The wrists and forearms are one of the most underdeveloped muscles on the body of the average person. You hear regular gym-goers talk all the time about how great of a chest day or leg day they had, but when was the last time you actually heard someone say that…
Get the most out of everyday, especially when you travel away for a little play! There’s something so special about seeing a new place, exploring new surroundings, or capturing moments during a special vacation. This is all part of a travel adventure, but staying healthy along the way is important…
As trail running is becoming increasingly trendy in the world, it is no surprise that more and more people are looking for ways to get faster, get stronger, avoid injury, and just become an overall better trail runner. People who are somewhat new to running usually want to know…
Hot rays of sunshine on white sandy beaches. Pristine water adventures and natures explorations. Serenity spas coupled with delicious food and drinks… Ah, just the thought of voyaging off to a magical place sounds, well, spectacular! Planning a summer vacation or even a weekend getaway will be amazing wherever…
At some point in your life, chances are you may have experienced an injury or some sort of physical limitation that has prevented you from exercising. One of the most common areas of injury are the hips, glutes, and especially the lower back. Why is the lower back area…
There are many things about our body that we take for granted because we don’t have to think about them – it comes naturally. One of those things is breathing. Unless you are a professional athlete or frequent classes like Pilates, Yoga or dance, you aren’t taught how to breathe…
Ever feel like you need to step up your workout game? This can easily be accomplished by adding simple plyometric movements to your current Total Gym workouts by using the Total Gym STEP attachment. It not only gets your heart rate up to burn extra calories, but it also provides…
Pilates has become synonymous with lean, sculpted bodies. But did you know that it’s also an excellent way to produce core power to excel in performance during other activities? Pilates may look simple from afar, but I can assure you, it’s a serious core workout. The method challenges your…
I am a 47-year-old wife and mother of two beautiful children (ages 18 and 15). I was in the best shape of my life when I turned 46, working out 5-6x a week on my Total Gym combined with free weights/dumbbells. Unfortunately, in January 2017, I was diagnosed with Stage…
Regular gym goers and fitness enthusiasts are often looking for ways to tone their bodies as quickly as possible while simultaneously getting leaner and stronger so that when their bodies are on display, they can show it with confidence. Everyone is unique and has different body types so one fitness…