eBite: Eating Before You Work Out + Recipe

Yes! A pre-workout meal, eaten three hours within your workout, can offer multiple health benefits that can power you through your fitness practice. Replenishing your glycogen stores with nutrition can improve your energy level significantly during a workout, as your muscles are fueled by the energy created by ... More

Love Thy Self For Long-Lasting Change

By: Debbie Stiller, Director of Wellness and Aquatics A friend of mine just asked my opinion on wearable fitness trackers. She wonders if seeing that thing on her wrist will motivate her to move.  She is wondering if it will make her more accountable … more able to stick to the “rules” she has set for herself.  ... More

eBite: Brain Boosters + Recipe

Alzheimer's Disease is the most common form of dementia and the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. In this progressive, irreversible disorder, nerve cells in the brain slowly degenerate, causing problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Despite extensive research, both cause and cure for Alzheimer's ... More

March Member Spotlight: Lauren Newton

Lauren's dedication to training and stellar work ethic makes her a superstar member, but her smart-and-savvy wellness mindset is something all of us can learn from. When Lauren Newton isn’t juggling the books as a full-time nursing student at Alvernia University, working at a local hospital or teaching young girls ... More

February Member Spotlight: Mike Faust

Mike Faust hiked the Swiss Alps and cruised the Danube, yet he maintains his excellent fitness level by working out almost every day of the week --  his biggest fitness achievement to date. A group fitness enthusiast, he joined Body Zone in 2009 and constantly  finds himself mixing in classes with his training ... More

Introducing … Body Zone Physical Therapy

Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex is thrilled to announce the addition of Body Zone Physical Therapy as its newest community health service. Randy Yocum, DPT, CSCS, has been named director of the privately-owned orthopedic and sports physical therapy center. It is located in Body Zone's Wellness Center. The ... More

Enjoy Holiday Music at Public Skating

Every Public Skating session through New Year’s Eve will feature holiday music.  Enjoy quality family time in a festive atmosphere.  Parents even have the opportunity to skate for free on weekend evenings. More information: Weekend and holiday admission is just $8.00 for all ages and skate rental is $4.00. ... More

Youth soccer training by Reading United looks like this

Please watch this 45-second video from a soccer academy program to get an idea how Reading United’s Player Development Program (PDP), open to anyone, addresses individual player’s needs for skills and tactics like: ball mastery, shooting, offensive and defensive principles and game situations. The video is ... More

Healthy Holiday Gifting: Holiday Fit Pack

Holiday Fit Pack The fittest gift ever, for you or a special someone! Includes: 30-Day Lifestyle Membership (fitness + pool) Fitness Assessment Body Composition Analysis Choice of a 50-minute private Personal Training session OR one week of Small Group Training classes Your special price: $79 (A $170 Value) ... More

Weekly eBite: Easy Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating

During the holidays, we're forever surrounded by food and the ever-present temptations of rich meals and indulgent portions. With so much accessibility to eating, how do you prevent that unpleasant holiday weight gain? The answer is mindful eating. Mindful eating is defined as the practice of being mentally present ... More