Banana Coconut Protein Bars

Banana Coconut Protein Bars
NUTRITION

12 Servings / 20 Minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 Banana (mashed)]
  • 1 ¼ cups Oats
  • 2/3 cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
  • 1/3 cup Raw Honey
  • 1/3 cup Almond Butter
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup Protein Powder

Directions:

  1. Preheat over to 350F (177C)
  2. Place all ingredients together in a bowl and mix well with a spatula.
  3. Pack mixture down firmly into a pan. (We use a 9×9 square pan.)
  4. Bake in oven for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool for 30 minutes.
  5. When cool, cut into bars. Store in an air-tight container or wrap them individually and throw them in the freezer for an easy grab-and-go snack.

Benefits of NutraPhase

Benefits of NutraPhase
WELLNESS

Add ONE complimentary NutraPhase Boost to your Signature of Specialty Shake for the month of April, 2023!

Nutraphase Creatine: Improves athletic performance. Increases power, strength and speed.

Nutraphase Glutamine: Aids NutraPhase Glutamine: Aids muscle recovery and growth, while helping maintain a healthy immune function.

NutraPhase Collagen: strengthens joints and bones. For healthy skin, hair, nails and digestive system.

NutraPhase BCAA: Decreases muscle fatigue and increases muscle endurance.

See you at the café! 

Chicken Stew Recipe

NUTRITION

6 Servings / 1 Hour

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 680 grams Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless, cubed)
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
  • ½ Yellow Onion (large, diced)
  • 2 Carrot (large, peeled, chopped)
  • 2 stalks Celery (chopped)
  • 3 Garlic (cloves, minced)
  • 2 Yellow Potato (large, peeled, cubed)
  • 4 Cups Chicken Broth, Low Sodium
  • 1 Lemon (juiced)
  • 2 tbsps All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour
  • 1/23 cup Water
  • 1 cup Green Beans (trimmed, chopped)
  • 2 tbsps Parsley (freshly, finely chopped)

Directions:

  1. In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the chicken thighs, salt and pepper. Cook for seven to eright minutes or until they are browned and cooked through. Remove and place onto a plate. 
  3. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot. Saute for four to five minutes or until the vegetables have softened. Add a splash of broth or water if needed so the vegetables don’t burn. 
  4. Add the potatoes, chicken broth, lemon juice, and cooked chicken. Stir to combine.
  5. Make a slurry by adding the flour to a cup or a bowl and mixing it with water until it is completely dissolved. Pour it into the pot and stir continuously for one to two minutes. This will help thicken the stew.
  6. Bring the stew to a boil then lower it to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender and the potatoes are cooked through. Stir occasionally.
  7. Add the green beans and parsley and cook for another 10 minutes. Divide evenly between bowls and enjoy! 

Notes:

  • Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Freeze for up to one month.
  • Serving Size: One serving is equal to approximately two cups.
  • Additional Toppings: Lemon juice and/or fresh herbs.
  • Consistency: You can omit the slurry if you prefer a watery stew. Alternatively, you can add water while the stew is cooking until your desired consistency is reached.

Pilates Reformers – The New Pilates Way

Pilates Reformers – The New Pilates Way
IN CLUB

MOVATI has been known for its ever-popular Mat Pilates classes. A class where members utilize body weight exercises to target a whole-body workout. In the spring of 2023, select clubs will be introducing Pilates Reformer classes, taking the Pilates experience to a whole new level. 

What Are the Benefits of Pilates?

Traditionally, Pilates is used to stretch, strengthen and balance the body, while focusing on breathing techniques to create a more powerful mind-body connection.

How is Reformer Pilates Different from Traditional Pilates?  

Reformer Pilates, a more modern approach to Pilates training, utilizes slow and controlled movements, with the assistance of a machine that uses a sliding platform (a carriage). Reformer classes allow you to experience the benefits of a total body workout, along with muscle specific workouts like our Core & Glutes or Cardio & Core classes to help mimic a more traditional strength training workout (without the barbells and weights). The reformers are targeted to help improve strength, posture, balance and coordination. 

With 6 class types to choose from, Pilates Reformer will keep your mind and body challenged with each workout. Come check us out and experience the difference with Pilates Reformer.

MoveActive Grip Socks

Good News! A selection of styles, designs and sizes are available at participating locations. Members can ask their Pilates instructors or the front desk for assistance. Here is some information about MoveActive Grip Socks!

 Why use MoveActive grip socks? 

MoveActive grip socks are specifically “designed to improve stability, safety and performance for yoga, pilates and barre styles of exercise. Crafted from high quality, breathable cotton, with built-in compression arch support, it’s a little slice of heaven for your feet.”

Where can you purchase MoveActive Grip Socks? 

