January 7th, 2010
Yes I know it’s cold. VERY COLD! However, you can’t let that stop you from continuing on your journey to weight loss, muscle gain, or whatever you goal may be. Blue Springs Fitness will be open whether there is 3 feet of snow on the ground, or the wind chill is 30 below! We will always be open to make sure you are capable of getting your workouts in.
The good thing about this club is the fact that we have an indoor track as well. So if treadmills aren’t your thing, you can still walk around our indoor track, because I’m sure you don’t want to walk around your neighborhood this winter.
This is also a great time of year to jump in our hot tub, or get in the sauna or steam room to warm up and relax. Either way Blue Springs Fitness has got you covered, and we will be open regardless of incliment weather.
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December 23rd, 2009
The Blue Springs Fitness family would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As usual we will be open for the Holidays. We take fitness seriously and we do our best to make sure we can at least provide time for our members to get their workouts in regardless of the Holiday. We would also like to thank everyone who continues to support us and share our thanks to all the great members of Blue Springs Fitness that make us who we are.
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November 29th, 2009
Blue Springs Fitness is having a Club Trade In Special right now. If you are unhappy at the gym you are currently working out at, and your gym is within a 5 mile radius of Blue Springs Fitness, we will honor your current gyms contract!
All you need to do is bring us a copy of the contract you have at your current gym and we will honor that exact same contract at Blue Springs Fitness. Essentially you can switch gyms without it costing you a dime!
On the flip side of that coin, if you are paying more at your current club than what our rates are at Blue Springs Fitness we will give your the lowest rate possible and we will not charge you any enrollment fee’s. So if you are currently paying too much we will be happy to get you a lower rate, and start saving you money today. In this case you would only need to prove you are currently a member of a competing club within a 5 mile radius, and you will not be charged any enrollment fee’s at all.
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November 7th, 2009
Blue Springs Fitness’ Salsa Celebration is back again! Due to demand and positive feedback from our last Salsa class we are proud to announce that we have two new dates for our popluar Salsa Celebration. Blue Springs Fitness will be offering salsa dance instruction classes combined with Zumba latin dance class on Nov. 20th and Dec. 11th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Come take advantage of this exciting new class at an extremely low cost of $3 for an individual and $5 for a couple.
Once again Blue Springs Fitness is the only gym in town that is offering specialty classes that other gyms in Blue Springs don’t offer, as we are constantly thinking outside of the box for new and exciting programs to set us apart from the pack!
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October 4th, 2009
Blue Springs Fitness is happy to announce a long awaited kids program! This is the most exciting program we have introduced at Blue Springs Fitness, and we are already getting a lot of positive feedback on it. Most gyms have daycares, and programs for the parents, but Blue Springs Fitness is commited to helping the entire family get fit.
Nationwide statistics indicate that 16% of kids ages 6 to 10 are overweight. In fact obesity amoung children ages 6 to 11 has more that doubled in the past 20 years and among adolescents ages 12 to 19 it has more than tripled!! This is unfortunate because current trends indicate that an overweight child has a 70% chance of becoming overweight as an adult. The earlier children begin to practice healthy liftestyle habits, the longer they are likely to practice them into adulthood.
The fist session of our Kids In Motion program will be a 4 week session. This first session is our first stage in an effort to build an entire kids program for all ages from as young as 3 years up to 13 years!!! In other words this program is in its infancy and we have a vision to offer a full-range of kids programs throughout the week.
Kids In Motion – Session One:
– A 4 week program that begins Sat. November 7th
– Class time is each Saturday from 10:30am – 11:30am
– Age group is 7 to 12 years
– Fun fitness activities to keep children active
– Nutrition information at the end of each class to make healthy choices
– Non-intimidating atmosphere for all shapes and sizes
– Outdoor activities if the weather permits
– DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO BE INVOLVED
– $25 per child for the 4 week program, $5 for additional child in the same family
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June 24th, 2009
We have all seen the late night infomercials that claim they have the best and greatest abdominal training device ever invented. They all claim that you will lose 4 inches off your midsection in 2 weeks by using this device. With just 15 minutes of working out on said machine you will have razor sharp abs within 6 weeks!!!
Most of us know these claims are rediculous, but these companies prey on people who are misinformed about fat loss. Even though most people can see through these infomercials, I can tell you by working in this business that most people still are under the impression that you can burn fat in a certain area by working the muscle group that lies underneath. Such has burning fat on your abdominal region by doing crunches, or losing the jiggly fat on your arms by working your biceps or triceps.
The truth of the matter is that you can’t spot reduce fat by working the underlying muscle group in that area. When it comes to fat loss your body is only going to burn fat when there is a daily caloric deficiet created through either diet or cardiovascular exercise, or a combination of both. When you create a caloric deficiet and your body begins to burn fat for energy you cannot designate from which area your body takes it.
So although you may strengthen and build a certain muscle group, which could in fact make it look better, don’t be under the impression that you will burn fat in that target area. The only thing you can do to lose fat on that area of interest to you is to be patient, continue dieting, and stay the course. Your body generally takes fat from all areas of the body for energy, not from just one spot. Genetic differences also play a very large role in how and where our bodies store fat, as well as where our bodies take the fat from when we are dieting.
