CrossFit is High Intensity Interval Training

Crossfit training advocates a mix of aerobic exercise, gymnastics (body weight exercises), and weight lifting. Workouts are typically short blasts of 30 minutes or less and demanding, with all-out physical exertion.

The high intensity style of workout pushes the athlete to a level of exhaustion that he or she has never seen in a workout before. It allows an individual to experience success in going beyond that level to carry out whatever task it takes to get the job done in life.

This video shows some of the exercises and training involved.... Many of us realized that our personal fitness programs had been relatively one-dimensional. After a training session of crossfit, you'll probably say, "I only thought I was in shape!"

Chicken Apple Cider Vinegar Stew Recipe

Chicken Apple Stew Recipe

Dutch Oven Entree, Serves 6

• 1 chicken, cut into parts
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 6 whole cloves ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth, heated ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup applesauce 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced ¼ teaspoon pepper

Coat large Dutch oven with oil and heat over medium high temperature. Add chicken parts, turn to brown all sides, about 10 minutes. Season with nutmeg, salt, pepper, and dry mustard powder. Hear broth and add it warm to the Dutch oven along with vinegar, cloves, and carrots. Bring all to a boil.

Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer. After 15 minutes add the peeled apple and cook about 10 minutes more. Cook chicken until 180 degrees internal temperature. Remove chicken and vegetables to a serving bowl and keep warm until ready to serve.

Lastly, stir applesauce into Dutch oven stew, boil for 5 minutes. Pour liquid over chicken and vegetables and serve immediately accompanied by rice, if desired.

Nutrition Notes: 280 calories, 12g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 90mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate, 25g protein, 140%DV Vitamin A, 30%DV Vitamin C, 4%DV calcium, 10%DV iron.

Try these helpful tips for reduce the amount of sodium in your dishes

If recipe calls for table salt try substituting: Herbs, spices, fruit juices or salt-free seasoning mix . Soy Sauce - Sweet-and-sour sauce, hot mustard sauce or low-sodium soy sauce. Seasoning salt, such as garlic Herb-only seasonings, such as salt, celery salt, onion salt garlic powder, celery seed or onion flakes, or use finely chopped garlic, celery, or onions. Soups, sauces, crackers, Low-sodium or reduced sodium versions
canned meat or vegetables

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