The Gut-Brain Connection: Understanding the Vagus Nerve and Its Powerful Influence We’ve all heard the saying “trust your gut,” but few people realize just how deeply connected our gut is to our brain. This powerful connection is largely driven by the vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve in our body,...
Total Gym Beach Body Burner: Strength, Tone & Summer Vibes Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Just because it’s late summer doesn’t mean the season’s over! This is the sweet spot to turn up the heat. Whether you’ve been consistent with your workouts or playing catch-up, now’s the time to tighten...
Total Gym Summer Camp Day 5: Finish Line Friday | Camp Closeout Circuit Maria Sollon MS, CSCS, PES Hey Camp Warrior! Welcome to Day 5, the grand finale of Total Gym Summer Camp! The energy is high, the progress is real, and while you might not be ready to say...
Total Gym Summer CampDay 4: Flex & Flow Thursday | Recovery & MindsetMaria Sollon MS, CSCS, PES Hey Camper! You’ve powered through three action-packed days of camp… now it’s time to shift gears and focus on recovery, mobility, and the strength of your mindset. Flex & Flow Thursday is all...
Total Gym Summer Camp Day 3: Wildcard Wednesday | Strength + Cardio AdventureMaria Sollon MS, CSCS, PES Welcome to Day 3 of Total Gym Summer Camp! Hope you’re a happy camper because today’s session is a full-on glamp-out for your muscles. It’s Wildcard Wednesday, and we’re shaking up the routine...
Total Gym Summer CampDay 2: Tighten Up Tuesday || Core QuestMaria Sollon MS, CSCS, PES Welcome to Day 2 of Total Gym Summer Camp! Today’s adventure leads straight to your center—your core powerhouse! We’re talking more than just abs. Your core is your control center for posture, balance, and total-body...
Total Gym Summer Camp Day 1: Strong Start || Camp Kickoff! Maria Sollon MS, CSCS, PES Welcome to Day 1 of Total Gym Summer Camp! Your fitness adventure officially begins! Remember that flutter of excitement before the first day of camp? A mix of nerves, anticipation, and can’t-wait-to-get-started energy? That...
Total Gym Summer Camp Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Calling All fitness adventure seekers! Fitness just got more fun… Total Gym camp style. This summer, you’re invited to camp, not the kind with tents and mosquitoes, but one that’s designed to energize your body, challenge your strength, and refresh your...
Cool Fuel: Beat the Summer Heat & Power Your Body Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Hot days demand more from your body, especially when you’re training hard, sweating often, and chasing goals that don’t take summers off. Hydration becomes your edge. It fuels your workouts, supports recovery, and keeps every...
Maximize the 14 Different Body Positions on Your Total Gym! BONUS POSITION #15: Standing Series from the Base Stand Hey Total Gym team! It’s Master Trainer JayDee back to put some icing on the cake of our recent 7-Part Series. We showed you a multitude of exercises that can be...