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 …
Jun 19
I grew up a gym rat, starting to go to a local gym in sixth grade. The gym gave me something to do. I saw how a room filled with inanimate, stationary objects used by other exercise participants offered a simple yet engaging and fulfilling aspect of my life that had been missing. Over time, …
May 23
People often ask me what my favorite foods are. I always give my honest answer enthusiastically. “Pizza, donuts, and ice cream,” The reply is usually paired with a look of bewilderment, “Then how do you stay so fit?” I suppose that’s a fair question. I maintain a healthy body fat-to-muscle mass ratio, and I have …
Apr 03
We’re entering the fourth month of the year, and New Year’s resolutions are in full effect. Learning new skills, progressing toward new professional goals, and refining one’s overall sense of psychological and emotional well-being are among the areas people most often seek to improve in New Year’s resolutions. Let’s not forget one of the top …
Mar 30
Quality sleep should be one of the top priorities for supporting health and fitness goals. You can train hard in the gym and eat all the right foods, but if you’re not getting adequate sleep, your body and mind can suffer. Without sufficient rest, the muscles you work out during training sessions cannot properly recover, …
Mar 22
In the fitness world, diets like Keto, Paleo, and “low-carb” aim to promise fast results. But what if there were an approach that improves performance, recovery, and long-term health without extreme restrictions? Enter the Mediterranean diet. Inspired by traditional eating patterns in Greece and southern Italy, this approach emphasizes food quality, balance, and consistency rather …
Mar 13
Arthritis is a degenerative joint condition in which the smooth cartilage that normally cushions the ends of the joints gradually wears down. Healthy cartilage allows joints to glide smoothly and distribute forces during everyday movements. Previous joint injuries, the repercussions of a life of manual labor in one’s career and lifestyle, or advancing age contribute …
Mar 09
“Engage your core” is a term we often hear to avoid back injury during strenuous activity. It should go without saying that bracing one’s core is beneficial when lifting a wine box off the ground, carrying it thirty meters, rotating it to place it on a shelf, and lifting it to a shelf of varying …
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 …
