The Lab

Behind MyFitLab

Insights, Stories and the Science Behind Better Activewear

Welcome to The Lab, the educational journal of MyFitLab, where fitness meets science, innovation and thoughtful design.

Activewear has evolved far beyond simple workout clothing. Today's performance apparel is the result of advances in textile engineering, biomechanics, psychology, sports science and fashion design. Every fabric, seam, waistband, color and pattern influences not only how you look, but also how you move, perform and feel.

At The Lab, we explore the research, technology and design principles behind modern performance apparel—and how they influence the activewear we choose to feature at MyFitLab.

Whether you're lifting weights, practicing yoga, hiking, running or simply living an active lifestyle, understanding the science behind your clothing can help you make better choices and appreciate why quality activewear matters.

Inside The Lab, we explore topics including:


Color & pattern psychology
Fabric technology & moisture management
Compression, fit & support
Movement & garment construction
Activewear design & performance
The evolution of activewear
Comfort, versatility & everyday wear

Our goal is to help you become a more informed consumer while sharing the research, inspiration and design principles that help us thoughtfully select the activewear featured at MyFitLab.

Every piece of activewear tells a story - not just about style, but about engineering, comfort, confidence and human performance.

The MyFitLab Perspective

At MyFitLab, we believe understanding great activewear begins long before looking at the finished piece. It starts with understanding how the body moves, how the mind responds to design and how innovative materials can influence comfort and performance. 

Each article in The Lab reflects what we look for when selecting activewear for MyFitLab: distinctive design, performance, comfort, supportive compression and versatile style. We believe activewear should empower every body, support every movement, and inspire confidence whether you're training, traveling or simply living an active life.

Our mission is simple: to bring distinctive, high-performance Colombian activewear to the Canadian market—pieces selected for their bold designs, supportive compression, comfort and versatility. We want every MyFitLab piece to help you feel confident whether you're training, traveling or simply living your everyday life.

Train. Perform. Evolve.

EXPLORE THE LAB

FABRIC & PERFORMANCE

What makes performance fabric different? Explore compression, moisture management, anti-fluid technology, stretch and recovery—and how these features affect the way activewear feels and performs.

EXPLORE FABRIC & PERFORMANCE →

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COLORS →

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PATTERNS IN ACTIVEWEAR →

HOW PATTERNS INFLUENCE THE MIND →

WHY GREAT LEGGINGS START LONG BEFORE THE FABRIC →

THE HISTORY OF PATTERNS →