If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, chances are sleep isn’t as simple as it once was. Between hormones, stress, busy lives, and bodies that just don’t regulate the same way anymore, midlife women are some of the worst sleepers out there. I used to be a rock-solid sleeper. Then my 50s hit, and suddenly […]
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 to really haunt them. This […]
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 powering through since day one […]
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. The recommended daily allowance for […]
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 a teammate. Together you’ll move […]