1. Common Workout Excuses, Debunked

    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

  2. Tips for Eating Healthier at Restaurants

    Eating out at restaurants is a fun, social activity to indulge in, but it often leads us to binge on calories. Between huge portions and the amount of fried food and butter, it is no wonder that a single dinner entree can have upwards of 1,000 calories at most major restaurant chains. However, that does not mean you have to miss out on a fun night out. If you set guidelines for yourself and exhibi…Read More

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Getting The Most Out Of Your Gym Membership

    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

  6. 5 Ways To Beat Treadmill Boredom

    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

  7. Lowering Your Cholesterol Through Diet

    In a culture full of drive thrus and junk food commercials, high cholesterol is a concern for many Americans. Cholesterol is a necessary substance for your body; it helps make hormones, bile acids, vitamin D, and other substances. However, too much cholesterol can build up in your arteries, causing plaque, which hardens your arteries and increases your risk of heart attack and stroke.   If yo…Read More

  8. The Benefits of HIIT Workouts

    High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, workouts are very popular right now. This rigorous exercise technique involves quick bursts of exercise followed by brief recovery periods. The idea behind it is to create a need for more oxygen post-workout, which creates Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC), burning more fat and calories for hours after you leave the gym. Speed up metabolism T…Read More