Your Members’ Health

Is it actually possible to burn more calories just by eating? It is, if you eat the right kinds of foods that burn more calories by chewing and digesting them. Such foods can even boost your metabolism. At one time, it was thought that a calorie was simply a calorie. We used to think that [...]

Technology is great but is not without some pain at times. “No pain, no gain” right? Here are some exercises for you to do to help some common problems caused by devices we use everyday. Texting Thumb: Too much texting and Black Berry Messaging can literally strain your thumbs. To help abused thumbs, open your [...]

Have you heard about Power Balance wristbands? According to the Power Balance™ website, the bracelets contain a thin polyester film hologram, which reacts differently for each person. The thin polyester film hologram is programmed through a proprietary process, which is designed to mimic Eastern philosophies that have been around for hundreds of years. Recently, The [...]

Have you heard about Power Balance wristbands? According to the Power Balance™ website, the bracelets contain a thin polyester film hologram, which reacts differently for each person. The thin polyester film hologram is programmed through a proprietary process, which is designed to mimic Eastern philosophies that have been around for hundreds of years. Recently, The [...]

Bring Your Workout Outdoors: You’ve been trapped inside all winter. Spring is arriving, so head outdoors for your workouts. It’s refreshing to get outside in the fresh air. Contact your club and ask about running groups or other outdoor activities. Get Rid of Germs: Spring cleaning has origins dating all the way back to the [...]

Clubs of all sizes have to be efficient. When a treadmill stops running, you can’t just throw it out, you have the company come and fix it. If the projector stops working in the cardio theater, you call the serviceman. Recently, I was in a club and saw a great example of a club being [...]

Clubs of all sizes have to be efficient. When a treadmill stops running, you can’t just throw it out, you have the company come and fix it. If the projector stops working in the cardio theater, you call the serviceman. Recently, I was in a club and saw a great example of a club being [...]

According to research by the National Coffee Association, 56 percent of adults living in the United States drank coffee every day in 2010. If you’re one of those Americans, never fear — coffee has some health benefits! 1. Heart Protection: Those who are moderate coffee drinkers, one to three cups a day, have lower rates [...]

Spring is just around the corner and with warmer weather on its way come more opportunities to be outside. Working out outdoors has many benefits including a dose of vitamin D, fresh air and connecting with nature. Give yourself a reason to be outside this spring and summer. Here are some ideas and websites to [...]

It’s hard to be the only one who is trying to eat healthy. Everywhere we go, there are all kinds of groups of people that unintentionally trying to sabotage our dieting — your co-workers who want to go out to Mexican for lunch, your friends want you to meet them at the bar, your significant [...]