Building strength, reinforcing the structural integrity of connective tissue holding our bones together at the joints, or improving human performance in our everyday quality of life are just a few goals commonly sought out by individuals investing their time and energy into a dedicated fitness program. A widely understood concept in today’s knowledge base of …
Tag: Nutrition Napa
Jan 04
New Years Fitness Routines for Beginners
The holiday season features a multitude of cultural festivities centered around spending time with loved ones, taking time off to be thankful for what the world has granted us, and enjoying holiday-themed treats is coming to an end. The new year 2024 is just around the corner and symbolizes a fresh start to many important …
Nov 03
Returning to Exercise After Getting Sick
Enduring a bout of sickness is one of the least desirable states of existence to be in. Whether it be food poisoning, a bout of the latest strain of the coronavirus, or the newest edition of the flu floating around in the air, coming down with an infection that hinders our physical well-being affects our …
Oct 26
Staying Active to Reduce Stress
“I’ve been busy” Is a common term in response to the question “How’s life been?” Our everyday lives include a plethora of activities that keep us occupied. Whether it be the busy life of a parent, forty-plus hours a week of dedication to our jobs, or a sleep-deprived student staring at a pile of assignments …
Oct 12
Building Exercise Routines: Never Stop Playing
The never-ending, perpetual downward scrolling of Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok douse our minds with stimulating content like the velocity of water coming out of a ruptured fire hydrant valve. As we scroll through our social media feeds, peering down at the three-by-six screen of our cellular devices, we have the privilege to view whatever content …
Oct 04
Fun Exercise Equals Consistancy
Engaging with the numerous methods of electronic entertainment is a prominent part of our culture. Our phones, tablets, computers, and televisions have become integrated into a uniformed presentation of digital media so that we look at a variety of screens present in our lives at any location and circumstance. Whether it be watching a series …
Aug 31
Calorie Counting and Portion Size
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 …
Jul 06
Pain Reduction and Exercise Adherence
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
The Basics: Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats
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 …
Apr 12
Want to play catch?
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, …