As well all know Halloween along with just about every other holiday revolves around FOOD, FOOD, and yes, more food. So, for this Halloween try some healthier recipes, watch your serving sizes, and maybe switch to healthier snack instead of the usual. Below is a healthy recipe and Halloween inspired workout.
The Recipe: Post-Workout Pumpkin Pizazz
(Makes 4 servings)
Ingredients:
1 large can pumpkin (plain)
2 -3 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
4 scoops Vanilla whey protein
3 - 4 egg whites
Cooking Instructions:
1. Mix all ingredients into a bowl except for the old fashioned oats.
2. Put mixed ingredients into a bake-safe dish.
3. Top with the old fashioned oats (creates crust on top).
4. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes on 350 degrees.
5. Remove from oven and let cool.
6. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (approximated):
Calories: 272
Protein: 32g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fat: 4g
The Workout: Halloween Heart Healthy Circuit Training
** All exercises to be done using pumpkin in place of a weighted ball. The heavier the pumpkin the harder the workout. For a challenge have a set of pumpkins and start with the lighter one and progress with the heavier one when repeating the circuits.
Circuit 1 - repeated 2 -3 times
1. 20 lunges holding pumpkin at waist
2. 20 - overhead press with pumpkin
3. 25 - 30 Pumpkin press - lie on back pushing the pumpkin away from you.
4. 30 - Oblique twists
Circuit 2 - repeated 2 -3 times
1. 20 - squats (setting the pumpkin on the ground and sqautting until your bottom touches the pumpkin)
2. stair run with pumpkin - up and down the stairs 5 times (a set of 10 - 12 stairs)
3. 20 - 25 pumpkin overhead press (again)
4. crunches holding pumpkin
Circuit 3 - repeated 2 -3 times
1. 20 jump squats holding the pumpkin
2. push ups with one hand on the pumpkin, 10 for each side
3. 20 pumpkin slams (on the grass so your pumpkin won't break)
4. 30 - oblique pumpkin twist
Don't spill your pumpkin guts!! Happy Halloween everyone!
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