How Does a VO2 Max Test Predict Longevity?
While most health markers like cholesterol or blood pressure tell us about specific risks, VO2max tells us about the integrated health of your entire system: your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and muscles working in harmony. And it’s much more accurate than a smart watch! Keep reading to learn more.
How Do Athletes Benefit from a VO2 Max Test?
A VO2Max Test at the Fast Lab will improve your sports performance. You’ll receive practical insights that demystify your physiology and provide clear steps for better training, faster recovery, and ongoing progress.
The Time Difference: Matching Massage Time to Your Body’s Needs
From Spot Work to Full Reset: Understanding the Time Difference in Massage Sessions By Brian Keene, BS, LMT When it comes to massage therapy, time really does make a difference. Whether you're managing a specific issue like tight calves or recovering from tension in...
“Pain Is a Messenger: Why It’s Time to Listen to What Hurts”
By Dr. Gabriela Moreno – Health and Vitality Designer Pain isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a signal. And like any good messenger, it’s trying to tell you something deeper about what’s happening beneath the surface. While it’s easy to blame an old injury or assume...
How Practicing Breathwork Can Improve Well-Being, Health, and Sports Performance
by Talia Gumbiner Nutrition, functional training, speed work, massage, physical therapy, or corrective exercise? At The Fast Lab, we encourage all of these modalities to promote improved health and overall sports performance. We also believe that improving mindfulness...
What’s the Best Sports Massage in Denver for Eliminating Back Pain?
What’s the Best Sports Massage in Denver for Eliminating Back Pain? SportStretch is a unique style of massage that offers a combination of movement, myofascial release, and relaxation by a trained therapist who uses his/her body weight to deliver the massage. It is...
Optimizing the Performance of Endurance Athletes with VO2 Max Testing
Enhanced performance in endurance sports doesn't come from merely logging more miles in training or spending more hours in the gym. Metrics that come from VO2 Max testing provide indicators of an athlete's aerobic efficiency and overall performance capability. But...
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help With Peeing During Exercise
By. Dr. Amy Medlock As a pelvic floor physical therapist and woman, I have experienced firsthand the embarrassment, frustration, and anxiety of urinary incontinence, or peeing during exercise. Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common problem that affects women of all...
Functional Performance Assessment: Your Plan to Eliminate Muscle and Joint Stress
In the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, we often find ourselves grappling with the challenges of muscle and joint stress. These daily struggles can hinder our overall well-being and limit our physical capabilities. However, there is a way to overcome these hurdles...
Healing Power of Touch: Sports Massage to Improve Athletic Performance
As athletes, we are constantly seeking ways to enhance our performance and achieve peak physical condition. Among the numerous methods available, sports massage stands out as a powerful and effective technique to boost athletic capabilities. Learn the benefits of...