The Fitness of Christmas Past – “Present” – Future: Part 2

https://youtu.be/PdG9MyhzV0k The present is occurring now. It’s a moment in time that is always changing, evolving, and resulting in how we react to the here and now. It’s mysterious in many ways due to how we choose to conduct our actions based on learned past behaviors. Considering the present and…

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The Fitness of Christmas “PAST” – Present -Future: Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtnjP0i7Wks The Fitness of Christmas “PAST” - Present -Future: Part 1 A Christmas Carol, the old Charles Dickens' novel, has a special theme that we can relate to many of life’s experiences. This is a holiday classic that you may have watched growing up. As a refresher, this Christmas tale…

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Working & Workout Intervals at Home with Your Total Gym

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIUFo2mwdcY Working in 2020 In this new world we are all experiencing, many of us are working from home. I guess it’s prevalent as I just read a blog with “WFH” and I had to look it up! I have been working from home for several years now and I…

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12 Days of Total Gym “Fit-mas” Challenge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErD6Q3GPhU8 The 12 days leading up to December 25th are always hectic with preparing cookies, decorating to make things look festive, and this year, a lot of online shopping! You can stay in the spirit of the season by getting your sweat on with this fun workout challenge! Turn up…

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Deck the Halls with Total Gym Moves

https://youtu.be/RNjhWHg3wu0 Burn fat and strengthen your muscles while you deck the halls!  A seasonal workout will help lift up your spirits, brighten your mood, and give you more energy to Fa la la along. This dynamic workout contains an element of cardio, core, and strength movements wrapped up in a…

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How to Perform the Perfect Pull Up

https://youtu.be/7CVpggkzfqo Are you looking for that one specific exercise that can improve your posture, strengthen your core, improve your ability to perform activities like climbing a ladder, and reverse the effects of spending long hours hunched over sitting on a plane, typing on your computer, or sitting on the couch?!…

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Most common causes of back pain & changes you can make to ease that pain

https://youtu.be/E5gbjjTTR0M In industrial nations, it is estimated that up to 75% of the population will experience low back pain. Causes of low back pain are variable from excessive weight, strenuous exercise or lifting to stress and anxiety. With multiple possible contributing factors, there appears to be a common denominator amongst…

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Just COREgeous: Perfect plank & crunch combo

https://youtu.be/7AfqL1LK_rk%20 Want to get COREgeous with a workout that tones, defines, and even challenges your mind? If you answered yes ... then let’s do this! In previous blogs I discussed the importance of performing the plank and crunch exercises with proper form. If you happened to miss those two blogs,…

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How to Perform the Perfect Crunch

https://youtu.be/hPMb_gC2Pvk Ready, Set, Crunch! The secret for getting rock-hard washboard abs is to properly train your core muscles, supplement your core training with cardio exercise, and manage your overall diet. This may not sound surprising to you, but what happens when your diet is in check, your getting plenty of…

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Exercising when you have arthritis

https://youtu.be/GOdHr6aaC0s The pain and stiffness associated with arthritis can result in a person avoiding all movement. Ironically the best method to combat arthritis is movement. Rhythmical and low impact movement encourages joint lubrication, strengthening to offset the poor biomechanical loading, and flexibility to maintain and gain range of motion. The…

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