How often have you heard that skipping breakfast is the worst mistake you can make? What about all the media reports and so-called health experts that claim that missing breakfast is a huge contributor to weight gain and obesity? Nothing can be further from the truth! It is actually healthier…
I love getting the famous saying of where do Plant-Based eating people get their protein? Well, if someone has asked that they've never heard of beans! I love snacking on roasted chickpeas for a protein punch. Not only are they delicious and easy to travel with, but they…
Have you ever viewed the concept of jump roping and wondered what the true benefits of doing so are? In my world as a fitness professional, it seems that most adults who think about jump roping consider it an activity for children and/or boxers. However, did you know that jump…
Tea tree also commonly known as melaleuca, is a well-known essential oil known for its health promoting benefits. It’s been used for hundreds of years for its powerful antiseptic properties and ability to treat wounds. Tea tree is mainly derived from the Australian native plant Melaleuca alternifolia. Tea tree…
Regular gym goers and fitness enthusiasts are often looking for ways to tone their bodies as quickly as possible while simultaneously getting leaner and stronger so that when their bodies are on display, they can show it with confidence. Everyone is unique and has different body types so one fitness…
Many people believe that fats make them fat, and yet do not realize that they eat foods with a tremendous amount of hidden fat. The truth is that while some fats are essential to our health, others can be very destructive. If we get the right kinds of fats in…
What, you don’t feel any anxiety? Your heart rate isn’t jumping, you aren’t breathing faster, and your muscles aren’t tense? Have you had your head under a rock lately? Screaming headlines can keep us shaking from morning to night, filled with worry, concern and even anxiety. Digital devices constantly alert…
I absolutely love how quickly I move through different exercises using the cables and the range of motion the Total Gym allows. I have gotten amazing results and am sharing my fave upper body exercises using just the cables. I like to move around and work my body from different…
Mushrooms have been part of the human diet since the beginning of time. They grow nearly everywhere in the world and are plentiful in moist, dark, environments. Mushrooms are commonly thought of as vegetables, but in reality, they are a type of fungi with many unique health benefits. …
Hello everyone! Marty here with another video and I hope you find it useful. I know you have experienced the soreness and stiffness of your legs after training that part of your body. Well, Total Gym has developed a Foam Roller attachment for your Total Gym. It's…