Greatist Workout of the Day: Wednesday, May 20th

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1. Join Our 30-Day Challenge to Take More Risks! Following a daily routine can be comforting, and it’s a great way to add stability to your life, especially with the chaos of the world around us. But keeping a rigid schedule also means we rarely step out of our comfort zones. So we’re not just forgetting to take time to smell the roses, we also miss out on that spontaneous hike that would have shown us even more glorious parts of nature. We get it; trying something new requires courage, but taking that leap can open up amazing life experiences. That’s why we’ve partnered with our friends at...
2. The Common Cause of Running Injuries Most People Overlook It may sound counterintuitive, but the best long-distance runners didn't get so good from running alone. To run harder, better, faster, stronger, they supplement their runs with other forms of exercise like cross-training, strength training, and interval running. Studies show these are all important elements in any training plan to become a better runner1 . But many runners still neglect one crucial component of training: improving their balance. Research shows balance training can be used to prevent and treat acute ankle sprains, and reduce the chances of ankle injuries in the future2 . After all, the last sound any...
3. Roasted Lemon Chicken With Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes This savory and succulent chicken with a side of sweet potato wedges is an easy weeknight meal made from a few common ingredients. Just toss together a salad, and dinner is ready. To watch a video demonstrating how to prepare this recipe and find dozens of other healthy, delicious meal ideas, head over to Sonima.com. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put chicken in a deep baking dish and season with salt and pepper to taste. In a small food processor, combine onion, garlic, tomato, cilantro, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend for about 20 seconds. Pour mixture over chicken and...
4. 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...
5. Carrot Cake Smoothie With just five simple ingredients, this shake legit tastes like dessert—yet it's way healthier for you! Don't like almond milk? Use any milk you prefer. In a blender, pulse date and carrot until coarsely chopped. Add milk, banana, and cinnamon (if using), and blend until smooth. 1 fresh medjool date1 medium carrot, peeled and chunked1 1/4 cups almond milk1 small ripe banana, fresh or frozen and sliced1/4-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)...