https://youtu.be/MLalvzYGxDI%20 At the beginning of every new year, there is always that common question we ask: “What’s your Resolution going to be for this year”? It’s great to have resolutions, but they do not mean anything unless they are realistic and if we are committed to achieving them over the…
https://youtu.be/AE8ZeCBqrkA Are you still feeling those holiday cookies lingering around your middle? Oh, the sweet goodness of a cookie is so tasty in the moment. Days later you may wonder, “What was I thinking?!” You probably weren’t! But not to worry… That moment on the lips is NOT forever on…
https://youtu.be/PPaBDdm4mo4 In the classic movie, ‘A Christmas Carol’, Scrooge was visited by the Spirit of Christmas Future. This spirit appears is a mysterious and unknowable figure. The spirit shows Scrooge a vision of events in the near future to show that todays actions affect tomorrows outcome. As this classic tale…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jump, skip, and hop are all forms of plyometric movements incorporated more and more in exercise programs but WHY? Plyometric movements typically involve lengthening of the muscle, eccentric muscle contraction, followed by quick shortening of a muscle, concentric contraction. They help to develop power and agility, while providing a great…
Total Gym Strength Training Workout For Beginners Congratulations on receiving your new Total Gym! It’s awesome that you took the first step in creating a higher quality of life for yourself. You have your new and beautiful piece of equipment right in front of you and I bet that you’re…