East Wake Fitness Center

East Wake Fitness Center Our mission is to provide a clean and well-equipped health facility where our members can enjoy exercising with friends and family.

Our club offers an array of strength and cardio equipment, group fitness classes, and nutrition/weight loss programs. Locally owned and operated since March 15, 2003.

07/07/2025

Happy Monday to everyone! We hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing holiday weekend. Let's start our week out strong and get back to working out!

07/07/2025

The Best Source of Protein

The main function of protein is to help with the replenishment of muscle tissue, skin, bone matter, hair and nails. It also strengthens our immune system and protects us against illness.

Where does protein come from?
Meat is what usually comes to mind when we think about protein. Although meat is a big source of protein, there are many other sources as well, including plants.

The proteins we get from our diet can come from:

Animals: meat, fish, shellfish, eggs, milk and dairy products

Plants: legumes (lentils, chickpeas, red beans, etc.), whole grains (quinoa, buckwheat, etc.), tofu, nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, etc.)

Amino acids: the main component in protein.
Protein is made up of chains of amino acids, which are like mini-proteins. There are 22 different amino acids:

There are eight that are deemed “essential” for adults (nine for children) and our bodies do not know how to produce them. Therefore, we have to get these amino acids from food in the form of protein.The others are synthesized by our body from essential amino acids and degraded proteins.
The gold standard in amino acids is the egg: it contains all eight essential amino acids in the ideal amounts. Aside from eggs, no animal or plant-based protein contains all the amino acids in the right proportions: they are too low in some essential amino acids.

That is why it is important to combine the different types of proteins to ensure the body gets the optimal ratios of amino acids.

Can you stay healthy on a vegetarian diet?

Just like animal proteins (except for eggs), plant proteins also have limited amounts of essential amino acids and some do not contain any of certain essential amino acids. But that is not a problem if a vegetarian diet combines a variety of plant-based proteins to ensure a sufficient intake of essential amino acids. It is possible to get the right combination over the course of a day, but not necessarily in a single meal. In general, combining grains and legumes makes it possible to cover all the body’s needs: polenta with chickpeas, rice with lentils, corn with red beans, etc.

Along the same lines, we often hear that vegetarians are deficient in iron, which is mainly found in red meat. But there is also iron in a lot of plant-based foods, such as lentils, chickpeas and almonds. However, this form of iron is harder for the body to absorb, so it is important to ensure it gets assimilated.

To promote iron absorption, you should:Optimize your vitamin C content because it promotes iron absorption and
avoid coffee and tea during and around mealtime because they contain polyphenols that interfere with iron uptake.

We consume too much animal protein. These days, we are eating plenty of protein: we do not have any quantitative deficiencies. On the other hand, we have qualitative deficiencies because we do not consume a sufficient variety of proteins. We eat too much animal protein at the expense of plant-based protein.

That is why we are frequently lacking in one or multiple essential amino acids. A deficiency in just one essential amino acid can cause fatigue, an inability to concentrate or sleep disorders.

In addition,, red meat is high in saturated fat and omega-6, which are crucial fats. But we eat too much of them, increasing our risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. In 2015, the WHO labelled red meat as “likely to cause cancer in ppl. It should be eaten no more than once a week.

As for processed meats (ham, sausage, ground meat, etc.), they were deemed to “cause cancer in humans”, in particular because of their content in nitrites (preservatives) , and they should be avoided to the extent possible.

This is why it is best to eat at least 50% plant-based protein.

God Bless America! Praying that everyone has a blessed 4th of July! Enjoy and be safe!🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸
07/04/2025

God Bless America! Praying that everyone has a blessed 4th of July! Enjoy and be safe!🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

06/28/2025

The only bad workout is the one you didn't do! "Be stronger than your excuses!"

06/28/2025

Happy Saturday! "The body achieves what the mind believes!" Another amazing workout in the books!

06/24/2025

"Your health is your greatest investment — not an expense. Make the choice today for a healthier, stronger tomorrow."

Join us every Saturday with Instructor Elyse from 9:30am-10:30am for Total Body Shape Up or Tuesday from 6:30pm-7:30pm for Sweat and Shred Abdominal and Conditioning class! Non-members $10.00

"Every great journey begins with one step. Let your first step be through our doors. Let’s reach your goals!" Start your...
06/24/2025

"Every great journey begins with one step. Let your first step be through our doors. Let’s reach your goals!" Start your fitness journey today at East Wake Fitness Center 1015 W Gannon Ave, Zebulon, NC 27597. Phone(919)404-0110 Way to go Stephanie(baby on board), Issac, Zach!

Join us every Tuesday from 6:30pm-7:30pm for our Sweat and Shred Class with Instructor Elyse. This class focuses on cond...
06/24/2025

Join us every Tuesday from 6:30pm-7:30pm for our Sweat and Shred Class with Instructor Elyse. This class focuses on conditioning your core and heart health.

06/19/2025

Happy Thursday! Make the most of every day! You can start out strong with a great workout everyday or you can sit on the couch and complain! It's your choice! We'd love to have you! We have a great gym family! Come join and be apart of our team!

06/11/2025

"Unlock your strongest self- join now and turn motivation into transformation!" JOIN NOW AT EAST WAKE FITNESS CENTER 1015 W Gannon Ave Zebulon NC (919)404-0110!

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Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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East Wake Fitness Center has been locally owned and operated by Robbin and Don Sollars since 2003. The mission of East Wake Fitness Center is to provide a friendly, clean and well-equipped health facility where our members can enjoy exercising with family and friends. All gyms have equipment and tools to help you get fit, but equipment is rarely the difference between reaching your fitness goals and failing. The difference is in the support, advice, and coaching that you receive along the way. That's what we strive to provide you with at East Wake Fitness Center. Come visit us today at 1015 W Gannon Ave Zebulon, NC 27597, so that we can get to know you and your goals. Then we can show you how we can help you!