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Madyson Jones worked out at her Lakewood gym Monday morning and noticed nothing unusual. Hours later, the 27-year-old received an email from Texas Family Fitness informing customers that it was acquired by a larger franchise, effective immediately. Jones’ Lakewood gym is one of four locations that closed as part of the merger with Planet Fitness….
Building muscle might do more than improve physical health — it could also help protect against depression. A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has found that adults with stronger grip strength and greater muscle mass were less likely to experience depression. The findings suggest that targeting muscle development through exercise may be…
The holiday season is upon us and for many, thoughts of revealing our shoulders during Christmas social occasions have us wishing we’d tried a bit harder for the past 12 months! Still, if you want to get a perfect pump before putting on that new dress, fear not, because Stephanie Sanzo’s shoulder workout can be…
In an email sent to its members today, CrossFit Munich shared that it will not be an official registered affiliate for the 2025 CrossFit Open. The owners of CrossFit Munich stated the reasons behind the decision were related to the changes to the season structure, specifically the removal of Quarterfinals and in-person Semifinals, and CrossFit’s…
HealthDay News — Higher cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in older adults is associated with better cognitive performance for episodic memory, processing speed, working memory, executive function/attentional control, and visuospatial function, according to a study published online Dec. 10 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Lauren E. Oberlin, Ph.D., from AdventHealth Orlando in Florida, and colleagues…
No, you don’t need to adjust your dial—that is indeed Oscar-winning actress and exercise video icon Jane Fonda back in leg warmers and a leotard. “It was surreal,” Fonda tells WH of slipping into Spandex for her latest project—a four-part series of workouts for Supernatural, Meta Quest’s virtual reality (VR) fitness platform. Fonda, who starred…
Mark Olson at the gym. (Mark Olsen) “Throughout my life I’ve been a skier, weightlifter, hiker and runner, including many local 10K races. Following open-heart aortic valve replacement surgery in late 2023, I embarked upon a cardio rehabilitation program introduced by the cardio center: I do a mix of of high-intensity resistance training, free weight…
Ever wake up feeling stiff, rigid, or a little bit achy? Whether you’ve been for a run the day before or you’re feeling sore after sleeping in a fixed position, a morning mobility routine can offer some relief. Pilates instructor Liz Patient says completing her three-move morning sequence can increase your range of movement and…
Ever wondered how a simple machine could revolutionize your fitness journey? Welcome to the world of the Step Mill, where every climb brings you closer to peak health. As a fitness enthusiast and certified personal trainer, I’ve seen countless workout trends come and go, but the 30-Day Step Mill Challenge stands out as a game-changer….
When Hunter Hughes ran into his grandfather at the local shoe store, his grandfather didn’t recognize him. It’s happened a lot since Hughes lost weight. Someone he knows will walk past him, and it’s not until he speaks up that they realize it’s him. Always, they comment on how different he looks. Hughes, 27, of…
