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/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…
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://vimeo.com/1170018103Meet Dr. Peter Marta, Board-Certified Physician & Surgeon. In this blog he is going to talk about why muscle matters more than ever for anyone on a GLP‑1. Key Takeaways Strength training is an important part of a successful GLP-1 weight loss journey because it helps preserve lean muscle mass…
https://youtu.be/CgKpk8fkPFw Balance…If You Don’t Use It - You’ll Lose It! Improve Your Balance on Total Gym Hey Total Gym team! It’s Master Trainer JayDee here with a quick quiz to kick off this informative blog:Is losing your balance a natural part of aging?Is becoming less physically stable as we age…