What The Heck Is Functional Fitness Anyway? The biggest buzzword in the wellness and fitness industry over the last 10 years has been "Functional Fitness”. I like to joke that it took over for the word core that held the buzzword title for the previous 10 years. Total Gym has been delivering the concept and benefits of…
Total Gym 20 Minute Cardio Blast Workout: Time is money they say and this is the best cardio workout for your buck! Many people want to know what is the best cardio workout to accomplish as much as possible in as little amount of time. Before I…
Test Your Skill: To those of you who’ve been using your Total Gym for many years – we thank you. We also know you might be looking for some exercises outside of the norm! We decided to share some of our “unconventional” exercises with you, and though these are very advanced,…
Workout Feeling Repetitive? Have No Fear. Most people start each year full of enthusiasm for a “New Goal, New Me” plan. If you are someone who has exploded into the New Year amped to go, I salute you! If you are someone who has slothed your way in needing a little help, help is here. One of the biggest New…
CHALLENGE YOURSELF: Your body can be one tough, strong, lean machine if you condition your muscles efficiently and consistently! Your body works as a unit and if one area is trained more than another, you will experience some weaker links. Therefore, it’s important to train your body as a whole and…
Have you ever had someone massage your shoulder and neck and thought to yourself, “Wow I didn’t know I was THAT sore“? Have you held yourself back from strengthening because it previously bothered your neck? Do you suffer from headaches? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then keep reading. The neck has the major job of supporting our head,…
“Pinch an Inch”: In the body, fat is not just fat. It’s all about location, location, location. According to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Obesity Prevention Source, having large hips and a padded butt does not have the same health risks as a portly potbelly. Apples vs Pears Although an apple a day may be healthy, being…
Total Gym Prepares You For Surgery and Helps Rehab After: Happy New Year Total Gym Team, My favorite Holiday song this year? “All I want for Christmas is my two healthy hips” and I’m happy to say my wish came true! This is a follow up blog post from the summer of 2015 , about…
Total Gym® and TRX® Integration and Exercises: It’s a brand new year, and many people make their resolution around the topic of getting fit or exercising more often. What Total Gym has for you is not only some exercises to jumpstart that resolution but equipment that will take those exercises to a new level.…
Follow These Easy Tips and Exercises To Avoid Injury And Stay Well: Make Your Sleep Regular and Routine: The key to strengthening is a good recovery, thus sleeping is key. Ideally be in bed by 9:30 with sleeping occurring between 10 and 10:30 pm. Stay Hydrated: In the winter, we can underestimate how…