Train for Life

Tag: Crunches

  • CORE Fit Friday

    Have you ever bent over to pick up an item off of the floor and… ouch!… injured your low back? I will teach you core strengthening exercises designed to increase your mind-body connection, firm your midsection, and prevent injury. The core musculature is your body’s foundation, similar to the foundation of a house. All (arm and leg) movement needs…

  • A Quick Ab Circuit to Try this Weekend!

    The weekend has arrived, but let’s not forget about our abdominals! This musculature (“our center”) is the origin for all of our movements. Tip:  During all exercises, draw-in your naval towards your spine pressing your low back into the mat.  Lying in a supine position (on your back), pretend you have a coin on top of your…

  • Simplify Your Fitness and Try a HIIT Work Out Today!

    Many of us have busy lives, which often allows little time to exercise.  The solution? High Intensity Interval Training, or “HIIT.”  HIIT enables you to work out for less time and receive better results.  This heart-pumping, vigorous type of training features short, intense cardiovascular exercises designed to enhance athletic performance and overall health and fitness levels. To begin a HIIT…

  • A Quick, Simple Circuit to Start Your Weekend Right!

    It’s time to get out of bed sleepy head, slip on your tennis shoes, and get moving! You will feel great and your body and mind will thank you! Jog in place  –  2 minutes Side lunges  –  1 minute Run in place (high knees)  –  1 minute Push-ups  –  1 minute Jumping jacks  –  1…

  • A Quick Work Out to Add to Your Weekend Routine!

    Think You Don’t Have Any Time to Exercise this Weekend? Think Wrong!   Here is a quick, high intensity circuit to do in 10 minutes or less! 12 simple exercises and the only required tools are a chair, wall, and YOU! There are NO excuses!  Be Active! Be Healthy! Be YOU!

  • Daily Workout #2 – Strength!

    Daily Workout #2 Strength Body Weight Squat 2 x 15 Bicycle Crunches 2 x 15 Wide Grip Pull Down with Cable Machine 2 x 15 Standing Free Motion Chest Press 2 x 15 Standing Free Motion Cross Twists or Wood Chops 2 x 15 Plank Hold for 1 minute (2x)   Questions? Comments? Just ask!…