Dec 11
Sarcopenia can be defined as the loss of muscle during the natural aging process. As people age, there are usually changes in their psychological, emotional, and physical health. Shifts in family life, interpersonal relationships, or career settings create stimuli that prompt people to adjust to various demands as we age. Along with matching the pace …
Dec 04
Our brain is encased within the skull and sits atop the first vertebrae of our spine. Featuring the central command center in which all of the decisions to send electric signals down our central nervous system to our organs and muscles, the brain is arguably the most important part of our body. Without it, we …
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 14
Let’s take a moment to reflect on a few simple actions that we do in our everyday lives. The start of the morning usually entails rolling out of bed, standing up, and walking to our next location in the house. It could be the bathroom, the kitchen, or scaling a set of stairs. After our …
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 24
Humans function in dynamic environments and rely on the body’s automated responses to adjust to imbalances. The body’s internal wiring is equipped with a vast network of neuromuscular connections, granting the ability to immediately adapt to even the slightest indication of imbalance. The human body’s infrastructure functions as a central processing unit, with hard-wired connections …
Oct 17
Last Saturday, I capped off a productive work week with a ninety-minute pickleball practice session with my friend Nico. After smashing a ball at each other, laughing, and exchanging light-hearted banter, we tapped paddles and commented on the amazing cardiovascular workout pickleball offers. As two gentlemen entering our forties, it felt good to carve out …
Sep 26
The body’s connective tissue has structurally significant properties, enabling humans to function effectively throughout their everyday lives. Ligaments hold bones together. Tendons attach muscles to bones. Muscles act as motor units to move bones closer or further away from each other. Bones act as the internal framework that allows our body to move through various …
Sep 19
“The Foundations of Playing Pickleball,” mentioned Goliath as he pulled out a book from our book collection in our Napa Tenacious Fitness library. Included in this book collection is a shelf featuring titles that cover musculoskeletal anatomy, coaching and cueing techniques, healthy eating cookbooks, and a few other sport-specific books that coaches can reference to …
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 …
