The Ultimate Total Gym Holiday Gift Guide: Must-Have Accessories for Every Fitness Level Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Holiday wish lists aren’t only about cozy comforts. They’re also a chance to choose something that supports your health and enhances the way you move. If you’re aiming to feel stronger next year, the Total Gym is […]
4 Coaching & Program Design Digressions 1. Fillers Instead of Warming Up? You know it, I know it, your mom’s second cousin’s Little League baseball coach’s sister knows it, everyone knows it… …people always skip their warm-up prior to training. Hell, [industry secret revealed] I skip my warm-up more than 50% of the time. Now, […]
As a lifelong sun-seeker, I’ve always noticed how light changes my mood — especially during the fall and winter months. I’m deeply affected by sunshine, so much so that I’ve dug into the research over the years because it truly impacts my energy, focus, and overall well-being. When fall arrives and daylight shrinks, I feel […]
The fitness industry is broken. Maybe “broken” is too strong of a word. There’s obviously a lot of coaches out there doing great things. And, to be fair: more people than ever are now participating in gym activities compared to when I was first started out in this industry, which was way back in 2002. […]
The “Reverse” Deadlift What’s unique about the deadlift – as opposed to the squat or bench press – is that it begins with a concentric, or overcoming, movement. For a variety of reasons like leverages, mobility restrictions, it’s Tuesday, etc., starting from the floor can be problematic for some people. One simple way to build […]