Thankful for Movement: A Total Gym Restorative Pilates Flow Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES The holidays arrive in a rush, full of plans, obligations, and endless to-dos. Amid the chaos, it’s easy to lose touch with your body, your breath, and the simple act of moving with intention. Taking a...
4 Awesome Pilates Moves for Your Total Gym Hey, Total Gym Team! It’s Master Trainer JayDee back to help you get the most out of your Total Gym. This blog, and several blogs to follow, will show you how you can benefit from the wonderful discipline of Pilates. Basically, your...
Nourish to Flourish: The Ayurvedic Way to Holiday Wellness Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES The holiday season is a beautiful time to celebrate, gather with loved ones, and savor delicious foods, but it can also challenge our health routines. Many of us focus almost exclusively on movement or exercise, overlooking...
Total Gym Yoga for Athletes: Power, Presence & Performance Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Yoga isn’t just for rest days or flexibility fanatics. For athletes, it’s a secret training tool that sharpens movement, deepens control, and builds long-term strength. This practice isn’t about nailing a handstand or folding into a...
The Power of Fasting: How to Give Your Body a Break for Lasting Health and Mental Clarity I am a big fan of fasting, and for good reason. Every time I fast, I am reminded just how complex our digestive system truly is — and how much work our bodies...
Trick-or-Treat Tabata: A High-Energy Halloween Burn Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Ready for a workout that surprises every muscle? This Trick-or-Treat Tabata is a high-intensity, 20-minute Total Gym circuit designed to thrill your body and keep your strength on its toes. Think of it like a bag of Halloween candy:...
Spooky Strong: Strength on the Total Gym A Total-Body Circuit to Spook Your Muscles! Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES When it comes to strength training, nothing’s scarier than a stale routine. Your muscles are smart. They adapt quickly, and when they know what’s coming, the progress can vanish like a...
Creep it Slow: A Total Gym Circuit That’ll Haunt Your Muscles Slow, Controlled, and Wickedly Effective Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Not every workout needs to be fast, loud, or heavy to deliver results. Sometimes, the scariest challenge comes from slowing down and putting your muscles under tension long enough...
Total Gym F(all) Star Challenge A 60-Day Reset to Match the Season’s Shift Part 2: Mid-Season Momentum + Workout #2 Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Seasons change, and workouts should too! We’re halfway through the F(all) Star Challenge, and you, my friend, are a workout star champ. Whether you’ve been...
Why You Need Fiber – and Lots of It! I am constantly increasing the quantity of fiber that my clients consume because their elimination is weak. Most people simply do not eat nearly enough fruit and vegetables to get the daily fiber needed to support their gut and overall health....