Welcome to the July challenge!🏅

Plus, caesar chicken thighs are for dinner tonight!

July 1, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER July 1, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER Welcome to the July fitness challenge! This month's challenge pairs fitness and nutrition to help you find your inner athlete. Whether you run, bike, walk or are starting your strength journey, we've got tips for you. The start of the month also coincides with a new weekly meal plan. This dietitian-designed meal plan has well-balanced meals and pre and post-workout snacks that pair with your workout.  We love hearing from our members-- join us on Instagram to share your fitness or nutrition journey! Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a Routine 1.   This month, we're using the Olympics as inspiration to find our own inner athlete — whatever that looks like for you!   The workout routines are focused on functional exercises. We will be doing push, pull, hinging, squatting and rotational movements inspired by Olympic sports and the athletic endeavors of our co-hosts, plus other functional movements that prepare us to move with ease through everyday activities, preventing pain and injury.  GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan This month, we're not only exercising like an athlete, but eating like one, too! Our Start TODAY dietitian designed weekly meal plans to help you get the most out of your workouts this month.    The simple plant-forward meals will help you eat like the Olympic athletes in Paris. Since the Olympic games are prioritizing vegetarian options this year, this meal plan follows suit.   Breakfast: Dylan's Favorite Green Pancakes  Lunch: Black Bean Quesadillas Dinner: Sheet Pan Masala-Spiced Veggie Bowl GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness How to boost brain health and improve your memory Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki joins TODAY to talk about memorization techniques, how exercise can boost brain health and importance of sleep for brain functions. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Want to gain strength? Follow these 3 nutrition tips from a sports dietitian We can all learn a thing or two from the Olympians' nutrition. They prioritize healthy eating and fueling their workouts to get the most out of their bodies and compete at the highest level. No matter the type of exercise you do, these three sports nutrition principles will help you fuel like an athlete.    Get 3 tips to eat like an Olympic athlete. READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Joy Bauer turns sweet summer fruit into 4 refreshing desserts Joy Bauer uses bright summer fruits like watermelon, pineapple, strawberry, orange and Key lime to make refreshing and light desserts. Summer nutrition guide: How to stay hydrated and nourished From an hourly alarm to drink water to freezing fruit for a refreshing snack, TODAY nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer answers viewers questions about staying hydrated and cooling down with food during the hot summer days. Are you using the right moisturizer for mature skin? Experts explain Looking for a good moisturizer for your mature skin? We asked board-certified dermatologists about what to look for and the best options on the market. Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Want to refer a friend? Subscribe here Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT