Treat Dreams vs. Snap Fitness, Sweet vs. Sweat

I love the paradigm that exists right on Woodward before Nine Mile: When I go to work on my fitness at Snap Fitness, I mount my elliptical to watch the better half of Spanglish, I can’t help but spy reflecting in a mirror across the way. As I step out with my manager recommended lemon flavor cupcake pop, I stand looking directly at Fitness 19.

As if the median of Woodward was the neck these establishments were sitting on, the shoulders of Ferndale tempting on one side and hinting on the other. As if the two take turns playing an angel or otherwise. I, however, see it as a scale.

Snap Fitness is the perfect gym for a Ferndale resident. Never to crowded, no snobs, and always open it allows for everyone who are trying to get in their basic 30 minutes of exercise in to get on it. Plenty of space to get your cardio, weight lifting, and stretching done. For those of you who know what GTL is -- there is space for you to get at the very least your GT on. There is a private room for tanning at the most affordable rate in town.  I do my best to check in for a workout at least four times a week.

Treat Dreams is as wondrous as Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, without all the "accidents" involving children. I dare anyone to say that they have seen a menu equal to the imagination, fun flavor, and with vegan options. From taste-creations of ice cream to cupcake pops to the scary good monster bars, there isn't a single item that wouldn't wow you. If there isn't something that temps you there already -- the Treat Dreams team is ready to make something to your liking.

Both places are above the standards of any other location, I’d argue. There is a balance to life, a time for work and a time for dessert. What is the point of working on our bodies if we do not also enjoy them? We also should not over indulge ourselves, in too much ice cream or exercise. As a happy customer to both locations I feel they play as quiet motivators to one another.

Reminding us of the sweat and of the sweet.