Category: Napa Tenacious Fitness

Keep the Kids Moving

The innovation of electronic devices in our lives has brought us a long way.  Television is a tradition in which we watch our favorite shows, receive updates on current events, cheer for our favorite sports team, and use as an entertainment mechanism for our children.  The ever-evolving cell phone acts as a peripheral brain.  Not …

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The Importance of Standing Up

I visited my grandpa at his assisted living center last week.  He was elated to see my face because his assisted living community was prohibited from public visits due to COVID restrictions.  As we chatted about what projects he was tinkering with and the social interactions he had with his fellow residents, he mentioned a …

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Holiday Strength and Conditioning

Thanksgiving and the holiday season are fast approaching.  Many traditions take place this time of year where we celebrate the last month and enter in to next 12 months.  2021, here we come.  Along with holiday festivities of reuniting with friends and family, eating copious amount of decadent holiday food, and traveling, comes a critical …

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Exercises to Perform in the Car

My pickleball partner and I travel various places to get some games in against other players.  We also travel via plane and lengthy distances in our cars to compete in tournaments.  The result is always worth it.  We get some much-needed physical activity in and refine our craft by fine tuning our skills in the …

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Shoulder Strength and Functionality

Frequently used kitchen items such as coffee mugs, glass ware, and plates can be found in the cupboards over the countertop in the kitchen.   Reaching up to get a mug for drinking coffee, a plate for eating breakfast and dinner, or obtaining a glass for your favorite beverage is an everyday task for most of …

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Get Your Sleep and Thrive

Our everyday lifestyle habits lead to a day that uses a specific amount of energy from our human fuel tanks.  This fuel comes in the form of physical energy, emotions, and decision-making capabilities.  By the end of the day, we feel tired and are ready to wind down.  This is our body’s built in mechanism …

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“Dad, can you play catch with me?”

It’s an immaculate Sunday morning.  The weather has been starting off in the high 50’s and fluctuating into the low 60’s as you open your eyes and arise from your slumber.  As the summer solstice of June yields the longest day of the year over the weekend, birds can be heard performing a symphony of …

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Knee Pain Relief

The simple tasks of traveling up and down stairs, stepping off curbs, kneeling down to get some extra gloves finally in stock on the bottom shelf at the supermarket are considered  everyday tasks.  Enjoying golf, a few games of Pickleball, or a hike in the beautiful Napa Valley shouldn’t take a second thought.  We should …

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Exercise Physiology Knowledge

Understanding the unique nature behind how muscles contract to create force during muscular interaction is beneficial to the human body.  Muscle cells have two primary proteins called myosin and actin that act like Velcro, grabbing onto each other when the brain sends a message to move bones closer or further away from each other.  These …

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Strong and Healthy Shoulders

The general populations everyday functional activities involve multiple movements that the upper body is responsible for.  Opening doors, reaching overhead, writing, and postural support are just a few actions involved in the usage of the upper extremities.  Inadequate shoulder strength or previous injuries to the should joint can limit movement significantly.  Imagine a world in …

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