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Julie's Garage Gym > 2018 > October

Tomato Soup

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup (Vegan)

As temperatures outside continue to drop, our bodies naturally seek warmth. Warm your body from the inside out with Roasted Tomato Basil soup. This super simple recipe is a perfect way to load up on antioxidant Lycopene, Vitamin C, K, and Folate (one of the B-vitamins).  It’s vegan, dairy-free, Paleo, Whole30 compliant… AND bursting with […]
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The TRX Suspension Trainer

The TRX Suspension Trainer can be used to improve mobility and flexibility; it allows you to unload your bodyweight while doing specific movements. By unloading some bodyweight, it is possible to safely move through a greater range of motion. Adding resistance and leverage to a particular stretch, it can help safely pull the body to […]
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Range of motion exercises

Lift with your legs, not your back!

More often than not, back injuries are caused by improper lifting. Uncurling the spine while picking up or putting down heavy objects can cause serious long-term damage.   In a previous post, we discussed how to perform a proper hip hinge or deadlift to spare your spine. This week we wanted to show you how […]
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Banana muffins

Banana Peanut Butter Protein Muffins

Bananas, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chips? What’s NOT to love about these protein filled muffins!   Amy’s Banana Peanut Butter Protein Muffins with a ‘side’ of chocolate chips make for a delicious high protein, gluten-free, dairy-free breakfast.​   INGREDIENTS 2 large bananas mashed 1/3 cup creamy organic peanut butter 1-5 ounce container vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup nut […]
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Football example

Why Do We Squat?

Why DO we squat? How do we determine the BEST squat for OUR needs?   The ability to squat is a fundamental movement. It requires a balance of mobility and stability. It is both a static posture and a movement pattern that we see very early in human developmental. A toddler typically masters the art […]
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Seated ankle mobility

Total Body BOSU Ball Workout

The ‘BOSU’ in BOSU Trainer stands for Both Sides Up,  meaning you can utilize this tool with either the dome-side or platform-side facing up. Originally introduced to the fitness industry in the year 2000, the BOSU is a fabulous fitness enhancing tool that adds stability, balance and core challenges to many traditional strength training moves. […]
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Plank walkout exercise

3 Squat Variations Using BOSU Ball

For this week’s technique Tuesday, we wanted to show you 3 variations of a squat using the BOSU ball. We recommend progressing AFTER you feel confident and safe performing the moves. Wide Stance Floor Squat Mid-stance Squat on Dome Mid-stance Squat on Platform   As always, listen to your body and work within YOUR pain-free […]
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