Bragg Fitness

07/07/2023

Get ready to feel the burn in the comfort of your own home!

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned fitness enthusiast, strength training is a powerful way to sculpt your body and increase muscle tone. Grab your weights, resistance bands, or use bodyweight exercises to challenge your muscles and unlock your full potential.

Build strength from the comfort of your home with these indoor strength training exercises:

💪Planks
💪Squat jumps
💪Lunges
💪Push-ups
💪Triceps dips

Embrace the burn, stride with confidence, and elevate your fitness routine with these five strength training exercises.

Bragg Fitness is a fitness studio in Tallahassee Florida founded by Nate Bragg. Come in and let’s

07/03/2023

Stay cool and safe in the summer sun!

Exercising in extreme heat can be challenging and potentially dangerous. To stay safe and comfortable while working out, consider switching your location or adjusting your workout time.

Here's how you can do it:

💪Choose cooler workout locations - Opt for locations that offer shade or have climate-controlled environments. Gyms, fitness centers, or indoor facilities with air conditioning are excellent places to escape the heat and maintain a comfortable temperature while exercising.

💪Adjust your workout time: Plan your workouts during the cooler parts of the day, such as early mornings or evenings, when temperatures are more moderate.

💪Embrace indoor workout options: On extremely hot days, consider indoor workout options that allow you to maintain your fitness routine without exposing yourself to the scorching heat.

By switching your workout location or adjusting the time of day you exercise, you can beat the heat and continue your fitness journey while minimizing the risks associated with high temperatures.

06/30/2023

We'll be closed on the Fourth of July. Wishing you a happy and safe holiday!

06/26/2023

Discover the tropical wonders of coconuts!

From hydration to healthy fats, coconuts offer a multitude of benefits for your body and mind. They are packed with essential nutrients such as vitamins C, E, B vitamins, and minerals like potassium, magnesium, and iron.

Here are the health benefits of coconuts:

💪Boosts heart health: The specific saturated fat found in coconuts, known as lauric acid, helps increase levels of good cholesterol (HDL) and promote a healthy lipid profile.

💪Supports brain function: MCTs found in coconuts improve cognitive function and have potential benefits for individuals with certain brain disorders.

💪Antioxidant properties: Coconuts contain antioxidants, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, which help protect the body against oxidative stress and damage caused by free radicals.

💪Skin and hair health: Coconut oil has moisturizing properties which can help nourish and hydrate the skin, promote a healthy scalp, and improve the condition of hair.

💪Digestive health: The high fiber content in coconuts can support healthy digestion and prevent constipation.

🥥Start incorporating coconut in your meals to enjoy these health benefits. You can enjoy it as a snack, add it to your smoothies or garnish your vegetables with it!

06/23/2023

Attention! Please note that there will be a substitute fitness teacher from June 26th to June 28th.

It will still be a great and sweaty workout, so don’t miss out!

06/21/2023

When starting to work out, it's important to approach it with a plan and make sure you set yourself up for success. Here are four tips to consider:

🥗Nutritious Meals: Achieving a balanced diet is crucial when you're working out, as it provides the necessary nutrients for fueling your workouts, promoting recovery, and supporting overall health. Your diet should contain adequate proteins, complex carbs, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables.

🚶Go slow and steady: Ease into your workouts by starting slowly and steadily with shorter and lighter workouts, and gradually increase the intensity as your body adapts and becomes stronger.

💪Aim for habit: It's better to work out regularly at a moderate intensity rather than sporadically at a high intensity. Aim for a realistic and sustainable workout schedule that fits into your lifestyle and stick to it.

🛌Sleep well: Quality sleep is a crucial component of your fitness journey. By prioritizing restful nights, you allow your body to recover, repair, and recharge after intense workouts.

Be sure to set yourself up for success with these four tips!

06/18/2023

Happy Father's Day from your favorite trainer!

06/17/2023

Happy National Eat Your Veggies Day!

Veggies are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, folate, and fiber, which are vital for the proper functioning of your body. Eating vegetables will help you prevent diseases, improve digestion, eliminate toxins, and improve your eye and skin health.

Let’s honor this day by loading our plates with veggies for a nourished body and a healthier you 🥕🍅🥔

06/01/2023

Take your fitness routine to the next level with a one-minute plank.

Planking is a great exercise to improve your fitness, and the best part is that you can do it anywhere with only your body weight.

Consistently doing a one-minute plank can benefit your body in various ways:

💪Strengthens your core muscles, improving your balance and stability
💪It Improves your posture by strengthening your spine.
💪It engages different muscle groups, which helps in burning calories and weight loss.

Incorporating the one-minute plank into your fitness routine helps you achieve a well-rounded exercise level.

05/31/2023

Nobody ever got in shape by thinking about it. They had to push it through to achieve their goals.

We all know it might be difficult working out some days, but you’ve got to embrace the discomfort and push through it.

Here are some tips to help you stay motivated:

💪Do the workouts that you genuinely love and enjoy.
💪Make exercise the first thing on your to-do list each morning
💪Start with small goals and gradually increase them over time
💪Don’t be too hard on yourself. If you fail, try again.

You have all it takes to achieve the change and growth that you desire. So show up every day.

05/30/2023

Get shredded with cardio boxing!

Cardio boxing is a high-intensity full-body workout that burns more calories, strengthens muscles, and builds stamina with every punch. It’s one of the exercises that you will notice that will get you toned and lean pretty quickly.

💪 Punch up your exercise routine by joining our Tuesday cardio box class.

05/26/2023

At Braggs Fitness, we believe that working out is a lifestyle, and we aim to make it enjoyable for our clients so that they can look forward to it. No two days are ever the same, and our classes have different types of exercise routines for each day.

Our class schedules are flexible and convenient. We have morning, mid-day, and evening classes to suit your schedule.