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…
While you sleep, your body is active, searching for ways to fix itself and become stronger. In fact, sleep can be an important, yet often overlooked, factor in muscular development. Not only does it improve overall health and motivation for continuing your workouts, it also has specific benefits for your…
Take your yoga practice to a new level by increasing your flexibility with the help of the Total Gym. If you practice yoga regularly or are just getting into a yoga practice, there is always something to work on and improve. In order to gain flexibility, you have to train…
Yoga is all about balance. It is often known for its bendy, stretchy, flexible aspects, however, it’s fierce, powerful, vigorous side of strength is just as important. There is a physical and mental manifestation of balance that occurs between flexibility and strength in yoga. There’s no question that a…
My name is Danielle Cooper. I live in Florida with my husband and our three children. I have currently lost a total of 100 pounds and I am now using the Total Gym as my primary source of exercise. I was overweight my entire life. It became especially bad after…
Your feet are your foundation, and as a runner they are the most important tool you have. All the fancy gear in the world is worth nothing if your feet aren’t healthy enough to get you moving. Choosing proper footwear, and having proper coaching, are great ways to prevent running…
Even though I love the taste and smell of coffee, I always encourage people to try and stay away. Why? Because caffeine is very habit forming and can cause undesirable reactions. It is amazing how popular caffeine is. Eight out of 10 people consume it every day in one form…
Hiking is an activity that is as old as time. It’s a great way to exercise your body and relax your mind. You can spend an hour, or you can spend a day in nature. Think of it as calorie burning and meditation all-in-one. To start hiking all you need…
Does what you wear affect your workout? The way you dress can absolutely mentally prepare you for a great workout. Experts call this, enclothed cognition, which is the positive mental experience you feel when wearing certain clothing that makes you feel good. If you enjoy cut-out leggings and bright colored…