The dreaded “Freshman 15” can creep up on anyone at anytime. This is defined by gaining an average of 15 pounds during your freshman year at college. The challenge is learning how to incorporate healthy eating and exercise into a schedule that is very demanding! 5 TIPS TO AVOID THE…
3-Week “Freshman 15” Workout:Stay Fit & Tone – Week 1 The infamous “Freshman 15”…. … this topic isn’t referring to the top 15 things to do or see when you arrive at college! What is it really and how can you prevent this from occurring while still experiencing the beginning…
Total Gym Blog: Exercises to help with Sciatica Sciatica - What is it? Also known as Sciatic Neuritis - Sciatica is a lumbar radiculopathy which can cause pain into the lower back, hip, buttock, and travel down the back of the leg and sometimes into the foot. It is caused…
Total Gym Workout Program For Kids The American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend at least 60 minutes of activity per day, with strength and bone building activities at least 3 times a week. As easy as this may sound, the reality is that children’s recess at school…
Bodyweight Exercise Anatomy: The Advantage of Bodyweight Resistance exercises are designed to help increase muscle strength and size. Typically, people lift heavy weights (dumbbells, barbells, plates, weight stacks, medicine balls or kettlebells) to provide resistance in pushing and pulling exercises so the muscles work harder and hypertrophy faster. Water…
Build Cardiovascular Endurance So you’ve decide you want to get into shape. Mentally committing is a big first step. Your next step is to define what that means and then take action. Getting “fit” or “toned” or into “shape” can mean different things to different people. Take some time and…
https://youtu.be/V4e21wZ2DPE Total Gym for Runners and Walkers Whether you’re a leisurely stroller, treadmill treader, or competitive track athlete, running and walking are great forms of cardiovascular exercise and they’re essential to fulfilling an active lifestyle. Regardless of your size, age or fitness level, the benefits from adding the Total Gym to your cardio workouts will help you improve performance, increase stamina and prevent injury. So to complement your next run or walk, whether it’s on a treadmill, track, or neighborhood street, try these targeted exercises using…
Get Your Sexy Flat Belly Back After Pregnancy – Part 1: May 2nd my round belly was one of the amazements as it represented the little one that was soon to make his way into the world. May 3rd, well my belly was not so amazing anymore for it was…
Did you know that there are over 270,000 fitness professionals in the US and this number is estimated to grow to 338,000 by 2018!? I am honored and lucky to be one of these professionals! In a continuously evolving industry of trends, positions, or obligations, my fitness title has changed…
What is Functional Fitness? Functional Fitness is form of training which has become popular in the last few years. It can be a very powerful way to improve your fitness as well as the movements in your day to day life. Functional fitness trains the patterns of your movements to work together…