Train for Life

Author: rrluthi

  • Motivation Monday

    What is your favorite type of exercise? Are you a runner, cyclist, rower, swimmer, or olympic weightlifter? Whatever it may be, do it well, and do it often. Make IT your greatest metaphor for life.  

  • Poll: Exercise Barriers

    What is your exercise barrier? Submit your answer below, and I will provide a solution next Friday. Stayed tuned!

  • Poll: Exercise Barriers

    What is your exercise barrier? Submit your answer below, and I will provide a solution next Friday. Stayed tuned!

  • Relaxation Exercise

    Are you stressed, anxious, or fatigued? Is your boss or coach telling you to “go-all-out” or “give it all you’ve got?” Is this YOU? or, is this YOU? Yes?  Practice this visualization exercise today! Close your eyes, and imagine a strong, radiant yellow beam of sunlight entering the top of your head. “See” and “feel” it…

  • Motivation Monday

    What is your Fitness Challenge this week? Checking in at the gym for 30-60 min. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday? Trying a Spin class or Cross Fit circuit? Preparing for an athletic competition: marathon, triathlon, or bodybuilding event? Be Strong, but safe…  Test Your Limits, but don’t overdo it… and See Where Your Body Takes You!

  • Think Positive and Be Fit!

    Negative thoughts can hinder your athletic performance, or even stop you from exercising all together!  SO…. QUIT the negativity and think positive! 5 Steps to a Positive Attitude Every morning when you wake up, say out load a positive statement about yourself and your commitment to live a healthier lifestyle. After each exercise session, always have a positive attitude about your…

  • Test Your Posture: Part 3

    The last post of this three part series will cover your shoulder complex and upper body positioning.  I will discuss the three common postural distortions observed in my clients, and recommend flexibility and strengthening exercises to combat these asymmetries, or muscle imbalances.  Arms Fall Forward Overactive (tight) Muscles Latissimus Dorsi: O –  T7-T12, Iliac Crest (pelvis), Thoracolumbar…

  • Motivation Monday

    Monday… Monday… Today is Monday! Don’t get “A Case of the Mondays“ Stay Strong, Stay Active, Just Move! You do not need to be a triathlete, preparing for the next ironman competition to be healthy.   You simply need to stand up, move your legs, move your arms, and get the blood flowing!

  • Reasons to be FIT

    What is your Reason to be Fit? Share your comments below or stop by Crunch on Union Street to add your mark! Be Active this weekend! Run, Walk, Cycle, Hike, Swim, Weight-Lift, Dance Just be you, the new you!

  • RELAX!

    Today is Wednesday:  Hump Day Congratulations, you have made it halfway through the week! Time for a break: A Relaxation Break Take your hands off the keyboard, set down your phone, and put your To-Do List on hold 1… 2… 3… BREATHE, Slow Deep Inhale followed by a Slow Deep Exhale And, Repeat these 3 Affirmations:…