“Use it or lose it.” The opening line in a recent article in the New York Times, titled Preventing Muscle Loss as We Age. An extremely important topic that is not talked about frequently which is why we are covering it in today’s post. Ever hear of the term Sarcopenia? Well, sarcopenia is a decline of …
We all know the importance of keeping a balanced diet for overall health and wellbeing and here at SportsLab NYC, we emphasize how important it is to keep your diet clean and full of the right nutrients when strength training. Now I know it’s easier said than done, which is why we want to provide …
Body composition testing. What is it? Why is it important? Why do we use the InBody 770 Technology at SportsLab NYC? And what role does it play in a strength training program? All very good questions that we will address in this post. First, what is it? “Body composition analysis is a method of describing what the body …
Believe it or not, there’s a science behind goal-setting and we’re going to talk about the basics of getting you to reach those goals effectively. Whether you are looking to lose weight, improve your fitness level, set a new PR while weight lifting, etc. it’s important to stay on track and prioritize. Many times we …
If you’ve ever thought about participating in a half or full marathon, or even thought about starting yourself off with running a 5 or 10K, then look no further! SportsLab NYC’s running program not only teaches and corrects running technique, but also includes running specific Strength & Conditioning Coaching. Jonathan has been a coach and …
There are few supplements on the market that offer as many benefits as fish oil does. If you are looking to gain muscles, burn fat or keep a healthy lifestyle fish oil is a supplement that you must add to your daily diet. What is Fish Oil? Fish oil is extracted from fish tissue (usually …
Sleep has a significant impact on muscle recovery. Surely your personal trainer has informed you about the importance of sleep and that if you don’t get enough of it, you’re not going to feel rested in the morning, and your muscles will not recover properly. Aside from being groggy the next day, another pitfall of …
If you ever feel like the winter is getting you down and your winter blues are in full effect, you are not alone! Commonly known as the ‘winter blues’, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons, typically starting in the late fall and early winter and …
With the drop of the ball into 2018, comes a new commitment toward a better you…in the form of New Year’s Resolutions! Millions of people solemnly swear to give up alcohol, to exercise more, eat less and to get to bed sooner. With only 8% of the population actually following through on their commitment to …
In the early 90’s Google took a unique approach to keeping employees happy and healthy. They added corporate wellness programs with the goal of making their office a place where people would love to be. Exercise brought employees together, improved morale, and made them more productive. Thirty years later, companies across the country are trying …
NAVIGATION
