Yoga is all about balance. It is often known for its bendy, stretchy, flexible aspects, however, it’s fierce, powerful, vigorous side of strength is just as important. There is a physical and mental manifestation of balance that occurs between flexibility and strength in yoga. There’s no question that a…
My name is Danielle Cooper. I live in Florida with my husband and our three children. I have currently lost a total of 100 pounds and I am now using the Total Gym as my primary source of exercise. I was overweight my entire life. It became especially bad after…
Your feet are your foundation, and as a runner they are the most important tool you have. All the fancy gear in the world is worth nothing if your feet aren’t healthy enough to get you moving. Choosing proper footwear, and having proper coaching, are great ways to prevent running…
Does what you wear affect your workout? The way you dress can absolutely mentally prepare you for a great workout. Experts call this, enclothed cognition, which is the positive mental experience you feel when wearing certain clothing that makes you feel good. If you enjoy cut-out leggings and bright colored…
Hi everyone! My name is Kim Kenney and I am 53 years old. I have previously posted a Total Gym Bio about myself and I had mentioned that my mom, Sue Kenney, is my inspiration for not only wanting to be but to stay physically fit for my entire…
School is starting, and routines in the house are changing with less time available for workouts and more time dedicated to helping with homework and family obligations. Rather than taking a break from exercise, shift your focus to 15 minutes is better than nothing. Maximize your time with moving between…
Did you say more planks please? You got it! It’s music to my ears to deliver another plank series for you to expand your fitness knowledge and intensify your workout challenge. In the previous Plank IT blog, we discussed the importance of plank training, the muscles worked, correct form,…
If you had to choose one exercise that conditions, strengthens, and tones every muscle in your body, planks are it! It’s a total body exercise that strengthens multiple muscles simultaneously and gives your body the biggest bank for its hard work! Planks require no equipment and can be done virtually……
My name is Jenny Nelson, and I am a 36-year-old wife and mom living in the Arizona desert. I'd like to say my fitness journey began early on in life, but that's not the case. In fact, in my adolescent years, and into my 20s, health and fitness was not…
Did you know that your core is supposed to be the strongest muscle in your body? No other part of your body is as important as your core because it controls every single movement that you make throughout your day. Most people have heard of the word “CORE” or “MIDSECTION”…