February Health Spotlight: Kris Gillotti

We love hearing from our inspiring members and staff, and we recently caught up with Kris Gilotti, staff member since 2014, to learn more about her health and fitness journey. A beloved member of our group fitness instructing team, you'll find Kris poolside and on dry land making our members feel happy, energized, ... More

September Member Spotlight: Bernice Robinson-Bennett

Like most people stuck in a fitness rut, Body Zone member Bernice Robinson-Bennett was having trouble seeing results even with a consistent workout routine. The 45-year-old mother of two had always made an active lifestyle a priority of hers. She joined BZ in 2015 after bringing her children to swim lessons for three ... More

“Keep On Sipping This Summer” Hydration Calendar

Water is important to the body at all times, but especially in warm weather. Keep your body healthy and happy with the easy-to-follow tips and facts found our “Keep on Sipping this Summer” Hydration Calendar. View your tips for sips here (click below) or stop by the 2nd floor Wellness Center to pick up a copy. ... More

June Member Spotlight: Carol Angelisanti

When BZ member Carol Angelisanti embarked on her wellness journey in 2014 – quitting smoking and starting to watch what she ate very closely – she wasn’t immediately sure how to tackle working out, or “going to a gym.” She worked out at home frequently after days of inactivity at the bank where she worked. She ... More

May Member Spotlight: Sara Smith

When BZ member Sara Smith moved to the Reading area just under 12 years ago, she, in her own words, was “extremely morbidly obese.” Since then, though, the 34-year-old rock star (literally – she’s the lead vocalist of a local band called Resin Soul) committed to entirely revamping her wellness routine and ... More

Body Zone Does Your Heart Good During American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, about 610,000 people die from heart disease, that's one in every four deaths. More

eBite: Snack Your Way To Better Health

Those who nibble on snacks in the mid-afternoon tend to pick healthier bites, according to a study from the University of Illinois at Chicago that was published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. The researchers found that afternoon snackers ate more fiber, fruit, and veggies; while also losing more ... More

eBite: An Apple A Day

Most of us have heard the phrase "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." Well, it’s true! The best part about including apples into your diet is that they are both nutritious and delicious, low in calories and high in dietary fiber. Research suggests that apples may reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer and ... More

“Keep On Sipping This Summer” Hydration Calendar

Water is important to the body at all times, but especially in warm weather. Keep your body healthy and happy with the easy-to-follow tips and facts found our “Keep on Sipping this Summer” Hydration Calendar. View your tips for sips here or stop by the 2nd floor Wellness Center to pick up a copy. More

eBite: Don’t Skip Breakfast + Recipe

Not only is breakfast the jump start everyone needs to energize their day, but breakfast is also linked to many health benefits, including weight control and improved performance (as long as you choose a healthy breakfast of course). Breakfast provides the body and brain with fuel after an overnight fast - that's where ... More