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 …
Aug 07
Balance can be defined as the ability to stand on one leg, regain one’s center of gravity after losing it, or walk in a straight line. Depending on specific circumstances, balance can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. Sometimes, people in deconditioned states of fitness find the seemingly simple act of getting up from …
Jul 25
After a three-hour competitive pickleball session with a few of my pickleball peers, we sat on the bleachers outside Vineyard Park in Yountville. Covered in a fine coat of sweat and sunscreen, we admired the picturesque landscape to the east. Miles of trellised grape vines paved a vibrant green blanket of grape leaves and native …
Jul 10
Reduction of subcutaneous fat mass, decreasing cholesterol, looking sleek and trim to fit into your best friends brides maid outfit she intends for you to wear in three months at her wedding, getting ready for a cruise through Greece in the Mediterranean basin, or simply losing some pounds to feel better physically, emotionally, and mentally …
Jul 02
Our knees are one of the most critically important components of our bodies, allowing us to perform a vast number of human functions throughout the experiences we participate in while we exist on Earth. Along with the ability to eat, breathe, see, and hear, humans are granted an ability that we depend on more than …
Jun 26
“So, when do I get to use the dumbbells?” said Blaze, as she passed by me in between her sets of completing a round of step-up exercises. Caught off guard slightly by this question as I was attempting to avoid electrocution during some maintenance work in the gym as I was doing my best impression …
Jun 06
Research has shown that strength training helps people be more productive, live in less pain, and mitigate the detrimental effects that aging may have on the body. Adhering to a consistent and effective form of resistance training can be beneficial to humans at any point in their lives. Whether it be a young child …
May 30
A mad dash from the Narita airport, figuring out how to turn on the network and Wifi connection on my phone, and hoping that we don’t get lost on the way out to find our private driver to our hotel triggerd my body to produce a bit of stress hormone to circulate throughout my blood …
May 24
A few months of telling clients, fellow coaches, and friends that I’d be leaving the continent for three weeks to embark on a much-desired trip to a faraway land have finally come to fruition. Being fortunate enough to be able to travel and take a hiatus from my normal daily work life has been a …
May 16
Eating healthier, getting more sleep, being more productive, and reducing stress in all aspects of life, including family, professional, and recreational sectors, are essential components that support our most cherished goals and responsibilities. Health-related goals, such as maintaining a reasonable body weight and regulating metabolic parameters, including optimal insulin and cholesterol levels, help support people’s …
