Fitness

Total Gym Pilates: Strength Meets Flow Part 3: Core Moves to Ignite Your Center Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES There’s core work… and then there’s Pilates. It’s not just about crunches or ab strength. It’s about teaching your body to move with intention, control, and effortless flow. At the heart of it all is your

Total Gym Pilates: Strength Meets Flow Part 2: Toe Bar Technique Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Every Pilates practice has its signature tools and on the Total Gym, the Toe Bar is where strength, length, and control meet. It channels the essence of classical footwork into integrated, full-body patterns that challenge stability, mobility, and precision

Total Gym Pilates: Strength Meets Flow Part 1: Building the Foundation Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES If you’ve ever practiced Pilates on a mat or reformer, you already know the method is rooted in precision, control, and flow. But once you experience Pilates on the Total Gym, everything shifts – literally. The incline, the moving

Protein…facts you need to know. Clients often come in asking me about protein, eager to ensure they’re eating enough—especially because I encourage everyone to eat more fruits and vegetables. But here’s what most people don’t realize:protein in its whole form isn’t directly usable by your body.Before it can nourish you, protein needs to be broken

Total Gym F(all) Star Challenge A 60-Day Reset to Match the Season’s Shift Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Seasons change, and workouts should too! As the sun sets on summer’s heat and fall’s crisp air rolls in, it’s the perfect time to refresh your routine. Change is in the air — literally, and your workouts

JayDee Cutting III, MBA JayDee Cutting III, MBA “My passion is inspiring people to create a healthier, happier, higher quality of life! Piece by Peace” JayDee has enjoyed being a Total Gym Master Trainer and spokesmodel since 2004. He is an Educator for the American Council on Exercise and holds 12 wellness certifications, including Pilates,

Beyond the Glideboard: 5 Total Gym-Inspired Moves You Can Do Anywhere Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Strength Travels With You — No Equipment Needed Travel shouldn’t mean hitting pause on your health. Whether you’re off for a work trip, escaping on a weekend getaway, or switching up your routine outdoors, consistency is what counts. This

My Top 3 Must-Have Supplements and Why You Need Them Supplements are a massive industry—heavily marketed and often confusing for consumers. As a result, many people end up buying low-quality brands, products they don’t really need, or worse, supplements that are ineffective or poorly absorbed. While everyone is unique and may require specific support based

JayDee Cutting III, MBA JayDee Cutting III, MBA “My passion is inspiring people to create a healthier, happier, higher quality of life! Piece by Peace” JayDee has enjoyed being a Total Gym Master Trainer and spokesmodel since 2004. He is an Educator for the American Council on Exercise and holds 12 wellness certifications, including Pilates,

The Gut-Brain Connection: Understanding the Vagus Nerve and Its Powerful Influence We’ve all heard the saying “trust your gut,” but few people realize just how deeply connected our gut is to our brain. This powerful connection is largely driven by the vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve in our body, which acts as a communication

Total Gym Beach Body Burner: Strength, Tone & Summer Vibes Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Just because it’s late summer doesn’t mean the season’s over! This is the sweet spot to turn up the heat. Whether you’ve been consistent with your workouts or playing catch-up, now’s the time to tighten up, boost strength, and feel

Total Gym Summer Camp Day 5: Finish Line Friday | Camp Closeout Circuit Maria Sollon MS, CSCS, PES Hey Camp Warrior! Welcome to Day 5, the grand finale of Total Gym Summer Camp! The energy is high, the progress is real, and while you might not be ready to say goodbye to camp just yet…

Total Gym Summer CampDay 4: Flex & Flow Thursday | Recovery & MindsetMaria Sollon MS, CSCS, PES Hey Camper! You’ve powered through three action-packed days of camp… now it’s time to shift gears and focus on recovery, mobility, and the strength of your mindset. ✨ Flex & Flow Thursday is all about restoring, rebalancing, and

Total Gym Summer Camp Day 3: Wildcard Wednesday | Strength + Cardio AdventureMaria Sollon MS, CSCS, PES Welcome to Day 3 of Total Gym Summer Camp! Hope you’re a happy camper because today’s session is a full-on glamp-out for your muscles. It’s Wildcard Wednesday, and we’re shaking up the routine with a powerful strength +

Total Gym Summer CampDay 2: Tighten Up Tuesday || Core QuestMaria Sollon MS, CSCS, PES Welcome to Day 2 of Total Gym Summer Camp! Today’s adventure leads straight to your center—your core powerhouse! We’re talking more than just abs. Your core is your control center for posture, balance, and total-body functional strength. Let’s wake it

Total Gym Summer Camp Day 1: Strong Start || Camp Kickoff! Maria Sollon MS, CSCS, PES Welcome to Day 1 of Total Gym Summer Camp! Your fitness adventure officially begins! Remember that flutter of excitement before the first day of camp? A mix of nerves, anticipation, and can’t-wait-to-get-started energy? That feeling still lives on—only now,

Total Gym Summer Camp Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Calling All fitness adventure seekers! Fitness just got more fun… Total Gym camp style. This summer, you’re invited to camp, not the kind with tents and mosquitoes, but one that’s designed to energize your body, challenge your strength, and refresh your mindset. You’ll earn daily badges,

Cool Fuel: Beat the Summer Heat & Power Your Body Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Hot days demand more from your body, especially when you’re training hard, sweating often, and chasing goals that don’t take summers off. Hydration becomes your edge. It fuels your workouts, supports recovery, and keeps every system performing at its best.

JayDee Cutting III, MBA JayDee Cutting III, MBA is an Educator for the American Council On Exercise and holds 12 fitness certifications including Pilates, yoga, personal training, lifestyle and weight management. JayDee is a Total Gym master trainer and spokesmodel since 2004. He lectured and taught wellness at Rancho La Puerta Fitness Spa and is

The 777 Total Gym Summer Sizzle Challenge 7 Moves • 7 Days a Week • Build to 7 Rounds Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Summer has a rhythm of its own and sometimes, that rhythm doesn’t include your usual workout. Longer days, hotter temperatures, spontaneous plans… it’s easy for fitness routines to slide. But here’s