Privacy Policy

New Horizon Fitness Center understands that your privacy is important to you. We are committed to protecting the privacy of your personally identifiable information as you use this website. This Privacy Policy tells you how we protect and use information that we gather from you.

By using this website, you consent to the terms described in the most recent version of this Privacy Policy. You should also read our Terms of Use to understand the general rules about your use of this website, and any additional terms that may apply when you access particular services or materials on certain areas of this website. “We,” “our” means New Horizon Fitness Center and its affiliates. “You,” “your,” “visitor,” or “user” means the individual accessing this site.

PERSONAL AND NON-PERSONAL INFORMATION

Our Privacy Policy identifies how we treat your personal and non-personal information.

WHAT IS NON-PERSONAL INFORMATION AND HOW IS IT COLLECTED AND USED?

Non-personal information is information that cannot identify you. If you visit this website to read information, such as information about one of our services, we may collect certain non-personal information about you from your computer’s web browser. Because non-personal information cannot identify you or be tied to you in any way, there are no restrictions on the ways that we can use or share non-personal information.

WHAT IS PERSONAL INFORMATION AND HOW IS IT COLLECTED?

Personal information is information that identifies you as an individual, such as your name, mailing address, email address, telephone number,

and fax number. We may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways:

When you send us an application or other form.

When you conduct a transaction with us, our affiliates, or others.

When we collect information about you in support of a transaction, such as credit card information.

In some places on this website, you have the opportunity to send us personal information about yourself, to elect to receive particular information, to purchase access to one of our products or services, or to participate in an activity.

ARE COOKIES OR OTHER TECHNOLOGIES USED TO COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION?

Yes, we may use cookies and related technologies, such as web beacons, to collect information on our website. A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.

One of the primary purposes of cookies is to provide a convenience feature to save you time. For example, if you register with us, a cookie helps New Horizon Fitness Center recall your specific information on subsequent visits. This simplifies the process of recording your personal information, such as billing addresses and shipping addresses.

Third-party vendors also may use cookies on our website. For instance, we may contract with third parties who use cookies to track and analyze anonymous usage and volume statistical information from our visitors.

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the New Horizon Fitness Center website you visit.

HOW DOES NEW HORIZON FITNESS CENTER USE PERSONAL INFORMATION?

New Horizon Fitness Center may keep and use personal information we collect from or about you to:

Provide you with access to this website or other products or services.

Respond to your requests.

Bill you for products/services you purchased.

Provide ongoing service and support.

Contact you with information that might be of interest to you, including information about our products and services or the products and services of others.

For record-keeping and analytical purposes.

To research, develop, and improve programs, products, services, and content.

We may also use personal information to protect our rights or property, protect someone’s health, safety, or welfare, and comply with a law or regulation, court order, or other legal process.

DOES NEW HORIZON FITNESS CENTER SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION WITH OTHERS?

We will not share your personal information collected from this website with an unrelated third party without your permission, except as otherwise provided in this Privacy Policy.

In the ordinary course of business, we may share some personal information with companies that we hire to perform services on our behalf.

These companies are required to treat your information as confidential and use it only for the purposes of providing services to us.

We will not sell, exchange, or publish your personal information, except in conjunction with a corporate sale, merger, dissolution, or acquisition.

HOW IS PERSONAL INFORMATION USED FOR COMMUNICATIONS?

We may contact you periodically by email, mail, or telephone to provide information regarding programs, products, services, and content that may be of interest to you.

HOW IS PERSONAL INFORMATION SECURED?

We have implemented generally accepted standards of technology and operational security to protect personally identifiable information from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

New Horizon Fitness Center will not intentionally collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. If you think we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, please contact us at [email protected].

CHANGES

New Horizon Fitness Center reserves the right to modify this statement at any time. Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be listed in this section, and if such changes are material, a notice will be included on the homepage of the website for a period of time.

If you have any questions about privacy at New Horizon Fitness Center or about our website practices, please contact us at: [email protected]

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Healthy Doesn't Always Mean Low-Calorie: How to Make Smarter Summer Food Choices

July 09, 20263 min read

Healthy Doesn't Always Mean Low-Calorie: How to Make Smarter Summer Food Choices

When most people decide they want to lose weight or improve their health, they start making what they believe are "healthy" choices.

They order the salad.
They drink the smoothie.
They choose the wrap instead of the burger.

Yet weeks later, they're frustrated because nothing seems to be changing.

The truth is that healthy food isn't always low in calories—and understanding that can completely change your results.

The Restaurant Salad Trap

One of the biggest surprises for many people is discovering that some restaurant salads contain more calories than a fast-food meal.

A Caesar salad loaded with creamy dressing, cheese, croutons, and oversized portions can easily contain 800–1,000 calories.

Does that mean salads are bad?

Not at all.

A well-built salad is one of the healthiest meals you can eat. The key is understanding what goes into it.

Build a Better Salad

Instead of trying to eliminate flavor, make a few strategic changes:

  • Ask for dressing on the side.

  • Choose one high-calorie topping instead of several.

  • Add lean protein like grilled chicken, salmon, or hard-boiled eggs.

  • Fill most of your plate with vegetables.

These small adjustments can dramatically reduce calories while keeping your meal satisfying.

Don't Be Afraid of Potatoes

Potatoes have developed a bad reputation over the years, but they can actually become even healthier after they're cooked and cooled.

Cooling cooked potatoes creates resistant starch—a type of carbohydrate that behaves more like fiber.

Resistant starch may help:

  • Improve blood sugar control

  • Feed healthy gut bacteria

  • Keep you feeling fuller longer

A simple potato salad made with olive oil, vinegar, herbs, and fresh vegetables can be an excellent summer side dish.

The 3-2-1 Meal Prep Formula

Healthy eating doesn't require complicated meal plans.

One of the easiest systems I recommend is the 3-2-1 Formula:

  • 3 vegetables

  • 2 protein sources

  • 1 grain or starch

With just these ingredients prepared ahead of time, you can create dozens of meals throughout the week without spending hours cooking every day.

Busy schedules become much easier when healthy food is already waiting for you.

Progress Comes From Simplicity

Most people don't struggle because they lack motivation.

They struggle because they're trying to follow complicated nutrition plans that don't fit real life.

Simple habits repeated consistently will always outperform perfect plans that never happen.

If you're looking for a sustainable approach to nutrition that works with your schedule—not against it—start by simplifying your meals rather than restricting them.

Ready to Stop Guessing?

Reading about healthy habits is a great start.

Actually building habits that fit your schedule and lifestyle is what creates lasting results.

At New Horizon Fitness Center, our Built For Life Coaching Program helps busy adults lose weight, build strength, improve their energy, and build healthy habits they can maintain for years—not just a few weeks.

Instead of another restrictive diet or impossible workout plan, you'll receive:

  • Personalized coaching tailored to your goals

  • A workout plan built around your schedule

  • Nutrition guidance that fits your real life

  • Accountability and ongoing support

  • Progress tracking and regular strategy sessions

If you're ready to stop guessing and start following a plan that's built specifically for you, schedule your FREE Strategy Session below.

Together, we'll create a personalized roadmap that helps you feel healthier, stronger, and more confident—without turning your life upside down.

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