Train for Life

Author: rrluthi

  • Thirsty Thursday Healthy Cocktail!

    Here is a refreshing, healthy cocktail for your Thursday cocktail hour! As a spice grown in India and Asia, turmeric has been used as a herbal remedy in China, India, and Indonesia for many years. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin.   Turmeric is host to many health benefits! Animal research showed anti-cancer effects, specifically tumors…

  • What Is Isokinetic Training?

    Our exercise sessions typically involve isotonic and isometric muscle actions.  During an isotonic muscle action, the agonist (prime mover) contracts (or shortens) as the antagonist relaxes (or lengthens).  For example, when you bend your arm, the Biceps Brachii shortens and the Triceps Brachii lengthens.  During an isometric muscle action,  there is no visible change in muscle…

  • It’s A New Week – No More Excuses!

    No More Ifs, Stands, or Buts… Do it now! Stop procrastinating, and commit to an active, healthy lifestyle today! Strive for your goals… Reach your goals… Become a healthier, fitter YOU!

  • Inspiration to be a Fit, Healthy YOU This Week and Beyond!

    Don’t let another Case of the Mondays zap you from your exercise routine! Research indicates exercise is medicine, and its effects can uplift your mood and fight stress. Exercise is Medicine So, what are you waiting for? Get Up, Out, and Move! It does not take much! Just 30-minutes of light-moderate exercise 5 times per week will suffice!  Safely move…

  • A Quick Ab Circuit to Try this Weekend!

    The weekend has arrived, but let’s not forget about our abdominals! This musculature (“our center”) is the origin for all of our movements. Tip:  During all exercises, draw-in your naval towards your spine pressing your low back into the mat.  Lying in a supine position (on your back), pretend you have a coin on top of your…

  • Inspiration to Start Your Week!

    Make the Right Choice this Week. . . AND Make the Time to Exercise  One 30-minute work out session = 2% of your day Be Active!  Be Healthy!  Be YOU!

  • Try this Deep Breathing Exercise to Reduce Tension and Relieve Stress!

    Admit it, we all encounter high-stress moments at some point during our lives.  You may of previously faced a stressful event, currently be experiencing stress, or anticipating a stressful period in the future – Stress effects all of us! Much of our stress is held in our chests, and when we release this tension, it will…

  • Simplify Your Fitness and Try a HIIT Work Out Today!

    Many of us have busy lives, which often allows little time to exercise.  The solution? High Intensity Interval Training, or “HIIT.”  HIIT enables you to work out for less time and receive better results.  This heart-pumping, vigorous type of training features short, intense cardiovascular exercises designed to enhance athletic performance and overall health and fitness levels. To begin a HIIT…

  • A Kick of Inspiration to Start Your Week!

    Be Active!  Be Healthy!  Be YOU!

  • A Healthy, Refreshing Treat for Your Holiday Weekend!

    As we embrace the last weekend of Summer 2013, here is a healthy and refreshing treat to beat the final hot days! Strawberry Protein Popsicles Ingredients 1/2 cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk or Almond Milk 1/4 cup Plain, Non-Fat Greek Yogurt 1 scoop of Strawberry-flavored Protein Powder 1 packet of Truvia or Stevia (or another natural sweetener of your choice)…