The Bikini Boot Camp Plan: Core & Cardio This is the second week of the series, so if you’re just joining in now, please refer to week 1 blog and video to begin the program from the start! Week 2’s workout focuses on Core & Cardio movements. Week 1’s workout,…
http://youtu.be/bm4pr-esScU Introducing GRAVITY : A Total Gym Studio® It always boggles my mind how we lucked into such a great product with so many triumphant stories and loyal customers. We get new letters every day from people who credit Total Gym with everything from “saving my life” to “being in…
Stay Fit While Preventing Asthma Attacks Do you sometimes wheeze when you exercise? Wheezing doesn’t necessarily mean that you have asthma, but there is a pretty good chance you may have issues with the flow of air into and out of your lungs. An estimated 300 million people worldwide suffer…
Are You Still Making These Post-Workout Mistakes? Click Here learn more about the importance of stretching and here for some essential stretches. Eating high caloric food afterwards as a reward When you’re in weight loss mode, you don’t have the luxury of rewarding yourself with a milkshake after burning calories.…
How Effective is Whole Body Vibration for Weight Loss? From pills, to diets, to machines, quick weight-loss methods attract more people seeking easy solutions than the proven “eat less, move more” programs. However, for people with significant weight problems, who suffer from heart disease, diabetes and musculoskeletal problems related to…
Staying Active In Your Third Trimester You’re inevitably going to feel much different in your third trimester than your first. With the baby growing, the body starts to feel a bit more compressed (and the bathroom stops seem to be constant). You’ll find that your exercise habits change, too. Whereas…
https://youtu.be/UcnuVs1PASM Keeping A Strong Core As Your Belly Expands Whether you are in your first, second or third trimester, core strength and stabilization are tested in pregnancy. Your abdominals and pelvic floor will lengthen, and your back muscles will either shorten or lengthen depending on your posture. As the fetus…
https://youtu.be/sdw1aMjtm3E Back To Basics Workout 5 Essential Exercises These 5 movements can be used as the foundation for your fitness routine, regardless of your workout goals. If you want an effective workout that maximizes your time, conditions your body to gain strength, burn extra calories, and tone your muscles, this…
Understanding Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a serious condition affecting many adults. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, over 54 million of us have low bone density or osteoporosis. The literal definition of osteoporosis is “porous bone”, or bones that are too soft and delicate. In fact, about one in two women…
Make it Through the First Trimester Whirlwind Wanting to workout, but exhausted? Hungry, but nauseated? Tired, but unable to sleep through the night? Welcome to the first trimester of pregnancy. I will have to say that the second time around is different. Some things did change but the up and…