Whether you are the mom who cried on the first day of drop off at school or the mom who opened a bottle of wine to celebrate, one thing is certain: it’s Back to School time. The start of a school year brings activities and stress, any of which can help or hurt your fitness […]

In America, 7 out of 10 people are obese or overweight, but only half of them are aware of it. That means millions of people at risk for diseases like stroke, diabetes, sleep apnea and, cancer, and they don’t know it. So how can you know if you’re one of them? Know your body composition.

Written by Marsha McCulloch, MS, RD on July 15, 2018 Protein is an essential part of a balanced diet, but sometimes it’s accompanied by more fat and calories than you want. Fortunately, there are a variety of lean animal and plant sources of protein that will help you meet your quota.

Besides your RZ coach helping you with the RZ workout of the day, you have your 2nd coach. THE POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR SYSTEM AND TARGET HEART RATE ZONES When it comes to exercise, there are different heart rate zones that equate to different levels of intensity.

Besides our Treadmills, Schwinn Airdyne Bikes and our Water Rowers, we have our Cybex Arc Trainers. We use them as part of our RZ workout system to maximize calorie burn and strengthen the body.

WHY WHEY PROTEIN? When we conduct an inbody body composition test, on average a woman has about 100 pounds of lean body mass. We recommend taking the amount of lean body mass they have and matching that amount to their overall protein intake for the day.

You’ve heard about it from people at the gym. Maybe you read up on some fitness or health blogs, and you’re seeing the term pop up. Maybe your doctor is suggesting that you get your body composition checked. Maybe you’re hearing people talk about improving their percent body fat, but secretly, deep down, you’ve always […]

Discover what is Body Composition and how RZone Fitness measures YOU to help you chart your progress. Watch this video. Body composition is a method of describing what the body is made of. It includes fat, protein, minerals and body water.

By Bob Nellis March 10, 2017 ROCHESTER, Minn. — Everyone knows that exercise is good for you, but what type of training helps most, especially when you’re older – say over 65? A Mayo Clinic study says it’s high-intensity aerobic exercise, which can reverse some cellular aspects of aging.

You may have a few (or more) extra pounds you want to lose. What do you do? Naturally, like most people, you turn to tried and true methods of weight loss, diet and exercise. You begin running or hitting the weights a few days a week. You start to tighten up your diet, omitting junk […]

by Pete McCall What happens to your engine at the end of a long car trip? It doesn’t require a degree in automotive engineering to know that once you’ve reached your destination, your car’s engine stays warm as it gradually cools to a resting temperature.

Protein powders are popular supplements for people looking to lose weight, gain muscle and improve athletic performance. Although often associated with men looking to bulk up, these supplements are favored by women as well. In fact, many protein powders are now marketed specifically to women.