Friend and Family Special for May

Flash Special for the month of May:

Have a friend or family member become a member at Snap Fitness North Raleigh and BOTH will receive a FREE month!

Staffed hours:
Monday, 11 am to 7 pm
Tuesday, 11 am to 7 pm
Wednesday, 9 am to 7 pm
Thursday. 11 am to 7 pm
Friday, 11:30 am to 5 pm
Saturday, 9 am to 2 pm

984.202.5326, give us a call to be sure someone is here...we would love to show them around!

Resolutions vs. goals

Along with a new year, 2016 will bring millions of resolutions. Thousands of them will unfortunately fade away over time.
Creating goals for yourself as opposed to resolutions can help prevent this from happening.

Here is an example:

Resolution: I am going to become healthy in 2016.

Goal: In January 2016 I am going to become a member of a health club and work out on Mondays and Wednesdays after work.

Can you see the difference? The resolution is throwing what you want out there into the atmosphere. The goal actually outlines it exactly.

This concept not only applies to becoming healthy. You can easily outline your goals for all areas of your life.

We at Snap Fitness, hope you have a fantastic 2016!

Holiday hours for Christmas

Merry Christmas! We, here at Snap Fitness wish you the Merriest of Holidays!

Our staffed hours have changed for the Christmas weekend. As of Thursday 12-24-15 at 12pm, we will not have anyone on staff until Monday morning at 11am.

Please continue to use your electronic key card to come in and get your Holiday workout!

Oh, Christmas tree...and a gift from us to you!

Aren't we festive here at Snap Fitness? 

Do you like our Christmas tree? 

We like it! 

Stop in for a workout and check it out. If you are not yet a member, let's get you started! Mention this Christmas tree post and we will get you started with $0 enrollment! Consider it an early Christmas gift from us to you! 

Is running good for you?

If you enjoy walking and running, here are a few good reasons to keep it up! 
If you do not walk or run, these are great reasons to start:

• You may be less likely to have cholesterol issues.
• You may be less likely to have blood pressure issues.
• It will strengthen your bones.
• It may help you be more productive throughout your day.
• It can help you have a better nights sleep and/or fall asleep faster.
• It may boost your immune system.
• If you suffer from asthma, it can help keep it under control.
• It can help you live a longer life.
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Join Snap Fitness: North Raleigh today to get started! 

Information given by: Runner's World on Active.com

Do parents neglect their health?

According to Yahoo! Health and Self magazine, parents do neglect their health. Here are the ways they can:

We:
Rarely or never exercise
Do not make eating healthy top priority
Do not take enough "me" time

Here are some ideas on how to improve in these areas:
Choose activities you enjoy and do them with your friends. This will help get in regular exercise.
Join a local gym close to home and set aside days each week to workout.
Download myfitnesspal to your smart phone and use it!
Choose healthy snacks, pack your lunch.
Sit down for dinner, eat breakfast and stop eating when you are full.
Schedule time to snuggle with your significant other.


Time savers to allow more time for "you":

Pay bills online to save time.
Change air filters in the house to cut down on dusting.
Use online shopping to order groceries, pick them up on your way home from work, school, etc.
Make chore lists for the children to help keep things around the house clean and organized.

Try mindful walking this weekend...

We often think about what we have to do, things we have done and what we are going through. Constantly thinking on these things can cause stress in our lives. Mindful walking helps us to stay in the present and not think about all that is going on in other areas of our lives. It is all about paying attention to what is happening now and now only.

According to the article, mindful walking can happen inside or outside (Yahoo Health), by walking and focusing on the "now", we can clear our minds and usher in constructive thinking.

Here are 3 tips to mindful walking:

When walking, focus on your breathing.

While walking, try to rest and pay attention to the sights and sounds around you. Think about what you are feeling at that moment. Then, return your focus back to your breathing.

If thoughts about "the stresses of life" try to creep back in, dismiss them and refocus on your breathing.

To sum it up, dismiss stressful thoughts while walking. Focus on good things and not stressful things. Breathe in and breathe out. Think on things that bring you peace and not stress.

Walking outside is not always going to be an option. On the days when you simply just can not get out to have a walk, you can still walk mindfully. Pop in your headphones, play some nature sounds on your phone or I pod and jump a treadmill here at Snap Fitness on Falls River Ave! 

What do I wear when I workout? Read on...

Spending time outside in the cool, crisp autumn air is something most of us will enjoy this season.

If you are going to be walking, running or exercising outdoors, here are some tips about what types of clothing will be best for you to wear.

Unfortunately, autumn will also bring its share of rainy days to us as well and it is up to us to make the best of it! It is the perfect time to stop into Snap Fitness on Falls River Ave. to get yourself and your family set up with a gym membership.

These workout clothing tips apply to outdoor as well as indoor exercising.

Shirts:
Fabric that helps wick sweat away from the body (not cotton).

Jackets:
Fabric that repels water with a front zipper for easy removal and vents to help body from getting overheated.

Pants:
Fabric to help wick sweat away from the body, vents to help keep the body cool. Capri pants for warmer weather and long pants for cooler weather with zippers around the ankles for easy removal.

Shorts:
You can wear long or short shorts. Keep in mind, the longer they are, the more they will restrict your movement.

Socks:
Synthetic blends are best. No cotton socks! They keep the feet moist. Wool socks are good for cold weather. You can double up to help protect your feet from blisters if running.

Welcome to Snap Fitness North Raleigh!

We are a 24 hour facility, located at 1141 Falls River Ave., in Raleigh NC! Here at Snap Fitness North Raleigh our motto is:  Fast, Convenient and Affordable. Our staff is friendly, our facility is clean and our personal trainers are knowledgeable and willing to help!

Stop in and see us today for a FREE 7 day pass to try out our facility.

We have male and female trainers that would be thrilled to work with you. They even offer a free assessment session and a free personal training session to new members.

In order to stop in and see us, you will have to pop in when we have the facility staffed. Take a look at the staffing hours by clicking here.

Snap Fitness North Raleigh, has partnered with 5 More! to teach about the 5 components of fitness. When our members sit down with us during the first of the two free personal training sessions that we offer, we talk with them in detail about the 5 essential components of fitness that will help them on their road to a healthy lifestyle.

We are looking forward to having new members become a part of the Snap Fitness North Raleigh family!