Train for Life

Author: rrluthi

  • Take Time to Recover

    The superior man respectfully appreciates the cycles of increase and decrease… External ploys will not put an end to the natural cycle of deterioration.  Time will.  Nurture your mind and body… Look for wisdom in your acceptance of the times. – I Ching, No. 23 Are you injured, physically or mentally? Do not ignore injury.  Whether…

  • Gym Time!

    It is time to hit the gym – How will you survive? 6 Tips to Make Your Gym Time FUN Get a gym buddy A friend will motivate you to go to the gym and break a sweat, and he/she may teach you a few new exercises to add to your routine. Free Weights Vs. Machines Free Weights:  Pros – Target a…

  • Be Healthy Before Work

    5 Quick and Easy To-Dos’  Before You Walk Out the Door Each Day Drink warm lemon water Aids with digestion and cleanses your intestinal system  Move! Check out Sworkit at http://www.sworkit.com! Run, stretch, or perform yoga Need motivation?  Download the app, “Sworkit” to your mobile device. Starting your day with movement will clear your mind, relieve stress, and…

  • Got Core?

    3 Moves to Increase Your Core Strength Shared by Olympic athlete, Gracie Gold Plank Rotations In a side-lying position, place your bottom elbow on the apex of a BOSU ball (ball side) and hold a light dumbbell (3 lbs. – 5 lbs.) with your other hand.  Rotate all the way in without moving your hips or feet,…

  • Resistance Bands – Beware!

    Busted a band at the gym today – Oops! How will you be active this week? *If you add resistance bands to your exercise sessions, please be aware that these bands can snap and break (especially with increased use), and may hit yourself or another person. Bands are a great addition to any workout –…

  • Playlist of the Day

    Happy Valentine’s Day! To get your sweat on today, add this Love playlist to your iPod and get moving with your sweetie!  If you are single, do not let the media propaganda make you bitter and distract you from a great workout session.  Listen to these songs as you are running on the treadmill, thinking about how…

  • Are You Happy?

    Happiness is a choice.   Our happiness is derived from our inner beings.  We need to first be happy internally before we receive external rewards.  Yes, money and material items can make us happy.  However, this type of happiness is only temporary. Does a high-paying  but very stressful job that forces you to cry during the daily commute and rarely…

  • Exercise Session #20

    What is your fitness goal this year? More strength and core training? More cardio? Engage in a Spinning program? Participate in Cross Fit? Or, just join a gym? Regardless of your goal, try this mixed exercise circuit! For fitness beginners, it will give you an idea of your likes, dislikes, and overall fitness level  –  What…

  • Focus!

    “I stay in the here and now, so I’ll take a bow.“ “Think less, achieve more.“ “Single-mindedness creates happiness.“ “Like a child a play, I ask my mind to stay.“ “Focus, focus, focus, focus.“ “Follow through, and I am true.“ Exercise:  Focus on a Candle Light a candle and stare at the base of its…

  • Exercise Session #19

    Are you bored from your routine squat exercises? Are you in search of new exercises to add your “leg day”? Do you want to tone your quads, butt, and core? If you answered Yes to one or more of these questions, this lower body circuit is for you! Try these 5 Killer Leg Exercises Today! Curtsy Lunge with…