The following is a recent experience from a member at Golden Gloves Fitness in Vaughan:

After yesterday's experience, I just have to let everyone know that I feel great! But, why would I let everybody know this? And, I will answer that exact question. The reason why I felt compelled to let everyone know that I felt great is because of the motivation, energy, and good feeling started to enter my body after my workout and I want everyone else to benefit from it.

The truth is working out gets harder only if you let a lot of time to transpire from your last workout. Just like reading, your reading speed slows down the longer you put the books away, same with working out. If you start skipping days, it only become harder. If you make it a routine, working out become literally second nature. It's the same with gaining weight, if you get used to eating a lot, it becomes subconscious. Working out too becomes subconscious. That is why it is important to switch things up and at this gym never a workout is the same. All thank to coach Alex!

The reason why I rushed to the gym the other day is because I was feeling stiff. It's normal to have You need to grease the gaps between your muscles with sweat. And, boxing is a great source for that. I guess that is where fitness comes in when you are boxing. That sweat works as a lubricant for your muscles for them not to have traction between each other. Thus, leading you not feeling stiff. Without that sweat, your muscle become tense.

stiff muscles. Why? Well, as your muscles become bigger there is more to maintain.

Once working out, training becomes second nature; there is no telling how far you will go. You forget how much of a dread it was to get back in the gym. The trick is not to allow yourself to fallout from that routine. But don't make your training too representative though! Our head coach Alex is great at preventing your workouts from becoming too redundant. The other reason why I ran to this gym yesterday is because my bones were cracking, my muscles felt flat and I felt overall shabby. My workout at the gym got rid of all that. You can bet on that!

After my workout, my muscles felt more round all of the sudden. My bones weren't cracking and that down feeling I was experiencing was gone. It was like going to see the doctor without seeing the doctor. Fantastic. I am very grateful that Golden Gloves Fitness put my body back on track and now I can think clearly and most of all: ambitiously. Now I feel like I can employ my body towards my goals outside of the ring. I will definitely not fall back on my workouts anymore as in the end of the day it is all worth it. I don't feel like I wasted any time here or missed out on anything; after all what's an hour dedicated to a workout but good health and energy? 

When to Sweat it Out?

At Golden Gloves Fitness, we like to sweat it out. But, lately, a new question has come about at our gym in Vaughan: if you're sick, should you sweat it out? Today's article is exactly about this question: when and where you should you workout if happen to be 'sick'. Being sick is a broad term, you can have a stomachache or the flu. In both cases you should take precautions. If you have a light stomachache because you might of ate something that your stomach did not like: working out lightly to sweat out the unwanted substances in your body is OK. Matter of fact once you get into your workout, you might even find yourself forgetting that you had a stomach ache in the first place.

But, if you have the flu, you should NOT work out. You should take it easy and let your body take on the flu for itself as it will need the energy to do so. However, stretching lightly will not do any harm. Stretching for about 15-20 mins might even make you feel better and allow your body to sweat out the flu out of your pores. Now, let's go back to the main question: if you're sick should you workout? In most cases, the answer is no and it depends on what is making you sick.

If you are feeling crappy because of bad nutrition, an effective workout will burn out all the unwanted substances in your body and clear your stomach for you to eat something better or healthier later, after your workout. Just a quick reminder: never workout after eating. If you happen to eat, wait at least 30 minutes before your workout. Generally speaking, it is better to eat something after your workout. If you are looking to increase your weight: smoothies are a great source to do that!

So, if you happen to be really sick don't workout but rather to a light stretch. If it is nothing serious, a workout might just distract you and your body for the sickness and make you feel better. It all depends, you know your body best. Some unwanted feelings suck anxiety, stress, and depression that can make you feel dizzy or 'sick' can also be treated with a good, well-balanced workout. If you have any questions or if you would like to get in touch, feel free to contact us today for more information.

At Golden Gloves Fitness, we are ALWAYS looking forward to make you feel better and making you look better. We would like to wish you all the best in 2017 and see YOU HERE.

When you have too much energy...

Feeling too excited? Or sometimes like you have too much energy & don't know what to do with it? At Golden Gloves Fitness, we have a solution for that: come and let it all out at our gym! We do boxing and fitness exercises that will have you really moving! And this leads to our next point: if you want to have a good night sleep then there is no better way than exercising or a playing a sport.

Even if you are already tired, boxing & fitness re-energizes you and makes you feel refreshed. It is a great source to keep busy and focus on your life altogether. According to our Martial Arts instructor Terry: "exercising allows you to have a better circulation" which leads to "better choices". Now that we are in the back to school time of the year, we embrace the new school year with courage and pride. Our fitness facility in Vaughan is here for anybody who wishes to enhance their overall health and to individuals of all ages.

We have also been working on our video throughout the summer and we finally have it out for the back to school season:

 

As you may observe we are very excited to be training boxing & fitness for the Fall season. We hoped you enjoyed the video and please stayed tuned for more to come. 

At Golden Gloves Fitness, we are always looking forward to be hearing from you!