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 …
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 …
Feb 11
There can be a rumbling heard in our midsection after waking up from a 6 to 8-hour slumber. Reasonably so, the body is yearning for sustenance. As we sleep, our body breaks down cells to promote hormone rebalance. With the various chemical balancing acts our body endures throughout our slumber, the first meal of the …
Feb 04
The term “working out” conjures thoughts of a gym-like setting. This visual can include gym regulars dressed in tank tops, Yoga pants, and sporting headphones. Resistance training machines are uniformly lined up like parked planes in an aircraft bunker. The sounds of the bass from hourly aerobics classes can be heard down the hallways as …
Jan 16
The first of the month of the year is underway. One of the most popular fitness trends every new year is weight loss. Refining dietary habits and ensuring to fill the activity rings on your preferred wearable fitness tracking technology are great tactics to help lose weight. However, with all of these numbers and devices …
Dec 31
Over the weekend I had the privilege to attend a regional pickleball tournament in Rocklin, CA. I not only got to participate in my new healthy addiction, but I also saw how such a simple form of physical activity and fun catalyzed movement of individuals with different skill levels, athletic backgrounds, and fitness levels. As …
Nov 26
Car accidents, unexpected injuries, and overuse injuries can lead to corrective surgeries to remedy painful conditions limiting production. Corrective procedures via surgery are important to fixing physical ailments that affect our lives. Doctors and surgeons promote orthopedic corrections to repair bones, joints, and muscles when connective tissues are damaged. We also put our bodies in …
Nov 14
Unexpected injuries and unwelcomed illnesses hold us back. Heart conditions, the appearance of cancer, as well as upper and lower extremity injuries hinder people’s lives and their ability to perform normal physical activities. These cases are emotionally scarring because physically active recreational sporting activities and extracurricular social experiences become limited. Not to mention that recovering …
Oct 26
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 …
