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Labrador Lesson for 9/29/22: Dog Walk Essentials. The Labs wanted to share the essentials for a safe, fun dog walk. They asked Ben to help out with the lesson…check out the video…or just read along for the essentials. The most essential element is an engaged human, who is focused on the dogs! After that, the … Continue reading FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 39:22 Dog Walk Essentials →

This week's FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast providing a look inside the FitLabPGH Snack Bin. This is what WE use to fuel our 60-90+ minute movement sessions…primarily hiking, biking, and running. If you are looking for individual advice on nutrition and food choices, we STRONGLY encourage you to consult a registered dietician. Listen … Continue reading Snacks That Keep Us Moving – FitLabPGH Video Podcast →

This week's FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast: Comfort Tips for Chilly Cycling. Yes, Spring is coming, but in Western PA, there is still plenty of chilly weather ahead before we start talking about Summer Survival Tips. We encourage you to find movement activities you enjoy, then take steps so you can enjoy those … Continue reading Comfort Tips for Chilly Cycling – a Video Podcast →

This week's FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast: Why Do We Leash the Labradors? People who follow FitLabPGH may wonder why the Labs are “always” leashed. First, we'll note that the Labs spend the vast majority of their lives off leash, at home or in the fenced-in backyard. But if you see us in … Continue reading Why We Leash the Labradors – a Video Podcast →

This week's FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast: Bearclaw Bicycle Co. Tōwmak Review We encourage everyone to make movement a lifestyle…one of the ways we make movement a lifestyle is by obtaining the tools and toys to allow us to Move More year-round. Ben's goal in purchasing the Tōwmak titanium drop-bar fat bike from … Continue reading Bearclaw Bicycle Co. Tōwmak Review – a Video Podcast →

This week's FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast: Do's and Don'ts for Moving in 2022. We encourage everyone to make movement a lifestyle…this year and every year! Whether you're just starting a movement routine or you're already a lifetime mover, here are 5 tips for an enjoyable, and SAFE, movement practice (for you…and for … Continue reading Do's and Don'ts for Moving in 2022 – a Video Podcast →

This week's FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast: Fat Bikes…They're Not Just for Winter. Perhaps you've seen someone riding a fat bike in the snow…or an electric fat bike (eBike) on a local trail…today we're sharing a few pros and cons of fat bikes to help you decide if a fat bike would be … Continue reading Fat Bikes…They're Not Just for Winter – FitLabPGH Video Podcast →

This week's FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast providing tips for making your dog(s) part of your active lifestyle. If you are looking for individual advice on dog health and nutrition, we STRONGLY encourage you to consult your veterinarian. Listen to the audio, or enjoy the Labradors in the video podcast. Our goal is … Continue reading Tips for Making Your Dogs Part of Your Active Lifestyle – FitLabPGH Video Podcast →

This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast providing a look inside the FitLabPGH Snack Bin. This is what WE use to fuel our 60-90+ minute movement sessions…primarily hiking, biking, and running. If you are looking for individual advice on nutrition and food choices, we STRONGLY encourage you to consult a registered dietician. Listen … Continue reading Snacks That Keep Us Moving – FitLabPGH Video Podcast →

FitLabPGH recently did a Facebook Live with Kelly Kuhn, MPT, CSCS, PES, Cert-TMD, Cert-MST.  We talked about running injuries and common training errors.  Below is a link to a a video, or listen along, just like a normal podcast If you don’t know Kellie–  (in her own words): I became a physical therapist and a CSCS … Continue reading Kelly Kuhn Physical Therapist talks about running injuries & common training errors →

This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast providing a look inside Ben’s winter hiking backpack. This is what we carry on a 1-3 hour hike…in the winter…with Labradors. The goal is to get outside, enjoy moving, and get home safely…even if something goes wrong. Listen to the audio, or enjoy the Labradors and … Continue reading Winter Pack for Hiking- FitLabPGH video podcast →

Today’s FitLabPGH podcast release is a repost video podcast challenging you to find ways to Move More. We are almost 11 months into the pandemic…this was recorded during the last PA order to close all gyms and fitness facilities…while your facility may now be open…you may not be comfortable attending in person classes. If your … Continue reading Video Podcast- Find Ways to Move More →

This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast offering Ben’s 1-month review of the Apollo Neuro, a “wearable wellness device for stress relief.” The Apollo Neuro, developed in Pittsburgh, uses touch therapy, felt as waves of vibration, to trigger a parasympathetic nervous system response. With consistent use, the Apollo Neuro may retrain the nervous … Continue reading FitLabPGH Video Podcast – Apollo Neuro Review →

This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast to help you keep moving outside through the winter…with a guide for winter workout gear to keep you comfortable from head to toe. If your extremities are cold, you are unlikely to enjoy your outdoor movement session…and you may even be putting yourself at risk of … Continue reading Winter Workout Gear from Head to Toe- a Video Podcast →

This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast to help you meet your health goals for 2021 and beyond.  We have included the audio only link, but encourage you to check out the video. If one of your goals is to improve (or monitor) your fitness level, consider adding a Heart Rate Monitor to … Continue reading FitLabPGH Video Podcast: Are You Measuring Heart Rate When You Move? →

