The first thing you should look at is the serving size and how many servings are actually in a container. Oftentimes people assume that there is only one serving in each package, ... Read More
Why We Sign Up For Gym Memberships But Never Go To The Gym
I just read this article on the NPR site. Someone posted it on Facebook so naturally I had to read it. If you have ever had a membership at a big box gym or still do, you might ... Read More
The Importance of Lunges
If you read my previous blog post on why squats are such a good exercise and should be included in your workouts, you should have a good understanding of why lunges are also so ... Read More
The Importance of a Dynamic Warm-up
Before diving into your daily workout, you need to make sure you are starting off with a proper, dynamic, warm-up. Warm-ups should be around 10-20 minutes, at least, and target all ... Read More
Eating healthy on the go
In our hectic day-to-day lives sometimes it can be a struggle to make healthy food choices when we are always on the go. I’ve looked up some general guidelines on how to decide ... Read More
Why Sleep Is Important
How many hours of sleep do you get every night? How many hours of sleep do you think you should get every night? While the exact number can vary between individuals and can change ... Read More
Are You Hydrated Enough?
Did you know that approximately half of your body weight is water? Or that over 90% of your blood volume is water? Hopefully, you are starting to get an idea of how important water ... Read More
The Importance of Squats
You may have noticed that every workout conducted at The Fitness Lab includes at least one type of squat, sometimes more. This isn’t a coincidence; squats are one of the most ... Read More
Fitness apps and wearables
One of the most popular health trends in recent years has been fitness tracking, otherwise known as biometrics. This usually involves using an app on your phone or some form of ... Read More
5 Myths of Weight Loss
Someone gets a tidbit of diet information from a friend. Mind you, said friend could be anyone from a high-performance athlete on a very specialized diet to a person who is ... Read More
