When it comes to breaking down the different aspects of a workout, many folks would include strength training, cardiovascular training, and flexibility as common answers. These are all aspects of fitness and all play an important role in helping folks reach their goals. With the “cardio” component, there are…
re·lax - rəˈlaks/ - verb - make or become less tense or anxious The word relax sometimes feels loaded because it conjures up reasons you need to relax. These are usually hectic, uncontrolled, anxiety-driven states of being. Yet, just thinking of the word relax, can make you more relaxed…
Temperatures may be dropping, but your workout routine is about to heat up—Total Gym Tabata style! One of the hottest workout trends today is a variety of HIIT workouts. HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is a sure way to blast calories, challenge your body to its limits, and…
Anyone who has participated in weight training is familiar with muscle soreness that occurs a day or two after exercise. But pain in the neck, shoulders and low back also occurs frequently in those who do not lift weights. If neck, back and shoulder tightness/stiffness are common in both weight…
https://youtu.be/4t3iXLhIFeY I love it when a new fitness product comes along and knocks my socks off. I’ll never forget my first BOSU Ball experience! Ten years ago, I was introduced to the Total Gym and it changed my body. Now, the Total Gym Row Trainer is my newest love. When…
Okay Gentlemen, today’s blog post is for you! It’s go time for your health and fitness goals because soon, it’ll be the holiday season and January is not far away. Dig deep and hit your workouts at least 3-5 times a week. This 10-minute video will help you design effective…
“Rise and shine sleepy heads, it’s time to start the day!” If your day starts anything like mine, then you are up at 6 AM with a child that is full of energy and wants leche, muffins and cartoons. If your morning is a little bit more laid back,…
Start this winter season off with a powerful dose of sport-specific training drills that will condition your body and prepare you for your favorite winter activity. Whether you’re a hockey player, figure skater, skier, or snowboarder, you will perform your best by customizing your training to match the physical demands…
https://youtu.be/qqVN-50Clas Want to maximize your calorie burn and take your strength training to the next level? Today we are going to accomplish this by adding a BOSU Ball to your Total Gym Workout. Benefits of BOSU® Ball Training The BOSU ball is a functional tool that trains…
Bend, Twist, Flex, Extend… Do you want to move like a human pretzel? Or do you just want to know some of the best stretches you can do on your Total Gym? Regardless of your ultimate fitness goals, flexibility training is such an important concept in your daily life. …