Dr Aaron D. Tressler, DC (in his own words): Chiropractor, Entrepreneur, and Health Expert of 30 years. Specializing in revitalizing life to the fullest naturally with chiropractic care, nutrition, exercise, and mental strength. Author of 5 books, State Chiropractic Board member, Coach, and Weight loss specialist Healed naturally from chronic stomach sickness, allergies and sinus. … Continue reading Dr Aaron Tressler, DC Making Pittsburgh Healthy & In8Life →

Jessica Kury (in her own words): I am the Director of Special Events for Special Olympics PA and currently running a virtual fundraising event for the organization that centers around movement & activity for athletes of all ability. The event is called the AMRAP Challenge. The AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) Challenge brings persons … Continue reading Jessica Kury Special Olympics of PA →

This week’s release from FitLabPGH is a video podcast designed to help you step on the path to healthy, happy feet…because healthy feet help you move more. We’ve talked about healthy feet…and healthy footwear…before…and our sister podcast Moving2Live has several episodes worth checking out on the subject…including: -Our 2-part interview with Dr. Ray McClanahan, DPM, … Continue reading Video Podcast: Healthy Feet Help You Move More →

FitLabPGH Podcast is doing something a little different this week. Instead of releasing a new podcast episode, we’re bringing you a video podcast…encouraging you to Share the Trail…Summer is (unofficially) here…if there could POSSIBLY be an upside to the pandemic, it’s that more people are getting outside and making movement part of their lifestyle…we want … Continue reading FitLabPGH- Share the Trail →

Doug Petrick (in his own words): I teach High School Physics and coach Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, and Spring Track & Field at Upper St. Clair High School. I am happily married to my wife Kinley. We have 3 fun kids- Kaia (12), Kenzie (8), and Declan (6). I like to teach, coach, … Continue reading Thoughts on Dealing w COVID-19 from Doug Petrick Upper St Clair HS track & XC coach →

Lindsay Gibson (in her own words): I founded the Women’s Adventure Club in September 2019 with a mission to create opportunities for women to connect with nature and other like-minded people and to push past their comfort zone through new experiences.   Prior to Pittsburgh, my family and I lived in Anchorage, Alaska for seven years. … Continue reading Lindsay Gibson- Women’s Adventure Club →

FitLabPGH Rituals for a Sense of NormalcyIn this stressful time of COVID-19, Stay-at-Home Orders, and Social Distancing, the FitLabPGH Podcast is doing something a little different today…we’re bringing you a video podcast with a few suggestions for creating rituals that help create a sense of normalcy and may help with stress management. Take home messages: … Continue reading FitLabPGH Rituals for a Sense of Normalcy →

Working with Athletes during the Covid-19 Crisis Mike Schultz is the head coach and founder of Highland Training. He brings more than 20 years of racing, coaching and training experience from endurance and ultra-endurance events. Mike works with a range of talent from national and international elites, to age group athletes and is certified as a Strength and Conditioning … Continue reading Working with Athletes during the Covid-19 Crisis- Mike Schultz Highland Training →

The FitLabPGH and Moving2Live Podcasts are doing something a little different this week. We’re bringing you a pair of video podcasts to help make movement part of your at-home lifestyle. Part 1 was published on Wednesday 3/25/20. This is Part 2. Whether you’re exercising from home for the first time, or looking for a few … Continue reading Home Gym Ideas or Hacks- video podcast part 2 →

The FitLabPGH and Moving2Live Podcasts are doing something a little different this week. We’re bringing you a video podcast to help make movement part of your working-from-home routine. Whether you’re faced with working from home for the first time, or looking for a few hacks to make your home office more functional for your body, … Continue reading Make Movement Part of Your Working-From-Home Routine →

Steel City Canine Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine is Pittsburgh’s only stand-alone pet rehabilitation center. We interviewed Meredith Wille LVT, CCRP, CCFT, who manages the facility. Meredith has been in the veterinary field since 1988. A lifelong learner, she has continued her education beyond a Licensed Veterinary Technician: in 2017 she earned her designation as a … Continue reading Meredith Wille , LVT, CCRP, CCFT- Steel City Canine Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine →

Niki Campbell is the owner of The Flourish Group, a consulting firm with a passion for food, fitness, health and wellness. Flourish offers wellness consulting and coaching to both individuals and companies as well as marketing and PR services for companies in the health and wellness industries. She started her journey to be healthier in … Continue reading Niki Campbell- The Flourish Group →

This podcast episode was originally released in 12/8/19. Valerie Beichner, Executive Director, Venture Outdoors: Valerie is a seasoned nonprofit management professional with a background in organizational efficiency and capacity building, fundraising, HR and more. She holds expertise in green building and green building products, sustainable corporate culture, community and economic development, advocacy and organizational leadership.  Prior to joining … Continue reading repost- Valerie Beichner, Executive Director, Venture Outdoors →

Grace Kosko (in her own words): Helping people live well and move better is Grace’s passion. Grace is a physical therapist assistant with a degree from CCAC and will soon be a licensed massage therapist. She has more than 10 years experience as a yoga teacher and holds a certification in Functional Range Conditioning, a joint-specific … Continue reading Grace Kosko →