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CARROT LEEK SOUP RECIPE
This is a vegetarian fall soup that can adjust easily to variations. Can be made up to one day ahead. Equipment needed: 6-7 quart stockpot or Dutch oven, steamer, immersion blender (can be found for $20-30 at Bed, Bath & Beyond or Target) or traditional blender. More »
CHICKEN AND CANNELLINI STEW RECIPE
This is an easy soup/stew that can be pulled together in about 15 minutes. Great for using up left-over chicken or a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Equipment needed: 6-7 quart stockpot or Dutch oven. More »
“HOLIDAY” CHILI RECIPE
This is a smoky, flavorful chili; for additional heat, cayenne pepper can be added. Can be made ahead of time – the flavors are even better the next day. Equipment needed: 6-7 quart stockpot or Dutch oven. Or, for maximum infusion of flavor, use a 6 quart pressure cooker and cook for 10 minutes on medium after browning meat but prior to adding the beans. More »
Tired of working out to those old Kickboxing formats in a group exercise setting?? Want something new and fresh that will really kick your butt into shape? Well here you go…our very own Terry Shorter is bringing it back to Renaissance ClubSport…. R.I.P.P.E.D. KO (aka, Cardio Kickbox). Starting on Thursday, November 6th, at 9am, and every Thursday morning, Terry will be teaching a high energy total body workout that includes kickboxing drills following our R.I.P.P.E.D. format. Why wouldn’t you want to try it out…..
Tags: Group Exercise, International Fitness Instructor, kickboxing, Renaissance Club Sport, workout, ZenaI wanted to share an email that was sent to me by Alane, one of our Challenge participants. She offers a great recipe for Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos that sounds delicious…
I realize that it’s been a month since the race but I wanted to make sure I captured the entire experience in writing so I wouldn’t forget the details. If you are interested in a detailed play-by-play from my perspective, then click here to More »
Tags: Dynamic Touch, HooDoo 500 - Alex Isaly, Planet Ultra, RAAM, Rock N Road Cyclery, Skins, St George, Ultracycling, UtahI can’t believe we only have 10 more days to go in the October’s R.I.P.P.E.D. Challenge! It seems like it was just yesterday that we started the program. As of last night, half of the group has completed their third round of measurements with Chuck and as expected, everyone continues to increase lean body mass while at the same time lose inches and body fat. Great job Challengers!!!
Our very own nutritionist, Chuck Rudolph, MEd, RD, will be giving a one hour seminar tomorrow (October 21st) from 7:00pm – 8:00pm at the Renaissance ClubSport in Aliso Viejo on proper nutrition to help reduce the risk of Cancer. You are invited to attend this event. There is no cost to attend. It could change the way you think, exercise and eat. More »
Tags: Cancer, Cancer Awareness Seminar, Nutrition and Exercise, Renaissance Club Sport
How you all doin’? I just want to throw a shout out to all you people out there who have been following us through our journal and R.I.P.P.E.D. classes these past few months. I am super duper happy that you have become a part of the R.I.P.P.E.D. family. It makes me want to sing and dance.
If it wasn’t for Alex, I would just be nothing but a dried up piece of fruit. Check out this beautiful goddess body. Alex’s Intervals gave me these sexy beautiful legs. You guys ROCK!!!!
So yesterday I was able to get a sneak peak at the numbers from Round 2 of measurements with Chuck and let me tell you, they are just as solid as last week’s. Without going into detail, here is what I am seeing from just about everyone.Lean Body Mass is going up (building more muscle) and Body Fat % is continuing to go down. Bottom line, everyone continues to get stronger while losing body fat.
Tags: body fat %, Body Shock, fitness, Lean Body Mass, nutrition, October's R.I.P.P.E.D. Challenge, workout