Train for Life

Category: Inspiration

  • Workout Wednesday

    Are you performing the Pull-Up Challenge? Technically, it is Week 5… Which means, new exercises and routine! However, how many of you were not quite as on top of your workout regime last week? Perhaps, you did drag your body to the gym but you did not perform the pull-up exercises? It’s ok! It happens… It happened to me! So,…

  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    Thanksgiving is not about a huge turkey and more feast or the grand consumer discounts – although these things may make us happy… Thanksgiving is about the quality time shared with friends and family counting our blessings and being grateful for all in our lives, no matter how small. Oftentimes, the large things we can see will only make…

  • Motivation Monday

    *Note: Considering the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, this week’s Workout Wednesday post will be substituted for Motivation Monday. You are a rockstar if you perform the Pull Up Challenge exercises today and Wednesday! However, if  holiday travel plans interfere, you will still stay on track with your goals, if you perform these exercises today and one other day…

  • Motivation Monday

    Santosha: Contentment, the second of the 8 classic Yoga stages and the theme of yesterday’s practice. Allow Santosha to be your theme this week. Be at peace with yourself. Do not rush or overwhelm yourself.  Be present. Find happiness inside, not from something outside yourself. Do not label or judge other individuals. Despite different fitness levels, skills, abilities, and…

  • Workout Wednesday

    Are you performing the Pull Up Challenge? Yes? It is Week 2! Drill Set #1: Weeks 1 & 2 Resistance Band Pull-Downs 15 repetitions; 3 sets; vertical loading Resistance Band Bent-Over Vertical Pulls 15 repetitions; 3 sets; vertical loading Lat Pull-Downs 15 repetitions; 3 sets; vertical loading Benchmark: Perform a Lat Pull-Down with at least 75%…

  • How to Master the Pull-Up

    Can you perform a pull-up? The pull-up is an effective exercise to strengthen your back muscles without a gym or expensive equipment. As the name provides, this exercise is a “pulling” movement and all pulling exercises activate our back muscles (with the assistance of our biceps). This group of exercises is a beneficial way to improve posture…

  • Freaky Friday Spooktacular Workout

    6 Spooky Exercises to Burn Off Halloween Candy Frankenstein Walks 10 repetitions each side. Perform 3 – 5 times. Suicide Run “Line Drills” If you have access to a basketball court, run from the baseline to foul line and back, to half court and back, to opposite foul line and back, and to opposite baseline…

  • Motivation Monday

    Monday is the start of a new week, a new beginning – forget the struggles and pain of last week or the weekend over-indulgences.      Focus on reaching this week’s goals – 1 – 2 lb. body fat loss… 1/4 – 1/2 lb. muscle gain… or, drafting a work proposal…      creating a…

  • Motivation Monday

    Why Do  You Workout? Dedicate today’s workout to you – Make it your hour! Feel your inner strength. Look happy and relaxed. Become aware of your positive impact on loved ones. What inspires you to attain and maintain an exercise routine? Please share your motivation manifestos!  

  • Workout Wednesday

    What is the most common excuse for lack of exercise? TIME! What exercise excuse is the simplest to fix? TIME! Exercise does not need to occur at a gym, recreation center, park, or at home: It can happen anywhere, anytime, and with anyone! You do not need a large space and fancy equipment to get your body moving, blood flowing, calories burning,…