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Greetings!   

 

New introductory offer, Fashion Week, & New Classes!
 
Private Fitness Parties: Do you have a small group of friends you love getting together with for Happy Hour, or a dinner party? Well, it's time to mix it up with a complimentary workout party! It's as easy as stopping by the front desk and speaking with Steven.

 

New Intro Special: 3 for $30. We've heard from some of our newer clientele that it would be nice to try more than just one class before making a decision. So, we've decided to add this offer to our pricing options. Please share the good news with a friend! Buy here(introductory special valid for locals only; may be purchased once).
 
New Classes & Class times: Now is the time to take another look at our schedule. We've added new classes (i.e. Cardio Kickboxing), and new class times! Make sure to reserve a space in your favorite classes early.
MFW Models, KING5 Evening Magazine's Jim Dever, & MFW Producer/Directors
 
 
Metropolitan Fashion Week: We're proud to be a fitness sponsor for this fabulous event showcasing some of the Northwest's finest designers. Also, we had a ton of fun running some of the Forbidden Fashion Show participants through a workout. 

 

New LAB5 Gear: Check out our newest LAB5 swag--Cinch Bags! Fit all of your workout gear in this handy, breathable, weather-friendly cinch bag. See in studio for details.

 

Hungry for more?! 

Keep posted with our social media--we share fitness tips, healthy lifestyle information and keep you up-to-date on special events. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter! We are constantly learning from our community, if you find a healthy tip or fitness related tidbit we'd love to hear it ([email protected]). 

 

Be fit, be healthy, be happy,
LAB5
 
 
 
"In 10 sessions you will feel a difference, in 20 sessions you will see a difference, and in 30 sessions you will have a whole new body." - Joseph Pilates


Contents

Pilates Terminology - Trainer's Corner
Finish Strong - Savvy Fitness
Founder's Corner
  

"That's not sweat... it's my body crying."

  

~ Unknown
LAB5 High5
LAB5 High5 March 12

Stephanie King

 

Started at LAB5: December 3, 2011

 

Favorite workout move: Long-spine stretch

 

Hobbies: Avid reader, hiker & kayaker

 

Anything you'd like to share? I recently tried Jessie's kickboxing class and loved it--I would recommend you try it!

 

 

Fit Fact

80% of the brain is water. Stay hydrated. 

 

 

Trainer's Corner March 12
Trainer's Corner

Pilates Terminology--Imprinted what?

 

Greetings LAB5 Lovelies! I can't believe we are approaching our one year anniversary, what an incredible year full of personal growth for all of us. One of the fun, and I must admit challenging parts of my job is that in any given class we may have very experienced Pilates practitioners, to someone who has never heard of, much less been near a Pilates class or Reformer. I realize this can be intimidating and it is a lot to take in. 

I throw terms out in class that you may not always be familiar with, and you may think you are the only one who doesn't know what a "neutral pelvis" means, so you feel self conscious asking during class. Please always ask questions! I love hearing feedback, and although I may not always have the answers, I love doing research and sharing my finds with you. I have compiled a list of basic Pilates terms for you.

 

Imprinted Spine

Joseph Pilates advised his clients to lengthen their spines, often flattening the natural curve of their lower-backs, according to master Pilates teacher Romana Kryzanowska, who worked directly with Pilates until his death in 1968...

 

Read More 

 

Hear it, Feel it 
 
~ A few of our favorite workout jams that keep us moving ~
 
 
 
Gonna Make You Sweat - C & C Music Factory

 

Savvy Fitness March 2012
Savvy Fitness

Finish Strong!

 

What do you do when your muscles are shaking... you are questioning your ability to continue... and the trainer has just alerted you that there are 30 seconds left in this move? 

If you have been at LAB5 Fitness for any length of time, you have likely faced this moment many times.

Our workouts are designed to approach (not actually achieve) muscle failure. The closer we get to maximizing the work capacity of the muscles, the more we stimulate the recovery response. The body goes to work building new muscle tissues and replenishing glycogen stores, and stays in a higher metabolism longer. There is a range of effort that is within our comfort level. If we never leave this range of effort, our strength gains and physical changes will be very slow. (This range, of course,  is very appropriate when rehabilitating injury). The longer we spend outside our comfort zone, the more quickly our neuromuscular system (muscle fibers, nerves and brain) will find new connections to accomplish more difficult work.  We develop more strength, agility, balance, power, and endurance. And of course, our body visibly changes...

 

Read More 

Saucy Health
Asian Infused Turkey Meatballs (or meatloaf)
 Asian Infused Turkey Meatballs
~This easy recipe has a minimal amount of ingredients making for a simple preparation process~

 

Ready in 25-35 minutes (prep-time included). Click HERE to see the full recipe. 
 
Who knew?!
 
There are plenty of options when it comes to choosing eggs... but what's the right choice for you? It's time you decide!

Eggs are convenient, low-cost and packed with nutrition to support your active lifestyle, but with so many choices in the dairy aisle at the market, it's easy to get overwhelmed... 
Types: 
  • Pasteurized: They have been treated with heat to kill potential salmonella bacteria. A good choice for recipes that don't require cooking, such as Caesar dressing; however, the process may reduce levels of certain vitamins.
  • Omega-3 enriched: The result of feeding hens higher doses of foods rich in the fatty acid, such as flaxseed, marine algae and fish oil.
  • USDA-certified organic: From chickens whose feed is grown organically, without the use of most synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Hens must have year-round access to the outdoors and cannot be confined in cages.
  • Cage-free: While the hens that lay these eggs aren't caged, that doesn't necessarily mean they have access to the outdoors. Many live on the floor of a barn or warehouse.
  • Free-range: The hens have access to the outdoors. This may satisfy animal lovers, but it has no bearing on the eggs' nutritional content.

 

Want to know the difference between white and brown eggs? Check it out here!

 

This new section of the newsletter will be a source of little-known facts or information about choices you make regularly that we hope will help you lead a healthier lifestyle everyday

 

~ Be fit, Be healthy, Be happy ~

Founder's Corner
Founder's Corner March 2012
Success & Results 

Next month represents our first year anniversary here at LAB5. We cannot thank everyone enough for your business and support! For those that started with us in April the results have been exciting to watch. No matter if you are looking for increased range of motion, core strength, cardio, balance, toning, or flexibility--the results show. Committing to come to LAB5 at least three times a week guarantees success for you. 

 

Any suggestions or comments are always welcomed! Thank you again, and to continued success with achieving your desired results.

 

Alan & Bonnie Cashman

Hip & Healthy, Healthy Hips

Choose healthy carbs--vegetables, beans, and legumes are high in fiber and have a low-glycemic index. This means they promote a slow, sustained release of blood sugar and insulin. 

 

 

Reformer Strength

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