Train for Life

Month: May 2013

Think Fit – Be Active – Good Health and Happiness Will Follow!

How will YOU be active this weekend? And, remember… Your fitness goals go hand-in-hand with your dietary intake! Eat Well! Be Active! Be YOU!

May 31, 2013
No More Rounded Shoulders – It’s Time to Improve Your Posture!

Upper Crossed Syndrome is characterized by rounding one’s shoulders and drawing his/her head forward, which creates increased cervical extension and scapular protraction and elevation (pulling apart and raising one’s shoulders). With the rise in technology, this syndrome is becoming increasingly common in today’s workplace. The longer an individual sits at a desk in front of a […]

May 27, 2013
To Kick Off Summer This Weekend, Get Out There and Be Active!

When you hit the beach this weekend… Lace up your tennis shoes and go for a run, dip in the ocean for a swim, toss around a volleyball or frisbee with your friends… Just Be Active! AND, don’t forget to apply sunscreen!

May 24, 2013
Eat Well – Moderation and Consistency are Key!

Eat Well! Be Active! Be Healthy! Be YOU!

May 22, 2013
A Bit of Inspiration to Help Get You through Difficult Times!

Pushing ourselves to leap over hurdles and overcome challenges will make us stronger, more resilient human beings! Be Tough! Be Brave!

May 18, 2013
A Quick Work Out to Add to Your Weekend Routine!

Think You Don’t Have Any Time to Exercise this Weekend? Think Wrong! Here is a quick, high intensity circuit to do in 10 minutes or less! 12 simple exercises and the only required tools are a chair, wall, and YOU! There are NO excuses! Be Active! Be Healthy! Be YOU!

May 17, 2013
What are YOU doing for exercise?

Me… After a great work out! What are YOUR work out plans for this week? Cycling? Running? Hiking? Rowing? Swimming? Zumba? Weight-lifting? Yoga? Pilates? Try a new class… Perform a new exercise… Add weight… Increase cardio Go for it! Share your favorite exercises, success stories, and what YOU enjoy most!

May 11, 2013
Inspiration for Happy Living!

May 9, 2013
Foods to Boost Your Metabolism and Burn Fat!

I have consistently read in the literature about cinnamon and cayenne pepper’s effects on metabolism. So, here is more information about these two super foods: CINNAMON Improves insulin resistance and stabilizes blood sugar levels, contributing to weight loss More efficient at managing hunger and appetite Decreases free fatty acids and levels of low density lipoprotein […]

May 4, 2013
A Circuit Training Work Out to Try this Week!

Circuit train your way to a hot new bod! Circuit training, a type of cardiorespiratory training, improves fitness levels without spending long hours at the gym. In addition, research has shown that circuit training increases post-exercise metabolic rates and strength levels. A circuit training program is very time-efficient and consists of a sequence of strength-training […]

May 1, 2013