Apple Bottom. Badonkadonk. Booty. Bubble Butt. Bum. Derrière. Money Maker. Whatever you call it… you want it to look good! Let’s get to the bottom of this topic, pun intended. Several years ago I was in a session with a client and she blurted out, “Please help me keep my…
Out with the old, in with 2017’s newest fitness trends! It’s the New Year and with it comes several new fitness trends for 2017. Some may have you scratching your head and wondering what the workout involves. Classes like barre, floating yoga, and virtual boxing may sound interesting and a…
https://youtu.be/VR2_sx2y1ac Greetings Total Gym Fitness Challenge Participants! If you are like most people, then you are currently thinking about the upcoming year, your New Year’s Resolutions and looking for new workout ideas & various fitness solutions to capitalize on your fitness plans in 2017. You have most likely…
“Dr. Mantell, 2017 is going to be my healthiest year ever,” many folks say about this time of the year. “Yep, I’m going to lose weight, exercise more, have better relationships and I’m not going to sweat the small stuff anymore.” Then sometime in mid-February, when these yearly “Re”solutions begin…
Less calories in… more calories out... this is one way of playing the weight loss and body fat reduction game. Being more active with a regular exercise program also helps in achieving body-changing results. A great way to get the most out of your workouts is to combine cardiovascular…
Winter has arrived, the snow is falling, and it is time to tackle the slopes! What better way to de-stress from the holidays and get great exercise, by enjoying a fun day of snow skiing. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced skier the following Total Gym workout exercises…
Do you have a friend, a particular family member or co-worker that’s a true fitness fanatic? You know the one, that awesomely active exercise guru, a workout enthusiast, the healthier part of your group? Whether you’re an active participant in this much healthier lifestyle or a passive observer of this…
“How in the world am I supposed to be healthy when I have all of this delicious food around me during the holiday season?” This must be what you’re asking yourself right now! Believe me, I get that it’s difficult to show some restraint during this time period…
During the holiday season we spend a lot of energy trying to avoid the indulgent meals and sweets at every corner. However, we often neglect the biggest source of added calories and sugar: holiday cocktails! First let’s look at the average calories of a few standard holiday drinks: American Beer…
Why Row? I’m always looking for ways to mix up my workout routine, especially when it comes to cardio. Sometimes my knees ache too much to run outside, and my butt can only handle indoor cycling a couple of days a week. It can get mighty boring going nowhere fast…