Foam Rolling / Self Myofascial Release / Self Massage all are done using a soon to be archaic apparatus (at least for those of us that own a Total Gym) called the foam roller. One day, I was rolling out next to my Total Gym when I came up with the idea. Both of these products are time honored effective fitness tools that seemed a natural fit to me.
The holidays are a busy time, but… it’s also an important time to stay on track with your own health goals. You can accomplish this by keeping stress levels low in order to focus on things that really matter for a healthy lifestyle, such as eating a good diet, staying active, and getting rest. As we move into the new year, set yourself up to feel invigorated with a healthier, happier you.
Gout is typically referred to by medical doctors as a form of arthritis where patients experience pain and inflammation in the joints, typically in the big toe, but can appear elsewhere in the body such as fingers, knees and hips. An unhealthy diet triggers gout attacks, especially those diets that are loaded with alcohol, high fructose corn syrup, and processed foods, and too much purine rich foods such as organs and red meats, shellfish, anchovies, for example. The Total Gym is a perfect piece of equipment if you have gout because you can work out your entire body using your own body weight in the comfort of your home. You can perform all exercises in a lying, seated, or kneeling position, without putting any pressure on your feet, which is typically where the inflammation resides.
My name is Lisa Dyer. I’m a 51-year-old wife, mother, and teacher, living in Ashland, KY. As I entered my 40’s, that fast metabolism came to a screeching halt, and reality set in. I was no longer able to fit into my clothes, the scale was now hovering over a much higher number, and I was depressed and ashamed about how I had let myself get into this shape. I found a used Total Gym, and decided to put it in my bedroom where I would see it daily. I now look forward to going home in the evenings, not to watch TV, but to work out on my Total Gym.
I love tea as much as I love Total Gym! I actually dedicated a corner in my home to my love of tea. I found a whole world of happiness by trying out all the different types. I began my research into green tea after losing my father to cancer. I was looking for possible ways to prevent myself from the same fate as so many had passed away in my family. During my research I came across all the health benefits of green tea and specifically the wonders of matcha!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ONAbPCSbUMIt’s that time of the year again when I know you’re looking at your calendars and trying to find the perfect weekend to escape to some remote location where the weather is much cooler and you can enjoy countless hours of uninterrupted skiing with family & friends.Although skiing is a…
As I always tell my daughter, “choose gratitude over attitude”. It seems like an easy concept to incorporate into one’s life, but it is amazing how life can challenge this concept. Between social media, news, and traveling museums like the compassion project, we have an opportunity to witness how…
After doing some research, I was surprised to discover that in 1984, two gentlemen were known to patent anti-bacterial soap. However, by 2013, manufacturers started phasing out the use of certain active ingredients, saying that they posed health risks, such as bacterial resistance or hormonal effects. If you google the…
Did you ever just want to take a personal life break and get away, but don’t have the time or means to go anywhere? We all need that space for ourselves to feel happy, relaxed, and maybe even inspired every day, even if it’s for a few short minutes. …
Hello, my name is Derek Ball and I'd like to share with you my story. Back in October of 2017 I weighed in at 370 pounds, as of October 2018 I weigh 240 pounds. The road to this achievement has a been a tough one, but I wouldn't have it…