What is your name, and where are you based?
My name is Teresa Cano and I’m based out of Austin, TX.
What inspired you to study kinesiology and become both a fitness professional as well as an empowerment/mindset/wellness coach?
Growing up, I remember my favorite class was 7th-grade science when I was first introduced to anatomy. I was fascinated and loved memorizing all the muscles in the body I could. I decided on Kinesiology for my degree to continue nerding out on the anatomy of the body and how it works when it moves and especially during exercise. I took a…
We’ve talked about it a lot, but 2020 was rough on the mental health and wellbeing of many folks across America. A recent poll highlighted that people in the U.S. are more unhappy than they’ve been in nearly fifty years! The pandemic played a role. Overnight it stripped our lives of the comforts of routine and forced us to create new habits.
The truth is, our lifestyles aren’t built around mental wellbeing — we’re overworked, overstressed, and exhausted. We don’t exercise enough, and many of us have a pretty unbalanced diet.
What is your name, and where are you based?
My name is Hayley Woodason, and I recently moved from Seattle to Tennessee.
What inspired you to become a personal trainer & nutrition coach?
I have always been into working out, being active, and eating healthy. But whenever I was pregnant with my first daughter, a new passion struck inside me. I learned so much about pre and post-natal fitness after becoming a mom. I am stronger today than any other day before kids. …
What is your name, and where are you based?
My name is Ali Khaleghi, born and raised in the beautiful city of New Orleans.
What inspired you to become a personal trainer and nutrition coach?
Undergoing my fat loss journey has played a role in me becoming a Fitness Coach. But what truly made me go after it occurred while I experienced a mindful transformation, transitioning from an introverted lifestyle to an extroverted lifestyle as I ran a fine dining restaurant with my mom after my dad, a restaurateur, passed away. I learned more in-depth about nutrition and exercise because…
We’re staying with the breakfast theme for April’s #VerbRecipeOfTheMonth. Big thank you to @keisha_mcintyre for this incredibly delicious and super easy recipe that is sure to make your mornings that much better. Hope you all enjoy!
Ingredients:
-8 large eggs
-1/2 cup of milk
-1 cup shredded cheese
-1 cup bell peppers
-1/2 cup baby spinach
-1/4 tsp salt
-2 scallions
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease the interior of a nonstick muffin pan.
2. In a bowl add eggs and milk. Whisk together. Stir in cheese, bell peppers, spinach, salt, scallions, and other omelette ingredients you are adding.
3. Scoop mixture into the muffin pan.
4. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until eggs are cooked.
5. Eat while warm or store them in the fridge or freezer.
What is your name, and where are you based? What inspired you to become a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Fitness Instructor?
I’m Jason Spencer based in NYC… What inspired me to become a Strength & Conditioning Coach was my experiences with it growing up. I was into sports through college and always loved how it felt to train, push, and better myself! I knew I wanted to be responsible for creating that feeling in others.
Tell us about your experience as a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Fitness Instructor.
I’ve been a fitness coach for 15 years now, and…
For March’s #VerbRecipeOfTheMonth, we’ve got another one from @paragon_performance, but we’re switching it up. Who’s ready for a breakfast or mid-day smoothie recipe that will change your world?
Ingredients:
-1/2 banana
-1 cup (165g) pineapple chunks, canned or fresh
-1 1/4 cup (300ml) coconut milk
-2 scoops (50g) vanilla whey protein
-1 handful of ice cubes
-optional toppings: coconut flakes, chia seeds, banana slice, slivered almonds
Directions:
1). Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth — around 1 minute. Serve immediately.
Serves 2, Prep Time — 5min, Cook Time — 1min
Per Serving — 182kcal, 1g Fats, 20g Carbs, 23g Protein
What is your name, and where are you based?
My name is Byanka Randolph & I’m currently living in Tucson, AZ.
What inspired you to become a coach?
I was inspired to become a coach my first year of joining CrossFit. Although I didn’t fulfill that until four years later, I wanted to become a coach to help others know what it’s like to achieve physical goals they never thought they could, such as getting your first push-up, pull-up, or being able to lift heavy ass weight. I wanted to help others along their journey of empowerment via fitness.
Tell…
February’s #VerbRecipeOfTheMonth consists of a healthy and hearty favorite of @paragon_performance: Italian Chicken!
Ingredients:
- 14.1 oz. (400g) chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup (250g) eggplant, cubed
- 1 can 14.5 oz. (400g) chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup (100g) sun-dried tomatoes, drained & chopped
- 1⁄4 cup (50g) olives, sliced
- 2 handfuls basil, chopped
- salt & pepper
Directions:
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size chunks. Heat the coconut oil in a pan and fry the chicken until browned and cooked throughout.
- Add in the onion and eggplant and cook for another 2–3 min. until onion is soft. Then…
Written by Vincent Miceli, CEO and Founder, Verb
Last week we announced our partnership with FitOps — a fantastic non-profit that equips and qualifies veterans passionate about fitness, health, and wellness to find success after the military. Focusing on professional and personal development, veterans who graduate from FitOps become Certified Veteran Fitness Operatives (CVFO). Once certified, Verb will connect them with clients virtually, providing a platform for them to monetize their coaching careers.
We’re living in unprecedented times, and for the 200,000 service members that leave the military each year to rejoin civilian life, the path forward can be too daunting and uncertain. For many Veterans, they struggle…
