Apr 24
Commonly defined as the even distribution of different elements in correct proportions, balance appears in various presentations throughout our everyday functions. Whether it be juggling timelines of making deadlines as work, struggling to figure out where we’re going to be at what part of the day to attend meetings, or ensuring the digital numbers in …
Apr 05
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 …
Feb 29
“Six packs start in the kitchen,” Felix told me as I was gulping down my protein shake after a two-hour training session and I waited for my dad to pick me up from the gym at seven o’clock in the evening. One-hundred-pound dumbbell chest press, fifty-pound dumbbell curls, and five-hundred-pound leg presses weren’t an unusual …
Dec 27
“We’re pretty much diagnosed with arthritis after we turn thirty,” was a phrase one of my mentors consistently said to me, his peers, and patients throughout my internship experience. As a decorated physical therapist with an esteemed reputation in the medical community, this man who had over forty years of practicing as a physical therapist …
Nov 16
Gymnasts have some of the most impressive body mechanics in the athletic world. Standing on top of a thin beam with their arms projected out elegantly, their legs are positioned in a precise manner to ensure an undisturbed sense of balance, their back maintains an upright position demonstrating anatomical alignment, their head sits atop their …
Sep 09
Weeds. Once described to me by a dear friend and mentor as “something in which its intrinsic value has not yet to be discovered.” Seeing as both my back and front yards quickly became overwhelmed with wild weeds that sprouted and proliferated, I fully-heartedly agreed with this statement. If I happened to be a deer …
Aug 31
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 …
Jun 22
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 …
May 10
Doctor’s recommendations, news reports, and a multitude of research support the benefits of exercise. A healthy weight, decreased stress, and increased overall mood throughout the day are enticing factors to be attracted to. A plethora of reasons to exercise to support our overall quality of life can make a list of reasons to invest in …
Apr 30
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 …
