Apr 25
“ 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 …
Apr 08
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 …
Mar 24
Following the winter solstice a few months ago, we have the privilege to look forward to our longer hours of daylight. We get to experience the sun illuminating the ground sooner in the day and observe the sunset descends below the horizon later in the evening. Daylight savings time is a few days away. The …
Feb 15
Training to improve balance is commonly overlooked. Strong core, running, and getting steps in to fill activity rings in your favorite wearable technology are popular topics to talk about. However, presentations of imbalance pose a serious threat to populations living with previous injuries, decreased fitness levels, and advanced age. Deficiencies in the ability to maintain …
Nov 03
Maintaining stability is an important theme to efficient functionality in our everyday lives. We can relate to this by referencing non-human structures possessing solid foundations. For example, trees have a root system that reinforces the heavy wood trunk and branch structures to grow vertically. A backhoe requires a strong load behind it to stabilize when …
Aug 30
“I have a ‘wonkey’ wrist,” exclaimed Sharon, one of our personal training clients. “Whenever I pick up my cat Ozzy, my wrist shifts around and hurts.” Sharon expressed this wrist issue sends pain through her fingers and thumb. When she gets pots and pans from the bottom shelf of her kitchen cabinets, pain in her …
May 28
The general populations everyday functional activities involve multiple movements that the upper body is responsible for. Opening doors, reaching overhead, writing, and postural support are just a few actions involved in the usage of the upper extremities. Inadequate shoulder strength or previous injuries to the should joint can limit movement significantly. Imagine a world in …
Apr 24
The local Napa gym attendees enjoy various times of for a workout. At 6 AM, dedicated fitness advocates can be seen migrating through the sliding glass doors of local gyms. Mid-morning Yoga classes are a popular event for people who might have days of throughout the week or work from home. Small group fitness classes …
Apr 04
Enter the next chapter of social distancing, shelter in place, and for some us, unusual work-from-home hours. Some of us are fortunate to continue normal work without the restrictions of. Others are not so lucky. For the population who are not used to being at home, we co-exist with other family members and housemates in …
Mar 26
The saga of staying in doors and practicing social distancing as the COVID-19 progresses. The majority of society has seen a decrease in normal, everyday physical activity. While we are recommended to take brief walks while distancing ourselves from others while Shelter is in Place in effect, fear of rainy weather and disease transmission is …
