According to the National Institute of Health, about two-thirds of adults over the age of 20, and one-third of children 6-9 years of age, are overweight. Worse yet, the trend seems to be increasing, and there doesn’t seem to be one simple cause, but many. A lack of exercise built into our daily routines is…
Workout Feeling Repetitive? Have No Fear. Most people start each year full of enthusiasm for a “New Goal, New Me” plan. If you are someone who has exploded into the New Year amped to go, I salute you! If you are someone who has slothed your way in needing a little help, help is here. One of the biggest New…
Pump Up the Jam: The playlists on your music listening device are a personal testament to the type of music that moves you. But did you know that music changes the way you exercise? It provides motivation, alters your mood with the lyrics and helps focus movement with the beat. Studies by the…
Have you ever had someone massage your shoulder and neck and thought to yourself, “Wow I didn’t know I was THAT sore“? Have you held yourself back from strengthening because it previously bothered your neck? Do you suffer from headaches? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then keep reading. The neck has the major job of supporting our head,…
CHALLENGE YOURSELF: We all need a little push sometimes to get motivated, set a goal, and accomplish a task. With a little encouragement and support behind you, you can achieve anything you want! So… why not challenge your strength by taking on this 4-week Upper Body Challenge? It’s an excellent…
The Life of the Fit: Whether your goal is to become insanely fit, where complete strangers stop and take notice or just fit enough for your clothes to feel better, you may be wondering where to start. Fit people live a certain way and they’ll gladly share those tips with you if you ask. It all starts with the moto: “fitness is a…
“Pinch an Inch”: In the body, fat is not just fat. It’s all about location, location, location. According to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Obesity Prevention Source, having large hips and a padded butt does not have the same health risks as a portly potbelly. Apples vs Pears Although an apple a day may be healthy, being…
Total Gym Prepares You For Surgery and Helps Rehab After: Happy New Year Total Gym Team, My favorite Holiday song this year? “All I want for Christmas is my two healthy hips” and I’m happy to say my wish came true! This is a follow up blog post from the summer of 2015 , about…
Fitness Gear & Trends To Kickoff 2016: The assignment: Identify top fitness trends for 2016. The reality: This is harder than it seems, because fitness has become so personalized that trends branch off in many directions. That being written, probably the biggest ongoing trend is technology gadgets that virtually…
Follow These Easy Tips and Exercises To Avoid Injury And Stay Well: Make Your Sleep Regular and Routine: The key to strengthening is a good recovery, thus sleeping is key. Ideally be in bed by 9:30 with sleeping occurring between 10 and 10:30 pm. Stay Hydrated: In the winter, we can underestimate how…