Earlier this month I held my 90 year old mother's hand while she passed away. I am 55 years old and cavort around the world as an adult. But it was at this moment that I truly grew up and realized why I work hard in my life to help…
Wine Country CrossFit has the best after-school fitness program for kids in the valley! In our CrossFit Kids and Teens classes children get fit and strong while building a love of movement. Our classes for kids and teens parallels the Napa Unified School Schedule fairly closely. In short, if school…
CrossFit is phenomenal because it makes you strong very fast. There is no other exercise program on the planet that delivers results as quickly as CrossFit. The other side of that coin is this: CrossFit also makes you tight. This tension must be addressed directly and with effective tools. So,…
Macronutrient counting is all the rage. It's changing lives in rapid fashion, right in front of our eyes. I've mentioned repeatedly in this forum the dramatic changes that occurred when I switched from strict Paleo to counting macros. My recovery improved overnight and I was able to train and compete…
Fats are a complex topic! For the last nine years we have advocated a Paleo lifestyle, which means fresh fruits and veggies, healthy fats and well sourced protein. The healthy fats advocated in Paleo include the monounsaturated types. Monounsaturated fats protect the heart and support insulin sensitivity, fat storage, weight…
We have an outrigger canoe club right here in Napa, and we have heaps of fun on the water! Every Monday and Wednesday at 5.30PM and Saturdays at 9AM we take the boats out. This athletic event is open to anyone who wants to try it out. The Napa River…
There are a few spots left in the Handstands For Everyone Workshop. When: May 10 Time: 5.30-7.30PM Cost: $75 Sign up: HERE Take-aways from this workshop include a clear pathway from your current overhead position to a strong and stable position. Learn Coach Aaron's effective steps to the perfect handstand! Handstands…
Wine Country CrossFit maintains a vibrant youth CrossFit program. We have CrossFit Kids, We have CrossFit for teenagers. We have a weight lifting program for teenagers. Three of our teens will compete on Saturday in an Olympic Weightlifting competition. We are so excited for them, and we hope you come…
Hi carb. Low carb. Complex carbs. Simple carbs. What does all of this mean?!? Read on to find carb clarity. Carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients that make up the food we eat. The American Diabetes Association notes that carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy. They are called carbohydrates because,…
Macronutrient Counting. It's all the rage. And those who learn how to do it get amazing results. They look good. They feel good. They recover fast. Learn how to do it in the upcoming eight week Challenge. Dialed-In Macronutrients is an opportunity to learn, to grow, and to heal your…