Train for Life

Category: Inspiration

  • How to Set Goals for 2014

    “Goals are nature’s gifts that create ‘in the moment’ joy and satisfaction.” Exercise: For each category below, write a few sentences about your long-term goals and how you will achieve them. Work/Career/Professional Educational Financial Spiritual Emotional Create specific short-term goals for each category – Include:  1-year, 6-month, 1-month, 1-week, and 1-day goals Setting smaller, more…

  • Time to Get Motivated!

    “How Do I Get Motivated?” A question we ask ourselves at this time each year.  Motivation is derived from love for what you are doing.  Without this love and enjoyment, exercising can be difficult.   To help find your love for exercising and commit to a healthy, holistic lifestyle, answer following questions and consider the following…

  • Saturday Morning Pick-Me-Up Workout!

    Yes, it is Saturday morning… and yes, it is acceptable to sleep in later than the five mornings prior.  But, don’t sleep too late! Here is a quick workout to get you out of bed, increase your heart rate, burn calories, and give you the energy for all your weekend festivities – and, it does not…

  • Thanksgiving Blessings

    Today is about more than eating turkey and splurging on our favorite bites.   It is a day to spend time with loved ones, reminiscence, and be grateful. Several years ago I was a member of the Fox Talkz Chapter of Toastmasters International in Los Angeles, CA.  I recently discovered one of my required speeches…

  • Challenge Your Core!

    Start a Core Challenge this weekend, and build a lean, toned core throughout the holiday season!  Ready… Set… Go! Day 1:  Hold 20 seconds Day 2:  Hold 20 seconds Day 3:  Hold 30 seconds Day 4:  Hold 30 seconds Day 5:  Hold 40 seconds Day 6:  Rest Day 7:  Hold 45 seconds Day 8:  Hold 45 seconds…

  • Indoor Cycling: The “How To’s”

    Are you tired of your exercise routine? Are you ready for a change? Are you in search of new and different ways to get fit? Try a Spin Class ! Format (*Recommended:  New riders arrive 15 minutes early) Bike Set-up – 10 minutes Class Instructions – 5 minutes Spin Class – 50 minutes (first 5 – 10 minutes…

  • 10 Fitness Tips to Kick-Off Your Week

    It is a new week filled with new beginnings – What new healthy habit(s) will you begin? Maintain an equal balance between work-life, exercise-recovery, and healthy meal-cheat meal, and live in the now! Be Active!  Be Healthy! Be YOU!

  • Thirsty Thursday, Metabolism-Boosting Cocktail

    A cocktail to fire up your metabolism and make you feel healthy all day! Tastes great, too! But remember, just a dash of cayenne pepper – a little goes a long way! Eat Well!  Be Active!  Be Healthy!  Be YOU! Reference: http://fearlessfoodandfitness.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/good-morning-metabolism-cocktail/

  • 1… 2… 3… Three Steps to Get Fit!

    Another week… Another opportunity to Get Fit! Follow these 3 simple steps this week, and you will find yourself on the path to a more lean, healthy, and happy YOU! It’s that easy! Eat Well!  Be Active!  Be Healthy!  Be YOU!

  • Quick Mid-Week Work Out Surge!

    A quick heart-pumping workout to help you make it through the week! No BOSU ball?  A non-skid floor mat will suffice! No Plyobox?  A stable bench will do! No dumbbells?  Use  your body weight! There are No Excuses! Be Active!  Be Healthy!  Be YOU!