Train for Life

Author: rrluthi

  • Motivation Monday

    Monday is the start of a new week, a new beginning – forget the struggles and pain of last week or the weekend over-indulgences.      Focus on reaching this week’s goals – 1 – 2 lb. body fat loss… 1/4 – 1/2 lb. muscle gain… or, drafting a work proposal…      creating a…

  • Motivation Monday

    Why Do  You Workout? Dedicate today’s workout to you – Make it your hour! Feel your inner strength. Look happy and relaxed. Become aware of your positive impact on loved ones. What inspires you to attain and maintain an exercise routine? Please share your motivation manifestos!  

  • Workout Wednesday

    What is the most common excuse for lack of exercise? TIME! What exercise excuse is the simplest to fix? TIME! Exercise does not need to occur at a gym, recreation center, park, or at home: It can happen anywhere, anytime, and with anyone! You do not need a large space and fancy equipment to get your body moving, blood flowing, calories burning,…

  • Motivation Monday

    Halloween is 20 days away… 3 weeks to progress through your exercise routine, getting closer to reaching your fitness goals! Exercise now, before the zombie eat you alive!

  • Motivation Monday

    While chewing does work your Masseter facial muscle… …You will feel the burn and strengthen many more muscles this week! Focus on your Core muscles Engage your large muscle groups: Chest, Back, Legs Finish with your smaller muscle groups: Biceps, Triceps, Shoulders Do you want suggestions of specific exercises targeting each of these muscle groups? Please send me…

  • Meatless Monday Snack

    Spinach Avocado Hummus Ingredients 1 medium-sized Avocado 1-2 cups Spinach 1 can Garbanzo Beans (strained) 3-4 Garlic Cloves (or amount as desired) 1-2 teaspoons Black Pepper (or amount as desired) 1/8 cup Onion (chopped) (optional) Juice from 1-2 Lemons Directions Strain garbanzo beans, pat dry, and add to food processor. Loosely chop spinach, removing stems,…

  • Sunday FUNday Family FUN

    Are you a busy parent? Do you find it increasingly difficult to fit in exercise to your day? 5 Ways for Parents to Get Fit with Their Kids *Note: Being a parent is not a requirement. Recommended for any busy adult. Did you know that one of the easiest ways to feel good and boost your mood is to…

  • Stretch It Sunday

    What better way to end the day, and prepare our body, mind, and soul for the week ahead! Global leading fitness equipment manufacturer, Precor shares its best stretching practices to help you reduce muscle imbalances, improve form and posture, and maximize your time spent at the gym. Stretching has received lots of bad press recently. New research has…

  • How To Eat Well

    It is that time of the year again… Back to school. Back to work. Did you start a new school or a new job? Are you ready to improve your eating habits and overall diet once and for all? Or, maybe you just need to put an end to your summer rituals: sugary sweet cocktails, ice cream sundaes, s’mores, and many more?…

  • Weekend Warrior Challenge

    Challenge #4 What is Plyometrics? “How many times a week should I do a plyometric workout?“ This form of exercise should not be performed every day because your muscles need to recover from the intense high impact exercise. A 48-hour rest period between plyometric circuits is recommended.  Plyometric exercises are not recommended for novice exercisers, or…