Weekly Fitness Fix - By Barb Twamley - The Real Voice of New Jersey Real Estate

Weekly Fitness Fix - By Barb Twamley

Barb Twamley is a mother of nine year old triplet boys and very active in our community.

Barb is the Vice President of the Washington Township PTA and in charge of fundraising.

She has been very involved with the PTA for the past four years and has chaired the Write-A-Check campaign, Co-Chaired the Teacher Appreciation celebration, as well as other PTA activities.

Barb is a AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor, who currently instructs children, adults and seniors in the Washington Township fitness program.

Her classes include adult cardio and strength classes, a boys "Boot Camp" class for boys grades three through six, a "Healthy Girls" fitness class, a travel softball team fitness class, as well as a senior fitness class at the Senior Center.

Weekly Fitness Fix

There are various components of physical fitness, such as cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility and balance. Each week I will bring you a new health or fitness tip so that you can improve your overall health and fitness. I will also include a healthy recipe for your enjoyment!

As the weather gets warmer, take your workout outside. A study from the California Pacific Orthopedic found that outside exercisers lost an average of 7.43 pounds and 6.17 percent of their body fat in eight weeks. Other studies have shown that you will boost your mood and self esteem outdoors. So get outside and soak up some vitamins from the sun! Following is a delicious and nutritious Mexican Salad recipe which would be great for lunch or dinner!

Mexican Salad

Makes 4 servings

15-ounce can garbanzo beans
15-ounce can black beans
2 tomatoes, diced
1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon walnut oil
Juice of 1 lime
2 cups mixed salad greens

Rinse the beans with cold water and drain. In a large bowl, toss the garbanzos, black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, scallions, celery, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Dress the salad with the walnut oil and lime juice. Serve over mixed salad greens.

Nutrition facts per serving: 245 calories, 12g protein, 39g carbohydrate, 5g fat (0g saturated), 11g fiber

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