Push Fitness Halifax
5553 Bloomfield St B3K 1S7 Halifax, NS, Canada

We are happy to say we are aiming to re-open for in-gym training next week on Wednesday, January 5th. As always, there will be virtual semi-private sessions offered each weekday morning, and can be found on your app under your coach's "virtual name". Our priority is making sure all of our clients feel comfortable in our space, so we will be sticking to our beloved pods, and wearing our masks anywhere outside of them for the time being. If anything changes regarding these regu...lations, you will be advised. We will continue with a full virtual schedule up until the above date. We would also like to remind you to submit your completed Bingo cards, or simply email [email protected] as proof of completion, to be entered in the draw for our awesome prizes!! The draw will take place at the end of next week. Have a safe and happy New Year, and here's to a great 2022!! The PUSH Team

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Team at PUSH would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your patience and continued support during this latest Covid -19 outbreak. We understand that it hasn't been easy. As you know, the health and safety of our clients and staff continues to be our main priority. With the recent increase in cases, the growing number of exposure sites and in an effort to keep everyone safe and healthy, we've decided to close for in-gym training and ...move to full virtual training for tomorrow and Friday (Dec 23 & Dec 24). What does this mean? Our current in-gym schedule has simply shifted to virtual. All semi-private, group fitness and youth sessions will be at the same times as they were in our in-gym schedule. You will receive an email link a few minutes prior to your session from your coach. If you decide that you'd rather not do the virtual session please reach out to Keishia or Leanne. [email protected] [email protected] At this time, we won`t be lending out equipment for at home use. Don`t worry though, you can still crush your goals with your PUSH coach. We will continue to monitor the situation and we will provide another update before Tuesday, December 28th. Wishing you all a safe and healthy holiday. The PUSH Team

Recipe of the week from @eat_live_be_well_rd . Potato Leek Soup . Directions:... . -In a soup pot heat 2 T of olive oil over medium heat. Add 2-3 chopped leeks, 1/2 cup each diced carrots and celery, salt and pepper. Sauté for 8 minutes. -Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute. -Add 5 potatoes peeled and diced and 4 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. -Add 1 14oz can of artichokes drained and chopped. -Let cool and transfer half of the soup to a blender. -Add 1/2 cup cashews, 11/2 T. Dijon mustard and 1 T each of capers and lemon juice. -Blend until smooth and add back into pot. -Add water up to 1 cup to reach desired consistency. -Garnish with chives, Dill and more lemon juice. . In this recipe cashews are used to create a creamy soup. In vegan cuisine Cashews are usually used in place of cream or milk to create cheese, and cream based soups it is an excellent choice because when pureed the natural creaminess of the cashew lends the consistency for creating "dairy" like results. Cashews contain Iron which helps keep your blood oxygenated, zinc which helps support the immune system, and magnesium which can improve memory. It is not a good source of calcium and Vitamin D so be sure to consume foods that contain these nutrient support bone health. See more

Recipe of the week from @eat_live_be_well_rd . Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash Serves 4 .... 2 acorn squash, cut in half and seeds removed olive oil 1/2 lb of turkey sausage 1 cup onion 1 cup red pepper 1 clove garlic, minced or thinly sliced. 1 medium apple, peeled and diced 1 cup of chopped spinach salt and pepper to taste . Directions . -Preheat the oven to 425 *F -Brush olive oil on squash then sprinkle with salt and pepper. -Place in the oven for approximately 1 hour. -On stove top heat about 1-2 T of olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. -Add sausage and brown. Remove from the pan and set aside. -In the same pan, add onions , red pepper, and garlic and cook until soft. -Add the apple and salt and pepper to taste and cook for another minute. -Add spinach and cook until wilted. Add the sausage back into the pan and mix up everything well. -Set aside until the squash is cooked. -Divide the sausage into the centers of each squash and broil in the oven for about 3 minutes. -Serve with more veggies or starch of your choice. . It is squash season in Nova Scotia, this starchy vegetable is delicious in soups, stews, and even desserts. They are easy to cook and are rich in vitamin C, A, potassium and magnesium. They are a great source of dietary fiber and low in carbohydrate and fat which makes them a great choice for those managing their weight.

Recipe of the week from @eat_live_be_well_rd . Cauliflower Gnocchi (serves 4-6) .... Ingredients . 2 heads of cauliflower chopped 1 cup of whole wheat or all purpose flower salt to taste olive oil 2 cups of your favourite marinara sauce grated parmesan cheese (optional) Directions. . -Place cauliflower in a pot and cover with water, bring to boil and reduce heat and cook until tender (about 25 minutes). -Let cauliflower cool. -Wrap cauliflower in tea towel and squeeze all the water until well drained. -Place cauliflower in bowel and mash with fork. -Add the flour and salt. -With hands mix and fold into a dough. Separate dough in 6-8 pieces and roll each into 1/2 inch thick "rope" like pieces. -Take a knife and cut each "rope" into equal pieces. -In a non stick pan add a bit of olive oil and cook gnocchi for about 2-3 minutes per side. -Repeat until completion. -Plate and add marinara sauce and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. -Serve. . Cauliflower is being used as a substitute for many starchy type vegetables such as potatoes and wheat based crusts. Cauliflower, is a cruciferous vegetable with an impressive nutritional profile. Just 1 cup contains 100% of your vitamin C daily requirements and is a source of vitamin K, calcium and magnesium. With only 25 calories and 2 gm of fiber per serving substituting this vegetable in place of potato or wheat flour in recipes can also help manage your weight.

Recipe of the week from @eat_live_be_well_rd . Peanut Butter Chili with Pinto Beans: .... Serves a small army (10 people, freezes well) . Ingredients: . 1 T of olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1 red pepper, diced 1 T each of sweet and smoked paprika 1 T chopped garlic 1 tsp ground mustard 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp turmeric 1 T tomato paste 1 28 oz can of whole tomatoes and its juice 3 cans of pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 large sweet potato, diced 1 cup all natural smooth peanut butter 6 cups of vegetable stock 1 T worcestershire sauce salt and pepper to taste . Directions: Heat oil in a large soup pot of medium, add onion and cook until soft. Add bell pepper and cook until that's soft, add all your spices from paprika to turmeric and cook until fragrant. Stir tomato paste until it is blended well. Add tomatoes and juices in pot mashing gently. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes until chili has thickened. . This recipe is very high protein, fibre and monounsaturated fats. A great combo for heart health and cancer prevention. I like to add avocado and cilantro for some extra colour.

Don’t forget....It starts tomorrow! . We can’t wait to add the Monday 5PM boxing class to the PUSH schedule. COACH @callumjobrien will be waiting with his gloves on! If you want to pop in this week for a free session, DM us or email [email protected]... . #pushfitnesshalifax LIVE BETTER, LIVE LONGER, BE HAPPY.