Upcoming Summer Events: Youth Performance Camp Registration

Youth Training. when done correctly, can make a huge difference in athlete performance and resistance to injury. Registration is now open for our 2018 summer youth performance camp running from Aug 13–17. This year we will be returning to the York School Senior school for the morning portion of the day and then complete the day […]

Back to the Track: Three Tips To Help You Ease into Running

Ease into a manageable pace for your first few outdoor runs of the season! Now that warmer weather is upon us, here are the 3 tips you hate to hear for enjoying a sustainable season: 1) Don’t go from zero to hero, build capacity gradually. Running efficiently is key. How to start? Start by skipping […]

Totum In Action

Chuck Magwood: Father, Grandfather, Farmer, Winemaker—and More. Chuck is literally client #1 at Totum. Back in the early 90s, Chuck decided he needed some structure to his workouts in order to get the most out of the rest of his life. Wow, has he ever walked the walk! Chuck’s commitment to his own fitness and […]

Controlled Breathing for Optimal Performance: Part 2 of 2

Back to Part 1 How to re-establish proper breathing Exhalation • 90/90 hip bridge with balloon • 4 point stance breathing • Wall reach Inhalation • Straw inhales with awareness of sequencing • Weighted diaphramatic inhales DIY: Test your Breathing Test #1—Vital Lung Capacity • Use tape measure 1″ below sternum • Inhale / exhale • Divide inhale […]

Controlled Breathing for Optimal Performance: Part 1 of 2

“All chronic pain , suffering and disease are caused by a lack of O2 at the cellular level.” —Dr. Arthur C. Guyton, Textbook of Medical Physiology More and more, the health and fitness industry is seeing the value in mindfulness as a way to enrich our lives.  A critical component of mindfulness, if not the […]

A Healthy Gut for a Healthy Brain

Can probiotics help your improve your mood, control food cravings and positively affect your mental health? When we hear the term “gut bacteria” or “probiotics” we often think about gut health, and likely bowel movements. Maybe you’ve even heard that having good gut ecology (more good bacteria than bad) will strengthen your immune system. But […]