Stephanie is demonstrating our exercise of the week, Bird Dog.  

What it Works: glutes, hamstrings, spinal erectors & abs (TVA)

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Oven Roasted Ratatouille

Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 45 mins
Total time: 1 hour 5 mins
Serves: 4-6






Ingredients

• 1 cup marinara sauce 
• 1 small yellow onion 
• 1 small eggplant 
• 1 medium zucchini 
• 1 medium yellow squash 
• 3 medium roma tomatoes 
• Pinch of salt and pepper 
• ½ tsp dried basil 
• ½ tsp dried oregano 
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella 

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients
• 8 cups 1 1/4-inch chunks seedless watermelon (about 6 pounds)
• 3 pounds ripe tomatoes (preferably heirloom) in assorted colors, cored, cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks (about 6 cups)
• 1 teaspoon (or more) fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons chopped assorted fresh herbs (such as dill, basil, and mint)
• 6 cups fresh arugula leaves or small watercress sprigs
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 5 ounces)
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted

Exercise of the week: The Split Squat 

What it works:
Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings

Appropriate placement in an exercise program:
Lower body day, full body day, circuit using body weight any day