FitLabPGH brought to you by Moving2Live promotes the ethos #movement is a lifestyle, not just an activity with 3 movement tips a week and a Lab Lesson aka learn from the Labradors.
This week the Labradors give us 5 summer safety tips to keep dogs safe
Our movement tips: your bike saddle should be comfortable, a “plug” for tubeless tires & be strategic where you move
Labrador Lesson for 7/21/23:
Summer Safety Tips from the Labs.
As Labradors, we enjoy EVERY opportunity to move…but we know that moving through the Summer requires certain safety precautions. Here are our top 5 tips to keep your dogs moving safely through the Summer heat.
1.Get moving early (avoid mid-day heat). 2. Seek shade to reduce radiant heat. 3. Seek soft surfaces- easier on the joints + soft surfaces stay cooler, offering some paw protection. 4. Move at the dog’s pace. 5. Bring plenty of fluids. The Labs enjoy @berkey_filters filtered water in their own @nalgene bottles.
Whether you’re a human or a dog, get outside and move more this Summer…and when you do, follow simple precautions to keep you moving safely through the Summer heat.
FitLabPGH brought to you by Moving2Live promotes the ethos #movement is a lifestyle, not just an activity with 3 movement tips a week and a Lab Lesson aka learn from the Labradors.
This week the Labradors remind us to Keep Your Humans Moving
Our movement tips: make movement fun, your bike saddle should be comfortable & a “plug” for tubeless tires.
Labrador Lesson for 7/7/23:
Keep Your Humans Moving.
As Labradors, we enjoy EVERY opportunity to move…even when it’s hot…or cold…or rainy…or snowy…Humans don’t necessarily want to go for a walk/run in what they consider to be “bad” weather. It’s your job, as a dog, to remind your human that tired dogs are happy dogs (even if they’re wet, dirty, tired dogs). Once you get the humans outside and moving, they may remember that movement is fun, and healthy, for dogs AND humans.
Whether you’re a human or a dog, remember that movement is good for your physical and mental health! Take home message from the Labs to all the dogs out there: get your humans to make movement part of your lifestyle (and part of their lifestyle).
FitLabPGH brought to you by Moving2Live promotes the ethos #movement is a lifestyle, not just an activity with 3 movement tips a week and a Lab Lesson aka learn from the Labradors.
This week the Labradors remind us to Celebrate Movement
Our movement tips: It’s OK to go slow, Cycling gloves- not just for winter & Simple summer smoothie recipe
Labrador Lesson for 6/30/23:
Celebrate Movement.
As Labradors, we enjoy EVERY opportunity to move…even when it’s hot…or cold…or rainy…or when the air quality is bad due to Canadian wildfires…Humans sometimes focus on the negative aspects of their movement practice…weather, crowds, difficulty level…instead, try focusing on the positive…celebrate your opportunities to move.
Whether you’re a human or a dog, remember that the opportunity to move is worth celebrating! Move more. Move often. Celebrate your opportunities to move.
FitLabPGH brought to you by Moving2Live promotes the ethos #movement is a lifestyle, not just an activity with 3 movement tips a week and a Lab Lesson aka learn from the Labradors.
This week the Labs remind us “Rest” is not a 4-Letter Word
Our movement tips: Do you have movement goals? Adults can play too & Listen to your Body
FitLabPGH brought to you by Moving2Live promotes the ethos #movement is a lifestyle, not just an activity with 3 movement tips a week and a Lab Lesson aka learn from the Labradors.
This week for Labrador Lessons the Labs give us a Paw Protection Reminder
Our movement tips: #slipperywhenwet Don’t You Get Bored?? NO!!:) & Don’t Forget About Electrolytes!!
Labrador Lesson for 6/16/23:
Paw Protection Reminder.
As Labradors, we like to get outside to move year-round, but when the heat of Summer arrives, we need to take steps to protect our paws. While we can do a great “hot girl walk,” we want to avoid a hot paw walk!Our humans adapt our route to seek shade and soft surfaces. If we need to walk in the sun, we avoid the mid-day heat, and our humans test the surface temperature with their hands before we put our paws at risk. If the surface temperature gets too warm, we’ll cut our walk short or find a cooler, soft-surface route. The goal is to keep moving year-round…without risking an injury.
Move more. Move often. Adapt your movement routine as necessary to keep your 4-legged friends safe and healthy through the Summer.
FitLabPGH brought to you by Moving2Live promotes the ethos #movement is a lifestyle, not just an activity with 3 movement tips a week and a Lab Lesson aka learn from the Labradors.
This week the Labradors remind us to Set Realistic Movement Goals in our weekly Lab Lessons
Our movement tips: #sugarisnotevil #summersurvivaltips & stop- look around & appreciate the beauty!!