Category: Stress Napa

Injury Prevention for the Trip of a Lifetime

“Take life by the horns.”  A phrase some of the most inspirational people live by.  The ability to accomplish tremendous feats in life are cherished by many ambitious people.  Summiting Mt. Fuji, diving in the great barrier reef of Australia, or taking an ice breaker to visit Antarctica are just a few samples of milestones …

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Pregnancy and Fitness

Brining another human into this world is a monumental event.  We have the ability to grant the gift of life to a baby allowing them to flourish, thrive, and partake in the wonders offered by the world.  Once we see a newborn baby enter the world, their eyes open for the very first time, their …

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Give Pain Your Full Attention

Hinges, knobs, handles, screws, nuts, and bolts are instruments used throughout our daily lives.  We see them as we open doors to our homes and cars.  Metal hinges held on by screws attaching doors to planks of wood ensure a door operates efficiently.  Handles attached to our kitchen utensil drawers are fastened by screws.  The …

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Thoughtful and Strategic Weight Loss

One the most popular fitness goals among our society is weight loss.  The weight that is measured on the scale is a numerical unit of the amount of force produced on the ground dictated by the overall mass of a body.  This means a combination of our bones, muscles, blood, and visceral organs.  Let’s not …

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Exercise to focus on yourself

Many daily obligations require our time, emotions, and energy.  Relationships, jobs, and family can easily occupy a substantial number of hours throughout the day.  We all have twenty-four hours in our day.  The revolutionary finance expert Warren Buffett has the same amount of time in his day as an eighteen-year-old associate starting his first job …

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Fitness and Parenthood

Once we start making waves in our careers and our lives progress past college, a popular next step is to hunker down and start a family.  The times we had to take fitness classes, join a recreational volleyball league, or hit the gym three times per week can quickly fade away due to the obligations …

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Healthy Eating: Blood Sugar Crashes

“ Sugar is the devil.”  “I avoid sugar like the plague.”  “Sugar is poison to the body.”  To a degree, most of these statements pose a compelling argument.  However, sugar within our bloodstream is critically important toward the nourishment and functions of the vital organs in our body.  If we lack sugars in our blood, our …

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The Art of Putting Socks On

They cover our feet.  They prevent blisters.  We even make an extra effort to wear the type that have      cute cats on them.  These soft, warm, protective layers of woven cloth are the next most worn object on our bodies, aside from underwear.  We are talking about the trusty pair of socks that envelop feet.  …

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Posture and Cell Phones

Last week I paid a visit to La Taquiza, my favorite Mexican restaurant in Napa.  Their fish tacos and shrimp burritos remind me of eating fresh sea food by the beach in San Diego.  After a successful work week and a days’ worth of playing pickleball for 6 hours, I felt I could celebrate by …

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Exercise is an anti-depressant

“It gives you those positive endorphin things,” Mara explained after conducting her monthly fitness check-in.  An effective question we ask our clients after a 4-week period of regular exercise is, “What results have you experienced from this previous 4-week exercise phase?”  Our team of coaches knows to gather this information following a 4-week period of …

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