https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SVY4D0bBDU Hey Total Gym Team! It’s Master Trainer JayDee back with you to invite you on a journey with me towards our desired healthy weight. I want to be completely transparent with you all. During the past 2 years of Covid-19, I literally put on the Covid-19, pounds of fat…
After a long winter up North, and a Spring that went by in a flash, the kids are finally out of school and its now officially farmer’s market season. With this beautiful change of seasons comes an abundance of in season fruits and their health benefits. Here are some spring…
It’s summertime and, let’s face it, you may not want to spend your daylight hours in the florescent lighting of a climate controlled commercial gym. Yet, you have health goals, and you like to stay active. So, what can you do to maintain your fitness during summer when you don’t…
https://youtu.be/4xk08bvaLD0 It’s summertime and you want to get a “shredded summer body” ? No prob... you’ve got this! Just follow this plan of action and you will discover amazing results! The plan of action will consist of committing to three things: a resistance training routine using the Total Gym and…
https://youtu.be/u4LcSy4Q9wI If you’re one that loves just the thought of getting outside for a daily dose of exercise, you are in luck because you’re doing more for your health than just moving. Walking is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body active throughout a lifetime. It’s…
Happiness can be a choice. Authentic happiness requires positive emotions, serving others, and to be in the flow of engagement with life. Pleasure, engagement, and meaning are the critical three when choosing this positive way of life. In the words of Sonja Lyubomirsky, a leading positive psychology researcher, “happiness is…
What is Turmeric? Turmeric is an orange colored spice from the root of the curcuma longa plant, which is the same perennial family as ginger. Turmeric is one of the main ingredients in curry, so not only does it taste yummy, it also has many health benefits. What are the…
Ah… the season of change is upon us! As the cold of winter dwindles away, it brings in the fresh spring season. The trees begin to awaken, the flowers start to bloom, and the vibrant fruits and veggies are sprouting up for us to enjoy. This is the perfect time…
What does bodily pH mean? We are always hearing about the pH of our blood and the necessity of staying in balance, also referred to as homeostasis. What does that really mean? The potential of hydrogen ( pH ) is a measure of acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The…
Health would not be complete without the understanding of enzymes. All compounds and elements that we eat must be broken down into other compounds or elements. The “complex is broken down into the “simple”. For example, protein is a large structure that must be broken down, through digestion, into amino…