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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 lifestyle. Since moving to the area and ...
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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 flashing tiles on our 2nd floor?). He ...
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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 different places. After surgery, she was ...
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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 his final company physical revealed ...
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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.
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When 38-year-old BZ member Sarah Bookser would dedicate time in her busy life to working out in years past, she’d go on walk jogs here and there, and often lean towards cardio activities more than strength or dynamic training exercises. Her workout regimen was ultimately not satisfying her wellness goals though, and when she joined Body Zone in August ...
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When Debbie Cebular learned of her thyroid cancer diagnosis in spring of 2017, her focus after a healthy recovery from a successful surgery sprung to two things: Maintaining her energy and strength throughout her day-to-day, and doing what she loves most – cycling.
Cebular, a Body Zone member for the last three-and-a-half years, enjoys taking spin ...
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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 weight. Snacking helps you lose ...
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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 lung cancer. Compared to many ...
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Meet Charlene Fourquet. She loved the last session of our "Your Way to a 5K" group running class so much that she re-upped for the next class starting September 7. Why? We recently had a chance to catch up with her and here's what she had to say.
Were you a running newbie prior to the class?
I had tried many times to find a routine in running and I just ...
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