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…
https://youtu.be/MDJyXmOscKU Strengthen Your Core in Just Minutes a Day Looking for an effective at-home core workout that fits into your busy schedule? This 7-Day Total Gym Abs Challenge is designed to strengthen your core, improve stability, and help you build consistency with quick daily workouts. Whether you are restarting your…
https://youtu.be/JJUimi2rWzIThis partner workout uses the Total Gym to improve strength, mobility, balance, and connection through simple shared movement sessions that can be done virtually or at home. Partner Workout: Strength, Mobility, and Connection Through Shared Movement Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESLooking for a partner workout that builds strength, mobility, and…
My Top 5 Non-Negotiable Health Principles Longevity is not just about living longer—it’s about living better. More energy, clearer thinking, stronger bodies, and greater resilience as the years go by. These are the foundations I return to again and again, both personally and professionally. Simple in theory, powerful in practice. 1.…
Are you ready to spring into it? That phrase pops up every year as winter fades and the season shifts. But what does it actually mean, and how can you move into what comes next?Spring slips in by stirring the air (hello pollen!) and invites you to shake off the…