People are often surprised when I state I’m an introvert. What most people fail to recognize is that “being an introvert” is part of a spectrum. No one is 100% introverted, nor are they 100% extroverted. Everyone’s a little of both. Another common misconception is that introversion is somehow correlated with being depressed or sad […]
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 Total Gym is a Pilates […]
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 a crucial piece of the […]
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 pretzel. It’s about moving better, […]
If you make a habit of lifting heavy things it’s inevitable you’ll likely experience a few setbacks along the way. These can range anywhere from the “no big deals” (bloody shins from deadlifting, shoulder niggle) to the dire (disc herniation, explosive diarrhea). …or worse case, forgetting your squat shoes on squat day. Suffice to say: […]