Sep 10
“I didn’t have time for that.” This is what my then 93-year-old grandpa told me as we took a trip down highway 5 to a strength and conditioning workshop in Orange county. This is a phrase that a lot of us say when our jobs, stress, and laziness get in the way of taking care …
May 20
Welcome to May in Napa, California. Other than a few showers at the conclusion of April, the hot and sunny days are just around the corner. Expect to enjoy your breakfast in the warm mornings as the sun peaks its head around the horizon. During sunset, dinners are waiting to be enjoyed in the heat …
Mar 05
A new membership to Planet Fitness, weekly scheduled walks with friends, a season of recreational physical activities such as volleyball, pickleball, golf or hiking. The resources needed to stay involved in our lifetime fitness journey seems simple enough to use as tools to improve our everyday lives. The convenience of entering a local gym to …
Jan 10
Year 2020 is underway, and the new year resolutions are in full force. What better way to make a new year’s resolution than focusing on the health of your body and mind? Eating healthier foods, staying away from sweets, laying off booze, and making it to the gym are all fantastic methods to reinforce the …
Dec 19
As the winter solstice nears, the days grow darker. Along with these dimly lit times, the weather cools down and brings rain. Fog shows it’s face and lack of sunlight to leaves dampness on the ground from the previous night’s precipitation. With lack of light in the evenings, we humans don’t have the nighttime vision …
Nov 17
It isn’t a surprise that regular exercise benefits our society. Multiple studies support evidence that at least 150 hours of exercise per week fends off significant illness such as cancer, diabetes, psychological and emotional disorders leading to depression, and an assortment of cardiovascular diseases. When we go to the doctor with symptoms from a threatening …
Oct 26
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 …
Oct 16
Another warm and beautiful Northern California Summer is coming to an end in Napa. Grapes have been harvested to make some of the world’s finest wines. New restaurants and tasting bars have been opened in downtown Napa to showcase how our amazing wines pair with world renowned cuisine. The breath-taking summer climate in the Napa …
Oct 02
Just like getting a flat tire while driving down the highway, injuries can happen when you least expect them. Unexpected injuries hurt, decrease our strength, and serve as a inconvenient distraction in our everyday activities. Being sidelined due to injury is discouraging as well. Injuries can occur anywhere from poor posture while sitting, unexpected accidents …
Aug 06
Last weeks from the “Fit for Life” weekly column featured 3 large muscles attached to the knee and their significance in maintaining the health and structural integrity of our critically important knee joint. This subject received special attention because it could not be condensed into the 800-word limit for this column. As a special, let’s …
