Train for Life

Category: Inspiration

  • Workout Wednesday

    2 Evidenced-based Core Exercises to Start Your Next Workout! Abdominal Roll-Out on Swiss Ball To perform the abdominal roll-out begin in a kneeling position with both knees flexed at 90 degrees and hip-width apart on top of a floor mat. Place a Swiss Ball in front of the knee and hip region, draw-in belly button…

  • Monday Motivation

    Self-belief does not necessarily ensure success, but self-disbelief assuredly spawns failure. By sticking it out through tough times, people emerge from adversity with a stronger sense of efficacy. — Albert Bandura

  • Thirsty Thursday

    How did you feel after your last intense workout? Did you experience muscle cramps, dehydration, or increased fatigue? After your next hard workout try NASM Sports Performance Specialist, Geoff Lecovin’s refreshing homemade electrolyte recovery drink. Ingredients 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice 2 cups Raw Coconut Water 2 tablespoons Organic Raw Honey 1/8…

  • Motivation Monday

    Is your weekly “to-do list” or paperwork on your desk this deep? Mount Washington, North Bend, WA, USA Take one step at a time. Stay in the present moment. Snow shoeing through deep terrain or inching through a deep stack of files, we will complete the task at-hand.  We grow in face of challenges and become a…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Kale Creamsicle A green smoothie for a guilt-free  St. Patrick’s Day! Ingredients 1 cup Kale (chopped) 1 Whole Orange (peeled and chopped) ¼ cup Water 1 scoop Organic Egg White Protein Powder 1 cup Ice Cubes Directions Combine kale, orange, and water in a high-powdered blender. Puree on a high…

  • Therapy Thursday

    The only person you are Destined to become  is the person you Decide to be. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    Do you have an inner critic? Does your inner critic “nit pick” at every thought and action lowering your self-esteem and confidence? Each of us has two different voices: a nurturer (lifting us up) and a critic (bringing us down). Both of these voices have important roles to play throughout our lives. The inner nurturer fosters self-compassion and encouragement, while the inner critic helps us…

  • March into Happiness

  • Motivation Monday

    I am so much more than I give myself credit for.  

  • Mindful Monday

    How is your week starting off? What feelings first come to mind? A simple morning routine to prepare your mind and body for a Win. Say nice things to yourself because you’re the only one listening. -Gabrielle Bernstein, author Begin your day with an affirmation in the morning that says, “Today I choose to be ____.”…