Oct 25
Many of our readers have furry, four-legged friends who are part of their families. For those of us with dogs, we usually take them on daily walks around the neighborhood. On other days, we load our dogs into the car and take them to a dog park, like the popular Alston Park in Napa, where …
Oct 17
The first thing most of us do in the morning, after silencing the alarm, is put our feet on the floor. Before the coffee brews, our feet and ankles take the body’s weight and get us standing. The feet are the first part of the body to react to the ground, and the ankles just …
Sep 27
It should come as no surprise that consistently practicing a fitness routine benefits long-term health and everyday functionality. Most of us already understand, without reading research articles or sitting through a college course, that getting stronger, eating the right foods, and taking care of our bodies help us live happy, healthy, and strong lives. Regular …
Sep 12
“Have you read anything about vitamin K2?” asked a client of mine at the end of a training session. She found an article written for endurance athletes about the nutrients that support bone health, and she wanted to know what I thought. The article made a good case. It walked through calcium, vitamin D, and …
Sep 05
“I have to wear stupid heels when going up and down the stairs. That kills my knees,” commented a client of mine who works as a stockbroker in San Francisco. She was in her fifties, climbing office stairs several times a day in shoes never designed for it, and the pain had settled into her …
Aug 08
“It’s kind of like going to the dentist,” exclaimed a gentleman who was interested in our personal training services. We offer two complimentary training sessions to potential personal training clients. These sessions help ensure our coaching style, environment, and plan are a good fit before anyone commits. When this gentleman arrived for his second session, …
Aug 02
Have you ever been walking across the parking lot, thinking about the next thing to get done on your to-do list, when the toe of your shoe catches the lip of the curb? Usually, there is a quick stumble, and we might glance around to see if anyone noticed. Most of the time we catch …
Jul 10
An engaging and fun activity after a day of labor is playing a recreational sport. Golf, tennis, pickleball, running, and biking are some of the most popular sports among our personal training clients. Engaging in sports requires physical capabilities and athleticism, including the ability to endure long periods of potentially strenuous activity, consistent practice to …
Jul 03
“Imagine if your arms and legs magically disappeared from the armpits and hips. All the muscles in the region between the armpits and hips are your core.” These were the words of the fitness director who supervised me at a gym I worked at many moons ago. I was selected to teach a small-group fitness …
Jun 26
The ability to stand upright on two feet can be perceived as a normal activity that doesn’t need much appreciation. However, standing upright is an invaluable asset. An example of a pivotal moment in our everyday life is getting out of bed first thing in the morning. This might look like pushing oneself up from …
