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FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 3:22 You Can Be Safe AND Stylish

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Have you heard the news from the FitLabPGH Labs??? We’ve introduced Labrador Lessons from the FitLabPGH Podcast! Every Thursday, we’ll be bringing you wisdom from the FitLabPGH Labradors (with occasional input from the cats).

Our message for 1-20-22:

You can be safe AND stylish

Check out our new dog tags from Bespoke Engravings (on Etsy)- way cooler than our old tags! Yes, we’re always on leash when we’re outside of the house or our fenced-in yard…but better safe than sorry! And there’s no reason why we can’t look good while we’re staying safe! P.S. apparently some humans buy these tags for their cats…

For the human equivalent of cool dog tags check out Road iD (they make dog tags too if you and your dog want to match). Get outside and move more…and when you do, stay safe!

Check our website weekly for tips, hacks, and podcasts to help you get moving and keep moving through 2022!

FitLabPGH Features 27:20 Zoe

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FitLabPGH is a podcast about movement and movement opportunities in the Pittsburgh, PA area.  Once a week we also highlight a FitLabPGH mover…someone who understands that movement is a lifestyle…not just an activity.  The questions are lightly edited to allow for easy readability.  Click FitLabPGH Features for more info if you want to be featured/know someone who should be featured.

This Week: Zoe

Where do you consider “Home”? Pittsburgh

What are your three favorite movement activities? Long hikes or walks, being in the water, playing with other puppy friends

Describe the best vacation you’ve ever taken? Where did you go? What movement activities did you include? Haven’t been on a vacation yet! But excited to go somewhere where I can run and play

What is your favorite pre- or post-workout snack? I love crunchy ice cubes in the summer and eggs for breakfast!

What is your favorite thing to eat? Note: it does not need to be healthy. Any peanut butter treat! Also crunching on sticks!

Do you have a movement activity on your “bucket list”? If not, what’s a movement activity/event you’re looking forward to in the next year? To be a better run partner with my mom

What is your favorite recovery or self-care practice? Rolling around in the soft grass and belly rubs

What is your favorite spot within an hour of where you are currently living? (Bonus points if it is a “hidden gem”) South Side River Park

Contact information for Zoe:
Zoe lives with her Mom, Erica Strasser, who we Featured on 6/25/20. You can follow Erica at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erica_strasser40/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erica.britsch

FitLabPGH Features 25:20 Erica Strasser

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FitLabPGH is a podcast about movement and movement opportunities in the Pittsburgh, PA area.  Once a week we also highlight a FitLabPGH mover…someone who understands that movement is a lifestyle…not just an activity.  The questions are lightly edited to allow for easy readability.  Click FitLabPGH Features for more info if you want to be featured/know someone who should be featured.

This Week: Erica Strasser

Are you a Pittsburgh native? If not, what brought you to the Pittsburgh area? If so, why are you still here? Pittsburgh native! But I’ve lived in Ohio (Cincinnati) and in Florida (Siesta Key) for periods of time.

What are your three favorite movement activities in the Pittsburgh area? Dog park walks with my pup Zoe! , yoga @ South Hills Power Yoga, Tennis at Highland Park tennis courts.

Describe the best vacation you’ve ever taken? Where did you go? What movement activities did you include? Panama was an amazing vacation! I was there for two weeks. I did lots of running through the small towns and swimming/snorkeling in the Gulf with my daughter and seeing the Coral reef

What is your favorite pre- or post-workout snack? Pre workout- Nuun sports electrolyte tabs lemon lime 🙂 post workout- coffee and a banana or PB&J

What is your favorite thing to eat in Pittsburgh? Note: it does not need to be healthy. Country Style VEGAN pizza in Bridgeville

Do you have a movement activity on your “bucket list”? If not, what’s a movement activity/event you’re looking forward to in the next year? Triathlon before 50 yrs old (9 years) and Paris Marathon

What do you think is the biggest obstacle to getting people to move more? People are resistant to changing their comfortable lifestyle. Stepping out of a comfortable health and wellness box is difficult. Especially for diet change. Getting folks motivated to move in the winter months is always an obstacle. I try to lead by example.

