Total Gym Pilates: Strength Meets Flow Part 5: Pilates Partner Workout Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES The grand finale of Strength Meets Flow takes Pilates to a playful new level! This Total Gym Pilates Partner Workout blends the mind–body precision of Pilates with the dynamic challenge of training side-by-side with...
Total Gym Pilates: Strength Meets Flow Part 4: Leg Pulley Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Every Pilates tool adds a unique layer to your practice, and on the Total Gym, the Leg Pulley system is where precision meets power. By training one leg at a time, you not only strengthen...
Total Gym Pilates: Strength Meets Flow Part 3: Core Moves to Ignite Your Center Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES There’s core work… and then there’s Pilates. It’s not just about crunches or ab strength. It’s about teaching your body to move with intention, control, and effortless flow. At the heart...
Total Gym Pilates: Strength Meets Flow Part 2: Toe Bar Technique Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Every Pilates practice has its signature tools and on the Total Gym, the Toe Bar is where strength, length, and control meet. It channels the essence of classical footwork into integrated, full-body patterns that...
Total Gym Pilates: Strength Meets Flow Part 1: Building the Foundation Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES If you’ve ever practiced Pilates on a mat or reformer, you already know the method is rooted in precision, control, and flow. But once you experience Pilates on the Total Gym, everything shifts –...
Protein…facts you need to know. Clients often come in asking me about protein, eager to ensure they’re eating enough—especially because I encourage everyone to eat more fruits and vegetables. But here’s what most people don’t realize: protein in its whole form isn’t directly usable by your body. Before it can nourish you,...
Total Gym F(all) Star Challenge A 60-Day Reset to Match the Season’s Shift Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Seasons change, and workouts should too! As the sun sets on summer’s heat and fall’s crisp air rolls in, it’s the perfect time to refresh your routine. Change is in the air...
Stellar Leg & Core Total Gym Workout Featuring the X-Large Squat Stand Hello Total Gym Team! It’s Master Trainer JayDee here for an installment of a new Total Gym Accessory-Based Workout Series. Each vlog/blog in this series will feature one of the awesome accessories designed by the brilliant engineers at...
Beyond the Glideboard: 5 Total Gym-Inspired Moves You Can Do Anywhere Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Strength Travels With You — No Equipment Needed Travel shouldn’t mean hitting pause on your health. Whether you’re off for a work trip, escaping on a weekend getaway, or switching up your routine outdoors,...
My Top 3 Must-Have Supplements and Why You Need Them Supplements are a massive industry—heavily marketed and often confusing for consumers. As a result, many people end up buying low-quality brands, products they don’t really need, or worse, supplements that are ineffective or poorly absorbed. While everyone is unique and...