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”…
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” - Henry Miller Perhaps this is one reason why returning from a vacation or a long voyage abroad brings a sense of post travel sadness. When removed from your ‘normal’ everyday life to set off on a…
Increase Strength and Conditioning to Elevate Your Game The US Open tennis tournament is around the corner and which means the hardcourt tennis season is officially here. Given the season takes place during the summer time this means high temperatures and challenging conditions. For some who may compete in tournaments…
It’s summer time and if you’re like most people, then you love the idea of getting in some time in the ocean and/or at the pool to enjoy some swimming. Obviously, swimming can be done year around but this is the time of year when it is optimal and when…
Hi! My name is Kate Maher. I will be 49 years old next month, and have never felt better in my life. I have raised 3 beautiful, successful grown daughters, and will be faced with an empty nest this Fall up in stunning Northern Vermont! I have been a…
No time to exercise is no longer an excuse! Here are two simple yet effective full body workouts using your Total Gym meant to maximize time and results. The moves focus on the legs, chest, back and abdominals, as well as, biceps and triceps. Since variability leads to success, there…
Here’s a jolt. You don’t have to run a marathon in order for your body to get exercise benefits. LISS or “low intensity sustained state” training is low intensity cardio exercising performed for a pro-longed period of time, usually anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes. It’s about maintaining your heart…
Summer is ramping up so it is time to tone and beef up our arms so they look great in our sleeveless dresses and tank tops! Supersets are a great way to save time by working two different muscle groups back to back with little to no rest. And there…
Vacations are a necessity of life. We all need some time to get away from our daily lives. Whether we physically go somewhere or take a staycation (regrouping at home), it’s needed to maintain a healthy balance in life. This is the 6th workout blog of the Travel and…
Barre meets The Total Gym Over the past 3 years, barre classes have taken the exercise industry by storm as a way to sculpt and mold muscle tone in very targeted ways. The classes combine small, isometric exercises at the barre with light weights on the floor, using small, repetitive…