Total Gym

HELP TOM GET INDUCTED INTO THE NATIONAL FITNESS HALL OF FAME

Total Gym^® CEO Tom Campanaro, has been nominated as a candidate for National Fitness Hall of Fame induction.

 The National Fitness Hall of Fame & Museum (NFHOF&M), founded in 2004, recognizes top industry professionals who have dedicated at least 25 years of their careers to the service of others; helping millions get fit, stay in shape and live healthy, happy and productive lives.

Along with five other candidates, Hall of Fame inductees will be chosen based on a public vote. Voting closes on November 30, 2012 and can be made by visiting www.NationalFitnessHallofFame.com.

INDUCTION CRITERIA

An Individual can be nominated for National Fitness Hall of Fame Induction Consideration if they meet the minimum criteria listed below:

* 25 or more years of, full-time, service as a professional in the Heath & Fitness Industry.

* The personal practice of “The Fitness Lifestyle”

* Genuine concern for the welfare of others.

* A nationally recognized, “Body of Work.”

* Reached the age of 50. (New age requirement started in 2012)

Campanaro is the creative genius and driving force behind Total Gym, the world’s leading manufacturer of functional and bodyweight training equipment.

Founded in 1974, he developed the Total Gym incline bodyweight trainer, a high-quality fitness machine that uses a person’s own bodyweight as resistance and encourages the use of multiple muscle groups together in each exercise—now referred to as “functional training.”

Originally developed as a fitness product, Campanaro’s company noticed a significant portion of their sales were to physical therapists, which helped expand their sales market into the physical therapy rehabilitation and wellness industries as well.

Recognizing a need to bring fitness to home consumers, Campanaro partnered with American Telecast to further extended Total Gym’s reach in 1996 with what is today, the longest running broadcast infomercial in history. The infomercial helped propel Total Gym to cult status with over 4 million users and over 1.5 billion dollars’ worth of Total Gyms sold through the infomercial and in retail stores in over 85 countries.

Now with commercial partners in 23 countries, Total Gym continues to lead the industry with innovative functional and bodyweight training products, in addition to its award-winning GRAVITYSystem® commercial fitness program that is currently offered worldwide.

In an industry with over  500,00 employees and approximately 30,000 businesses (according to IBIS Worlds’s Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs market research.), Campanaro has made Total Gym a household name and with it, has helped inspire over 24 million workouts per year worldwide.

Help Tom Get Inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame – CAST YOUR VOTE HERE

TARA’S FRIDAY BITE – TIPS TO HELP TACKLE HOLIDAY EATING

The holidays are a lonely time for a nutritionist. My clients who typically bounce through the door, excited to see me suddenly have problems with “cell phone reception” and inexplicably “lost” e-mails. It really is the strangest thing. Then, January 2nd rolls around and in they sulk, 5 – 10 pounds heavier, with a look of frustration and disappointment. Holidays: 1, Client: 0.

Had they not had those “terrible cell phone problems,” I could have informed them of some simple ways to enjoy the holidays without ringing in the New Year bloated and defeated!

First, let’s look at the five pounds that people often gain between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. This breaks down to an extra 17,500 calories in one month!  Unless you are doing something extraordinary, there is no way that these pounds are gained solely on the big days of eating. Instead, the calories squeak in through little bites that you may not even enjoy and barely remember.

Think about your co-worker’s cookies at the office holiday party. They weren’t even that good, but you still had three because they were there. Or that box of peanut brittle from your Secret Santa. Or that dip at your neighbor’s party.

So how do you stop an unconscious habit like this? Just reading this post increases your awareness and is a step in the right direction. Here are a few tips to help you make decisions during the holiday season:

1. Step Away From the Food Table – Your physical location (e.g. bellied up to the buffet table) is the biggest culprit when it comes to mindless eating. Prepare a small plate of your favorite foods and then head to the other side of the room. This is true for the bar as well. Plus, at office parties, it may not only help save your waistline, but your job too!

2. Eat Before You Go – Always make sure to eat a little something before you head out to holiday parties. If you’re starving when you get there, you are more likely to overeat. I always keep healthy snacks like nuts divided into single serve bags so I have something quick to grab when I’m on the go.

3. Bring Something Healthy to Share – The holidays are a time for sharing and spending time with loved ones. What better way to take care of those around you than to bring a healthy dish to share? Think of party favorites like dips, spreads and even party beverages. One easy way to give these treats a boost is to add naturally calorie-free green tea. You may want to try Salada’s Green Tea Martini, Boston Iced Tea with cranberry juice, Green Tea Fruit Twist Smoothie, or even traditional or classic lemon iced tea.

4. Don’t Be Afraid of Seconds – Make your first plate at holiday dinners a small one. You can always go back for more if you are still hungry.

5. Enjoy Yourself – The holidays are a time to spend with loved ones and eat wonderful food. When you are eating something that you really love, make sure to savor it. Chew slowly, taste all of the flavors, and truly enjoy the act of eating. Good friends and good food are great reasons to be thankful this holiday season.

And remember, a few small steps can lead to big changes.

TUESDAY TESTIMONIAL – STAYING FIT PAST FIFTY

Total Gym can have a dramatic impact for those committed to active aging. See how personal trainer Diane Cadinha helps Baby Boomers stay active and healthy through her work on Total Gym and find out what her clients have to say about how they feel!

TUESDAY TESTIMONIAL: A PICTURE’S WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

Total Gym user Thomas LaConte sent us this “Then and Now” picture with a caption that read, “One satisfied customer!”

We think he looks great! Keep up the good work Thomas!

TOTAL GYM MAKES A GUEST APPEARANCE ON MTV’S JERSEY SHORE

Our customers KS Fitness in New Jersey got some major publicity recently when the cast of MTV’s Jersey Shore got in on some GRAVITY action.

Watch as the girls of Jersey Shore (Jenni “JWOWW” Farley, Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, Deena Nicole Cortese and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi) get a “hard core” workout in on our Total Gym GTS .  Even Snooki, who is pregnant and on a restricted regimen, is able to work out safely on Total Gym.

TARA’S FRIDAY BITE – FIGHT FLU SEASON WITH TEA TIME

Summer is over and it’s time to start thinking ahead… to flu season.

There’s no better time to start revving up your immune system than the present. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you be proactive and stay healthy.

Tara Coleman is a Clinical Nutritionist and Salada Tea Spokesperson living in San Diego, CA. She blogs twice a month with “Tara’s Friday Bite.” Leave your comments with ideas for future topics or email Tara directly at tara@taracoleman.com.

TOTAL GYM WEEKLY WORKOUT: AWESOME ABDOMINALS

Total Gym Inside blogger and “Fytness Fanatik” Amanda Lynn Mayhew shows you how to target your abdominal muscles for a tight, taught tummy.

Watch the video below to see Amanda demonstrate a few simple moves to work your core:

Amanda Lynn Mayhew has been a Total Gym user since 1998. Amanda Lynn is here to share her enthusiasm for healthy, fit and fun living.