Running wasn’t the activity that ultimately doomed my dreams of participating in a trail race postpartum. It was laundry. Six months after having my baby, I was feeling ready to start running again. For the previous four months after getting cleared to work out by my OBGYN at my six-week postpartum visit, I’d done some […]
The strength of your immune system is directly related to the wellbeing of your lymphatic system. A compromised immune system is a direct result of a sluggish lymphatic system. So, what is lymph fluid exactly? Everyone talks about blood and going for blood work, yet we never hear about lymph. Our cells bathe in two […]
When I got pregnant with my first daughter, I knew my yoga practice (and, well, my whole life) would change. As a yoga teacher, I worried I wouldn’t feel “myself” when I wasn’t able to practice in the same way, and I wondered how that would affect my teaching. “Nothing can really prepare you for […]
Booty Craft: Shape Your Glutes with Total Gym’s Spooky Sculpting Moves Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES As Halloween creeps around the corner, it’s time to embrace the season of sculpting and we’re not talking about pumpkins. During spooky season, let’s focus on crafting a seriously strong booty with a magical mix of strength exercises that’ll […]
Discover effective stretching exercises for plantar fasciitis relief! Learn gentle, targeted stretches to reduce heel pain, improve flexibility, and support recovery, helping you stay active and pain-free. Plantar fasciitis can be a painful roadblock in daily life, especially for those who love staying active. But the good news is, stretching can be a powerful tool […]