May 21
The general population is faced with cardiovascular disease, metabolic diseases, the overweight epidemic, and the advancement of age. Incorrect management of these factors and lead us to less enjoyable lives. The threat of high blood pressure, prediabetic conditions, high body mass index (BMI), and high cholesterol levels lead people to turn to medication from the …
May 14
Napa’s local gyms offer benefits to many of the town’s inhabitants. Synergy, Health Quest, and INSHAPE offer small group fitness classes at various times throughout the day. These classes are led by certified fitness professionals that guide participants through a unique array of exercises including high intensity interval training (HIIT), Yoga, and step aerobics. These …
Apr 23
Exercise assists the functionality of our bodies in our lives. Examples include being able to pick up heavier objects, giving us the ability to help our friends move things, or improving our balance. Regular exercise also helps to decrease the likelihood of injury such as strengthening ankle joints to avoid rolled ankles or improving back …
Apr 11
Injuries are no fun. They occur from unexpected moments and can put us on the sideline of activities we enjoy. Many of our personal training clients in Napa seek out our guidance on how to efficiently recover from a muscular or joint injury so they can return to their normal extracurricular physical activities. A common …
Mar 25
While playing 3 hours of Pickle Ball, one of my favorite forms of physical activity, I met a gentleman who came to scope out what the game was all about. He had his toddler with him enjoying the beautiful weather of a bright, sun-filled Sunday late morning. My fellow Pickle Ballers invited the gentleman to …
Feb 28
Weight loss, injury prevention and building full body strength are popular fitness goals Napa gym goers frequently pursue. There are obvious benefits to our everyday lives in obtaining an optimal fitness level. Looking and feeling better, thinking clearer, and being more productive are some of the many facets of pursing life time fitness goals that …
Feb 24
A critical factor of sustaining success in our life time fitness is to prioritize healthy daily practices. These healthy practices can come in the form of eating healthy, having plenty of physical activity and adhering to a positive mental outlook. A useful technique that we teach out personal training clients in Napa is hash out …
Jan 30
The final first month of the new year is coming to an end. New year’s resolutions are thriving in abundance with the gym goers of Napa becoming happier and fitter. As the first month of the new year finally wraps up, there is still 11 motivating months to make our lives happier, healthier, and stronger. …
Dec 14
Losing weight, getting a toned body, decreasing blood pressure, and because the doctor “told you so” are all reasons why we start to exercise. Perhaps there’s a wedding coming up that triggers the motivation to slip into a wedding dress for that special day. Maybe it’s your 40th birthday with a trip to the Caribbean …
Nov 19
Catching up with family, traditional holiday food, and bright lights decorating your neighbors’ houses are a clear sign that the holiday season is in full effect. With 2019 waiting for us around the corner, the holidays bring one last hurrah before new year’s resolutions are established. Along with the holiday rituals, the days get dark …
