Get the most out of everyday, especially when you travel away for a little play! There’s something so special about seeing a new place, exploring new surroundings, or capturing moments during a special vacation. This is all part of a travel adventure, but staying healthy along the way is important…
Hot rays of sunshine on white sandy beaches. Pristine water adventures and natures explorations. Serenity spas coupled with delicious food and drinks… Ah, just the thought of voyaging off to a magical place sounds, well, spectacular! Planning a summer vacation or even a weekend getaway will be amazing wherever…
Ever feel like you need to step up your workout game? This can easily be accomplished by adding simple plyometric movements to your current Total Gym workouts by using the Total Gym STEP attachment. It not only gets your heart rate up to burn extra calories, but it also provides…
Pilates has become synonymous with lean, sculpted bodies. But did you know that it’s also an excellent way to produce core power to excel in performance during other activities? Pilates may look simple from afar, but I can assure you, it’s a serious core workout. The method challenges your…
Swim, bike, and run yourself fit by training for a triathlon. Whether it’s your first attempt or you’re a seasoned triathlete, you can always train for a successful experience to conquer your training goals. Training and competing for three sports simultaneously can be intimidating, especially if you excel at…
When you walk into a room, building, gym, or any area, there is a load of information that triggers your senses to feel a certain "vibe". Whether the information is important or not, the feeling you derive is entered into your brain through the 5 senses; sight, hearing, taste, touch,…
If your goal is to get stronger, leaner, feel empowered or just burn a ton of calories, then you may want to consider a kickboxing workout. It develops strength, confidence, coordination, and can prepare your self-defense skills. THE ART OF KICKBOXING Kickboxing is a blend of boxing and martial…
The wonderful world of Pilates has so many benefits, including the ability to shape and streamline your legs. Before we get into the leg workout specifics, let’s first cover what makes Pilates so amazing and how to utilize your Total Gym equipment to transform your body using Pilates. PILATES…
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Imagine soaring through a picturesque scene of fresh powder, breathing crisp winter air, and viewing an endless blue sky from one of the worlds peaks. There’s a thrilling adrenaline rush that fills your body when tackling earths beauty along with performing your skills. This is a familiar feeling to anyone…
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Accept the challenge to increase your athletic abilities for speed, power, and functional performance. Developing these skills will not only benefit you for this winter season’s sports, but it will also condition and prepare your body for other activities or sports you adopt in the future! TRAIN WITH A…