I just returned from an island in Greece called Ikaria. If you are presently watching the Blue Zone series on Netflix, or read Dan Buettner’s book, titled Blue Zones - 9 Lessons for Living Longer, as I did in 2008, you will know what I am talking about. If not,…
https://youtu.be/gBywoZkOea0 The post-Thanksgiving feast feeling is a universal experience. The turkey was perfectly roasted, the stuffing was heavenly, and the pies were a slice of heaven. You couldn't resist that extra helping of mashed potatoes or that third slice of pumpkin pie. As you sit there, content and slightly immobilized…
As the fall season wraps its vibrant hues around us, my thoughts inevitably turn to Thanksgiving and the upcoming holidays as a time that encourages gratitude and giving in abundance. And it's in this season of thankfulness that I find myself profoundly grateful to have had the privilege of working…
https://youtu.be/jH7xOkvxmlE Hey Total Gym Team! It’s Master Trainer JayDee here to challenge you all to perfect your plank and reap the wonderful benefits. Your Challenge? A 60 second plank and I’ll show you how to get there. And if that’s not challenging enough, I’ll give you some Plank Party games…
As we approach the colder, damp weather our body starts to crave warmer liquids and foods. As I write this blog, my bone broth is simmering on the stove. Making bone broth is so simple that it can easily become a habit. This would be a great ritual for your…
https://youtu.be/Mg-naG4aQ28 Haunting Hip Injuries Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES 🎃🕷️👻 💀🧟♂️ 🦴🦇🌙 Hold onto your broomsticks and cauldrons because your hips don’t lie! Welcome back to the grand finale of a Halloween-themed journey to protect your body. In Part 3, we enter the realm of haunting hip injuries. Hips are…
https://youtu.be/S02Q-5V-YKg Confronting the Terrors of Back Injuries Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES 🎃🕷️👻 💀🧟♂️ 🦴 Injuries can be as terrifying as a monster that pops up when you least expect it. Many times the possibility of getting injured lurks around you unknowingly and silently until it suddenly strikes. So get…
https://youtu.be/BnuOYdgPM5A Unveiling the Secrets of Shoulder Injury Prevention Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES 🎃🕷️👻 💀🧟♂️ 🦴 Don't freak out! Injuries can be sneaky, but they can be prevented! Overcome the fear of scary injuries that creep up on you like a ghost in the night. Since it’s spooky season, it…
https://youtu.be/zCp-4X1yRvU It's that time of the year again when pumpkins glow, cobwebs adorn doorways, and the night is filled with the eerie excitement of Halloween. While you may be busy brainstorming costume ideas or planning spooky decorations, don't forget about your muscles. Yes, you read that right – it's time…
https://youtu.be/w-dv4l1YcxU How to Carve Out A Stronger You Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Fall is upon us, and what better way to enjoy the season than with a pumpkin-themed workout that will leave your muscles feeling carved and spook-tacularly strong! Whether you're an aspiring fitness wizard or a seasoned workout…