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…
Every time we scroll, tune in, or flip through a magazine, we’re hit with a new “life-changing” trend. One day it’s cold plunging. The next it’s red-light therapy. Then it’s fasting, olive-oil shots, electrolyte powders, mushroom coffee, or the latest supplement that promises glowing skin, effortless weight loss, and boundless…
https://youtu.be/VOWqibUTgCY Pep in Your Step: The Total Gym Spring Switch-On 10 Minutes to Spring-Ready Strength Spring has a way of waking things up. The days stretch longer, the air feels lighter, and movement naturally finds its way back into the rhythm of your routine. It’s the season that invites you…
https://youtu.be/XQNyP1AgcjQ March MAT-ness: Bring the Flow to Your Total Gym March brings a different kind of focus to the Pilates world: March MAT-ness. It’s a return to classical mat work, where the emphasis is on control, precision, and how well the body moves.March MAT-ness is a tradition within the Pilates…
What if your home workout could deliver the precision of a Pilates reformer and the versatility of a full studio in one compact, accessible system? That’s the power of the Total Gym.As a Pilates instructor, I’ve always loved the precision and control a reformer offers. What I appreciate about the…