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…
No need to let your health and fitness goals derail when stepping out of your typical routine. A few simple tips can help keep you feeling great in any setting you may travel to! Sticking to your fitness routine and staying healthy on the road can be a struggle…
Motivation is hard to come by these days. I certainly didn’t always have it during my Total Gym journey. We all live very busy lives and it can be hard making time for yet one more thing fit into our daily schedule. It may seem completely impossible but if you…
Hi, my name is Kim and I am 53 years old. I am from Long Island, New York where I still live. My earliest memory of me exercising is when I was 4 or 5. My mother would exercise in front of the TV with Jack LaLane every morning and…
Traveling is great! You get to meet new people, taste new food, experience a different culture and you also get to escape from your normal day to day life!. The biggest drawback is that it can put a dent in our exercise routine and healthy lifestyle. For those of us…
If you talk to the average person, they will most likely not classify surfing as a form of exercise that a person can do to tone up and get more fit. However, anyone who has tried surfing in their life can attest to the opposite of that statement. Whether…
Keep your summer body looking and feeling its best wherever you go! It is possible to have fun while staying conscious of your fitness goals by incorporating an effective program that allows you to travel and train along the way. This blog series is special to me because it…
Water. The one liquid we most take for granted. We often forget how important clean water is to our training and our health. As humans, our bodies are composed primarily of water; somewhere between 55 and 78 percent, depending on hydration levels. And while we can last weeks, or even…
The Fourth of July is a great occasion to honor traditional foods grown right here in the USA. Let’s take some time to celebrate these foods, including meat, veggies, fruits and even beverages – that are just as American as apple pie! Let’s talk about Chicken This barbecuing beauty probably…