Our expansion is progressing

Hello, everyone! We are moving along nicely with the expansion! There are a few details that have yet to be completed such as paper towel dispensers through the gym and things of that nature, but rest assured we are working on it and the details will be completed soon.

We have gotten in much of our anticipated equipment:

Meet our Lateral X machine

And our Zero Runner...

The water rower...

And our squat rack along with new 45 pound plates


















We do have new treadmills on the way and are loving all the bright sunshine in our new gym.

Thank you everyone for your support, excitement and encouragement throughout this transition and growth. 

FREE open house this Saturday

Join us for a FREE open house with http://legendrace.com/ this Saturday (January 21) right here at Snap Fitness North Raleigh!



We will have an open house that includes a 9am to 10am Bootcamp class and from 10am until 12pm, there will be an open gym for adults to try out the obstacle race equipment!



This open house will take place in the "old" Snap Fitness location in suite 104, 1141 Falls River Ave. as we have expanded into suite 100 (just next door).

Please excuse our mess!

We have shared with everyone that we are expanding into the old Red Hill Store location next door...and it is happening NOW!

It's a bit dusty and loud in here, but all for a great cause.

Please bare with us as we expand to double our current space! We will be offering group fitness classes, small group personal training options, obstacle race training and more!

Thank you to all of our members for your patience and support through this process.

If you know someone who would like to become part of our Snap Fitness family, please refer them to us and make sure they tell us you sent them over! You will get a free months membership for anyone you send that signs up for a membership AND we will offer them a special discount just because you sent them!

Clean Eating...what exactly is it?

Clean eating. What exactly is it? 

Clean eating is: eating whole/real food.  Food that is not processed, minimally processed or refined. Food that is as close to its natural form as possible.

What Are Processed Foods?

 Additions:  salt, sugar, and fat, preservatives that keep food from spoiling, and vitamins to “enrich”…from beverages to cereal.

Changing the form of natural food:  which generally happens when food is cooked.

Foods manufactured in a lab: any ingredient you cannot pronounce!

Processed foods include everything from canned meat and jarred pasta sauce to boxed cereal and Pop Tarts!

Check back regularly to learn more about Eating Clean and why it is good for you!

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!

Add some fresh fruits to your Holiday menu this year...

Christmas is just days away and along with all the goodies we are going to eat, we can still add fresh fruits into the Holiday menu! Check out these 2 recipes:

The first recipe is a super easy and taste apple salad dressing. No preservatives in this one though!

Easy Apple Salad Dressing

• 2 apples, peeled and cored
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• Cinnamon, two shakes
• Ground cloves, one shake

Add all ingredients into a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Pour over salad just before serving.


Juice your own sweet lemonade without any sugar or preservatives! Whip out that juicer you have stored in the cabinet and get to juicing again.

Some blenders are also capable of creating this sweet lemonade recipe. Instead of using a juicer, you can use a heavy duty blender as well. If you are, peel the apples and lemon for better results.

Apple Lemonade

• 4 apples, cored
• ¼ of a lemon, with peel

Press lemon through the juicer and then run the apples through.
It is that simple…fresh, sweet lemonade!

Add some sliced fresh fruit for added flavor and a festive Holiday look!

Happy Halloween from Snap Fitness North Raleigh!

Have a safe and fun Halloween! 

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.

Hydration during exercise...drink your water!

Staying hydrated while exercising is so important!

First of all, by drinking water and staying hydrated, you will not have as much if any: muscle cramps, gas or light headedness.

Drink water before, during and after working out.

Try not to wait until you are thirsty to drink water, sip on it as you work out.

Great ways to assure you have water handy when exercising:

Have a waist belt that will carry a water bottle.
If you are riding a bicycle, you can get a water bottle holder made for bikes.
In the event you are walking or running with a stroller, you can always stash your bottle in there. Walking with your working dog? Get him/her a vest and place your water bottle in there.

There are many places to store a water bottle when you are out exercising!

Easy weight loss tips that can help everyone...

Aren't we all looking for easy things we can do to help us lose weight? Whether it be a few pounds or a substantial amount, we can all apply weight loss tips into our daily routines.

Here are several easy things you can do to help you lose weight:

Walk while you talk

Sip green tea before exercise

Sprinkle flax seed on your cereal or add to your smoothies

Drink more water

Order fish when out to eat

Buy smaller packages of food

While out for a walk, break into jogging

Before eating that sweet treat, do 10 sit-ups

Go for chunky soup instead of pureed soup

Having pizza? Blot off the oil with a napkin before digging in

Get up and exercise!

I enjoy lying around just as much as the next person, really I do! But, these reasons as to why we should get off of the couch and move really get me going and hopefully they will get you moving too!

Exercising will:

• Reduce stress
• Increase energy
• Prevent weight gain
• Boost moods: Working out increases serotonin and that can help lift up our mood. Getting the blood flowing by exercising also helps lift up our mood.

Bonus! 
When working out regularly, we can treat ourselves to a special treat such as a cookie or piece of pie every once in a while and not feel guilty about it.

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.

Making banana milk

If you are looking for a healthy liquid to add to your smoothies, look no further!

Generally speaking, bananas have about 100 calories each. If you make the following recipe to add to your morning smoothies or protein shakes, it is equivalent to about 25 calories per 8 ounces (1 cup).

Banana Milk

1 banana
4 cups water

Add banana and water into a blender. Mix until combined. Strain and enjoy.

This milk should be used upon making. It may store airtight for a day but it tends to turn dark in color from the bananas.You could also add 3-4 pitted dates to the mixture before blending for added flavor.

Looking for a tasty smoothie recipe? Here you go:

Pina Colada Smoothie

1 handful (about 1/4 cup) fresh or frozen pineapple, peeled and cut into small chunks
1 handful (about 1/3 cup) shredded coconut
1 banana, peeled
1/2 cup banana milk, or other milk of choice

Add all of the above ingredients into a blender.
Blend on a higher setting to be sure all the banana gets blended in well.
Add more milk if smoothie is still too thick or until you reach your desired consistency of the smoothie.

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!