Train for Life

Category: Inspiration

  • Smart Play: Part 1

    Do you need a increase in your fitness motivation? Engage in Smart Play today! To perform smart play follow three (3) simple rules: Exercises must be easy to understand:  Be able to explain each exercise in 30 seconds or less. The duration of each exercise must take only 90 seconds to 2 minutes to complete:  High intensity and short…

  • Time to Play!

    When was the last time you played? According to Stuart Brown, MD, author of Play, we are designed to play, however our society negates the idea of play when we approach adulthood. The result?  We want to play, but feel we should not engage in this behavior. Fortunately, our society is beginning to encourage new, acceptable types of play for adults, such as exercise. The…

  • Hiking Adventure

    I went for a great hike this afternoon in Tennessee Valley (Northern California) – Reached the mountain’s peak! How will you be active this weekend?

  • Be Happy!

    Will you be able to check-off these 3 items today?   Your body and mind will thank you! Be Active, Be Healthy, Be YOU!

  • Take Time to Recover

    The superior man respectfully appreciates the cycles of increase and decrease… External ploys will not put an end to the natural cycle of deterioration.  Time will.  Nurture your mind and body… Look for wisdom in your acceptance of the times. – I Ching, No. 23 Are you injured, physically or mentally? Do not ignore injury.  Whether…

  • Be Healthy Before Work

    5 Quick and Easy To-Dos’  Before You Walk Out the Door Each Day Drink warm lemon water Aids with digestion and cleanses your intestinal system  Move! Check out Sworkit at http://www.sworkit.com! Run, stretch, or perform yoga Need motivation?  Download the app, “Sworkit” to your mobile device. Starting your day with movement will clear your mind, relieve stress, and…

  • Are You Happy?

    Happiness is a choice.   Our happiness is derived from our inner beings.  We need to first be happy internally before we receive external rewards.  Yes, money and material items can make us happy.  However, this type of happiness is only temporary. Does a high-paying  but very stressful job that forces you to cry during the daily commute and rarely…

  • Focus!

    “I stay in the here and now, so I’ll take a bow.“ “Think less, achieve more.“ “Single-mindedness creates happiness.“ “Like a child a play, I ask my mind to stay.“ “Focus, focus, focus, focus.“ “Follow through, and I am true.“ Exercise:  Focus on a Candle Light a candle and stare at the base of its…

  • The Secret to Good Health

    Our mind is a powerful tool.  If we think and believe we are sick, we will be sick.  Conversely, if we think and believe we are well or a medicine will make us well, we will live happy, healthy lifestyles. You are what  you believe – See yourself in a positive light, joyful, grateful, and continuously improving, mentally and physically! The Universe…

  • Focus: Present

    The Past = A Road To Nowhere What if? If we focus our thoughts on what happened or what should of happened, we will not change the past or improve the present:  it is a road to nowhere.  We cannot bring back the past, and if we try, the present can suffer as a result. The Future = A…