And the Winner is....LAB5 FITNESS!
Lab5 Fitness has done it again. We were the winner of Best Pilates Workout in Seattle by CitySearch for 2013. Thank you to everyone who voted for us. We are honored by this award and will continue to work hard at being the best in Seattle!
World Renown Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease
Statistics from the American Heart Association show that 75 million Americans currently suffer from heart disease, 20 million have diabetes and 57 million have pre-diabetes. These disorders are affecting younger and younger people in greater numbers every year. So why are these numbers increasing so rapidly. Dr. Dwight Lundell says that inflammation in the artery wall is the real cause of heart disease. What is this, how is it caused, and how can we fix it? Read his full article here.
A Pilates Pro on the Core Benefits of Pilates
The Chalkboard magazine caught up with one of their favorite fitness experts, Daniel Datzer of Strong Body Pilates in Los Angeles to give you a little Pilates-centric inspiration to get you back in the studio and re-committed to your workout goals. Daniel is one of LA's top trainers and he also co-owns one of the city's best Pilates studio. In this interview Dan discusses the benefits of Pilates, why you should give it a try and how it will revolutionize your body in ways other workouts can't!
Check out the full interview here.
LAB Lifestyle: The Worlds Oldest Performing Female Bodybuilder
National Senior Health and Fitness Day was celebrated May 30th by aging gym rats everywhere. To mark the occasion, Healthland spoke with the world's oldest performing female bodybuilder, Ernestine Shepherd. At nearly 77 years old, Shepherd is no couch potato. Every day, she wakes up at 2:30 a.m. and runs 10 miles before 5 a.m. After that, it's on to the gym, where she works as a personal trainer.
Read the full article about Ernestine Shepherd here
Recipe of the week: Cha Cha Cha Chia!
Chia Seeds are 20% protein, they also have high amounts of Omega 3 fatty acids, Antioxidants, Vitamin B, and Minerals. These seeds are easy to digest and people who eat them regularly have reported increased energy and improved mood as just some of the health benefits. These seeds truly are a SUPERFOOD.
Just when you thought we couldn't give you anything more to make with this amazing superfood, we found 5 recipes that are packed with protein! Check out "Chocolate Chia Protein Pancakes", "Chocolate Cherry Bombs", "Overnight Chia Oats", "Green Chia Protein Smoothie", and "No-Bake Chocolate Chia Peanut Butter Balls."
Check out the recipes here
 
Be fit, be healthy, be happy,
"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
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