The Truth About Core Exercises
How to best work your core by Landon Smith Hello once again, my Alloy family! Now that we’re all eating better, supplementing with a multi vitamin and protein powder and loving contralateral exercises, let’s take some time to talk about a summer time favorite: core training! Everyone wants that “six pack” look – or at […]
Why Contralateral Exercises?
by Landon Smith After spending the last few blogs covering the basics of nutrition and supplementation, this blog we’re deviating into the exercise realm; specifically, why we do contralateral exercises. The amazingness that is contralateral exercises A contralateral exercise is any exercise where the resistance comes from the opposite side of the working limb. If […]
Inside-Out Burger
As the weather here in Georgia is getting warmer, lots of us can only think of cooking one way – on the grill! A lot of people hear “burger” and think “unhealthy.” But, if you use quality, low-fat meat, then it’s a protein-rich and delicious meal! Do you hate when the cheese melts off of your […]
Supplementing Your Diet
by Landon Smith Hello my fabulous, fitness-fanatic Alloy family! Now that we know how much to eat and what to eat, it’s time to come to a sad but real truth: it’s extremely likely that you are still not getting everything you need to be at optimal health from your food alone. Sorry, but it’s […]
Slow-Cooked Cherry Pork Tenderloin
Nothing is better than opening your door after a long day of (insert what you do all day here), and being greeted by the smell of slow-cooked cherry pork tenderloin wafting to your nose. All you have to do is shimmy into the kitchen, open the Crock Pot and scoop it out – what a […]
Beans and Greens
Bursting with nutrients, kale makes a tasty addition to soups, casseroles or even simply sautéed as a side dish. This recipe brings kale together with ingredients you probably already have on hand — bacon, canned chickpeas, onion, carrot, Greek yogurt — for a dish full of smoky, earthy flavor. Delicious on it’s own with torn baguette bread […]
Grilled Rosemary Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salsa
Tomatoes, avocado and feta combine well to add flavor and good fat to this easy grilled chicken recipe. Best served with a side of grilled vegetables – just lightly season with salt, pepper and a small amount of olive oil and throw them on the grill! Make the salsa right before serving, and avoid refrigerating it—the texture […]
Banana Cream Pie Oatmeal
Post-workout meals are those meals that contain a moderate to high amount of carbohydrates (greater than 25% of total calories). We recommend eating these meals within 2-3 hours of your last exercise session. This recipe combines fresh bananas and coconut milk – a beverage made from the meat of mature coconut. Packed with anti-viral, anti-bacterial […]
Healthy Party Dips
Dips are an easy, crowd-pleasing party food, but the problem is they usually aren’t good for you – full of fat, calories and salt. So we took a two of our favorite dips, and cut out more than 40% of the fat. They’re still super tasty – and there’s a good chance your guests won’t even know the […]
Shredded Beef Stew
So, pretty much everyone loves beef stew. What’s not to love? Meat, potatoes, gravy – it’s comfort food to the max. Well, we wanted to keep those flavors and feelings, but mix it up a little. This version has TONS of great flavor thanks to flank steak. The flank is known for its long, grainy – […]
