Greatist Workout of the Day: Wednesday, May 27th

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1. Sugar-Free Sunflower Seed Butter Energy Bites These Indian-inspired raw energy bites make a delicious snack or dessert option without added sugars. Most of their sweetness and healthy carbs come from the figs, which also provide fiber and vitamin B6. A touch of fresh orange juice and zest add a little more sweetness with a bonus of vitamin C. Super quick and easy to make, these store great in the fridge whenever you want a treat. For more recipes like this, check out An Unprocessed Life. Place all ingredients except coconut in a food processor or high-powered blender, and mix until everything comes together. (If you use...
2. The 12-Minute Bodyweight Abs Workout There are plenty of reasons to strengthen your stomach, besides looking good on the beach (though that’s not a bad bonus). A strong core, which includes the abs, lower back, obliques, and psoas muscles, helps stabilize your entire body, protects your internal organs, and makes everyday movements, like carrying and picking up packages, feel much easier. This 12-minute bodyweight workout led by Sarah Kusch, a certified trainer and Grokker expert, works your entire body, specifically targeting the core muscles. But don’t let the short timeframe fool you: This is non-stop, stomach-sculpting action. The yoga-inspired warm-up alone got our heart...
3. The 15-Minute Total-Body Kettlebell Workout "High-intensity interval training" (HIIT) is a fitness term that gets thrown around a lot these days. HIIT workouts vary from bodyweight-only circuits to treadmill sprints to far less intense variations. But here, when we say high-intensity, we're not kidding. This 15-minute workout, led by certified trainer and Grokker expert Kelly Lee, gets your heart pumping and targets every major muscle group, from your chest to your legs. It takes you through three sets of two exercises using a kettlebell (a dumbbell works too). In each set, you’ll perform ladder-style reps: 10 reps of each exercise, then 9 reps, and...
4. Sun-Dried Tomato and Avocado Grilled Cheese This sandwich has all the melted, cheesy flavor of grilled cheese—with added benefits. Whole-wheat bread provides filling fiber, avocado adds healthy monounsaturated fats and a punch of antioxidants, and sun-dried tomatoes bring a dose of lycopene. Extra-virgin olive oil replaces butter and incorporates heart-healthy fats into this lunchbox staple. Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Brush 1/2 teaspoon olive oil on one side of a bread slice and place in the pan oil side down. Top with cheese, avocado, tomatoes, and remaining slice of bread. Lightly brush top slice of bread with remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil. Cook for about 2...
5. No-Mayo Tuna Salad The secret ingredient in this tasty reipe is the sweet potato, which (along with hummus) adds a creamy texture so there's no need for mayo. Plus, it's incrediby easy to make! In a small bowl, use a fork to break tuna chunks into small pieces. Add sweet potato chunks, tomatoes, celery, and scallion, and mix together. Add hummus and mustard to moisten tuna to desired preference. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. 1 can (5-6 ounces) unsalted tuna, packed in water, drained1/2 cup baked sweet potato chunks, cooled (about 1/2 medium sweet potato)1/4 cup chopped cherry or grape tomatoes1/4...