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The Importance of Lunges

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

I hate dieting. I love food.

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There are hundreds, maybe thousands of diets out there. Some make subtle changes to your lifestyle and some make extreme changes. Personally, I’m not a fan of restricting food ... Read More