Short and Sweet

We've all been there before. You decide to start a regular exercise program, buy all the latest fitness gear and join a health club. Even with the greatest intentions you still don't do the necessary cardio to see the benefits of your new lifestyle.

I have great news for those with busy schedules. Short intense workouts are effective for a cardio workout. Those who couldn't find time in the past for that hour long session now only need to free up 30-45 minutes from their busy schedules.

To make it easy, keep an exercise calendar and schedule in your workout time each day preferably in advance. With a little creative thinking and planning a power packed shorter duration high intensity workout fits easily into anyone's schedule.

We wish everyone a great Easter holiday, be safe and have fun. See you all on Monday, and be ready to work off some major calories.

Swordfish Kebabs
Serves 4

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 pound fresh swordfish
1/2 large red onion, cut into quarters
1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into quarters
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into quarters
8 cherry tomatoes
8 mushroom caps

Preheat the broiler to 450° F.
Combine olive oil, black pepper, lime juice, and mustard in a bowl, and blend. Cut fish into cubes. Coat the fish cubes evenly in the marinade.
Thread the fish and vegetables onto 4 skewers, alternating fish with vegetables. Brush the kebabs lightly with the reserved marinade. Place skewers on a broiler pan. Cook for 3 minutes, and brush with marinade one last time. Broil for another 3-4 minutes until veggies are crisp and fish is no longer translucent.

NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 167 FAT3 PROTEIN 22 g SODIUM 99 mg FIBER 7 g CARBOHYDRATE 15 g