Hi Friends!
Let’s talk workouts today, shall we? It’s been a while since I posted one that isn’t crossfit-related and I kinda miss it. Thanks to Blue Diamond Almonds for sponsoring this post. As you guys know, the Winter Games are gearing up to start in Sochi in under a month and I can’t wait! I love watching all the skiing events because I’m totally in awe of everything those athletes can do. I’ve been on skis exactly once in my entire life and let me just tell you that my first trip down a VERY SMALL hill did not end well!
Anyways….I started to get even more excited about the Winter Games when my friends at Blue Diamond Almonds reached out to tell me that they are the official snack nut of the US Ski Team and US Snowboarding! As an RD, I was super pumped to hear that because I always love to see healthy snacks being promoted and I think it’s awesome that Blue Diamond is helping provide healthy fuel to the Winter Games athletes!
“Nutrition is a key component of our athletes’ high performance training program. Our snowboarders and skiers must sustain their energy for long, exhilarating workouts and competition,” said Allen Tran, MS, RD, USSA High Performance Chef. “Blue Diamond Snack Almonds are ideal snacks for our athletes because they are high in protein and rich in fiber which helps them maintain their energy levels.”
I love that here’s a huge focus this year on making sure these athletes are provided with healthy food options while training and competing, especially lean protein sources. Fun little tidbit: As a healthy snack, Blue Diamond Snack Almonds are being offered at the USSA Center of Excellence training facility and kitchen in Park City, UT, where hundreds of U.S. winter athletes are preparing for the upcoming Games. In Sochi, Russia, the USSA team, which is the largest contingent of athletes at the Winter Games, will all be able to snack on a rainbow of Blue Diamond Snack Almond flavors as well!
So, I’m sure I’m not in the minority when I say that watching elite events like the Winter Games ALWAYS motivates me to kick my own training up a notch! On that note, I put together a fun little bodyweight circuit workout for you guys to try. It’s designed to get your heart rate up and blood flowing to help combat the arctic chill we’re currently experiencing!
PLUS the moves are all things that you might see some of your favorite skiers and snowboarders incorporating into their training as well!
In case you’re not familiar, here are some links that show you how to perform these exercises:
Burpee Broad Jumps
Skaters
Box Jumpovers
Mountain Climbers
Plie Squat Jump
Now….go have yourself a killer workout and then refuel with lean protein and healthy carbs to help your body recover!
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds.
I love the Olympics. So excited that they are next month.
CrossFit style workouts are always so tough! Love them though! 🙂
oh i like this one! pinning it! and gonna go check out that sweepstakes!
Great nutrition info and a fantastic workout to shake things up! 🙂
As an elite athlete, I could not agree more with this. When you are at a high level, the smallest of changes to nutrition can make the biggest difference. I am continuously looking for new ways to incorporate the nutrients I need to be better into my training. If it knocks off a few seconds off my PR, it was worthwhile!
It is funny you mention Blue Diamond Almonds, as that is one of my go to snacks of choice. I eat them like candy as they are so good for you, and provide a nutritious, yet filling snack. I have honestly noticed a big change since increasing my consumption of nuts. The flavors Blue Diamond offers also make sure I do not become bored of eating them. Thanks for sharing this post, I hope many others will enjoy it as much as I did.
Mountain climbers are my nemesis! This would be a KILLER!
Getting so excited for the Olympics, winter is by far my favorite! Trying this workout tonight.
yay! hope you loved it!
I’m definitely going to have to see what I can watch online when it comes to the Olympics – definitely a HUGE downside of not having cable right now!
Oh loving the burpees with the broad jump! I might hurt myself trying the box jumpovers. It’s been way too long since I’ve done this type of workout. Thanks for sharing this workout!!
let me know if you try it! you could always do step ups instead of box jumpovers!
Cannot wait for the Olympics–and yes, they are so motivating to watch. Box jumpovers scare me- but am looking forward to trying the workout!
Great workout and I love that graphic!
thanks! would you believe i snapped that pic while hubby was driving?!
I’m always looking for bodyweight workouts to take with me on the road! This looks great, thanks for posting!
yay!!! enjoy!
SO excited for the winter games! I’m an absolute almond (and almond milk) fiend, so it’s great to see Blue Diamond involved–yay for healthy snacks and refueling!
Also, so with you on the skiing. I think the last time I went, I slid down half of the mountain on my booty, lol
The Winter Games hold a special place for me as I worked at the 1980 Lake Placid games.
oh how fun!
I am really looking forward to games as well! I love workouts that are ‘similar’ to the games!
It makes me happy to read that Blue Diamond Almonds are a sponsor, hopefully this will get people snacking on these during the games and less on the chips!
exactly how i feel!
Awesome workout Lindsay!!! Can’t wait to give it a go!
let me know if you try it!
Great all around workout! I love the winter games…the events are just fun to watch. And almonds are a perennial favorite around these parts!
here too 🙂 snack on!
I’m super excited about the Olympics!!
This workout looks awesome – can’t wait to try it!!
let me know how you like it!
SO excited for the Olympics! I’m already hoping to plan an opening ceremony party 🙂 Love Almonds as well, such an easy and healthy snack!
I can’t wait for the Olympics! I do admire what the athletes are able to. I’ve never been skiing but it sure looks hard!
Thanks for sharing the workout. =)