August Member of the Month: Collin Sullivan

Collin Sullivan is our August 2026 Athletic Lab Member of the Month. Kristin is a long time member of our Personal Training program. Athletic Lab provides evidence-based, field-proven training to competitive athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Athletic Lab is the trusted training home for dozens of elite professional athletes and trusted by both local and international teams. These same training methods are available to high school athletes looking to excel on the field, court or track in our Scholastic program. Athletic Lab is one of the top fitness and performance training centers in the country. We have a vibrant and diverse community ranging from fitness enthusiasts looking to get in the best shape of their lives to elite professional athletes. You can read about previous members of the month here. Name: Collin Sullivan What city were you born in? Lowell, MA What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite? Bent Press; Hanging Leg Raise What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training? In general, learning to enjoy training rather than just getting through it, and passing the StrongFirst Snatch test. At Athletic Lab, getting better at the Olympic Lifts and not injuring myself in the process due to Jarrod’s stellar coaching. What motivates you in your training? I’m a personal trainer so I see training and learning new skills as part of my trade. I want to grow as a trainee and coach for the rest of my career. My time lifting at Athletic Lab has definitely made me be better at what I do, and has made me a more well-rounded trainee.

By |2026-08-07T22:56:25-04:00August 7th, 2026|News|0 Comments

July Member of the Month: Kristin Phillips

Kristin Phillips is the July 2026 Athletic Lab Member of the Month. Kristin is a long time member of our Performance Fitness and Personal Training programs. Athletic Lab provides evidence-based, field-proven training to competitive athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Athletic Lab is the trusted training home for dozens of elite professional athletes and trusted by both local and international teams. These same training methods are available to high school athletes looking to excel on the field, court or track in our Scholastic program. Athletic Lab is one of the top fitness and performance training centers in the country. We have a vibrant and diverse community ranging from fitness enthusiasts looking to get in the best shape of their lives to elite professional athletes. You can read about previous members of the month here. Name: Kristin Phillips What city were you born in?  Cambridge, MA What do you do when you’re not training at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc)? I work as a project manager in the Pharma industry, which means I’m sitting down/stressed out a lot. That’s why gym time is so important to me. If I’m not training at AL, you can find me on a walk, boxing (I’ve boxed for over 12 years now), binging a tv series or finding a new restaurant with friends. What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite? My favorite lifts are Snatches and Split Jerks. I’m not a fan of Cleans, but most of all, I hate running for distance. Give me sprints all day! What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training? One of my biggest accomplishments is getting over my fear of snatches. Even though I don’t lift super heavy, they [...]

By |2026-07-07T17:32:49-04:00July 7th, 2026|News|0 Comments

June Member of the Month: Declan Daner

Declan Daner is the June 2026 Athletic Lab Member of the Month. Declan is a long time personal training athlete. Athletic Lab provides evidence-based, field-proven training to competitive athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Athletic Lab is the trusted training home for dozens of elite professional athletes and trusted by both local and international teams. These same training methods are available to high school athletes looking to excel on the field, court or track in our Scholastic program. Athletic Lab is one of the top fitness and performance training centers in the country. We have a vibrant and diverse community ranging from fitness enthusiasts looking to get in the best shape of their lives to elite professional athletes. You can read about previous members of the month here. Name: Declan Daner What city were you born in? Cary, NC What do you do when you’re not training at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc)? Run, play guitar, and cook. What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite? Favorite: Bench Press; Least Favorite: Bulgarian Split Squats. What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training? My greatest accomplishment was completing the sea trials when I spent a week at the Naval Academy. What motivates you in your training? What motivates me in my training is to push myself to the absolute limit so I become the best possible version of myself.

By |2026-07-07T17:07:59-04:00June 16th, 2026|News|0 Comments

May Member of the Month: Angelo Olcese

Angelo Olcese is the May 2026 Athletic Lab Member of the Month. Angelo is a long time personal training athlete.  Athletic Lab provides evidence-based, field-proven training to competitive athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Athletic Lab is the trusted training home for dozens of elite professional athletes and trusted by both local and international teams. These same training methods are available to high school athletes looking to excel on the field, court or track in our Scholastic program. Athletic Lab is one of the top fitness and performance training centers in the country. We have a vibrant and diverse community ranging from fitness enthusiasts looking to get in the best shape of their lives to elite professional athletes. You can read about previous members of the month here. Name: Angelo Olcese What do you do when you’re not training at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc)? I am a software engineer during the day, and a semi-professional Ultimate Frisbee player  in the evenings. I captain both the professional team The Carolina Flyers as well as a club team called Raleigh Durham United. The rest of my time is spent supporting my wife, Alex, as she trains to become a thoracic surgeon. What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite? Favorite: Power Cleans. Least Favorite: Rear foot elevated split squats. What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training? In the gym, I improved my RSI metric 30+% (I never previously identified as a springy athlete). On the field, I got 4 blocks in one game (nearly doubling my career blocks). What motivates you in your training? Watching my wife's work ethic in achieving her dreams pushes me to work harder at my own goals. Being better for my teammates so [...]

