Feb 04
The term “working out” conjures thoughts of a gym-like setting. This visual can include gym regulars dressed in tank tops, Yoga pants, and sporting headphones. Resistance training machines are uniformly lined up like parked planes in an aircraft bunker. The sounds of the bass from hourly aerobics classes can be heard down the hallways as …
Jan 16
The first of the month of the year is underway. One of the most popular fitness trends every new year is weight loss. Refining dietary habits and ensuring to fill the activity rings on your preferred wearable fitness tracking technology are great tactics to help lose weight. However, with all of these numbers and devices …
Jan 10
Year 2020 is underway, and the new year resolutions are in full force. What better way to make a new year’s resolution than focusing on the health of your body and mind? Eating healthier foods, staying away from sweets, laying off booze, and making it to the gym are all fantastic methods to reinforce the …
Dec 31
Over the weekend I had the privilege to attend a regional pickleball tournament in Rocklin, CA. I not only got to participate in my new healthy addiction, but I also saw how such a simple form of physical activity and fun catalyzed movement of individuals with different skill levels, athletic backgrounds, and fitness levels. As …
Dec 24
There’s no better feeling than finishing an exercise session that challenges your patience and will. Exercise routines such as resistance training, Pilates, or Yoga put demands your body that take true perseverance to complete. The sweat, increased body temperature, and heavy breathing feel good after devoting an hour of valuable time to improve our lifetime …
Nov 26
Car accidents, unexpected injuries, and overuse injuries can lead to corrective surgeries to remedy painful conditions limiting production. Corrective procedures via surgery are important to fixing physical ailments that affect our lives. Doctors and surgeons promote orthopedic corrections to repair bones, joints, and muscles when connective tissues are damaged. We also put our bodies in …
Nov 17
It isn’t a surprise that regular exercise benefits our society. Multiple studies support evidence that at least 150 hours of exercise per week fends off significant illness such as cancer, diabetes, psychological and emotional disorders leading to depression, and an assortment of cardiovascular diseases. When we go to the doctor with symptoms from a threatening …
Nov 14
Unexpected injuries and unwelcomed illnesses hold us back. Heart conditions, the appearance of cancer, as well as upper and lower extremity injuries hinder people’s lives and their ability to perform normal physical activities. These cases are emotionally scarring because physically active recreational sporting activities and extracurricular social experiences become limited. Not to mention that recovering …
Oct 26
A success story occurred recently for one our Napa personal training clients. After many trials and hard work, this exercise participant was able to perform one complete pull up. Let’s call this exercise participant who works out at our fitness facility Arnold for confidentiality purposes. While making our way through a weekly training session, Arnold …
Oct 16
Another warm and beautiful Northern California Summer is coming to an end in Napa. Grapes have been harvested to make some of the world’s finest wines. New restaurants and tasting bars have been opened in downtown Napa to showcase how our amazing wines pair with world renowned cuisine. The breath-taking summer climate in the Napa …
