Fitness Specialist

Fitness FAQ

If you’re ready to improve your fitness, you could join any gym in town, or you could get fit with the support of an entire medical team at Sugarloaf Wellness Center.

At the Lawrenceville, Georgia facility, you have access to a physician and three personal trainers to build the most effective, custom-tailored fitness regimen for you. David W. Kunz, MD, and Suzanne Luna, CPT, use a holistic, medically-sound approach to your physical fitness. If you’d like to meet the staff and tour the facility’s in-house fitness studio, contact the clinic online or over the phone.

How often should I work out?

The CDC recommends the following cardio and strength training guidelines to maintain optimal health:

Cardiovascular exercise

You should engage in moderate aerobic activity that keeps your heart rate up for 150 minutes per week to reap the health benefits. You can also perform 75 minutes of vigorous cardio per week for the same effect.

You can break your cardio up into 10-minute increments throughout the day to make it more doable. As long as you sustain the effort for at least 10 minutes, you can enjoy the same benefits.

Strength training

It’s essential to perform strength training exercises for all major muscle groups at least twice per week. You can use weights or resistance tubes to work your legs, hips, back, chest, abdomen, shoulders, and arms.

You can earn even more health benefits if you work out more often. For example, increasing your moderate cardio to 300 minutes per week promotes additional body benefits.

What are the benefits of physical fitness?

Regular physical activity benefits both your mental and physical health in innumerable ways. Numerous studies show exercise provides you with:

• More energy
• Improved sleep
• Weight control
• Improved mood
• Decreased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, depression, some cancers, and arthritis
• Improved sex life

How can you help me with fitness?

At Sugarloaf Wellness Center, you have access to a physician and three personal trainers to help you reach your fitness goals. The wellness center provides you with all the tools you need to get fit, a built-in support team, and accountability.

Dr. Kunz is available to help guide you with any medical variables that might influence your physical fitness. He provides solutions for both internal and aesthetic issues.

Certified personal trainer Suzanne Luna can help you navigate any injuries or physical limitations you have. She works with your personal trainer to accommodate your needs.

Your personal trainer helps make your fitness journey more enjoyable by offering social support and helping you discover activities you enjoy. With the on-site workout studio, you have all the tools you need to get fit under one roof.

If you’re interested in the medically-supervised fitness programs at Sugarloaf Wellness Center, schedule a consultation online or over the phone.