What do you feel is the most adventurous movement activity you’ve ever done? Zip lining in North park! Very fun and super challenging for me to land on my feet!

What is your favorite recovery or self-care practice? Sauna therapy- currently at Pure Sweat Pgh and practicing Pilates on off days from running.

What is your favorite spot in Pittsburgh? (Bonus points if it is a “hidden gem”) West End Overlook in Elliot City neighborhood of Pittsburgh

Contact info for Erica Strasser:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erica_strasser40/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erica.britsch

FitLabPGH Features 14:20 Amanda Beckett

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FitLabPGH is a podcast about movement and movement opportunities in the Pittsburgh, PA area.  Once a week we also highlight a FitLabPGH mover…someone who understands that movement is a lifestyle…not just an activity.  The questions are lightly edited to allow for easy readability.  Click FitLabPGH Features for more info if you want to be featured/know someone who should be featured.

This Week: Amanda Beckett

Are you a Pittsburgh native? If not, what brought you to the Pittsburgh area? If so, why are you still here? Pittsburgh born and raised! I’m from the city and went to Pittsburgh Public Schools. I also went to Point Park University. I guess you could say I’m Pittsburgh obsessed. I never want to leave! I think it’s the perfect mix between big and small city, culture, diversity, and hometown vibes. Also, I have a very large family who all live in and around Pittsburgh and I can’t leave them.

What are your three favorite movement activities in the Pittsburgh area? I love Endure Barre, obviously. I joined as a member last January and became an instructor in September. I also love riding bikes on the various trails around the area, and just walking the city. On a nice summer night, you can’t beat the city views.

Describe the best vacation you’ve ever taken? Where did you go? What movement activities did you include? My husband and I went to San Francisco, CA and Maui, HI for our honeymoon 5 years ago. By far the best and most active vacation! We hiked across the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fran and back. In Maui, we hiked, swam in the 7 pools, bikes down Haleakala, and zip lined! It was amazing. We can’t wait to go back in a couple of years with our children.

What is your favorite pre- or post-workout snack? I love peanut butter toast and a banana pre-workout and chocolate milk post-workout.

What is your favorite thing to eat in Pittsburgh? Note: it does not need to be healthy. I love good bar food. Take me to Fatheads any day over a fancy steak house. I love a good grilled chicken club, homemade chips, and ranch dressing. If a place has good homemade ranch you can count me in.

Do you have a movement activity on your “bucket list”? If not, what’s a movement activity/event you’re looking forward to in the next year? I’d love to run a half marathon again! I’ve run two in the past. I also am looking forward to Body Rock-currently cancelled, but hoping it is rescheduled! I also love any of our group events at Endure Barre which I know will be coming once this quarantine is over!

What do you think is the biggest obstacle to getting people to move more? Time. Isn’t that the problem with everything? I never feel like there is enough time in a day but I make sure to make time for movement. Even if it’s a quick walk on the treadmill. I also think people struggle with finding workouts they enjoy. I was a soccer player in college and in the best shape. After I lacked motivation to do it in the gym on my own and then had two kids. After finding Endure Barre, I have found my motivation again!

What do you feel is the most adventurous movement activity you’ve ever done? Biking down Haleakala Volcano in Maui. It was so much fun, fast, and something different to do. I also played soccer in Paris and Amsterdam in college with our college team. It was definitely an adventure.

What is your favorite recovery or self-care practice? I love taking hot baths. I’ve been using epsom salts as well for helping with soreness and recovery. I also love reading a good book and just being alone.

What is your favorite spot in Pittsburgh? (Bonus points if it is a “hidden gem”) My favorite spot is not a hidden gem whatsoever. Haha I love Starbucks. Green tea Frappuccino’s all day everyday. Specifically the one on Cochran Road. Great people work there and they are so friendly and amazing!

