Train for Life

Tag: Running

  • Workout Wednesday

    When I think of the numbers, 2020, “perfect vision”  first comes to mind… But, the year, 2020, has been far from “perfect”… It is a crazy time! With more people working from home, changing their lifestyles, and starting to embrace imperfection, virtual workouts are on the rise. Aaptiv is a leading provider of premium digital health and wellness […]

  • Motivation Monday

    With the gym closures nationwide, are you experiencing “Spin withdrawals”? Do you miss snapping your SPD clips into the pedals of a Spin bike? Are you seeking other ways to maintain your cardiovascular endurance? As a Certified Spin Instructor, I answered a definite YES to all questions! I hate running… I am not a runner…  […]

  • Weekend Warrior Challenge

    While the last month of summer has come, we still have many more days, hours, and minutes to get our hearts pumping, increase our flexibility, build strong muscles, and simply feel good. Each weekend will feature a new workout challenge: Week One Challenge:  Cardiovascular Training Week Two Challenge:  Flexibility Week Three Challenge:  Strength Training Week Four Challenge:  Plyometrics Challenge […]

  • Weekend Workout!

    Do you want to get more out of your workout this weekend?  Do you want to enjoy your next sweat session? Turn up your favorite tunes! Recent  research performed by Matthew Stork at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario examined people’s perceptions of high-intensity interval training, and whether Stork and his colleagues could change their feelings about the difficulty of the […]

  • Quick Morning Workout

    WAKE UP, Sleepyhead!! It’s Time for your Quick Morning Workout! Duration: Less than 20 minutes! Step 1: Warm-Up (6 minutes) Arm Circles: 30 seconds Chest Expander: 30 seconds http://youtu.be/oBy28yST0jg via JakesHomeWorkouts Calf Raises: 30 seconds Running in Place: 30 seconds High Knees: 30 seconds http://youtu.be/bZUfaLxJ36M via Howcast Butt Kicks: 30 seconds http://youtu.be/D_qMNWY0tHo via Howcast Backward Lunge with Front […]

  • Motivation Monday

    How will you sweat this week? Pushing through intervals during Spin class, Punching and jabbing during Kick-Boxing class, Conquering your PR the next time you weight lift, Running the trails, Rowing the next 2,000 meters with your crew,  or Increasing your flexibility during Hot Yoga? Do it now – Do it often – No Regrets!

  • Motivation Monday

    What is your favorite type of exercise? Are you a runner, cyclist, rower, swimmer, or olympic weightlifter? Whatever it may be, do it well, and do it often. Make IT your greatest metaphor for life.