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 …
Nov 30
The other day, I talked with a few friends at Napa’s new Las Flores pickleball courts. Tyler was sixty-five years old and Todd was forty years old. They knew of my trade as a professional in the fitness industry and asked what I was doing there. I told them I wanted to get some much-needed …
Nov 21
Taking a morning stroll on one of our brisk winter mornings has been a tradition for many people as an energizing and uplifting start to the day. This is an opportunity to hang out with your spouse, family member, or friend could be a neighborhood walk after dinner. Walks are great ways to clear the …
Aug 25
The scales of deciding to indulge in decadent foods and maintaining a healthy functional body continue to be an act of checks and balances for society. Humanity has developed an array of resources to acquire delicious food at our fingertips. As five o’clock PM hits, and we depart from our jobs or pick up our …
Aug 03
The scales of deciding to indulge in decadent foods and maintaining a healthy, functional body continue to be an act of checks and balances for society. Humanity has developed an array of resources to acquire delicious food at our fingertips. As five o’clock PM hits, and we depart from our jobs or pick up our …
Jun 30
The term detox can be defined as: a process or period in which one abstains or rids the body of unhealthy or toxic substances. The one-hundred and thirty-eight gram, three by six-inch device the majority of the population wields in their hand every day have unquestionably revolutionized humanity. Anyone can absorb knowledge from their phones …
Jun 16
It’s been a refreshing experience seeing the Napa community outside enjoying the sun and participating in numerous forms of outdoor physical activity. The thirty-something-year-old parents can be seen throwing a ball to their offspring with their under ten years old kids. Volunteer parent coaches stand behind the rambunctious youth as they teach them how to …
May 12
The human body is comprised of a collection of skin, blood, muscles, nerves, and organs vital to our sophisticated interaction in our environment. The supporting infrastructure holding these organs together are the complex collection of bones making up our skeleton. Bones are considered connective tissue along with our skin, muscles, ligament, tendons, and fat. Connective …
