You deserve to feel amazing from the
inside-out AND the outside-in.

My mission is to inspire you to succeed and evolve physically by instilling in you the knowledge and confidence to take charge of your health and fitness.

I offer personal training in and around Somonauk, Illinois and online. I will work with you in whatever location suits your schedule and your training needs whether it is in my gym, your home, your gym, or outdoors.

YOGA SCHEDULE IN HINCKLEY, IL

WEDNESDAYS 6-7PM

EVERY OTHER SATURDAY BEGINNING JANUARY 30TH, 2010 9:30-10:30AM

$7 DROP-IN FEE OR $43 8 CLASS PUNCH CARD

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Recipe of the Month

Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce

Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: 35 min.
Yields 12 servings of 3 oz of steak (6 servings of 6 oz.)

2 Tbsp. White wine vinegar
10 fluid oz. White wine
¼ c. minced shallots (baby onions)
1 Tbsp. Wasabi paste
1 Tbsp. Soy sauce
1c. Unsalted light butter (use a light butter to save a TON of calories)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1c. Chopped cilantro leaves
6 (6 oz) fresh tuna steaks, 1 in. thick

Nutrients: per serving
Tuna: 145 calories, 6g fat, 21.5g protein, 0 carbs
Sauce: 75 calories, 7g fat, 0 protein, 0 carbs

Directions:
1. Combine the white wine vinegar, white wine and shallots in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Stain out shallot and discard, return liquid to the pan.
2. Stir the wasabi and soy sauce into the reduction in the pan. Over low heat, gradually whisk in butter one cube at a time allowing the mixture to emulsify. Be careful not to let the mixture boil. When all of the butter has been incorporated, stir in cilantro, and remove from heat. Pour into a small bowl, and set aside.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush tuna steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in the hot skillet and sear for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Be careful not to overcook, this fish should be served still a little pink in the center. Serve with sauce.

Exercise of the Month

PUSH-UP
The most convenient exercise for your upper body. It does it all!

Beginner: (This is for someone who cannot do a modified push-up, a so-called “girl” push-up)

Start on your hands and knees.
The hands should be wider than shoulder width so that when you lower down the elbow creates a 90-degree angle. If the hands are closer together this will give you a more triceps focused push-up.
Pull your navel to your spine (tighten your core) and drop the hips forward so that there is no bend in the hips.
Keep your head and neck in line with your spine (reach through the top of your head).
Lower your chest down between the hands.
When you push up, also push back and sit your butt toward your heels.
Rock back to a low push-up position.
Repeat as many times as you can.
Do 3 sets.

Intermediate:

Start on your hands and knees.
The hands should be wider than shoulder width so that when you lower down the elbow creates a 90 degree angle. If the hands are closer together this will give you a more triceps focused push-up.
Pull your navel to your spine (tighten your core) and drop the hips forward so that there is no bend in the hips.
Keep your head and neck in line with your spine (reach through the top of your head).
Lower your chest down between the hands.
Push straight back up.
Repeat as many times as you can.
Do 3 sets.

Advanced:

Begin in a full push-up position, hands and feet.
Your body should be in a straight line from head to heels.
Stomach tight.
No bend in the hips.
No arch in the back.
Lower all the way down.
Push back up.
Repeat as many times as you can.
Do 3 sets.

*A full push-up no matter which level requires the chest to come all the way down...touching or almost touching the floor.
**Do not let your ego enter the push-up equation…if you can’t do a proper advanced or intermediate push-up, drop down a level, get strong at that level with PROPER FORM and work your way up. If not you’re only doing your body a disservice!

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Personal Training for your YOUNIQUE BODY and lifestyle

You deserve to feel amazing from the inside-out AND the outside-in.

Recipe of the Month

Exercise of the Month

Our areas of expertise include:

CHANGE YOUR LIFE TODAY!

You deserve to feel amazing from the
inside-out AND the outside-in.