My name is Mark and I was always in pretty good shape growing up. I have been an entertainer since I was 12 years old and I went on to graduate from Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Clown College. Back then it was easy to just run around and keep…
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,…
Hey Total Gym team. I am dating myself, but remember when we used to do old school full sit ups? We would crank on our necks, slam our backs into the floor with each repetition, and use momentum and our hip flexors instead of our abs. Then we got smart…
We have all been there when our boss or fellow employee decides to be nice and bring in something edible for the staff to enjoy in the workplace that day, right? Although that gesture is a kind one, the treats that they bring in for you to eat are…
Your body is made up of a large portion of liquids containing substances called electrolytes. These electrolyte substances are small substances that a body needs to stay in good electrical balance. Items such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphate carry electrical charges that are responsible for stimulating muscles and…
Hello Spring! Bathing suit season is right around the corner, so less time to get into shape for those summer vacations. I am so blessed to have started my Total Gym transformation over a year ago. If you are just starting out or maybe just starting back again don’t worry,…
The history of acupuncture dates back over 4000 years ago in China. To our knowledge, there was no school where it was taught, instead it was learned through family tradition. It is a part of the Chinese philosophy of the yin and yang…how one nourishes and balances the other. Acupuncture…
It seems like everything changes as we age, including your hair. It seems normal when men lose their hair as they age, but when it happens for women, it seems to be more concerning. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, most of us lose about 50 to 100…
If you are looking for some fun cardio exercises using your Total Gym then look no more, I have 5 moves that will have your heart pumping and fat burning! I love using the Total Gym Step, as I call it my “Tigger” stand for plyometric jumps. The Total Gym…
Let’s face it, nobody ever wants to get injured, but they particularly do not want to get injured when they are working out and supposedly doing something that they think is benefitting them and their health. It can be extremely frustrating to finally commit to an exercise program just to…