Feb 18
Coach Jordan Richied was born and raised in Napa, California. Jordan brings a unique perspective to training because he has personally experienced rehabilitation and understands what it takes to rebuild strength safely. He fell in love with exercise, health, and longevity after overcoming his heart condition with the help of a personal trainer. His long-term …
Feb 12
Consistency can be defined as “the way in which a substance holds together” or “conformity in the application of something, typically that which is necessary for the sake of logic, accuracy, or fairness.” Adhering to specific actions that reinforce health and well-being supports goals for a fulfilling and enjoyable livelihood. Daily actions such as setting …
Jan 08
“Fat loss,” were the words that were ejected out of Ramona’s mouth faster than the explosive reaction of water being sprinkled on a pan of oil at the smoke point. We ask our personal training clients open-ended questions at the conclusion of their four-week exercise prescriptions. Each exercise prescription includes a full-body strength and conditioning …
Nov 28
“Oh my goodness, those shoes are adorable.” This is one of the many comments I hear when I eavesdrop on conversations among patrons and passersby when I’m out to dinner or grocery shopping with my wife. Indeed, she is a true fashionista at heart, and you’ll usually find her dressed to the nines seven days …
Nov 20
Recreational physical activities bring joy to our lives. If we have kids or grandkids, sporty physical activities such as heading out to the field to play catch or getting down on the ground on the hands and knees to interact with a 6-month-old infant, require the confidence, coordination, and strength to bend the knees, move …
Nov 06
Clocks have officially been set back an hour, the sun is setting sooner, and a subtle nip fills the morning air. As the majestic landscape of Napa Valley transitions from vibrant hues of green to shades of burnt orange, umber, and sandy brown on the grape leaves that line the countryside, we can sense fall …
Oct 31
As the Earth circles the sun, it adds another year to its portfolio of time in its resume of existing in the universe. Humans on Earth enjoy the ride, experiencing everyday interactions with friends, family, and co-workers. Every year, we observe the weather becoming cooler or warmer, the sun rising earlier or setting later, and …
Oct 10
A recent trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma, gave me the opportunity to connect with rarely visited distant relatives and experience the state’s iconic features. Along with learning that the scissor-tailed flycatcher is the state bird, whose silhouette is featured on most license plates, I became familiar with the state dish: chicken-fried steak. This was on almost …
Oct 02
As the Napa Valley enters October, we see a few leaves on the trees beginning to transition to shades of amber, brown, and yellow, and fall to the ground. Sounds of leaf blowers and rakes start to fill the air. The hills begin to morph into a darker green and brownish hue as the trees …
Sep 04
“I do ten push ups every morning after I wake up and ten push ups before I go to bed. Is that good?” Asked Feldo, one of our personal training clients, who was in his mid-teens. As a human maturing through adolescence and venturing through a state of discovery in the world of dynamic social …
