Train for Life

Author: rrluthi

  • Love Yourself… and the rest will fall into place!

    Those who cultivate Power, Identify with Power.  Those who cultivate failure, Identify with failure. – Tao Te Ching, No. 23 You should exercise unrelenting discipline over your thought patterns.  Cultivate only productive attitudes… You are the product of everything you put into  your body and mind. – I Ching, No. 27 Which statement below provides you…

  • Exercise Session #7

    Phase 2:  Active Flexibility and Strength Endurance Warm-Up Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) Calves  (Gastrocnemius/Soleus), Tensor Fascia Latae (IT Band), Adductors, Quadriceps, Hip Flexors, Latissimus Dorsi, Thoracic Spine Gently foam roll each muscle group until tight (sore) region is felt, and then press and hold foam roller on this region for 30 seconds Active-Isolated Stretching Active Standing Adductor…

  • Take Charge of Your Attitude

    How do you view this glass? Attitudes by Charles Swindoll The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.  Attitude, to me, is more important than facts.  It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or…

  • Exercise Session #6

    Phase 1:  Corrective Flexibility & Stabilization Endurance Warm-Up Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) Calves (Gastrocnemius/Soleus), Tensor Fascia Latae (IT Band), Adductors, Quadriceps, Hip Flexors, Latissimus Dorsi Gently foam roll each muscle group until tight (sore) region is felt, and then press and hold foam roller on this region for 30 seconds Static Stretching Static Gastrocnemius Stretch, Static…

  • Exercise Session #5

    Phase 5:  Power Warm-Up Self-Myofasical Release (SMR) Calves (Gastrocnemius), IT-Band, Back (Latissimus Dorsi) Foam roll on muscle until tender (sore) region is felt.  Hold each tender region for 30 sec. Dynamic Stretches Tube Walking, Lunges, Medicine Ball Lift and Chop Circuit CORE Medicine Ball Pullover Throw (on stability ball) 2 x 12 reps. Explosive Tempo…

  • The Power of Positive Thinking

    As we begin a new year, a year filled with new experiences, relationships, and accomplishments, we must first think positively. Practice the following exercise to incorporate positive thinking into your life this year and beyond: Hold your arm out straight, while another person tries to push it down.  Resist the pressure as you say out loud,…

  • Exercise Session #4

    Phase 2:  Active Flexibility and Strength Endurance Warm-Up Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) Calves  (Gastrocnemius/Soleus), Tensor Fascia Latae (IT Band), Adductors, Quadriceps, Hip Flexors, Latissimus Dorsi, Thoracic Spine Gently foam roll each muscle group until tight (sore) region is felt, and then press and hold foam roller on this region for 30 seconds Active-Isolated Stretching Active Standing Adductor…

  • How to Set Goals for 2014

    “Goals are nature’s gifts that create ‘in the moment’ joy and satisfaction.” Exercise: For each category below, write a few sentences about your long-term goals and how you will achieve them. Work/Career/Professional Educational Financial Spiritual Emotional Create specific short-term goals for each category – Include:  1-year, 6-month, 1-month, 1-week, and 1-day goals Setting smaller, more…

  • Exercise Session #3

      Phase 1:  Corrective Flexibility & Stabilization Endurance Warm-Up Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) Calves (Gastrocnemius/Soleus), Tensor Fascia Latae (IT Band), Adductors, Quadriceps, Hip Flexors, Latissimus Dorsi Gently foam roll each muscle group until tight (sore) region is felt, and then press and hold foam roller on this region for 30 seconds Static Stretching Static Gastrocnemius Stretch,…

  • Healthy Pizza-making Fun!

    Making healthy, yummy pizza tonight! What healthy meal will you make this weekend? Please share your recipes!