By |2026-05-06T09:46:40-04:00May 10th, 2026|News|0 Comments

April Member of the Month: Brian Henry

Brian Henry is the April 2026 Athletic Lab Member of the Month. Brian is a long time member of the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team. Athletic Lab provides evidence-based, field-proven training to competitive athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Athletic Lab is the trusted training home for dozens of elite professional athletes and trusted by both local and international teams. These same training methods are available to high school athletes looking to excel on the field, court or track in our Scholastic program. Athletic Lab is one of the top fitness and performance training centers in the country. We have a vibrant and diverse community ranging from fitness enthusiasts looking to get in the best shape of their lives to elite professional athletes. You can read about previous members of the month here. Name: Brian Burger Henry What city were you born in? West Haven CT What do you do when you’re not training at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc)? I'm probably either dissociating with video games or on nature walks, going to beaches with boardwalks, or going on dates with people I'll never see again. What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite? Favorite: Snatch. Least Favorite: Pause dip cleans are the devil What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training? I'm most proud of the consistency of my training through plenty of "less than ideal" life chapters. I could've given up a few times but the team I'm a part of and Athletic Lab as a whole mean much more to me than a PR or a medal. It'd be cool to medal at states this year though... we'll see. What motivates you in your training? Seeing other people my age who aren't [...]

By |2026-04-15T17:25:27-04:00April 15th, 2026|News|0 Comments

February Member of the Month: Lucy Brunson

Lucy Brunson is the February 2026 Athletic Lab Member of the Month. Lucy is a youth member of the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team. In less than a year competing in the sport, Lucy has won a North Carolina age group state championship and competed at the national level. Athletic Lab provides evidence-based, field-proven training to competitive athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Athletic Lab is the trusted training home for dozens of elite professional athletes and trusted by both local and international teams. These same training methods are available to high school athletes looking to excel on the field, court or track in our Scholastic program. Athletic Lab is one of the top fitness and performance training centers in the country. We have a vibrant and diverse community ranging from fitness enthusiasts looking to get in the best shape of their lives to elite professional athletes. You can read about previous members of the month here. Name: Lucy Brunson What city were you born in? Maitland, Florida What do you do when you’re not training at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc)? I'm usually hanging out with my brothers or playing with friends outside What’s your favorite exercise? Clean and Jerk or Snatch; Least favorite? At the end, accessories What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training? Winning states making it to nationals What motivates you in your training? Competitions and fellow teammates

By |2026-03-10T15:49:05-04:00February 13th, 2026|News|1 Comment

January Member of the Month: Chris McGowan

Chris McGowan is the January 2026 Athletic Lab Member of the Month. Chris is a long time member who's consistency and hard work really stand out. Chris is a successful physician with a passion for health. Athletic Lab provides evidence-based, field-proven training to competitive athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Athletic Lab is the trusted training home for dozens of elite professional athletes and trusted by both local and international teams. These same training methods are available to high school athletes looking to excel on the field, court or track in our Scholastic program. Athletic Lab is one of the top fitness and performance training centers in the country. We have a vibrant and diverse community ranging from fitness enthusiasts looking to get in the best shape of their lives to elite professional athletes. You can read about previous members of the month here. Name: Chris McGowan What city were you born in? Flemington, NJ What do you do when you’re not training at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc.)? I’m a physician specializing in obesity medicine, with a focus on endoscopic bariatrics—non-surgical procedures that help patients manage their weight and health. I’m passionate about helping people reach their goals and energized by the rapid innovation happening in the obesity space right now. Outside of medicine—and when I’m not at Athletic Lab—you’ll usually find me running with my two kids (ages 10 and 12) at a weekly 5K, riding mountain bike trails, or hanging out at the local skate park. What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite? You can’t beat deadlifts—they’ll always be a favorite. I also love the jammer press for its unique combination of being brutally challenging and incredibly loud, which ups the fun factor. Least [...]

