Blog Category: Health and wellness

Finally, Folding Treadmills Built to Last!

Historically, folding treadmills have been derided throughout the fitness industry as machines that any serious athlete should snub. There’s a reason for this poor reputation; folding…

Why Your Weight Matters to Cybex

You’ve entered your weight onto the console of a fitness machine hundreds of times. Ever wonder why it matters? The hard truth is, most machines don’t make much of your weight data at…

Strength Training, Amino Acids and Insulin: A Love Story

Strength training fans are constantly looking for new ways to build muscle mass using a combination of exercise and nutritional strategies. Studies consistently show that helping your body…

Do You Need a Wellness Coach?

When it comes to diet, exercise and overall good health, we can’t always go it alone—and a wellness coach might be the perfect partner. Could a wellness coach be right for you? A wellness…

Strength Training Reduces Cellulite

According to Fitness Magazine, an overwhelming majority of women have cellulite– and supermodels, beach volleyball players and powerhouse Pilates-lovers are no exception. While the dimpled…

Why Your BMI Matters

As a key indicator of fat as a percentage of your overall weight, your Body Mass Index (BMI) is an invaluable tool for health and wellness. The American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics…

7 Sleep Strategies to Snooze By

Are you getting enough sleep, or are you too tired to tell? "Insomnia is a bona fide health problem," says Dr. Rubin Naiman, PhD, an internationally-recognized leader in integrative sleep…

The 10 Best Holiday Fitness Apps

Thinking trim this holiday season? Tap into your mobile device! With hundreds of health and fitness apps available, there’s something right for you. Here’s a list of our top-10 favorite…

4 Time-Tested Ways to Adjust to Daylight Saving Time

With the hours of daylight shrinking and the temperature dropping as we transition further into the fall season, the end to daylight saving time is around the corner. On the clocks, most of…

Organic vs. Conventional: The Debate Rages On

Have you ever wondered if the organic food you eat is actually healthier than conventional food? The answer may not be as clear as you think. The implied health benefit in organic foods has…