Train for Life

Category: Ergonomics

  • Mindful Monday

    Staycation Are you feeling anxious or nervous? Oftentimes, the act of traveling to another place can be stressful such as, flight delays, missed flights, long airport lines, or visits with estranged family members. If these experiences resonate with you and you are feeling anxious, calm your nerves by taking a mental trip to a destination…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mental Rehearsal Planning ahead can help us overcome social anxiety. Picture yourself at the event that makes you nervous. List your fears and worries. Write down a calming phrase to say to yourself. Examples include, I will  get through this. Eb and flow, come and go. I am safe. I am calm. I am loved. Peace be…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Yesterday marked the official start of summer! Are you seeking a quick, protein-packed salad to prep in less than 5 minutes? Are you craving a weeknight salad or a salad to pack for a day at the beach or on the trails? *Special thank you to head Peloton instructor and founder…

  • Mindful Monday

    Unboxing Emotions Social and cultural pressures can play a role in how we experience and express our emotions. If you had the permission to express any emotions at any level of intensity, then what would it look like for you?           Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52 Essential coping skills. Mind Brain Emotion. https://mindbrainemotion.com/

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Summer salads are popping up on meal plans and satisfying our taste buds. Store-bought dressings can contain excess sugar, salt, fat, and calories, as well as a laundry-list of ingredients. Why not prep our own dressing? Sesame Dressing Ingredients (1) Garlic Clove (grated) 2 tablespoons Ginger (grated) (1) Scallion (minced)…

  • Mindful Monday

    The Imposter Syndrome Are your self-doubts getting in the way of your confidence? 70% of us believe that we do not belong because we are not good enough. No one is perfect. When you feel like an imposter, remember what you have accomplished and overcome. Write a list of your accomplishments, big and small, and…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you seeking ways to add beets to your diet? Are you craving a twist to your routine smoothie? Are you looking for new breakfast ideas? Beet and Berry Smoothie *A special thank you to wellness expert, author, and senior Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe. Ingredients 2…

  • Mindful Monday

    Courageous Empathy I think we all have empathy. We may not have the courage to display it. -Maya Angelou  It is easy to judge people. It is harder to understand them. Think about a person you dislike or do not agree with his/her actions. How has this person’s life circumstances led him/her to his/her beliefs…

  • Welcome February

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A refreshing treat after a workout or on a hot summer day! Protein Power Smoothie Ingredients 3/4 cup Milk of choice 1/2 Banana (ripe) (*I recommend frozen.) 1/2 cup Raspberries (frozen) 1/2 Blueberries (frozen) 1 scoop Protein Powder of choice 5 Ice Cubes Ingredients In a high-powered blender, combine the…