Fitness has always been a part of my life and it is very important to me. I started riding a bicycle at an early age and have done exercise classes at various locations for many years. I was a member at Powerhouse Gym on Gull Road and the majority of my spin class partners were […]

I took up cycling a couple years ago, and even though I was getting about 2,000 miles in each season, I was frustrated with my physical limitations. I struggled with speed, strength and power. Steep hills were tough to say the least, with no power, and low aerobic capacity. In October I started working with […]

I wanted to get down on the floor and play with my kids, go on the rides at Cedar Point with them, or get into a kayak and not kill myself. Six months and 80 pounds later, all of those things are a reality. After getting out of the military, I immediately began gaining weight. […]

My journey to the Borgess Health & Fitness Center began with an appointment with Ed Orloff, a member of the Borgess Spine Physical Therapy team. I had significant neck pain and had been seeking treatment to get better. Ed not only helped me care for myself, but also understand that I needed to get up […]