Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Ginastica Natural & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

What is Ginastica Natural?

In constant motion and with several combinations of different moves, Ginastica Natural is based on Jiu-Jitsu's ground movement, strength exercises using the body's own weight, and dynamic stretching and breathing techniques. There are hundreds of movements, with different class plans every day. It is a complete body of work that develops physical qualities like strength, flexibility, coordination, among others, and through breathing techniques provides the practitioner with great progress in mental and motor control. Romano has his own specific training routine and new sequences and exercises are being created every day to offer practitioners different and innovative ways to get to know and control the body and mind.

Ginastica Natural was developed by Alvaro Romano who created Ginastica Natural for fighters using his years of experience as a Jiu-Jitsu fighter, keeping up with the sport’s evolution by training athletes and participating in events around the world. Alvaro Romano is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, his master was Rolls Gracie, and he later trained with Carlos Gracie Junior and Rickson Gracie.

His evolutionary foresight has enhanced the sport of brazilian jiu jitsu as well as brazilian jiu jitsu having been the sport that enhanced his evolutionary foresight. So the two go hand in hand in the improvement of our bodies and minds, which is the core purpose of both.

(Most of the information was derived from www.GinasticaNatural.com. Check it out!)

Monday, February 13, 2012

healthy Valentines treats for your loved ones!

Valentines is a holiday filled with decadence and sometimes over indulging. This year make valentines fast, easy and heartfelt with homemade heathly recipes like these....

tools needed: Heart shaped cookie cutter.

Ideas:
*Veggie Lovers Pizza- Buy an organic veggie loaded pre-made pizza make small petite pizzas for your loved one by using the cookie cutter or one large pizza you cut free hand. Either way they are sure to love it!

*Heart Healthy Turkey & Reduced Fat Cheese Sandwhiches- Great for kids and parties! Make a normal sandwhich any way you like and use the cookie cutter to make it festive!

*Sweet Treats Using Fruit (apples, watermelon, cantalope,
honeydew, pinnapple, strawberries & etc...)- Wheater these are dipped in chocolate or just served plain they are sure to be a hit! Again just use the cookie cutter on any of these healthy fruits and watch friends and family enjoy these sweet and thoughtful treats!

We hope you like and enjoy our ideas!
GB Naples staff