Each month we highlight one or more of our members in our member of the month feature. For the month of June we've selected Jason LeDoyen that, this past month, ran a 50 mile and an 81 mile ultramarathon. Jason is a member of our private training services. His commitment and attitude are inspiring inside and outside of Athletic Lab! In November he also hosts his own annual ultra where he gives all the proceeds to a charity and even fronts some of the bill himself. Athletic Lab is one of the premier 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: Jason LeDoyen What city were you born in? Norfolk, VA What do you do when you’re not training at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc)? IT Project Manager, Ultrarunner (focus on 100+ mile events), Race Director - Tideland 24 Ultramarathon benefitting the Marine Raider Foundation, we've raised over $29,000 since 2016 What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite? I love any movement where I can utilize my cardio and get into a rhythm (kettlebell swings, wall ball, Ski erg). I'm hesitant to state my least favorite because my personal trainer, Craig, always fits those into my workout. But if I had to say it would be deep (for me just about parallel) squats. We've been working on this to improve my range of motion. What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training? My time at Athletic Lab has improved my durability as an endurance athlete. Without the [...]

For the month of April we've selected Seth Catalahana as the Member of the Month. Seth joined Athletic Lab 7 years ago and he has been one of the most assiduous and enthusiastic members our community ever since. He loves to workout, he is always up for a challenge and is also always ready to show his best dance moves! At Athletic Lab we have an energetic and diverse community ranging from fitness enthusiasts looking to get in the best shape of their lives to elite professional athletes. Each month we highlight one or more of our members in our member of the month feature. You can read about previous members of the month here. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name: Seth Catalahana What city were you born in? I was born in Livingston, New Jersey. When I was three years old my family and I moved to Charlotte. We lived there for eight years. Then in 2014 we moved to Cary. What do you do when you’re not training at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc)?  I'm a full-time student studying meteorology and atmospheric science. When I'm not at school or at the gym, I enjoy listening to music and traveling to new places when I can. I am very excited about my upcoming trip to Portugal! What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite? My favorite exercise is the bench press because it helps to build my upper body strength. My least favorite is the bear crawl because I still need to work on my core strength. What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training? Building strength and putting on muscle mass. When I started, I was barely 110 pounds wet. Now, I'm within my BMI for my size. It's given me confidence and greater [...]

Athletic Lab is one of the premier fitness and performance training centers in the country. We have an energetic and diverse community ranging from fitness enthusiasts looking to get in the best shape of their lives to elite professional athletes. The commonality across our diverse member base is that they are hard-working and goal-oriented. Each month we highlight one or more of our members in our member of the month feature. For the month of April we've selected Chase Day. Chase is a member of our Performance Fitness program. Chase also recently began competing as part of our Competition Team.  You can read about previous members of the month here. ____________ Name: Chase Day What city were you born in? Barboursville, WV What do you do when you’re not training at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc)? Outside of the Athletic Lab I’m a Commodities Specialist for State Electric Supply Co. I spend most of my free time with my wife and dog. My favorite hobby is trying something new. It could be food, coffee, golf courses, hiking trails, parks, or travel destinations. If it’s something new, I’m there. I also enjoy camping out on the couch and long walks at Wegmans. What’s your favorite exercise? Snatch Least favorite? Box jumps What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training? My greatest accomplishments are the relationships that have developed as a result of training. I have such a great group of friends that I met through the lab; members and coaches. They are the reason that I can now call North Carolina home. What motivates you in your training? The results and the efforts from other members. When you look around and [...]