Train for Life

Category: Tips to Stay Active and Keep Moving

  • 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…

  • Fit Friday

    How will you be active this weekend? Need ideas? Try a Tabata Workout! Perform each exercise for 20 seconds followed by a 10 second recovery for 8 sets. 20 seconds: Work – 10 seconds: Rest – 8 Times Ready… Set… GO Wall Balls: squat -> throw -> catch (at chest height) Mountain Climbers: slow or fast tempo, modifying to your own…

  • Reasons to be FIT

    What is your Reason to be Fit? Share your comments below or stop by Crunch on Union Street to add your mark! Be Active this weekend! Run, Walk, Cycle, Hike, Swim, Weight-Lift, Dance Just be you, the new you!

  • Rules for Exercising, Eating, and Entity

    Are you an elite competitor training for the next bodybuilding event? Or, Are you a fitness novice struggling to adopt a stable exercise routine? Or,  Are you some place in the middle maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle, while always in search of ways to increase your stamina, muscle mass, and improve diet? According to Jim Stoppani, Ph.D,…

  • Sit Up Straight!

    Monday… Tuesday… Wednesday… as the week passes and we spend long hours sitting at a desk in front of a computer, our posture suffers and muscles  tighten – Don’t let it! Good posture and flexibility are  critical to maintain a healthy body, physically and mentally. Each hour allow yourself at least 5 minutes to look away from the computer screen, stand up,…

  • Smart Play: Part 2

    Do you need to increase your fitness motivation? Engage in Smart Play today! To perform smart play follow three (3) simple rules: Exercises must be easy to understand:  Be able to explain each exercise in 30 seconds or less. The duration of each exercise must take only 90 seconds to 2 minutes to complete:  High intensity and short duration exercises combat…

  • Smart Play: Part 1

    Do you need a increase in your fitness motivation? Engage in Smart Play today! To perform smart play follow three (3) simple rules: Exercises must be easy to understand:  Be able to explain each exercise in 30 seconds or less. The duration of each exercise must take only 90 seconds to 2 minutes to complete:  High intensity and short…

  • Time to Play!

    When was the last time you played? According to Stuart Brown, MD, author of Play, we are designed to play, however our society negates the idea of play when we approach adulthood. The result?  We want to play, but feel we should not engage in this behavior. Fortunately, our society is beginning to encourage new, acceptable types of play for adults, such as exercise. The…