Train for Life

Category: Inspiration

  • Thirsty Thursday

    Turmeric Milk Benefits Decreases inflammation, which can relieve heartburn and indigestion Decreases risk of heart attacks, due to the effects of curcumin Slows progression of Type 2 Diabetes Fights cancer Protects the brain, due to the effects of turmerone Decreases joint pain, such as arthritis Improves sleep *Caution:  Turmeric may slow blood clotting, thereby individuals…

  • Thirsty Thursday

    Does your morning smoothie need a fix? Are your taste buds tired of berries? Do you want a change? Apple Delight Ingredients 1/2 – 1 Fuji Apple, or apple variety of choice  (chopped) 1/2 – 1 Banana (sliced) 1/2 – 1 c. Spinach, or leafy green of choice 1 – 2 tbsp. Unsalted Peanut Butter, or nut butter…

  • Thirsty Thursday

    Start this month’s Thirsty Thursday blog series with a detoxifying and cleansing elixir… L E M O N    W A T E R   Drink lemon water warm or cold, receive the benefits either way! For the past year, I sip warm lemon water every morning (whether it is 4AM, 6AM, or 8AM) and I have witnessed smart changes in…

  • Walking Wednesday

    Reduce risk of  Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke Lower Blood Pressure (BP) Lower Blood Sugar Levels (glucose) Reduce risk of Osteoporosis Reduce risk of Breast and Colon Cancer Reduce risk of Type II Diabetes (non-insulin dependent) Improve Mental Well-Being! Ways to Fit Walking into A Busy Day  Park your car in the spot farthest from the…

  • Walking Wednesday

    Do you spend long, countless hours sitting each day? S T O P S T A N D    U P W A L K New research indicates that a quick, 2-minute walk might largely reduce the detrimental effects of sitting for extended periods of time. Do you exercise before work, before hitting the chair for the rest of the…

  • Walking Wednesday

    Walking Warrior Challenge #1 Time:  30 minutes Do you only have time for 5 – 10 minutes of exercise? It’s okay! Perform any of the circuits below (hill climb, endurance, or intervals) for the duration that fits your busy schedule. Just be sure to warm-up and cool-down for at least 2 – 3 minutes to prevent injury.…

  • Walking Wednesday

    No time to exercise = No excuse Take a quick, 5-10 minute brisk walk 2-3 times each day! Outdoors, at a park or around the block? Indoors, at the gym or local mall? You choose! “But, I don’t have 30 minutes!” 20 minutes or 10 minutes or 5 minutes will suffice! Some exercise is better than no exercise at all. Incorporate walking into…

  • Tone Up Tuesday

    How well do you S-Q-U-A-T? Do your feet flatten and/or knees move inward? Does your low back over arch? Do you lean forward excessively? SQUAT:  How to Correct Muscle Imbalances Feet Turn Out Overactive (Tight) Muscles Soleus Lateral Gastrocnemius Biceps Femoris (short head) Underactive (Weak) Muscles Medial Gastrocnemius Medial Hamstrings Gracilis Sartorius Popliteus Flexibility Exercises (SMR –>…

  • Tone Up Tuesday

    Wake Up, Tone Up, and S–T–R–E–T–C–H Your Muscles! Are your muscles tight? Is your posture poor? Does your body ache all around? Try this Yoga Sequence to stretch your muscles, tone your core,  feel and look GOOD!

  • Tone Up Tuesday

    “I don’t have time to exercise.” I hear this common excuse nearly every day in my health coach practice. What do I say? “Time is not an excuse.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend individuals perform 30 minutes of light to moderate physical activity 5 to 7 days per week. This 30 minutes does not need to…