Weekly dinner staple…coming right up! I had such high hopes for this hummus baked chicken recipe and it did not disappoint! Mediterranean vibes, lots of vegetables and delicious extras like feta cheese, kalamata olives and hummus make for a perfect combo of healthy and tasty. But the fact that it’s a one dish meal instead […]

These whole wheat pancakes aren’t just delicious; they are also healthy!!! Lose the guilt of eating pancakes with this recipe from Kaethe’s mom. Not only are they good for you, they are super flavor-full! It is such a family favorite that they usually make a double batch each time they make it! They refrigerate and […]

A delicious, nutritious, healthy dish that you can customize however you like! This healthy chicken fajitas recipe is one my husband Dan makes for us from time to time, and it is a recipe we eat regularly because it is so good, and good for you.  The main advantage comes in the choice of toppings you […]

At Urban Fitness, it is not just about working your muscles, it is also HOW you work your muscles.   Whether it be through formal education or your own self-education about exercise, many of us think that muscles must contract and shorten in order to create movement and become stronger. However, several types of contractions […]

Delicious and easy! Need we say more? This recipe comes from one of our clients and it is AMAZING! My husband Dan made this recipe at the end of the long day and it made for a nice dinner but was extremely fast! Not only was it quick to put together but it was quick […]

Injuries happen. How you recover from them can make all the difference. We all get injured sometimes. Accidents happen even to the most cautious people. Some injuries are little tweaks that go away in a day or two and don’t need much attention. However, most injuries take at least a week to six weeks or […]

Injury prevention is a necessary part of any functional workout! Injury prevention is important because, at best, injuries are no fun. They disrupt our lives and leave us in miserable pain; and one injury often leads to more injuries. Besides the physical pain, injuries can increase or cause depression or other mental health issues. Therefore, […]

Core activation, or core work, is one of the most important aspects of any healthy workout routine! Our body is connected throughout, in ways most of us never consider. Imagine your body is a network of trains. We have many train stations and a few main depots, but the trains run through our entire body […]

This exercise is amazing at strengthening your arm and upper back muscles! This exercise targets a number of different muscles but, when done correctly, especially works your triceps, lats and shoulder blade muscles. It is wonderful for helping reduce under arm flab and building scapular strength. This exercise has a lot of moving parts, or, […]