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 hairs…
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…
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…
What are Probiotics? Probiotics are typically defined as good bacteria or yeasts that are good for your health. We are encouraged to get more probiotics into our diet because over 70% of our immune system is in our gut and we need to constantly make sure that we keep the…