So you have finally taken the plunge and decided to start a gym membership with Spunk Fitness. Congrats! Now what? It is easy to sign up for a gym and think that means that you have done all that you need to do. However, to get the full benefits from your Spunk Fitness membership, you have to put more effort in than that. Here are our tips for getting the most out of your gym membership: Make Time…Read More
You don’t have to look far to see an advertisement for a new workout formula that promises to give you more energy, help you workout longer, burn more calories, and see more ‘gains.’ The presence of these supplements can’t help but make you wonder if they’ll provide any benefits to your workouts (obviously, some people use them), especially if you’ve recently become more committed to i…Read More
The beginning of the year is a good time to set new goals for fitness – the more specific, the better. One specific goal many people find motivating (and fun) is a walk/run event. Signing up for a tangible event that is the culmination of weeks of training not only provides motivation through the daily grind of workouts at the fitness center, but offers a reward for following through on your com…Read More
Millions of people take nutritional supplements every day, but do they really stand up to the hype? It is true that there are some nutritional supplements that are recommended by doctors. For example, pregnant women are advised to take folic acid at the beginning of their pregnancies to help facilitate fetal development. Additionally, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as people who …Read More
Cardiovascular exercise is necessary for your health, but some people find it boring, particularly on a treadmill. While treadmills may not be the most thrilling exercise equipment, they are a great way to get your heart pumping. If you are feeling bored with your treadmill routine, here are some ways that you can switch it up: Run faster. If you are feeling bored during your run, you are likely n…Read More
If you’ve recently started working out regularly, good for you! Following through on your goals to improve your fitness this year is the first step, and often the hardest. Although you’re eager to see results, it’s also important to pace yourself – fitness is not sprint; it’s a marathon. It’s true that more you do, the longer you workout, and the more intensely you do it, the greater y…Read More
For newbie fitness club members, some pieces of gym equipment are more difficult to master than others. Treadmills and elliptical trainers are fairly self-explanatory, but when it comes to the rowing machine, proper technique doesn’t come naturally. Nonetheless, it’s vital to avoiding injury and getting the most out of your workout. This introduction to the indoor row machine will give you a b…Read More
As a health club, we often see that at the start of the year, it’s common for people to want to become healthier, but they fail as they lose steam. This is largely because people have unrealistic expectations about what they can fit into their lives. Instead of making a lofty goal, like losing 20 pounds in a month, it is better to implement small, healthy habits into our daily lives. Eat mindful…Read More
A common fitness goal that many people share is to lose fat. Fat loss involves burning more calories than you consume, but there are more steps you can take to specifically burn more fat. One of course is to come work out at our gym, Spunk Fitness! On top of that, here are some other things you can do to burn more fat: Eat Breakfast You have likely heard that breakfast is the most important meal o…Read More
We’ve all been there: you know you should workout, but you are dreading another dull hour on the treadmill. More often than not, if this is your attitude, you will decide to stay at home on the couch instead. Fortunately, there are many ways to spice up your workout routine and increase your motivation. One such way is to implement this is to try a group fitness class. Many people are resistant …Read More
