AIM Longevity Lab

07/02/2025

How do you measure Recovery?

We all know we need to recover after challenging workouts, but how do you know if the recovery tool you’re using is working?

Many of us use devices that track sleep, heart rate, and heart rate variability such as the Apple Watch, Whoop, or the Oura ring.

Signs that your form of recovery is working includes a decrease in resting heart rate, an elevation in heart rate variability, and improved sleep quality/quantity.

The sauna is one form of recovery that has shown improvements in all these areas making it a good bet for recovery.

06/25/2025

The AIM Longevity Lab provides recovery and wellness services to help you perform your best, improve your resiliency, and increase your longevity. Message us to book an appointment.

Send a message to learn more

06/04/2025

FREE CLASS: Saturday, June 28

Did you know it can take EMS personal 8-20 minutes to reach you in an emergency? Your actions in these minutes are crucial for saving lives.

This class will teach you the skills you need to save yourself and others Until Help Arrives. Topics covered include bleeding control, airway management, moving to safety, and much more.

In partnership with the Virginia Department of Health you'll learn how to effectively assist others during a disaster. From the AIM team you'll learn how to improve your physical capabilities and build your mental resiliency with safe, effective practices.

Limited spots available. Email or call to register.

05/03/2025

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Treat Mom to some relaxation time. Gift certificates available.

04/29/2025

AIM Academy May Study Group Schedule

May brings another opportunity to review, refresh, and update your skills as an exercise professional. This free study session is open to all personal trainers, group exercise instructors, Pilates/yoga instructors, bootcamp leaders, or anyone interested in the fitness field. Classes meet every Friday from 3pm - 4pm at AIM.

Join us to learn and network with other professionals in our community.

Questions? Message us for all the details.

04/16/2025

Cold Therapy Comparison

Which one is right for you?

At AIM, one of values is providing customized care because everyone is unique. That’s why we’ve partnered with because it allows us to offer a customized cold therapy experience. Just like exercise, we track your temperature, duration, frequency, etc to help you progress at an appropriate rate for you.

If you’re ready to try a personalized cold therapy program, contact us.

03/12/2025

Are you an exercise professional who is passionate about continuing to grow and improve your knowledge?

You're invited to join us each week for a free, 1-hour study session every Friday from 3pm-4pm. See the March schedule to view each week's topics.

If you'd like to join us, please email us at info@aimhumanperformance.com so that you can receive the study guide prior to the start of class.

03/10/2025

What is Brown Fat?

Brown fat breaks down glucose (blood sugar) and fat molecules to help maintain body temperature. When we are exposed to the cold, it activates this brown fat.

A study published in Nature and funded by the NIH on 2021 showed that when brown fat was activated by the cold, it produces a protein that shuttles BCAAs into mitochondria where they are used to generate heat. When this protein was blocked in mice, it led to obesity and diabetes. Previous research on brown fat has shown in humans that those with lower brown fat were more likely to be obese and be diabetic.

Regular (11-minutes/week) exposure to cold has been shown to activate brown fat and reduce the risk of obesity and diabetes.

Book a session in our cold tub where we customize the temperature to your tolerance and goals.

Reference: PMID 31435015

02/25/2025

❤️ Benefits of Sauna Use

02/15/2025

One week away! Sign up at the link below.

https://www.aimhumanperformance.com/events

Learn how to defend and protect yourself from an attacker at our winter Women's Self Defense class.

Saturday, February 22
11:30am-1:30pm

Learn more or sign up at https://www.aimhumanperformance.com/events

02/08/2025

Need a unique and healthy Valentine's Day gift idea?

How about a couple's sauna session!

01/28/2025

One month into the new year. How are you monitoring your health progress?

If your goals include loosing body fat and gaining muscle, how are you tracking your progress? Without this information how can you know if the diet and exercise strategies you implement are working?

This is where an InBody analysis can be helpful. It accurately measures body fat percentage and total amounts, lean muscle mass amounts and location, and your personalized basal metabolic rate. It’s a great way to check your hard work.

Having reliable, repeatable ways to measure your actions can hold you accountable and allow you to celebrate even small amounts of progress. This can be a great way to motivate you through another month of hard work.

To schedule your 15-minute InBody Analysis, email or message us.