Jun 11
We all remember the story of the tortoise and the hare. If you haven’t, go ahead and grab a kid’s version of The Tortoise and the Hare from the Napa County Library and you’ll find out the origination of the term “slow and steady wins the race.” As an ambassador of lifetime fitness with a …
Apr 23
Exercise assists the functionality of our bodies in our lives. Examples include being able to pick up heavier objects, giving us the ability to help our friends move things, or improving our balance. Regular exercise also helps to decrease the likelihood of injury such as strengthening ankle joints to avoid rolled ankles or improving back …
Mar 22
Participating in our favorite exercise activities helps us stay in shape and have fun while we’re at it. Getting a workout with one of our companions at the local gym, attending a group fitness class or performing a home exercise routine will improve our balance, coordination, strength and our overall mindset for the future. While …
Mar 13
The food we choose in our daily diet is a critical component to maintaining a healthy weight, staving off diseases, and optimizing the growth of lean muscle and bone strength. A diet made up of higher concentration of plant-like foods will offer significant benefits to the functions of the body. Plant-based foods improve the immune …
Feb 28
Weight loss, injury prevention and building full body strength are popular fitness goals Napa gym goers frequently pursue. There are obvious benefits to our everyday lives in obtaining an optimal fitness level. Looking and feeling better, thinking clearer, and being more productive are some of the many facets of pursing life time fitness goals that …
Feb 24
A critical factor of sustaining success in our life time fitness is to prioritize healthy daily practices. These healthy practices can come in the form of eating healthy, having plenty of physical activity and adhering to a positive mental outlook. A useful technique that we teach out personal training clients in Napa is hash out …
Feb 05
Living in one of the most beautiful areas in the world, wine is embraced a unique part of the Napa Culture. One of the benefits Napa locals have within arm’s reach is our world class wine and food scene. Having a drink with friends or at a networking event is an entertaining experience for many …
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 12
Part of my job as a personal trainer and life time fitness coach in Napa is to create and manage exercise prescriptions for our clients at our fitness studio. Overseeing numerous fitness programs per month, I also have the privilege of creating my own new and improved exercise prescriptions every 4 weeks. Just like …
