almost cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate; cover to keep warm.

2. Heat remaining oil in wok. Add ginger, chile, onion and bell peppers; stir-fry five minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender. Return chicken to wok.

3. Mix sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour sauce into wok and cook until sauce is thick and bubbly, about two minutes. Serve over rice.

Serves 4

NUTRITION FACTS (per serving):

234 calories
27 g protein
22.5 g carbs
7 g fat
2 g fiber
4 g sugar
608 mg sodium

]]> http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2011/01/12/protein-packed-recipes-work-out-and-eat-great/feed/ 0 For the New year, Get a New Start! http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2011/01/03/for-the-new-year-get-a-new-start/ http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2011/01/03/for-the-new-year-get-a-new-start/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:03:58 +0000 admin http://fitnessjudge.com/?p=2659 http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2011/01/03/for-the-new-year-get-a-new-start/feed/ 0 New Fall-Indoor “Warrior Workout” Class!! http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2010/09/14/new-fall-indoor-class/ http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2010/09/14/new-fall-indoor-class/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:12:49 +0000 admin http://fitnessjudge.com/?p=2618 We are proud to announce that we will be moving our outdoor “Boot-Camp” class indoors for the fall. Our indoor class will be called “Warrior Workout” !!!

The class will take place at:
Hudson Athletic Club
130 Washington Street (bet. 1st and 2nd)   
Hoboken, NJ 07030.

Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday, the first class will be on Monday, September 20th 2010. First class is FREE for all, bring your friends. This class will push your limits, boost your metabolism and get you in the best shape of your life!!!

Monday                                                 Wednesday
7:00-7:45pm                                        7:30-8:15pm
Studio B (2nd Floor)                         Studio A (3rd Floor)

Class Packages and Prices:
1 Class: $15
15 Classes: $150

 Looking forward to seeing you all there!!

GYM MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED!!

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Directions
Whisk the grated zest and juice of 1 orange,
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup olive oil in a bowl
Add 12 cups watercress and/or arugula
3 sliced oranges
2/3 cup toasted walnuts
1/4 cup finely sliced fennel and toss.

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Ingredients
1 cup halved green seedless grapes
1 cup quartered strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 cup unsalted pistachios, toasted

Directions
Toss grapes, strawberries and blueberries with sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in lime juice, and poppy seeds. Let sit at room temperature for at least 1/2 an hour. Garnish with pistachios and serve.

]]> http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2010/05/10/fast-easy-fruit-salad-with-poppy-seed-dressing/feed/ 0 Summers here stay active with FitnessJudge! http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2010/04/20/have-some-free-time-this-summer/ http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2010/04/20/have-some-free-time-this-summer/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:10:25 +0000 admin http://fitnessjudge.com/?p=2576 PhotobucketWe have plenty of events and activities in the next coupe of months! Perfect timing to be able to have fun and of course stay fit ! For the month Of May we will be attending The Team Shana Foundation Marathon At the Shore for more information check out www.shanafoundation.org and we will be attending the Hoboken Music Festival ! Join us for our 10 week Boot Camp classe on the Hudson first class starts May 4th! Its never to late to start your Summer workout program! 

For more information or questions ..

Call us at : 551-358-2608

Email: info@fitnessjudge.com

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]]> http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2010/04/20/have-some-free-time-this-summer/feed/ 0 Health Benefits of a Pomegranate Fruit ! http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2010/04/20/health-benefits-of-a-pomegrante-fruit/ http://fitnessjudge.com/blog/2010/04/20/health-benefits-of-a-pomegrante-fruit/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:53:38 +0000 admin http://fitnessjudge.com/?p=2570 PhotobucketThe pomegranate is a very healthy fruit indeed. One pomegranate that is 3-3/8 inches in diameter has 105 calories and about 25 grams of sugar. Pomegranates are a great source of potassium, and pomegranate juice contains antioxidants that will help to protect your blood lipids from oxidation. Pomegranate juice may also help to prevent prostate cancer and helps to prevent plaque build up in your arteries.
Pomegranate seeds have been studied and appear to enhance immune function as well as help keep blood lipid levels healthy.

Beauty Quick Tip : The juice in Pomegranates strengthens skin and hair by fending off damage from UV rays !

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