A Quick & Effective Workout for Busy Days
Refresh Your Fitness Routine This Fall with Total Gym: A Quick & Effective Workout for Busy Days Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES The fall season is in full swing! School is back in session, schedules have changed, football season is on, and days are starting to slowly get darker. With so many changes happening, squeezing…
Read MoreLeg Day: Top 5 Workouts for Quads, Hamstrings, and Glutes
Leg day is often viewed as one of the most challenging yet rewarding workout sessions in any fitness regimen. When executed correctly, leg workouts can significantly enhance your strength, power, and overall physique. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced lifter, understanding the best exercises and how to incorporate techniques like the leg accessories workout,…
Read MorePowerful Core: Essential Abdominal Workouts for All Levels
In the world of fitness, a strong core is undeniably the foundation of everything we do. Whether you’re participating in sports, lifting weights, or going about daily activities, a well-developed core enhances stability, balance, and overall strength. For those inspired by the powerlifter physique, understanding how to effectively train your abdominal muscles is key to…
Read MoreSculpting Strong Shoulders: The Best Exercises
When it comes to achieving a balanced and powerful physique, strong shoulders are crucial. The deltoid muscles are not only pivotal for upper body strength but also play a significant role in stabilizing your other muscle groups. In this blog post, we will dive deep into effective shoulder workouts, the importance of using tools like…
Read MoreBoring But Big: A High-Intensity Workout
As bodybuilders, we often find ourselves stuck in routines—sometimes they feel productive, but other times, they can be downright boring. That’s where the “Boring But Big” philosophy comes into play. Developed as a high-volume training approach, Boring But Big encourages lifters to put their egos aside, focus on consistency, and genuinely put in the work.…
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Reignite Your Fitness Goals & Partner Up to Keep Your Workouts Fun Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES As we hit the midway point of the year, it’s the perfect time to check in with those fitness goals we set back in January. Remember those? They were full of enthusiasm and promise, and now it’s time…
Read MoreWorking Out for Weight Loss vs Muscle Gain
If you’ve ever been on the internet, you have probably seen videos of group fitness classes full of bedraggled, sweating, exhausted people being put through their paces by a smiling gym instructor. The caption on the video may be something about how this is the best way to lose those unwanted pounds. Or maybe you’ve…
Read MoreFitness Fusion: Combining Summer Activities for Ultimate Fitness Fun
Summer is not over yet, and the weather is still warm! It’s the perfect time to shake up your fitness routine with a dash of creativity and a splash of fun. Your workout should be hotter than the blazing temperatures outside! Developing a “Fitness Fusion” is the perfect way to spice up your routine by…
Read MoreGet into the Swing of Things: Part 4
Get into the Swing of Things with the Total Gym: A Four-Part Series Part 4: Refine Your Swing with Mobility Moves Mark Scally This is part 4 of the 4-part Golf Series with the Total Gym. Part 4 focuses on mobility training and the workout is specifically designed for you to play better golf while…
Read MoreGet into the Swing of Things: Part 3
Get into the Swing of Things with the Total Gym: A Four-Part Series Part 3: Core Power – Enhancing Your Swing with Pilates Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Fore! The fairway stretches out before you, the sun warming your skin as you prepare to tee off. But wait, are you truly ready to swing at…
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