Sep 16
Most towns have local membership-driven gyms. Exercise participants can simply approach the front desk associates upon entry, zap their gym cards, and waltz into a vast ocean of gym equipment strewn before them. Our society is fortunate to have this resource available. Local gyms offer an exercise environment where participants can enter at their own …
Aug 31
Food serves its purpose in many ways to benefit our overall functioning and productivity in our society. The various foods we consume aid us in strengthening our bodies’ muscular and internal organ systems, fending off illness, and fueling our bodies with sufficient energy. However, while food is significant to the functioning of our bodies, the …
Aug 24
Our bones are significant organs within our body responsible for the infrastructure and framework that keeps us upright and allows us to move in multiple planes of motion. Similar to how rebar, cement, and two-by-fours hold buildings together, our bones supply an internal stabilizing factor to support our body. Our skeleton offers us a magnificent …
Aug 02
The resident mockingbirds camping out in the neighborhood trees can be heard performing a symphony of bird songs. Your bedroom window is slightly cracked, allowing the crisp and refreshing morning summer air to flow over your face as you slowly regain consciousness from a good night’s sleep. As you notice the light becoming brighter shining …
Jul 06
Shedding a few pounds to prepare for a desired aesthetic appearance before a beach trip to the Amalfi coast in a few months, increasing lean muscle mass, or decreasing circulating cholesterol or insulin levels because the doctor said so, making a trip to the gym covers a lot of ground to enhance a human’s overall …
Jun 22
Calories present themselves in many scenarios in our lives. On the back of any container or package of food at the grocery store, you’ll find the nutrition facts displaying how many calories are in a serving size of the container’s contents. After consulting with a doctor about our BMI, our doctor might ask us what …
May 10
Doctor’s recommendations, news reports, and a multitude of research support the benefits of exercise. A healthy weight, decreased stress, and increased overall mood throughout the day are enticing factors to be attracted to. A plethora of reasons to exercise to support our overall quality of life can make a list of reasons to invest in …
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, …
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. …
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 …
