Author: Irene Pastore

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Pecan Granola Bars Recipe

July 2, 2022

Pecan Granola Bars

Quick Recipe: 7 Ingredients – No Baking

INGREDIENTS
Cooking Tools: 9 Inch Pan
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup pecan pieces
  • 3 cups granola
  • 6 ounces carob chips
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Melt carob chips.
  • Stir in peanut butter, honey and vanilla. Combine well.
  • Mix in coconut and pecans.
  • Add granola to mixture and combine thoroughly.
  • Press mixture into 9 inch baking pan.
  • Refrigerate
  • Remove from refrigerator when solid and cut into bars.

How To Do A Pike Push-Up

June 30, 2022

The Pike Push-Up Is A Bodyweight Strength Training Exercise That Works Core, Biceps and Shoulders

INSTRUCTIONS

Mats are sold by Power Systems, Perform Better and Amazon

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Step onto mat. Place hands shoulder width, and feet hip width.
  • Lift tailbone and place your body in an inverted V pike position.
  • Knees straight but not locked.
  • Head positioned between arms.
  • Bend elbows and slowly lower until forehead touches mat.
  • Slowly push up to starting pike position.
  • Maintain spinal stability and control throughout exercise.
  • Keep your breath steady and avoid straining.

ERRORS: Lifting shoulders toward ears. Looking up. Straining.

MODIFICATIONS: If you begin to lose control of the exercise, move only part of the way down.

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