https://youtu.be/8hJ11ecFSUg Mixed Martial Arts is one of the most popular sports out there today. With plenty of TV time, pay-per-view success, major partnerships and sponsorships in place, the MMA “fad” isn’t going away and it’s developed quite a following. Due to this rise in popularity, we are seeing it spill…
https://youtu.be/9WUFBLHuo-M To all of you Pilates lovers out there and those of you who are always trying to figure out how to do a Pilates exercise on a different piece of equipment, or if you’re just curious and new to Pilates, listen up! I am going to give you two…
Food poisoning is usually caused by different bacteria found in food, water, and crops. There are many different bacteria unfortunately, that can be lurking in something that you bring home or eat at a restaurant. Let's take a look at the most common forms of bacteria, which are Salmonella. Listeria,…
Every fitness trainer has heard the famous, “I have no time to work out.” Maybe even from you. If so, let’s delete that self-deception from your mindset and replace it with a more honest, “It’s not my priority, at least not right now.” Ouch, right? I mean you say working…
It’s only appropriate that on St. Patrick's Day, there is no better time for a few gentle reminders concerning the detrimental effects of drinking too much alcohol. We tend to forget that these liquids can have such an impact on our health, exercise performance, and weight management. Let's take a…
https://youtu.be/AsJprSeXpf4 My muscles feel sore! I hear these four words on a weekly basis from participants in my GRAVITY classes performed on the Total Gym. Chances are the majority of us have experienced muscle soreness at some point in time, but probably never stopped to think why our muscles feel…
Everyone has a difficult time falling asleep sometimes; it’s called insomnia. The Mayo Clinic defines insomnia as a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall or stay asleep, or cause you to wake up too early. Anxiety, sickness, or uncomfortable temperatures can often cause temporary insomnia. However,…
At the beginning of every New Year, we all look for effective ways of counting calories, controlling food intake, eating healthier, getting fit, being more active and losing weight. But there’s always a large amount of them, and it’s important to know how to choose the right one for you.…
Gyms come in all shapes and sizes from, tiny garage gyms with rusty barbells to upscale boutique studios with top-of-the-line equipment and the ever popular Crossfit gym. The world may not agree on the “best” way to get into shape, but one thing everyone can agree on is proper gym…
https://youtu.be/40ttcrB358w It’s an amazing feeling to sweat during a tough workout… but no one wants to work out on someone else’s sweaty mess, even if it’s your own puddle at home! It’s in your best interest to take care of your home fitness equipment by cleaning it properly and…