Train for Life

Author: rrluthi

  • Inspiration for Happy Living!

  • Foods to Boost Your Metabolism and Burn Fat!

       I have consistently read in the literature about cinnamon and cayenne pepper’s effects on metabolism. So, here is more information about these two super foods: CINNAMON  Improves insulin resistance and stabilizes blood sugar levels, contributing to weight loss More efficient at managing hunger and appetite Decreases free fatty acids and levels of low density lipoprotein…

  • A Circuit Training Work Out to Try this Week!

    Circuit train your way to a hot new bod! Circuit training, a type of cardiorespiratory training, improves fitness levels without spending long hours at the gym.  In addition, research has shown that circuit training increases post-exercise metabolic rates and strength levels.  A circuit training program is very time-efficient and consists of a sequence of strength-training…

  • Top Foods to Give You Energy and Increase Happiness and Overall Health and Well-Being

    Try incorporating these 7 alkaline foods into your meals this week!   And… Yes, you can have your chocolate too –  in moderation!   Eat Well! Be Active! Be Healthy! Be YOU!    

  • A Simple and Effective Way to Stay Active!

    You do not need to engage in a vigorous, high intensity Spin class in order to improve your health and well-being, and maintain an active lifestyle – Just get outside and go for a brisk walk… It is that simple! Make an effort to keep active this weekend – Your body and mind will thank you!…

  • Food Tips for Your Meals This Week!

    Add these spices to your meals to increase flavor and improve your health! And… Don’t forget to add your greens!

  • Foods to Boost Your Energy

    It’s the start of a new week… Here are some healthy bites to increase your energy levels and get you through the week with ease!

  • How to Stay Balanced and Happy During Hectic, Stressed Times

    Recognize Your Non-Negotiable Needs Write down your top two or three things you need to do daily in order to achieve emotional well-being, good physical health, and a sense of balance.  Include the bare minimum you could do to meet these needs.  To meet your needs might require you to ask someone for help or…

  • Isometric Exercises Vs. Isotonic Exercises

    What is the difference between Isometric and Isotonic exercises?  Both are critical components of any exercise program, however isometric exercises are growing in importance.  Isometric Muscle Contraction:  The contractile force is equal to the resistive force, thereby producing no visible change in muscle length.  This type of muscle contraction is important because it dynamically stabilizes the body and…

  • Get Bigger, Bolder Shoulders with this Shoulder Strengthening Circuit!

    Here’s how to get bigger, bolder shoulders! An added benefit to performing shoulder exercises is becoming less injury prone.  Our shoulder muscles are important muscles to strengthen because these muscles are responsible for stabilizing this joint during all shoulder movements (flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and internal and external rotation).  Strong shoulder muscles help prevent shoulder dislocation…