Contact info for Amanda Beckett:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandatrain/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=849245205

FitLabPGH Features 6:20 Candice Rush

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FitLabPGH is a podcast about movement and movement opportunities in the Pittsburgh, PA area.  Once a week we also highlight a FitLabPGH mover…someone who understands that movement is a lifestyle…not just an activity.  The questions are lightly edited to allow for easy readability.  Click FitLabPGH Features for more info if you want to be featured/know someone who should be featured.

This Week: Candice Rush

Are you a Pittsburgh native? If not, what brought you to the Pittsburgh area? Yes. I am from Mt. Lebanon. I left and went to the University of Delaware and then moved to Maryland for the next 13 years. I just moved back to the area about three years ago.

What are your three favorite movement activities in the Pittsburgh area? I love going from studio to studio and taking different types of fitness classes. It’s a great way to get new ideas and to challenge your body to target different muscle groups from what you are used to.

Describe your fantasy movement-focused vacation…cost is not an object…where do you go and what do you do? I would love the opportunity to go on a Point Break Retreat, which focuses on surfing and ballet. I think it sounds like such a cool concept. And I have always wanted to go to Costa Rica.

What is your go-to weekday breakfast? Your weekend breakfast? Peanut Butter and Banana on a Rice Cake (harnessing my inner Elvis) Weekend – Gluten Free toast with avocado and a poached egg (Mediterra Cafe has my favorite)

What is your favorite thing to eat in Pittsburgh? Note: it does not need to be healthy. Ohhh tough one. My husband and I love good restaurants. Our favorites in Pittsburgh have to be Dish, Morcilla, and Arlecchino

What is the most unusual and/or challenging movement activity you’ve done? Would you do it again? Rock Climbing was by far the most challenging activity I have ever done! I don’t think I could move the next day. And yes I would definitely do it again.

What movement activity/event are you looking forward to in the next year? I love the fundraising event Race To Anyplace in support of the LLS. Our studio Endure Barre will be racing as a team.

Would you rather go scuba diving or skydiving? Sky diving

What is your favorite recovery or self-care practice? Liquid IV hydration Packs. A must every single day!

What is the one place visitors to Pittsburgh “must” see? The Incline and Mt. Washington. A Pittsburgh staple

Contact info for Candice Rush:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/can_cip_rush/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candice.c.rush

FitLabPGH Features 5:20 Heather Holtschlag

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FitLabPGH is a podcast about movement and movement opportunities in the Pittsburgh, PA area.  Once a week we also highlight a FitLabPGH mover…someone who understands that movement is a lifestyle…not just an activity.  The questions are lightly edited to allow for easy readability.  Click FitLabPGH Features for more info if you want to be featured/know someone who should be featured.

This Week: Heather Holtschlag

Are you a Pittsburgh native? If not, what brought you to the Pittsburgh area? Yes, born and raised in Pittsburgh!

What are your three favorite movement activities in the Pittsburgh area? TRX, HIIT and swimming

Describe your fantasy movement-focused vacation…cost is not an object…where do you go and what do you do? I go to Hawaii to run the beaches and swim in the water

What is your go-to weekday breakfast? Your weekend breakfast? Usually something small…I’m not a big breakfast eater. A piece of toast and strawberry preserves or egg whites.

What is your favorite thing to eat in Pittsburgh? Note: it does not need to be healthy. Anything from Clean Juice East Liberty or Fenix Fit Bars!!

What is the most unusual and/or challenging movement activity you’ve done? Would you do it again? I’ve done five (?) half marathons. It was especially challenging because I don’t consider myself to be a runner. And I don’t really enjoy running.

What movement activity/event are you looking forward to in the next year? I’ve been really hoping to do a nearby triathlon. Maybe 2020 will be the year!

Would you rather go scuba diving or skydiving? Sky diving

What is your favorite recovery or self-care practice? Cryotherapy, stretch sessions or massage

What is the one place visitors to Pittsburgh “must” see? The Strip District!

Contact info for Heather Holtschlag:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherholtschlag/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.holtschlag