https://youtu.be/HLFEmhGgtZA Your Year in Strength: Total Gym’s 2024 Workout Highlights Maria Sollon MS, CSCS, PES As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the workouts that kept us strong, energized, and inspired throughout the seasons. Whether you were sculpting your summer body, tackling core challenges, or preparing for your favorite sport, the Total Gym provided a versatile and effective way to stay active at home. As a professional trainer, my mission is to empower you with creative, effective, and fun workouts that fit seamlessly into your life. This year, I’ve ..read more

10 Realistic Fitness Goals to Set for the New Year and How to Stick to Them Maria Sollon MS, CSCS, PES It’s the start of a brand-new year, which means fresh opportunities to prioritize your health and fitness. But let’s be honest, how many times have you made a resolution only to see it fade away by February? This year let’s change that narrative with fitness goals that are realistic, achievable, and designed to keep you motivated all year long. Here’s how to set yourself up for success and stick with it. Get Specific with Your Goals Vague resolutions like “get in shape” don’t provide a cle ..read more

Get Gut Healthy in 2025  With each new year, we all set ambitious goals, whether it's to become healthier, leaner, more energetic, or to improve our eating habits. But have you ever stopped to ask: What’s the one thing we should be focusing on that would make achieving all those goals easier? The answer lies in taking care of our gut. Your gut isn’t just where digestion happens; it’s the foundation of your overall health. It plays a crucial role in regulating energy levels, supporting immune function, balancing hormones, and even influencing your mood and mental clarity. When your gut is ..read more

https://youtu.be/mlvxdXXVgQs With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, finding time to stay active can be tough. But what if you could boost your energy, strengthen your core, and feel grounded, all in a quick, effective workout? This challenge is designed to target your core from the inside out, leaving you feeling strong, centered and ready to take on the holiday festivities. Let’s sleigh those core muscles and feel stronger than ever as we move into the new year! Challenge Description The Sleigh Your Core Challenge is all about building strength, improving balance, and enhancing functiona ..read more

https://youtu.be/T2nU1be9Mik Total Gym Holiday HITT Challenge Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Life doesn’t pause for the holidays, and neither should your movement. Between the chaos of errands and the joy of celebrations, fitness can feel like an afterthought - but not this year! This holiday challenge is all about sneaking in bursts of activity that are quick, fun, and keep you feeling strong and energized.  So, let’s turn the season of giving into a season of moving and channel some energy into your workouts! Challenge Description High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a quick, powerfu ..read more

Your Holiday Survival Guide: Stay Strong, Energized, and Balanced Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES The season doesn’t have to derail your fitness goals. Think of this Holiday Survival Guide as your toolkit for staying strong, energized, and balanced while embracing the joy of the season. With quick workouts, stress-relief strategies, and recovery tips, you’ll dash through the festivities feeling your absolute best! Quick Workouts for Busy Days The holiday hustle doesn’t mean fitness has to fall by the wayside. These quick, effective workout styles fit right into your packed schedule: 10-Minute To ..read more

We can all agree that even though the holidays are meant to be fun and enjoyable, there is that stressful component that always shows up when we allow ourselves to bel pulled in many different directions. The best thing we can do is not let that happen. Easier said the done, right?  Here are my top 5 suggestions to help manage our sanity …lol *Try to stay more alkaline and cleaner in your days leading up to the holiday parties. The cleaner our gut microbiome, the more mental clarity, focus and drive we have! We know now that 80 % of the happy hormone serotonin is produced in the gut, but ..read more

https://youtu.be/fIC7maMcmt8 Planks-Giving Remix: A Core Challenge to Keep you Fit this Thanksgiving Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Before you gather ‘round the table, gather at your Total Gym this Thanksgiving for a core workout sure to keep you trim and looking great for the Holiday!  In response to popular demand, we’re remixing a previous Planks-giving Challenge by adding a fresh twist to keep your core strong and balanced during the Holiday season. It’s the perfect time to align yourself with the season of gratitude, by taking care of your health and wellness, all while giving those cor ..read more

https://youtu.be/38mLZRkyqM8 Total Gym Blog Series: Reclaim Your Wellness During the Holidays Part 2: Energize and Refresh with Lymphatic-Boosting Movement Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES The holidays can leave us feeling drained, bloated, and sluggish, but your body has an incredible system designed to help you feel lighter, more energized, and balanced. In Part 1, we focused on how movement supports digestion and detoxification. If you missed it, don’t worry!  Click here to catch up and get the full scoop. Now, we're shifting gears to address the often-overlooked lymphatic system, a key pla ..read more

https://youtu.be/YR03xc_un4k Total Gym Blog Series: Reclaim Your Wellness During the Holidays Part 1: Boost Digestive Health: 3 Essential Total Gym Moves for Better Digestion Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES The Holidays are a time of indulgence and gratitude, but they can also challenge our bodies with rich foods, added stress, and less movement. This season let’s focus on simple, restorative ways to nourish our bodies and minds starting with the power of movement and digestion. Thriving Through the Holiday Season: Series Overview With added distractions, foods, and increased anxiety over the Holi ..read more