Train for Life

Category: Inspiration

  • Tone Up Tuesday

    Are you bored from your current work out routine? Do you need a new exercise to spice up your next gym power hour? How about adding an exercise that will tone your muscles and prevent injury? Perform a Dead Lift! Dead Lifts: Can be performed in varying ways and using different modalities, so you will never get bored. Can be incorporated into any exercise…

  • Monday Motivation

    It is    M o n d a y    again! Do you need some fitness motivation to kick your workout routine back into high gear?  Look no further!  Watch the Aerobic Federation’s performance to get instantly pumped! Flashback to the 1980s in a heartbeat and get your body moving! It does not take much –…

  • Monday Motivation

    Which option will you choose this week? There is no wrong decision.  Find balance. To take a step forward and grow, you might have to take a step backward or laterally and be safe. Push yourself to experience challenges, to take the next step, and grow. However, never underestimate the importance of your physiological and safety needs.  Have a good week!

  • Monday Motivation

    Do you have a case of the Mondays? Try one of these mood-boosting tips! Smile and Laugh Smile, even if you have to force yourself! Your body uses more muscles to frown than to smile, and your mood will improve in the process. Smile when you are communicating to other people, both in-person and on the phone.…

  • Monday Motivation

    D A N C E as though no one is watching you, L O V E as though you have never been hurt before, S I N G as though no one can hear you, L I V E as though heaven is on earth. – Souza “Life is like riding a bicycle.  To keep…

  • Monday Motivation

    This past weekend I learned an important lesson: Always listen to my gut first! Sunday morning I taught my first indoor cycling class at a new studio, with sub-average performance.  When I agreed to teach this class the week prior, I did not feel 100% ready for this new leadership opportunity.  My “training wheels” were still on.…

  • Rise and Shine! It’s time to get your fitness on!

    Believe it or not, I actually feel better working out before 7:00AM than after 7:00PM! Yay Spin! How will you be active today? Do what you enjoy! Be happy!

  • Fit Friday

    Are your hips tight after a long week of sitting at your desk all day? 6 Yoga Stretches to Increase Hip Flexibility and Mobility Stabilize your core muscles during each stretch! * BOSU not required. Downward Facing Dog Stretches the back of your legs and opens up your upper back.   Use a BOSU to help promote…

  • Weekend Workout

    I rounded off my workout today with a quick TRX circuit! How will you be active this weekend? Shoot me an email to learn some new TRX exercises!

  • Monday Motivation

    Small steps lead to big changes. Does your week resemble this: A short climb followed by a long, seemingly endless difficult journey? Take one step at a time. Focus on one challenge before transitioning to the next hurdle.  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIE5QtkxzvM) Hurry up and wait So close, but so far away Everything that you’ve always dreamed of…