Train for Life

Author: rrluthi

  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    Happy Caturday 🐱

    The Tail of a Cat 🐱 Cats rely on their tail for balance when moving around and climbing, but the tail positions and movements communicate mood as well. Relaxed Tail Visual Signs Slightly curled (not stiff or tense) Relaxed high, low, or lower *Note: Every individual cat will carry his or her tail in a slightly…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A quick, healthful dish to prep when you’re short on time! Chopped Sweet and Sour Salad Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar 3/4 teaspoon Honey 1 teaspoon Whole-Grain Mustard 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (reduced sodium) 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 3 cups Salad Greens of choice (eg. Spinach, Arugula,…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Awareness of Breath This is a breath-awareness practice, where we simply notice and meet our breath as it is. Here’s how! Place one hand on your chest and one hand on your belly. Breathe naturally and begin to observe the sensation under your hands.…

  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    Happy Caturday 🐱

    The Whiskers 🐱of a Cat A cat’s whiskers may be hard for us to see, but they have many functions. Relaxed Mouth Whiskers For most cats, relaxed whiskers spread out to each side and are a bit droopy. The structure of these whiskers varies by the breed of the cat. The follicles of a cat’s…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week This week we’re continuing the Plantspiration theme from last week! If you’re limited on time to prepare a bunch of veggies, swap bean sprouts and a bag of slaw for the matchstick-cut vegetables and cabbage.  *Cooking tip: The pasta will absorb some sauce so undercook the pasta by two (2)…

  • Therapy Thursday

    Therapy Thursday

    How to Improve Your Proprioception What is proprioception? Proprioception is your body’s ability to sense its position, movement, and balance. Think of it as, your internal GPS. Proprioception relies on sensory receptors (called proprioceptors) in your muscles, tendons, and joints. These send constant feedback to your brain about body position, muscle tension, and movement. Your…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice 🧘‍♀️🫁Weighted Belly Breathing🫁🧘‍♀️ This deep breathing technique can calm us by slowing our breath and providing proprioceptive input.  Here’s how! Find an object to place on your belly such as, a wheat bag, a hot-water bottle, a heavy (weighted) blanket, or a book. Life…

  • Welcome June

    Focus on finding your power this morning. What gives you (physical and mental) strength to overcome some of life’s biggest challenges?

  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    Happy Caturday 🐱

    The Eyes 👀 of a Cat 🐱 Cats are always watching and learning about their environment and looking at our reactions to things. Pupil Sizes Since cats do not see well in brightness or total darkness, their pupils change according to the lighting conditions. A cat’s normal (or neutral) pupil size may vary according to…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week If you’re like me and prefer a vegan or vegetarian protein source, this bowl of greatness may be your next best bite! You can use three cups of whatever vegetables you have on hand, and prepare them whatever way you prefer: steamed, sautéed, or roasted. If wheat berries aren’t your thing,…