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

“I Exercise With MYZONE For Quality of Life”

Meet Steve Essig: Body Zone's MYZONE Member of the Month We love hearing from our inspiring members and caught up with Steve Essig, member since 2007, to learn more about his fitness journey, commitment to health and his experience with our new MYZONE group heart rate tracking technology (notice all the monitors and ... More

March Member Spotlight: Evelyn Teti

When 25-year-old Body Zone member Evelyn Teti joined Body Zone, her motivations were slightly different than the typical woman in her mid-twenties. On a winter day in 2016, Evelyn’s SUV slid on black ice and rolled over several times. Then just 23, she ended up with a broken hand and her back broken in five ... More

February Member Spotlight: Charlie Dvorscak

Prior to joining Body Zone in 2013, Charlie Dvorscak was a few years out of retirement from his tenured career at PPL Corporation and wanted to begin exercising in earnest -- getting back in to shape and seeking wellness after years of not being able to consistently work out. He was inspired to commit to his health after ... 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

Resolutions: Perspective + Self-Care

By: Debbie Stiller, Body Zone Director of Wellness and Aquatics With a new year upon us, I like so many of you, I am sure, are reflecting on your life and thinking about what 2018 will bring. Over the years I have made resolutions for the future which never came to be. I almost always came to the conclusion that ... More

31 Holiday Health Tips

Let our Holiday Wellness Calendar be your guide as you ease into this holiday season! It's full of tips and strategies to keep your energy up, weight down and mind satisfied this holiday season. Download a calendar at the link provided below or stop by Guest Services or the 2nd floor Wellness Center desk to pick up a ... More

November Member Spotlight: Amanda Latshaw

Like most dedicated Body Zone members, Amanda Latshaw seeks her daily time with a personal trainer and workouts on the training floor as a way to reinvigorate mind, body and soul. But 26-year-old Amanda Latshaw isn’t like most BZ members. As a young adult, she was diagnosed with a swath of chronic illnesses and a ... 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