The lymphatic system is an important component of the circulatory, immune, and metabolic systems and is comprised of lymphatic fluid, lymphatic vessels, and lymphatic cells, including macrophages, dendritic cells, lymphocytes, and the lymphatic organs, such as the spleen and thymus (Ozdowski & Gupta, 2022). This system acts as a web of highways that transport waste ..read more

The physiology of sweating is a complex paradigm underpinned by the sympathetic nervous system. When the body temperature rises, the sympathetic nervous system triggers the eccrine sweat glands to secrete water to the skin’s surface. This is referred to as eccrine sweating. In turn, this has a cooling effect through evaporation. Collectively, these processes form ..read more

As everyone is aware, society operates much differently today than it did just 2-3 weeks ago. My fitness coaches and I have maintained contact with many clients as we navigate through what they are telling us is a global crisis, waiting for some resolution to this problem. The consensus I am getting from at least ..read more

Yoga has several health benefits, including weight loss, increased muscle strength, improved energy, and heart health. Yoga is much more than balancing on your toes or twisting into pretzels. It’s a holistic mind and body activity for people of any shape. From trying new poses to arming yourself with the right accessories and props, there ..read more

I met Sona shortly after I moved to California in the summer of 2009. She contacted me while looking for a personal trainer. I did not have many clients at the time. I was still renting space and training out of a small gym in Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County. Back then, I juggled my passion of training the few clients I had during the day with being a security guard at The Montage Luxury Spa Resort in Laguna Beach at night. It was a way to get by and pay the bills while pursuing my dream of helping others live a healthy life. I was more than happy to take Sona on as a client ..read more

OC Fitness Coach is proud to sponsor this challenge, which is a FREE, stay-at-home, gym-free solution to help anyone regardless of age or condition with their health and fitness goals.  We have been operating in Orange County, Mission Viejo specifically, for over 10 years now and want to give back to the community that built ..read more