32 Results for tag: wellness

Keeping Up With Ike & Dawn: Project You Week #1

This past summer, we invited our membership to apply for an exclusive spot in our Project You! personal training intensive. The objective? To take six members through a special fitness journey in just four weeks under the guidance of Director of Fitness Sarah Vecchio and Assistant Director of Fitness Dave Moseley -- our very best health and fitness ... 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

January Member Spotlight: Sarah Bookser

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 ... More

December Member Spotlight: Debbie Cebular

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 ... 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 copy. Track the days (circle the ... 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 weight. Snacking helps you lose ... 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 lung cancer. Compared to many ... More

Biggest Mover Wellness Challenge Benefits Laney’s Legacy of Hope

Do you have what it takes to be Body Zone’s BIGGEST MOVER? Join our Biggest Mover Wellness Challenge, get your move on, and give it a try! You’ll do both your body and Laney’s Legacy of Hope a ton of good. This unique six-week team challenge will use Body Zone’s new MYZONE wearable heart rate monitors to accurately track and inspire your ... More

Charlene’s Dash To The Finish Line

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 ... More

Body Zone & PK Wellness Matters Partner To Serve Local Corporate Wellness Needs

Wyomissing,PA — Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex and PK Wellness Matters, a division of Power Kunkle Benefits Consulting, announced a partnership today to help meet the total wellness needs of local employers and the community as a whole. The two companies are teaming up to offer services that will help build better personal and community health and ... More