Fitness

For the longest time, the fitness industry has placed individuals (specifically women) looking to take care of their health on a merry-go-round of fad diets and workouts that keep you…

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Workouts for women — believe it or not — are a modern cultural phenomenon. In fact, exercise as a regular regime did not gain general acceptance until workout videos for women were produced in the late 1970s and early 80’s, most notably when American actress-activist Jane Fonda pulled on a pair of legwarmers over her spandex tights in the first of her 23 exercise videos, Jane Fonda’s Workout.

Who is guilty of making a fitness New Year’s resolution but by February have already fallen off the wagon? As bathing suit season is upon us, it’s time we resort…

What happens after the gym is just as important as what happens inside the gym. To see workout results, you must optimize what you do afterwards.

Excuses to blow off a pending workout are easy to find, but starting out slow can help you reach your goals.

At Couples Swept Away in Jamaica, couples and guests can enjoy fully equipped fitness facilities and personal trainers.

Personal trainer & body-builder Clyde Norris gives instructions on simple exercises to help tone arms.

At Definite Defense, Shea Kim teaches concealed weapons training to women.

At AntiGravity Fitness, classes combine traditional methods of yoga with hammocks suspended from the ceiling to provide a unique workout.

Lydia Solazzo is a lifelong student of yoga, and she shares some tips and tricks to make your yoga routine as effective as possible.

Clyde Norris, bodybuilder and owner of Clyde’s Fitness in Spartanburg, S.C., was diagnosed with leukemia. He persevered and continues to train people today.