By |2026-01-13T18:38:54-05:00January 14th, 2026|News|0 Comments

December Member of the Month: Patrick Kypson

Patrick Kypson is the December 2025 Athletic Lab Member of the Month, recognized for a breakout season on the ATP Challenger Tour, a major jump in his world ranking, and a committed return to high-level play after injury. His consistency on court and professionalism in the gym embody the performance standards Athletic Lab strives to cultivate in every athlete. You can read about previous members of the month here. Breakthrough 2025 season In 2025, Kypson put together the best season of his professional career, highlighted by four ATP Challenger titles, including a hard-fought win over home favorite Otto Virtanen in Helsinki. He also added Challenger trophies in Bogotá, Little Rock, and Sioux Falls, stacking ranking points and proving he can win on different surfaces and in different environments.[2][6][4] Ranking rise and consistency On the back of those results, Kypson climbed from outside the top 200 at the end of 2024 to a career-best year-end singles ranking of No. 117 in 2025. That surge reflects a season where he turned a nearly even win-loss record in 2024 into an impressive 45–15 mark in 2025 across ITF, Challenger, and ATP events. Ranking progress snapshot Season Year-end singles ranking Match record (all pro) 2024 212 [1] 26–27 [7] 2025 117 [1] 45–15 [7] Overcoming injury and setbacks Kypson’s 2025 campaign is even more notable given that it followed a recent injury to his foot that required surgery and disrupted his competition schedule and training rhythm. Returning to form required disciplined rehab work, gradual load progression, and a renewed emphasis on physical preparation so he could tolerate the demands of deep tournament runs week after week. Standard-setting presence at Athletic Lab At Athletic Lab, Kypson brings the [...]

By |2025-12-04T18:53:18-05:00December 5th, 2025|News|0 Comments

November Members of the Month: David Lopez & Ari Pandini

Each month we highlight one or more of our members in our member of the month feature. For the month of November we've selected David Lopez & Ari Pandini as our Members of the Month. The couple are core members of the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team.  Athletic Lab provides evidence-based, field-proven training to competitive athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Athletic Lab is the trusted training home for dozens of elite professional athletes and trusted by both local and international teams. These same training methods are available to high school athletes looking to excel on the field, court or track in our Scholastic program. Athletic Lab is one of the top fitness and performance training centers in the country. We have a vibrant and diverse community ranging from fitness enthusiasts looking to get in the best shape of their lives to elite professional athletes. You can read about previous members of the month here. What city were you born in? David: Havana, Cuba Ari: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil What do you do when you’re not training at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc)? David: Outside of working as a software engineer, I like to run long distances, take the pups hiking, and drink coffee Ari: When I’m not working on car warranties, I enjoy reading/listening to audiobooks, spending time with our dogs and trying to save cats. What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite? David: Clean and Jerk is my favorite. Lateral Lunges are my least favorite. Ari: Snatch is my favorite. Thrusters are my least favorite and I’m very glad to not do those anymore. What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training? David: Cleaning and Jerking 100kg in competition (so far) [...]

By |2025-11-07T09:25:35-05:00November 7th, 2025|News|0 Comments

October Member of the Month: Linden Martin

Each month we highlight one or more of our members in our member of the month feature. For the month of October we've selected Linden Martin as our Member of the Month. Linden is a member of our Scholastic Sports Performance Program. Athletic Lab provides evidence-based, field-proven training to competitive athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Athletic Lab is the trusted training home for dozens of elite professional athletes and trusted by both local and international teams. These same training methods are available to high school athletes looking to excel on the field, court or track in our Scholastic program. Athletic Lab is one of the top fitness and performance training centers in the country. We have a vibrant and diverse community ranging from fitness enthusiasts looking to get in the best shape of their lives to elite professional athletes. You can read about previous members of the month here. Name: Linden Martin What city were you born in? I was born in Raleigh, North Carolina What do you do when you’re not training at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc)? Most of my day is dedicated to school. I am a freshman at Panther Creek High School and my academics are my main focus in my life. Outside of school, my time is spent on soccer training. I am on a highly competitive team so it demands that I stay in shape. What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite? Athletic Lab has many different workouts, so picking one is challenging. However, If I had to choose a favorite, It would be back squats because its form is easier to master and it's one of my better lifts. On the other hand, my least favorite workout is single [...]

By |2025-11-07T09:16:24-05:00October 2nd, 2025|News|0 Comments
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