Jan 09
Doug Ernst was a local veteran writer for the Napa Register passed away recently from ALS, a degenerative neurological disease. I considered Doug a friend, peer and mentor because of the presence imposed to on an audience not only in his writing but speaking in front of a room. Additionally, Doug was responsible for helping …
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 27
Stiff, achy and nagging joint pain is something we all deal with in life. It’s uncomfortable, inconvenient and annoying. Elbows, hips and knees start to ache as the colder seasons approach. People even say they can tell when it’s about to rain because of the pressure increase in the air due to the tightness in …
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 …
Nov 05
Aging can be an intimidating term. Our personal training clients in Napa refer to how age effects their lives by saying “I may have slowed a little bit due to my advanced age” or “I might be a little behind because I’m “not as recent’”. The enjoyment of our everyday quality of life shouldn’t be …
Oct 28
Aging is a process when we realize our fitness levels decline. We can recall that we may have been at our peak fitness levels when we were in our 20’s. We had the body we wanted and might be wishing we had back. Being active athletes, dancing, hiking and other recreational activities were all things …
Sep 16
Having confidence is one of the most powerful tools to perform at an elite level in our every day lives. A confident mindset helps us excel at our jobs, day-to-day interactions, and our decisions involving the future. When beginning a program with our personal training and life time fitness coaching clients in Napa, we interview …
Aug 10
Weight loss is one of the leading factors for individuals to begin a fitness program. A common theme is to “burn” fat by performing cardiovascular routines. Our personal training clients in Napa frequently ask the question “Do I need to do a ton of cardio to get rid of fat?” This statement is usually identified …
Jul 16
Society’s awareness of posture when sitting and standing during everyday activities is commonly overlooked. Some common examples include looking down at our cell phones with our necks bent like a flamingo getting fish out of a pond, standing in line at the grocery store with our toes pointed out leading to the arches of the …
Jun 20
As part of my recreational hobby, I enjoy playing adult slow-pitch softball in Napa, California. I see all different types of gentleman participating in the recreational sport of slow pitch softball that we enjoy so much. Being the fitness professional that I am, I notice various levels of fitness among the participants out on the …
