You may have heard of the latest trend in weight loss: drinking apple cider vinegar. Proponents of this craze claim that is a miracle. While that may or may not be true, this pantry staple may actually have many benefits for your health. At our health club, we recommend mixing two tablespoons into a fresh fruit juice, because it can sometimes be tough to swallow. Here are some of the reasons why i…Read More
Regardless of your personal fitness goals, one consideration you should make it how the timing of your meals affects you. By strategically timing your meals, you can accomplish a lot. In this blog, we will go over some great things that can occur when you time your meals correctly. Weight loss If your goal is to lose weight, you may find the most effective way to do so is by focusing on breakfast.…Read More
It is important to warm up before a workout and take the time you need to recover from exercise because it takes a toll on your body over time. One way to address both the need to prepare for a workout and to recover from a workout is to do certain yoga poses before and after every workout. Why yoga? Yoga is helpful for both warmup and recovery. For warmup, yoga primes your muscles for exercise, e…Read More
When you are trying to lose weight, it can be daunting. However, dieting doesn’t have to be a disaster. Read our dieting tips to make losing weight less overwhelming. If you adopt these simple tips, you may find that it makes a big difference in your weight loss success. Cut out soda If you are a regular soda drinker, you would likely be shocked by the amount of weight you can lose simply by cut…Read More
We have all been there: it is the end of a long day, and after working for hours, plopping down on the couch for the night sounds better than hitting the gym. It is easy to come up with a million excuses not to hit the gym; we have heard them all here at Spunk Fitness! However, as easy as these excuses are to make, they are also easy to poke holes through. Here, we debunk some of the most common e…Read More
Stress is incredibly detrimental to your health. Fortunately, there are ways to relieve the stress of your daily life. One such way is through exercise. Exercise is incredibly effective as a method of stress relief because when you exercise, your body releases endorphins, the stress-fighting, mood-elevating hormone. Exercise also provides an outlet through which you can clear your head and focus o…Read More
At Spunk Fitness, we love seeing you in our fitness club! However, sometimes, it is better to stay home and take a break. Rest days are a necessary part of fitness because they allow your body adequate time to recover. Here are some signs that you should go ahead and take a rest day: You feel nauseous when you start working out Feeling nauseous during a workout is a fairly common experience, and i…Read More
Meal planning has been getting a lot of attention in the Blogosphere, and it isn’t hard to understand why. If you are willing to put in the effort, planning and preparing your meals for the week in advance will save you time and keep you on track with healthy eating. There are many factors that go into successful meal planning, from shopping effectively to reducing food waste. Here are some tips…Read More
At Spunk Fitness, we are cardio experts. As your favorite local gym, we can help you develop a cardio routine that works for you. However, first you need to understand certain common myths about cardio before you hit the treadmill. MYTH: Focus on cardio over strength training to lose weight. Actually, strength training builds your muscle mass, which in turn increases metabolism and burns fat. The …Read More
When you are trying to increase muscle tone, you must consider both your exercise routine and your nutrition. When it comes to exercise, Spunk Fitness can help! Come into our health club today for exercise tips to build muscle mass. On the nutrition side, here are some nutrients you need to make sure are in your diet: Vitamin C Vitamin C helps with the health of the blood vessels. The blood vessel…Read More
