October 2025 - Forest Lake Fitness

October 2025

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Creep it Slow: A Total Gym Circuit That’ll Haunt Your Muscles

Creep it Slow: A Total Gym Circuit That’ll Haunt Your Muscles Slow, Controlled, and Wickedly Effective Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Not every workout needs to be fast, loud, or heavy to deliver results. Sometimes, the scariest challenge comes from […]

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Total Gym F(all) Star Challenge – part 2

Total Gym F(all) Star Challenge A 60-Day Reset to Match the Season’s Shift Part 2: Mid-Season Momentum + Workout #2 Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Seasons change, and workouts should too! We’re halfway through the F(all) Star Challenge, and you,

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Why You Need Fiber – and Lots of It!

Why You Need Fiber – and Lots of It! I am constantly increasing the quantity of fiber that my clients consume because their elimination is weak. Most people simply do not eat nearly enough fruit and vegetables to get the

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Total Gym Pilates: Part 5

Total Gym Pilates: Strength Meets Flow Part 5: Pilates Partner Workout Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES The grand finale of Strength Meets Flow takes Pilates to a playful new level! This Total Gym Pilates Partner Workout blends the mind–body precision

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Total Gym Pilates: Part 4

Total Gym Pilates: Strength Meets Flow Part 4: Leg Pulley Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Every Pilates tool adds a unique layer to your practice, and on the Total Gym, the Leg Pulley system is where precision meets power.  By

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Total Gym Pilates: Part 3

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

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Total Gym Pilates: Part 2

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

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Total Gym Pilates: Part 1

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

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Protein and Digestion.

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

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