Train for Life

Author: rrluthi

  • Wintery Weekday Soup

    Roasted Carrot-Ginger Soup Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs. Carrots (cut into chunks) 1/2 lb. Fennel Bulb (cut into chunks) 1 large Onion (cut into chunks) 3 large Garlic Cloves 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Freshly Grated Ginger 1 teaspoon Black Pepper 1 teaspoon Salt (optional) Directions Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. On a…

  • Monday Motivation

    Are you performing the Pull-Up Challenge? The third and final round of exercises starts now! For the next two (2) weeks, perform the following exercises 2 – 3 days/week. Warm-Up Resistance Band Swimmer Rows 30 seconds Lat Pull-Downs 30 seconds Drill Set #3: Weeks 5 & 6 Pull-Ups (with super resistance band) 5-10 repetitions; 4 sets; 90-120…

  • Workout Wednesday

    Are you performing the Pull-Up Challenge? Technically, it is Week 5… Which means, new exercises and routine! However, how many of you were not quite as on top of your workout regime last week? Perhaps, you did drag your body to the gym but you did not perform the pull-up exercises? It’s ok! It happens… It happened to me! So,…

  • Turkey-less Soup

    Did you overindulge on turkey this past weekend? Are you facing “turkey burn out”? Do you want a healthy, lighter meal without turkey? In only 30 minutes, you can prepare a Vegan Pumpkin Corn Chowder that is refreshingly light and will also fill up your tummy. And, it takes great the next day! Ingredients 2 1/4 cup Water 500 mL Vegetable…

  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    Thanksgiving is not about a huge turkey and more feast or the grand consumer discounts – although these things may make us happy… Thanksgiving is about the quality time shared with friends and family counting our blessings and being grateful for all in our lives, no matter how small. Oftentimes, the large things we can see will only make…

  • Motivation Monday

    *Note: Considering the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, this week’s Workout Wednesday post will be substituted for Motivation Monday. You are a rockstar if you perform the Pull Up Challenge exercises today and Wednesday! However, if  holiday travel plans interfere, you will still stay on track with your goals, if you perform these exercises today and one other day…

  • Motivation Monday

    Santosha: Contentment, the second of the 8 classic Yoga stages and the theme of yesterday’s practice. Allow Santosha to be your theme this week. Be at peace with yourself. Do not rush or overwhelm yourself.  Be present. Find happiness inside, not from something outside yourself. Do not label or judge other individuals. Despite different fitness levels, skills, abilities, and…

  • Workout Wednesday

    Are you performing the Pull Up Challenge? Yes? It is Week 2! Drill Set #1: Weeks 1 & 2 Resistance Band Pull-Downs 15 repetitions; 3 sets; vertical loading Resistance Band Bent-Over Vertical Pulls 15 repetitions; 3 sets; vertical loading Lat Pull-Downs 15 repetitions; 3 sets; vertical loading Benchmark: Perform a Lat Pull-Down with at least 75%…

  • How to Master the Pull-Up

    Can you perform a pull-up? The pull-up is an effective exercise to strengthen your back muscles without a gym or expensive equipment. As the name provides, this exercise is a “pulling” movement and all pulling exercises activate our back muscles (with the assistance of our biceps). This group of exercises is a beneficial way to improve posture…

  • Freaky Friday Spooktacular Workout

    6 Spooky Exercises to Burn Off Halloween Candy Frankenstein Walks 10 repetitions each side. Perform 3 – 5 times. Suicide Run “Line Drills” If you have access to a basketball court, run from the baseline to foul line and back, to half court and back, to opposite foul line and back, and to opposite baseline…