As a health and strength coach for over 30 years, there is one lesson I wish every woman understood: muscle is not just about looking toned. It is one of the greatest predictors of long-term health, independence, and vitality.The short answer: Women should prioritize muscle building because muscle supports a…
https://youtu.be/fbTk5BESOtsBy Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESPosture reflects how your body is trained to support you. You see it in how you stand, move, and carry yourself throughout the day. Strong posture is built through strength, awareness, stability, and consistent movement.Your core plays an important role in supporting good posture.When your…
By JayDee Cutting III, MBA — Total Gym Master TrainerJayDee has taught stretch and mobility classes at Rancho La Puerta, one of the world's original destination fitness spas, and has spent over a decade coaching Total Gym users on injury-free movement. Quick Answer: How to Stretch Properly To stretch properly,…
http://youtu.be/BdXD6SFj4S4If you're looking for how to build muscle at home, you don't need a room full of weights or an expensive gym membership. With proper resistance training, consistent workouts, and a Total Gym, you can build lean muscle, increase strength, and improve your overall fitness from the comfort of your…
When I coach clients on their wellness journey, movement is always part of the conversation. Nutrition and exercise go hand in hand. You cannot expect to achieve optimal health by focusing on food alone. The body was designed to move, and no amount of healthy eating can replace the benefits…
https://youtu.be/vGcAxz2SLB0Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESThe heat is on, and it is the perfect time to get your body moving into summer.When temperatures rise, your body is already under added stress. Heart rate climbs faster, dehydration sets in quicker, and fatigue can show up sooner than expected. This is where low-impact…
As a health and strength coach for over 30 years, this topic of muscle preservation during weight loss is very dear to my heart when working with people. Because over the decades, I have seen so many individuals put incredible effort into losing weight, only to feel disappointed with the…
https://youtu.be/TonmeDyILA4The heat is on, and something about summer just flips a switch. You feel it, that extra spark of energy, the urge to move more, sweat a little, and feel strong in your own skin. You made the decision to get started and put your Total Gym to use. That…
https://youtu.be/cKyJUMvhD04 Part 2: Power & Grace Upper Body, Core & Athletic Strength Training on Total Gym Upper body strength is most effective when it works together with mobility, core control, and total-body coordination.This is Part 2 of the Athletic Pilates Series, designed to build strength through the integration of mobility,…
https://youtu.be/lkPlae0OEZMAthletic Pilates: 2-Part Series – Part 1Build Lower Body Strength, Core Stability, and Athletic Performance with Total GymBy Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESIf you train hard to play hard, adding an athletic Pilates workout to your fitness routine can elevate your performance in ways traditional strength training alone cannot. Athletic…