Train for Life

Tag: Mental Strength

  • Welcome April

    April showers bring May flowers.

  • Laughter is Medicine

    Laughter is Medicine

    Cat or dog… When life gets tough, it gives us a paw to say “It’s going to be okay.” Take one day at a time. Stay present. Be grateful.  What is one small joy to bring you a smile each day?

  • Therapy Thursday

      During the present times of physical distancing and social isolation, compassionate hugs (like this tree root “hugging” the old tree trunk) are rare or even non-existent. Hugs release the hormone, oxytocin, which helps people feel deep connection, a sense of belonging, and improves mood. Do you have a close friend to boost to each other’s…

  • Motivation Monday

    A smooth path lies ahead of every rough road. Rough roads build resilience and emotional strength. Persistence. Perseverance. Positivity. We are fighting the present rough roads of uncertainty together.

  • Monday Motivation

    Whether you think you can or can’t, you’re right. — Henry Ford Don’t let what you can’t do interfere with what you can do. — John Wooden When faced with the next challenge, think I can. We are stronger than we think. 

  • Monday Motivation

    Learn from past mistakes. Move beyond yesterday’s failures. Do not fret about regret. For it is through our mistakes, failures, and regrets, we become strong, resilient individuals; mended, healed, and bright beings.

  • Monday Motivation

    How mentally strong are you? So often in the gym setting we focus on our physical strength. While our physical strength is important to perform our activities of daily with ease as well as prevent age-related muscle loss, if we do not have a strong mind our brains cannot connect with our muscles. Have you noticed after a long, stressful,…

  • Workout Wednesday

    Midweek Power Drills Let go of the week’s stresses and frustrations, and feel your power! You are stronger than you think! Ready… Set… Go! Round 1 10 Burpees 20 Push-Ups 30 Squats 40 Jumping Jacks 50 Bicycle Crunches 40 Jumping Jacks 30 Squats 20 Push-Ups 10 Burpees Round 2 Begin with 20 repetitions of each…