1. ‘Real’ Fuel: The Best Foods to Eat Before Your Workouts

    The food you eat or don’t eat before your workouts at the fitness gym can have a tremendous impact on how you feel and how well you perform. Fitness experts still debate whether fasted workouts allow the body to burn more fat as fuel, but there is no doubt that your energy level will suffer — especially if you plan to work out intensely. The bottom line is that failing to eat before a morning …Read More

  2. First Mud Run This Summer? Start Preparing Now

    Mud run events lure hundreds of thousands of people into slippery, slimy obstacle courses every year. Their unique mix of fun, exertion, and absurdity seems to appeal to a diverse crowd that ranges from athletic to very out-of-shape. Preparing for this type of event can provide just the motivation some people need to make fitness a priority. On the other hand, mud runs can be a harsh wake-up call …Read More

  3. Surprising Benefits Of Regular Exercise

    Everyone knows the more obvious benefits of working out regularly: you can lose weight and keep it off, build muscle tone, and improve your overall health. However, there are many benefits that come from regular exercise of which not everyone is aware. Below, we have composed a list of unexpected health benefits that come with exercising regularly. Regular exercise: Reduces stress Many people do n…Read More

  4. Gym Equipment Series: The Cable Trainer

    Among the many pieces of equipment that tend to intimidate even long-time fitness gym users is the cable trainer. At first glance, this frame with cables, pulleys, and attachments can give the impression it’s complicated and difficult to use, when in fact, neither is true. After gaining a little background knowledge of how to use the machine, and what kinds of exercises it’s good for, you’ll…Read More

  5. The Proper Form For A Sit Up

    Sit ups are a well-known move used in the workout routines of military men, body builders, and everyday fitness center enthusiasts. One of the greatest advantages of the sit up is its ability to tone and sculpt the muscles of the rectus abdominus – otherwise known as the “six pack.” It also works the transverse abdominus, hip flexors, and rectus femoris located in the quads. While doing sit …Read More

  6. When Should You Workout?

    Regardless of what time of day you prefer, exercising is a healthy habit that is crucial to your overall health, so it doesn’t really matter when you do it. Plus, many of our Spunk Fitness locations are open 24 hours a day, so you can make the most out of your gym membership, whichever time of day you prefer to workout. However, there are certain benefits and disadvantages for working out at any…Read More

  7. 3 Easy and Healthy Breakfast Ideas

    As you have probably heard by now, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating breakfast jumpstarts your metabolism in the morning, gives you the energy you need to get moving, and ensures that you eat less throughout the day. There are tons of options available when it comes to breakfast; however, with busy schedules and different plates to juggle, many people either end up getting st…Read More

  8. Foods To Fuel Your Workout

    If your body was a car, food would be the gasoline you use to keep it going. If you want to be productive and get somewhere, you need a full tank of gas. However, not all foods are created equal. There are some pre-workout snacks that will help you build muscle, shed fat, and increase your endurance. Before you come in to your favorite fitness center, Spunk Fitness, here are some foods that will g…Read More

  9. Post Workout Fueling: What Your Body Needs

    In your journey to better fitness, you may have noticed that even reputable sources have different ideas about post-workout fueling. Trying to filter through this information and decide which advice to follow doesn’t have to be as challenging as it seems. The following are some guidelines to help you formulate a post-workout fueling plan that will give your body what it needs, when it needs it. …Read More

  10. Exercise Apparel: What Matters, and What Doesn’t

    Unless you’re fashion-conscious, it doesn’t really matter what you wear to the health club, right? Well, think again. What you wear during workouts can literally determine how you feel and how you perform. While you don’t need to purchase top-of-the-line, brand-name apparel to get a better workout, there are still certain qualities about your gym clothes you’ll want to pay attention to, su…Read More