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Roy Cummings

Roy Cummings is the editor of Florida Health Care News. He came to the publication in 2018 following a 33-year tenure as a sportswriter with the Tampa Tribune. During his time covering sports, Roy was the Tampa Tribune’s primary beat reporter covering the Tampa Bay Lightning (1990-1999) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1999-2016). During that time, he also contributed to several national publications, including The Hockey News, The Sporting News, and Pro Football Weekly. He was twice named Florida Sports Writer of the Year (2008, 2010) by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.

Latest Articles:

Active Aging: How 20 Minutes to Fitness is Redefining Fitness for Seniors

Roy Cummings | September 23, 2020

They didn’t start dating each other until a few weeks after graduating from high school, so Jeanette and Karl Kudick never considered themselves high school sweethearts. They have been sweethearts ever since, though. “There was a very popular song out when we started dating called Too Young, and that’s what everybody said about us,” Jeanette says. “They said we were... READ MORE >

The Wider Impact: The Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery Beyond the Scale

Roy Cummings | February 06, 2020

  At 41, Amy Semanie is starting over. Recently divorced, she has gone back to school to begin working toward a degree in psychology, and for the first time in years, she’s paying close attention to her own personal health and wellness. “It’s all part of what I call my life change,” Amy confirms. “I’m in the gym a lot... READ MORE >

Guarding Against Osteoporosis: How Gina Warren Found the Solution in 20 Minutes to Fitness

Roy Cummings | September 23, 2019

When the cost of homeowner’s or renter’s insurance goes up, it’s often a result of the work done by number crunchers such as Gina Warren, whose job is to make sure the insurance company she works for can compensate its policyholders for their losses. “I’m an actuary,” Gina explains. “I help evaluate risk for my company; set our reserves, which... READ MORE >

Overcoming Back Challenges: How Marian Orlosky Finds Relief and Strength Through 20 Minutes to Fitness

Roy Cummings | July 09, 2019

When she walked away from her 38-year career as an educator several years ago, Marian Orlosky didn’t think she’d find another line of work more rewarding than the one she had teaching special education students and special education teachers. Then she became a provider of Interactive Metronome®. A therapeutic assessment and training program, Interactive Metronome (IM) has proven effective in... READ MORE >

Struggling with Post-Pregnancy Weight? Discover a Non-Surgical Solution!

Roy Cummings | March 16, 2019

After delivering her second child six years ago, Cindy* had a difficult time losing the weight she gained during her pregnancy. “I have two daughters, and after the first pregnancy, I was able to lose the weight pretty quickly,” Cindy shares. “But the weight from the second pregnancy didn’t come off anywhere near as easily. “I tried every diet I... READ MORE >

Wave of the Future

Roy Cummings | February 17, 2019

Nearly three dozen red push pins dot the map of the world that hangs on the wall behind the desk Gerry* sits at in his Bradenton home office. The pins represent all the countries the 68-year-old retired insurance executive has visited during his lifetime. “I’m fortunate that my work took me virtually around the world,” Gerry exudes. “I’ve always loved... READ MORE >

20 Minutes to Fitness”: A Slow-Cadence Training Program for All Ages

Roy Cummings | February 17, 2019

The winter months are always the busiest time of the year for Susan McCormick, who along with her husband, Chuck, rents out a unique historic property along the Gulf Coast in Venice that accommodates about 20 visitors during peak season. “The property has three buildings that were built in 1926. In 1930, it became known as the Banyan House because... READ MORE >

Defying Osteopenia and Embracing Strength: Lynne Bennett’s Journey with 20 Minutes to Fitness

Roy Cummings | December 19, 2018

It’s been about 20 years now since her husband’s loathing for Chicago’s long, cold, snowy winters and his love of golf brought Lynne Bennett to Florida, where retirement has gone just about as well as the couple hoped it would. With one exception. About three years ago, Lynne was diagnosed with osteopenia, a precursor to osteoporosis, a more severe condition... READ MORE >

Overcoming Hip Dysplasia: Chalise Bourque’s Inspiring Fitness Journey with 20 Minutes to Fitness

Roy Cummings | September 16, 2018

Chalise Bourque was on the move early in life. At an age when many babies are still crawling or cautiously taking their first steps, she was already running. She was also falling a lot – more than she probably should have, even at that tender, young age. At first, Chalise’s parents didn’t think much of all their daughter’s stumbles. That... READ MORE >

Balancing Career and Fitness: Marie Byrd’s Success Story at 20 Minutes to Fitness

Roy Cummings | June 23, 2018

As a University of South Florida education professor working diligently to achieve tenure, Marie Byrd was already leading a hectic life when a divorce left her as the single parent of her five-year-old daughter some seven years ago. With work, writing and parenting already taking up a good deal of her time, Marie found it impossible, following the divorce, to... READ MORE >