May 04
Balance is a unique aspect of our physical activity affecting many interactions in our everyday lives. For example, the ability to get up from a seated position, get out of bed in the morning after a six to eight-hour slumber, or disembark from our car seats require an impressive combination of movements occurring simultaneously to …
Apr 30
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 …
Apr 21
Weight loss is one of the most common fitness goals. Whether shedding a few pounds to look for good for a summer cruise, managing body weight afflicted by metabolic diseases, or simply maintaining a healthy weight because it feels good, attention to how much one weighs is essential. Usually, a doctor’s recommendation for healthy body …
Apr 12
The sun is out in full force. The vivid blue sky and toasty weather gracing Napa Valley have finally appeared following a frosty and damp winter. As the birds begin their concert of raucous cackling and chirping, the cacophony of small children can be heard around our local schools and neighborhood parks. Grimy baseball mitts, …
Apr 08
The rainy months of the year are subsiding. Now that we can venture outside, the hills are lush with green grass and tree foliage. Thanks to three months of steady rain, dust, and grime on the streets look like they have been pressure washed. Majestic songbirds flutter throughout the sky, enjoying the blossoming pink plum …
Mar 30
Two of our full-time coaches called in sick a few weeks ago. With a slew of clients eager to achieve their weekly and bi-weekly training sessions, myself and the remaining coaches, unhindered by the season’s illnesses, put in some extra hours to accommodate our beloved personal training clients. The standard eight-hour day of coaching cascaded …
Mar 17
“Wow, I actually feel better than when I walked in,” exclaimed an individual concluding a training session. Geno had just finished his initial consultation, in which we conducted a physical assessment and gathered information to build a customized fitness program. As Geno exited the studio, the weather presented an ominous gray, gloomy, and rainy day. …
Mar 12
“I don’t like to sweat.” “Why would you want to inflict pain on yourself?” “There’s weird people at my Yoga class.” “I don’t want to be around all those young kids at the gym taking pictures of themselves.” An alarmingly prevalent reason people veer from fitness is the physical discomfort exercise can impose on a …
Mar 02
Society has evolved into an innovative community, mastering the ability to manage our everyday affairs through electronics. Along with phones, computers, and tablets offering instant gratification comes a position where we physically conform our bodies to a resting position requiring little to no movement. In other words, we sit a lot. In fact, six to …
Feb 22
Sprinkling lemon, lime, and orange juice on food offers bright and exciting notes of acidity. The sweetness and crunchiness of carrots, celery, and onions contribute a satisfying and refreshing note when added to a dish in raw and cooked forms. The juiciness and refined flavor of properly cooked salmon are reminiscent of the scent of …
