...and What to do About It. You have probably uttered these words or have heard them more than a few times – “I am sick of being overweight!” or “Starting on Monday, no more junk ... Read More
5 Ways To Become a Better Version of Yourself
Do you ever think to yourself, “How can I be better?” Have you thought, “I am living my life this way but how can I make it better?” Have you thought that you aren’t living up to ... Read More
What to look for on a nutrition label
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