https://youtu.be/fcNLRbAJjR8Total Gym Pilates: Strength Meets FlowPart 3: Core Moves to Ignite Your CenterMaria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESThere’s core work… and then there’s Pilates. It’s not just about crunches or ab strength. It’s about teaching your body to move with intention, control, and effortless flow. At the heart of it all…
https://youtu.be/WugwJnrQYJcTotal Gym Pilates: Strength Meets FlowPart 2: Toe Bar TechniqueMaria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESEvery Pilates practice has its signature tools and on the Total Gym, the Toe Bar is where strength, length, and control meet. It channels the essence of classical footwork into integrated, full-body patterns that challenge stability, mobility,…
https://youtu.be/-GKq0T_N0ZcTotal Gym Pilates: Strength Meets FlowPart 1: Building the FoundationMaria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESIf you’ve ever practiced Pilates on a mat or reformer, you already know the method is rooted in precision, control, and flow. But once you experience Pilates on the Total Gym, everything shifts - literally. The incline,…
Protein…facts you need to know.Clients often come in asking me about protein, eager to ensure they’re eating enough—especially because I encourage everyone to eat more fruits and vegetables. But here’s what most people don’t realize: protein in its whole form isn’t directly usable by your body. Before it can nourish you, protein…
https://youtu.be/Tf8MN5EEX-8Total Gym F(all) Star ChallengeA 60-Day Reset to Match the Season’s ShiftMaria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESSeasons change, and workouts should too! As the sun sets on summer’s heat and fall’s crisp air rolls in, it’s the perfect time to refresh your routine. Change is in the air — literally, and…
https://youtu.be/pgphKba8YwUStellar Leg & Core Total Gym WorkoutFeaturing the X-Large Squat StandHello Total Gym Team! It’s Master Trainer JayDee here for an installment of a new Total Gym Accessory-Based Workout Series.Each vlog/blog in this series will feature one of the awesome accessories designed by the brilliant engineers at Total Gym. Today,…
https://youtu.be/Irj59FkBG8sBeyond the Glideboard: 5 Total Gym-Inspired Moves You Can Do AnywhereMaria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESStrength Travels With You — No Equipment NeededTravel shouldn’t mean hitting pause on your health. Whether you’re off for a work trip, escaping on a weekend getaway, or switching up your routine outdoors, consistency is what…
My Top 3 Must-Have Supplements and Why You Need ThemSupplements are a massive industry—heavily marketed and often confusing for consumers. As a result, many people end up buying low-quality brands, products they don't really need, or worse, supplements that are ineffective or poorly absorbed. While everyone is unique and may…
https://youtu.be/sRYsnY7UP80Attention Total Gym PickleBall Peeps! 5 Great Total Gym Exercises to Elevate Your GameHey TG Team! It’s Master Trainer JayDee and fellow pickleball fanatic here to share 5 exercises with 3 simple, practical goals:Increase Your Pickleball LevelDecrease Your Chances of InjuryIncrease Your Fun Factor!It’s simple math Team. 1 + 2…
The Gut-Brain Connection: Understanding the Vagus Nerve and Its Powerful InfluenceWe’ve all heard the saying “trust your gut,” but few people realize just how deeply connected our gut is to our brain. This powerful connection is largely driven by the vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve in our body, which…