Bonton Farms expanding nutrition, wellness services across South Dallas
The Dallas non-profit, known for its organic gardens and focus on nutrition, has major plans for 2025 and beyond that include an affordable housing complex, a wellness center and more,
Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot welcomes 22,000+ runners for annual event
Around 22,000 people pre-registered for the annual race. Another few hundred signed up the morning of. Little ones in strollers and leashed dogs were welcome to take part.
The 'turkey trot,' a tradition since 1896, is more popular than ever
A record number of runners (and walkers) were expected to hit the street this morning, burning off a few calories before tearing into their turkey. The annual ‘turkey trot’ tradition goes back longer than you might think.
Irving runners on high alert after reports of 2 female joggers being attacked
A woman jogging along Campion Trail at the Sam Houston Trail Park told 911 she was grabbed from behind and taken down by a man in dreadlocks. Then, a second woman came forward saying the same thing happened to her.
CrossFit Games continue in Fort Worth despite athlete Lazar Dukic's drowning death
The CrossFit Games resumed in Fort Worth on Friday after a special tribute to the athlete who drowned during a race.
CrossFit Games: Lazar Dukic drowns in Fort Worth lake during swimming event
The rest of Thursday's events and activities for The CrossFit Games have been suspended.
Is playing chess a weight-loss hack?
Chess requires players to sit for extended periods of time, but some evidence suggests that this stationary game can actually contribute to burning calories and shedding pounds.
City of DeSoto breaks ground on new aquatic and recreation center
It will be a 74,000-square-foot venue with a full-scale indoor competition pool, a 400-foot indoor track, a gym and other multi-generational recreational areas.
Equinox offers whopping $40K gym membership with personalized wellness program: 'New era'
Equinox is upping the ante on expensive gym memberships.
Planet Fitness hiking new membership prices for first time since 1998
Planet Fitness is raising its membership prices following a period of market testing and weaker financial performance, while also planning to test higher prices for its premium Black Card membership amidst a challenging economic environment.
11 minute 'brisk' walks every day could reduce early deaths, study finds
Doing 75 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity could reduce 1 in 10 early deaths, 1 in 20 cardiovascular disease diagnoses and nearly 1 in 30 cancer cases.
‘Flamingo Challenge’: Balancing on one leg may determine increased risk of death, study finds
Dubbed the “Flamingo Challenge,” a team of researchers wanted to find out whether a balance test might be a reliable indicator of a person’s risk of mortality.
New study reveals best time of day to work out for fat loss, muscle strength
The timing of exercise remains a controversial topic, but a new study suggests there may be an optimal time to workout to get the specific results you desire.
Release the Pressure: Doctors launch campaign due to rising cases of hypertension among Black women
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. Because of the rising prevalence of heart disease and high blood pressure among Black women, the American Medical Association is launching a new campaign called “Release the Pressure.”
Man sheds 87 pounds while exercising every day for this discontinued Taco Bell menu item
Chris Sandberg 'can’t let go' of the Grilled Stuft Nacho
Planet Fitness to offer high schoolers free gym membership
Participants will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship, with one awarded per state.
Phoenix gym uses Will Smith's now-infamous Oscar slap for motivational poster
A gym in Phoenix is using Will Smith's now-infamous slap of Academy Award host Chris Rock in a motivational poster of sorts.
Dallas Marathon returns after two-year hiatus due to pandemic
For thousands of runners, the 50th Dallas Marathon feels like the world is getting back to normal. The Dallas Marathon is back on after being canceled last year two times due to the pandemic.
FDA: Amazon selling nearly 30 weight loss, sexual enhancement products with harmful ingredients
The FDA has warned Amazon about over two dozen weight loss and sexual enhancement supplements that are sold on the website which contain potentially harmful ingredients.
Dallas, Fort Worth Turkey Trots go virtual for 2020 due to COVID-19
Organizers of the Dallas Turkey Trot says they normally have more than 20,000 participants, but this year the virus has cut that by nearly 80 percent.