MoveActive grip socks are available for sale at MOVATI clubs that offer Pilates Reformer services. (WDM, BARR, GUE, RCH and BUR)

Are MoveActive products sustainable? 

“MoveActive believes the future of our planet and the fashion industry depends on our company’s commitment to our environmental impact. The journey to creating a sustainable and ethical product is one that requires constant development, learning and refinement and as a company, we are committed to constantly evolving our business practices to ensure we’re working towards contributing to a sustainable industry.

Our products are packaged in sustainable packaging. We use biodegradable courier bags and environmentally friendly packing accessories to deliver products to our customers. We have a no plastic policy (where necessary) and believe all packaging should exist for a cause or purpose. Most of our accessory products are packaged in mesh bags which are designed to reuse or to carry the product in.

We constantly invest in the research and development to source fabrics and packaging that are not only high-quality and durable, but also have sustainable qualities.”

Enhance your Pilates, Yoga & Barre workouts today!

Click here to find out if Pilates Reformer classes are available in your club today.

Blog written by Courtney O’Reilly, National Manager – Specialty Programs, MOVATI Athletic

Lemon Water Benefits

Lemon Water Benefits
NUTRITION

Did you know that starting your day with a warm glass of water with lemon can serve numerous benefits?

  1. Improves digestion
  2. Immune System Boost
  3. Flushes Toxins
  4. Wakes Up Your Metabolism

Fill 1 glass of warm (not hot) water and squeeze ½ a lemon into your glass.

Give it a try and enjoy the benefits!

Interested in learning more about how our Holistic Nutritionist can help you achieve your health and fitness goals? Send us a DM and connect with a Nutritionist for a complimentary 30min coaching call.

Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie

Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie
NUTRITION

Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • ½ Frozen Banana
  • 3 tbsps Oats
  • 1 ½ tsps. Almond Butter
  • 1/8 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ tsp Cinnamon

1 serving, 5 minutes

Directions:

  1. Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Notes:

  • Leftovers: Best enjoyed immediately. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to two days.
  • No Almond Milk: Use another type of milk as oat, coconut, or dairy milk.
  • Nut-Free: Use tahini.
  • Protein Powder: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder.

California Naan Pizza

California Naan Pizza
NUTRITION

Ingredients

  • 1 piece Naan
  • 1 tbsps Water
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Sauce
  • 28 grams Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
  • 3 tbsps Sun Dried Tomatoes (sliced)
  • ¼ cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)

1 serving, 15 minutes 

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425F (220C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Once preheated, put the naan on the baking sheet and bake for five minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the water in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the spinach until wilted, about one to two minutes. Pat dry and set aside.
  3. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the naan. Top with mozzarella, sauteed spinach, sun dried tomatoes, and feta cheese. Return to the oven and bake for six to eight more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is crispy.
  4. Cut into slices and enjoy!

Notes:

  • Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
  • Gluten-Free: Use a cauliflower crust or brown rice tortilla instead of naan, and adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • Dairy-Free: Use vegan cheese.
  • More Flavor: Add red pepper flakes or top with chili oil.
  • Naan: One piece of naan is 3.2 oz or 90 grams.

Choose your side and workout like Adonis Creed or Damian Anderson from Creed 3

Choose your side and workout like Adonis Creed or Damian Anderson from Creed 3
FITNESS

With another installment of the Rocky franchise ready to hit the big screen on March 3, 2023, Michael B. Jordan steps into the ring for the third time as Adonis Creed and Jonathan Majors makes his debut in Creed III as Damian Anderson. The two actors are set to square off in the ring but put in a crazy amount of work in the gym to pack on the muscle for their respective rolls. 

Depending on who you are cheering on, here are the workouts that each actor did to transform themselves into the physical boxing specimens you will witness on the big screen. 

Jonathan Majors as Damian Anderson

Straight Arm Lat Pulldown

  • 3 sets
  • 10 reps

Close Grip Pullups

  • 3 sets
  • 10 to 12 reps

Leg Raises

  • 3 sets
  • 8 to 10 reps

Oblique Knee Raise

  • 3 sets
  • 8 reps

One-Arm Dumbbell Row

  • 3 sets
  • 12 reps per arm

Dumbbell Shrugs

  • 3 sets
  • 12 reps

Overhead press

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 10

Pullups & Chin-ups

  • Sets – 4
  • Reps – 12

Dumbbell Bench Press

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 12

Kettlebell goblet squats

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 10
  • Rest – 60 seconds

Forward Lunge

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 8
  • Rest – 1 minute

Hip Thrusts

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 10
  • Rest – 60 seconds

Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed

DAY I

Chest, back & arms

Incline Dumbbell Press 

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 12

Dumbbell Fly

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 12

Pushups

  • Sets – 10
  • Reps – 1-10

Dumbbell Kickback

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 15

Triceps Pushdown

  • Sets – 2
  • Reps – 20
  • Bench Dip
  • Sets – 10
  • Reps – 1-10

DAY II

Biceps, triceps & lats

One-Arm Dumbbell Row

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 12

Neutral-Grip Pulldown

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 12

Bent Over Row

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 12

Dumbbell Curl

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 12

Barbell Curl

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 12

Hammer Curl

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 12

DAY III

Legs + abs Circuit

Dumbbell Lunge

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 30 SEC. (EACH LEG)

