Whether you're gearing up for a BBQ bash, heading to see a fireworks show, or just looking to enjoy the summer sun, I’ve got a quick and powerful workout that will that’ll have you fired up like a firecracker this Independence Day!It’s Fast and Easy to Stay in Shape this…
I wanted to begin this blog by saying that I dislike the word diet as it suggests the many trendy dietary regimens that are constantly in our face. I do not promote any specific food group, nor do I believe that we should totally isolate a food (like meat for…
As the temperature rises and the sun shines brighter, there's no better way to stay refreshed and energized than with delicious, nutrient-packed smoothies. Whether you're lounging by the pool or hitting the trails, these organic, easy-to-make smoothie recipes will keep you feeling your best all summer long. Packed with vitamins,…
https://youtu.be/3FKQM9xSbdsSummer Ready 3: Shape-Up with a Total Gym Bootcamp BlastMaria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESStep into the summer heat with a fierce determination to sculpt your best self! As the sun inches higher in the sky, our minds drift to lazy beach days and cool, refreshing dips in the water. But before…
https://youtu.be/37VEgL0u0JUSummer Ready 2: Row Your Way to Strong, Defined Muscles Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESGet ready to row your way strong with a workout designed to define your muscles and get your body summer ready!Whether you're a seasoned rowing enthusiast or a newcomer to the sport, this dynamic routine is…
https://youtu.be/g07rWOzQsHUSummer Ready 1: Prep Your Muscles with a Total Gym Hot Body WorkoutMaria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESThere’s nothing better than feeling, looking, and being in your best shape for the summertime!As the seasons change, so should your fitness routine. Spring is the perfect time to breathe new life into your…
I felt a strong sense of urgency to write this blog about calcium because it is the most important mineral in our body, and we need lots of it. Sadly, we have been led to believe that dairy is a great source of calcium; that milk makes healthy bones, and…
https://youtu.be/08bMtiEsxKESciatica Series: Total Gym Exercises for Long-Term Relief Part 3 of 3: Core Strength + Spinal MobilityMaria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESDon’t let your spine get on your nerves! Take action with this 3-Part Sciatica Series that will have your body feeling long-term relief in no time!When it comes to sciatica relief,…
https://youtu.be/nGIvf49_JREPart 2 of 3: FlexibilityMaria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESWelcome back to Part 2 of the Sciatica Series for long-term relief!In Part 2, the focus is on the importance of incorporating flexibility exercises for achieving pain relief. Strength is also important, but it goes hand in hand with flexibility training. Without…
https://youtu.be/PnVmub3w83gSciatica: Total Gym Exercises for Long-Term Relief Part 1 of 3: StrengthMaria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESPicture this: It’s a new day, a fresh start… You wake up, ready to tackle the day, but as soon as you attempt to rise from your slumber, a lightning bolt of pain shoots down…