As always the staff at Blue Springs Fitness is always here to help.
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June 15th, 2009
Blue Springs Fitness is currently running a 2 for 1 Summer Special for a limited time right now. If you have not joined yet, or your paying too much at your other gym now is the time to buy!!! As the owner I can promise you that you will never see rates lower than what they are right now. So stop by Blue Springs Fitness while this sale is going on because it won’t be here for long.
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May 26th, 2009
Protein supplements can become a very confusing part of nutrition. Not only are there many different types of protein, there are also many different filtration processes, and mixtures. If there is one thing about protein supplements it’s that finding the right one is not really a cut-and-dry answer.
If you are wondering if a protein supplement is a necessary part of nutrition I would say yes it is. I say that for several reasons. One of the main reasons would be convenience. Most of us live busy life styles and it’s hard enough for us to get 5-7 meals in a day on top of everything else we have going on. Protein supplements are fast, easy, and don’t require refrigeration. Another reason I feel they are necessary is that if your using a high-quality protein supplement you will be able to cover your bases when it comes to essential and branch chain amino acids, and that can be difficult to do with whole foods alone. Last but not least, if a person is dieting and working hard to keep their calories below a certain point high-quality protein will be mostly pure protein with a low amount of carbohydrates and fat.
One of the biggest mistakes I see people make when choosing a protein supplement is that they find the cheapest brand they can find. If your working hard in the gym the last thing you want to do is find the cheapest protein on the shelf. As is the case with most things you get what you pay for. The biggest difference between cheap and expensive proteins are the filtration processes used in making them. Obviously the more state of the art filtration processes will cost more to manufacture, but the quality makes it worth a higher price tag.
I get a lot of complaints from people about cramps, abdominal pains, gas, and diarrhea from using protein supplements. Then when I ask them what kind of protein they are using it is usually the cheap protein they found at Wal-Mart, Costco, or some other discount retailer. When I am able to convince them to try a higher quality product these problems usually dissappear.
Another big difference in quality of filtration has to do with amino acid profiles of protein supplements. The better the filtration process that is used the higher the amount of branch chain amino acids and essential amino acids will be found in the product. It’s the quality of a protein sources amino acid profile that truly makes a difference as it relates to building/maintaining muscle.
My best advice would be to buy your protein from a company who knows the difference between all these factors and discuss with them what your best option would be. Stay away from discount stores who do not make their main business fitness and nutrition. Blue Springs Fitness carries the basics when it comes to supplements and we can help find what works best for you. If we don’t carry the product you need I will special order it for you.
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April 16th, 2009
Blue Springs Fitness is having an open house on Saturday May 9th. We will have a car show in the parking lot of Blue Springs Fitness and Harley Hot Rods. The event will take place from 10am – 2pm. There will be free items donated by Hot Rod Express, and free Zarda’s BBQ as well.
Everyone is welcome to come by and try the gym out for FREE on that day. Or you can just come by and check out the cars, tour the facility, and meet the staff. You do not need to be a member to come by and see us!!!
If you are in fact interested in a gym membership, Blue Springs Fitness will have a special deal that day that will be too good to pass up. Hope to see you Saturday May 9th, and feel free to come up and introduce yourself.
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March 30th, 2009
At any one time walking into Blue Springs Fitness you will see people running on the treadmill, jogging around the track, or slowly doing cardio on an elliptical trainer. So which is the best way to perform cardio while in the gym, and on what machine?
As with anything there is no clear cut answer. When it comes to which type of cardiovascular exercise you should do I tell people to pick what they like to do the most. There are certain machines that are comfortable for some, but not others. I also recommend that people switch things up just like they would their weight training. This helps prevent over-use injuries, breaks the monotony, and works different muscle groups. If there are certain machines that you don’t like, and tend to be uncomfortable to you, then don’t do them.
The intensity that you perform cardio is a hotly debated topic in many fitness related forums. This is where a persons overall goals play the biggest role in what intensity they perform their cardiovascular exercise. Another big factor is a persons diet, and what the macronutrient breakdown of that diet is. A bodybuilder preparing for a competition is not concerned with cardiovascular exercise as it relates to conditiong of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system (aerobic capacity). The main goal for a bodybuilder is using cardio as a tool to strip fat off while maintaining as much muscle as possible in the process. Therefore I have competitive physique athletes perform cardio at a slow pace for a long duration.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, a person that is looking to lose the most amount of weight in the shortest amount of time possible should perform a high intensity cardio program that increases the heart rate into an aerobic capacity. It is possible that muscle tissue will be lost in the process, but that would not be a huge concern in this situation. However endurance will be greatly increased, and the many health benefits that go along with it.
As with anything in the fitness industry there is not a cut and dry answer to this common question. This is a topic that you should cover with your trainer and ask his/her advice as it relates to your overall fitness goals. Staff at Blue Springs Fitness are always available for any questions that you may have.
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