Single-Leg Hip Extension

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 15 SEC. (EACH LEG)

Leg Curl

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 12

Romanian Deadlift

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 12

Squat

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 12

Crunch Swiss Ball

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 25

Leg Raise

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 25

Toe Touch Med. Ball

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 25

DAY IV

Chest, arms & abs

Sprinter Situp

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 25

Reverse Crunch Resistance Band

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 25

Dumbbell Bench Press

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 15

Bench Dip

  • Sets – 4
  • Reps – 20

Dumbbell Flye

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 25

To customize programming and help you look like your best version of Michael B. Jordan or Jonathan Majors, consult with one of our Personal Trainers in club and complete your Game Plan Session.

You can’t run from your past!

Story Credit: Men’s Health (https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a41576163/jonathan-majors-workout/ & https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a41568343/jonathan-majors-creed-3-body-transformation/) Insider (https://www.insider.com/michael-b-jordan-creed-3-workout-routine-diet-trainer-2023-1) 

Train like a Warrior and Conquer your Workout to Look like the New Big Bad of the MCU

Train like a Warrior and Conquer your Workout to Look like the New Big Bad of the MCU
FITNESS

Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is officially kicking off this month with the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Unlike past MCU movies where the focus is on the protagonist, this new phase will focus and build a story around the antagonist who will make Thanos (the previous MCU antagonist from phase 3) look like a piece of cake. Who is this antagonist you may ask … none other than Kang the Conqueror portrayed by Jonathan Majors.

Majors made his MCU debut as He Who Remains—a multiversal variant of Kang the Conqueror—in Loki Season 1. Fast forward to February 17th, 2023, and audiences will see the commitment Majors’ made to this role putting on 10 pounds of muscle to prepare and transform his body to look like an imposing figure.

How did he accomplish this, you may ask? By waking up at 4:30 a.m. and hitting the gym, then going back to the gym at 7 p.m. This is one of Majors’ workout routines (back focused) that got him ripped:

Straight Arm Lat Pulldown

  • 3 sets
  • 10 reps

Close Grip Pullups

  • 3 sets
  • 10 to 12 reps

Leg Raises

  • 3 sets
  • 8 to 10 reps

Oblique Knee Raise

  • 3 sets
  • 8 reps

One-Arm Dumbbell Row

  • 3 sets
  • 12 reps per arm

Dumbbell Shrugs

  • 3 sets
  • 12 reps

Overhead press

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 10

Pullups & Chin-ups

  • Sets – 4
  • Reps – 12

Dumbbell Bench Press

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 12

Kettlebell goblet squats

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 10
  • Rest – 60 seconds

Forward Lunge

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 8
  • Rest – 1 minute

Hip Thrusts

  • Sets – 3
  • Reps – 10
  • Rest – 60 seconds

To customize programming and help you look like your best version of the new big bad of the MCU, consult with one of our Personal Trainers in club and complete your Game Plan Session.

For all time, always!

Story Credit: Men’s Health (https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a41576163/jonathan-majors-workout/ & https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a41576725/jonathan-majors-kang-the-conqueror-warrior-workout/)

BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe

BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe
NUTRITION

8 Servings / 45 minutes 

Ingredients:

  • 620 grams Pizza Dough (store bought)
  • 113 grams Chicken Breast, Cooked (shredded)
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce (divided)
  • 16 grams Unbleached All Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Red Onion (sliced)
  • 99 grams Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
  • 100 grams Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
  • 2 stalks Green Onion (chopped)

Directions:

  1. Place the dough in a large bowl and cover it with a tea towel. Leave it on counter for at least 30 minutes to rise and com to room temperature. 
  2. Preheat the oven to 500F (260C)
  3. In a small bowl, add the chicken and half of the BBQ sauce. Mix to combine.
  4. Lightly dust a clean surface on the counter with flour. Roll the dough out to approximately one inch in thickness. Transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza pan. 
  5. Spread the remaining barbecue sauce onto the dough. Add the red onion, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and barbecue chicken. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the dough is browned and cooked through. 
  6. Top the pizza with green onions and cut into slices. Enjoy!

Notes:

  • Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
  • Serving Size: One serving is one slice.
  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free dough. 
  • Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free cheese.