How Your Body Keeps Its Cool and the Importance of Hydration

Have you ever noticed the more you sweat when you are working out, the faster you seem to cool off, especially when those big fans are blowing overhead at the gym? Have you ever wondered if sweating is actually good for you? The simple answer is yes! Sweating is actually…

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Feeling Tired: A Symptom You Should Never Ignore

If you’re feeling fatigued and tired, it’s a symptom you should never ignore. Ongoing fatigue is a sign that your homeostasis (balance in your body) is off. Too many people gravitate to stimulants such as coffee, green tea, various sugars and energy drinks to get a boost. These stimulants may…

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Do You Have Good Leg Form on the Total Gym?

There’s something to be said for good quality of movement, especially when working out. Every exercise performed should be learned with proper technique to maximize performance and prevent injury.   Often, the correct form of an exercise gets “messed up” for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the basics are not…

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Crunches vs. planks: Which is better?

https://youtu.be/NmeKNM7YFeA Which workout is better - crunches or planks? When we’re talking about developing a lean, rock-solid core, some exercises are better than others. The truth is, the key to a defined midsection is always going to come down to diet. We’ve all got a 6-pack, but there’s layers of…

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Perfect Your Form: Total Gym Arm Exercises

The human body performs 5 basic movement patterns of pushing, pulling, bending, rotating, and single leg movements. Everyday activities, sports, and exercises use these movements in a variety of ways, sometimes improperly. Repetitive movements when done incorrectly can result in poor posture, improper body alignment, and potential injury, not to…

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Six Moves to Strengthen Your Arms

What’s your motivation for working out? Common responses include: building muscle, injury prevention, losing a few pounds and getting stronger. One popular underlying reason is wanting to look good. Some people might be hesitant to share that but they shouldn’t be. There is nothing wrong with wanting to look good…

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