Exercises to Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain: What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is thought to be the result of overactive nerves. It is a condition that results in chronic widespread pain and tenderness all over. Here’s exactly what that means: “Chronic” means that the pain lasts a long time—at least 3 months. Many…
How Fit Can You Get in 2 Weeks? Put your body to the test by seeing how fit you can become within 2 weeks! You will be amazed at how much your fitness level can improve in such a short amount of time. Fitness challenges force you to get moving and make a change in…
4-Week Marathon Training Guide How To Train For Your First Marathon: Week 3 - Okay runners! If you’re joining us for week three I’m assuming that you have taken the plunge and your marathon training is well under way. If not, keep reading and I hope that this information will serve you well when you are ready to get started.…
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PT Corner: Exercises Designed To Prevent Shin Splints. A few years ago while training for the Boston Marathon, I developed shin splints. I thought if I could just make it through the race I would then do everything I could to rid myself of shin splints, and prevent myself from getting them…
4-Week Marathon Training Guide How To Train For Your First Marathon: Week 2. So how did your first week go? I hope you got yourself a good pair of shoes, a runner’s journal and began your pre-training program. Perhaps you’ve even done some research on running groups in your…
5 Tips For Getting Ripped Faster: Summer is just around the corner and who wouldn’t like to look a little more shredded? As we start to shed our winter and spring cover up clothes for bathing suits and bikinis, we need to be ready. Building up muscle, and getting leaner…
Introducing the Total Gym CycloTrainer 2: For the days when the weather isn’t cooperating for outdoor exercise, your bike has a flat tire, or you just want to add a cardio challenge to your Total Gym routine, the CycloTrainer 2 (CT 2) is a perfect addition to your workout arsenal.…
4-Week Marathon Training Program How To Train For Your First Marathon: Week 1. The Benefits of Running: I must say that I have not always been a fan of running. I’ve run several races in search of the runners’ high, but have often been left feeling the aches and pains…
Bring The Sexy Back To Your Shoulders: It’s that time of the year where we crave some summer heat. No more hats, scarfs, boots, or heavy clothes- thank goodness! So are you ready to sport your sleeveless tops and swimsuits?! If this sounds appealing to you, focus your goals on developing your shoulder muscles for…
3 Weeks to Six Pack Abs with the Total GymWeek 3: Ripped Abs. Washboard Stomachs. Chiseled Core. Rock Solid 6-pack. No matter what you call it, everyone knows what these terms are referring to and wants a set! But how do you make this occur and can you dedicate the time…