Train for Life

Category: Tips to Stay Active and Keep Moving

  • Wellness Wednesday

    First Steps to Health Restoration by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)

  • Make Exercise FUN

    What’s the most fun way to exercise? The type of exercise that is most FUN for YOU! Peloton classes (Cycle, Pilates, Barre, Hikes, Runs, Yoga) Trekking the Washington Trails Outdoor Podcast Power Walks Weight Lifting at the Kent YMCA … to name some FUN exercises for me! Do what makes you happy. Consistency is key.…

  • Daily Prompt

    How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic? A hybrid exercise routine! Much more at-home workouts with my Peloton 🚴‍♀️ Bike+ and other fitness equipment I invested in. Yet, I still feel the inch to get out of the house and head to the gym for a 🏃🏼‍♀️Tread and weight…

  • What was the best compliment you’ve received? You’re a machine! – My mentor as a new Certified Indoor Cycle Instructor in 2012, referring to my healthy, active, and fit lifestyle. Exercise (movement) is medicine. Exercise for thy mind and thy body will follow.

  • Workout Wednesday

    You are never too old to start exercising. Top Peloton instructors share tips about exercising safely and effectively at each decade.    

  • Happy Halloween

    Did you over-indulge on Halloween candy? Are you experiencing an intense sugar high? Or, maybe you need to fight off the ‘Monday blues’? Burn off that sugar high, uplift your mood, and celebrate Halloween with a  H A U N T E D  H I I T  W O R K O U T  !! Body weight…

  • Workout Wednesday

    7-Minute Mood Boost Workout Do you only have 10 minutes to exercise? Do you need a quick movement break? Avoid the “3PM slump” and rush for caffeine! Get up, hit the timer, and move your body through each of these exercises! Ready… Set…  Go! Warm up with a few dynamic stretches and movements such as, arm…

  • Workout Wednesday

    5-Minute Mood-Booster Workout No equipment needed! Do anywhere: home, gym, office, park, beach, track or sports field! Do anytime: morning, afternoon or night! No excuses. Ready… Set… Go! 1-Minute: Cardiovascular Warm-Up such as, dance, jumping jacks, squat jumps, or stair climbs. 30-Seconds of Each Exercise: Body-Weight Squats Push-Ups Alternating Reverse Lunges Tricep Dips (on a step,…

  • Workout Wednesday

    Do you need an extra boost of motivation to reach your fitness goals or simply move more? Starting June 1 (today!), join the Peloton community and I for a #3for31 Challenge! The #3for31 Challenge is led and inspired by Peloton’s VP of Fitness Programming, Robin Arzón. Connect with Peloton’s Head Instructor on social media at @RobinNYC. Simple…

  • Workout Wednesday