SL BLOG
SL BLOG
SportsLab Blog is Alive in 2016. We’ll be posting a wealth of informative and educational articles which will simply make your life better, so come back often. All you have to do is read, learn, and apply. Our unique multidisciplinary approach to physical therapy, rehabilitation and performance personal training seamlessly intersect to unleash your inner athlete. We provide an unparalleled standard of excellence in a comfortable, stylish Bryant Park setting, making SportsLab NYC New York’s premier location for physical therapy and personal training.
Post Marathon Recovery
With marathon season in full force, it is important to not only think about the preparation phases before your marathon, but it is also critical to think about marathon recovery post-event. Running a marathon of 26.2 miles is a grueling endurance challenge both mentally and physically. Being ill-prepared (either pre-or post-event) usually leads to common
How Much Protein is Enough?
If you’ve turned on the television in the past couple of years you’ve definitely seen it: food companies releasing new products filled with protein from protein enriched yogurt to milk and even to our favorite snacks. You would think that America is living in a protein deficient dystopia. But what is protein and do we
Workout Nutrition
Nutrition can be one of the most confusing and frustrating aspects when it comes to getting in shape and losing weight. Let’s talk about workout nutrition specifically. Unfortunately, nutrition is not a one size fits all prescription. There are many factors when designing a nutrition protocol (food sensitivities, allergies, age, exercise goals, lifestyle, social support,
Staying in the Game as a Former Athlete
A common mistake made by ex-collegiate, professional or recreational athletes is forgetting that…well…their bodies are just not capable of what they used to be! Not only does the former athlete not have ‘youth’ on their side any longer, but their bone mineral density is decreasing, their metabolism is slowing and their muscle mass is decreasing.
Are Supplements Important?
There is much confusion when it comes to supplements. Just how important are the additions of supplements into your diet? Are supplements only important for muscle gain? How do you decipher a high-quality supplement from one stuffed with fillers? With so many mixed messages, it’s no wonder many people question the importance of taking supplements
Sportslab NYC Takes Client Assessment and Injury Prevention to the Next Level
At Sportslab NYC, we are excited to introduce the ‘Functional Movement Screen’ (FMS) and ‘dorsaVi’ sensor based technology as the newest additions to our client assessment and testing protocol. Whether you’re exercising or just going about your regular day, we often utilize compensatory movement strategies to avoid uncomfortable body positions or to avoid putting further
