‘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.
Planet Fitness will require face masks inside gyms starting in August
Planet Fitness will freeze memberships for members who can't or refuse to wear a mask.
Is it safe to go to the gym during the coronavirus pandemic?
Is it safe to go to the gym during the pandemic? It depends on where you live and the precautions you and the gym take.
North Texas gyms preparing to partially reopen Monday
Gyms are among the business that can partially reopen on Monday. But, like other phases of the reopenings, there are restrictions.
City of Plano: Outdoor pools closed for the summer, indoors pools will open at limited capacity
The heat is already here, but many public swimming pools are closed.
Bike shops experiencing surge in sales due to coronavirus pandemic
While many segments of the economy are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, others are seeing a boom.
Home gyms and daily virtual workouts: How top athletes stay in shape amid pandemic
From NBA players to Olympians, athletes have had to get creative to keep their physical fitness up to par during the coronavirus pandemic.
Planet Fitness among companies offering at-home workouts during COVID-19 outbreak
Planet Fitness is just one of many organizations offering video workouts and home exercise resources amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus and the gym: Be 'super careful' at public facilities, doctor suggests
There’s nothing like a good workout to blow off steam — but are trips to the gym safe amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak?
Peloton faces backlash, market losses over holiday ad that company says was ‘misinterpreted’
Critics of the high-end exercise equipment maker say the ad is sexist and classist.
Man’s #CleanChallenge post shows dramatic transformation from addict to proud, healthy dad
Jason Wickline says he had to lose everything before finally deciding to beat his addiction and committing fully to recovery, and his story went viral after he shared images of his transformation on social media.
Russian 'Popeye' has 3 pounds of 'dead' muscle removed after DIY bodybuilding injections
The man used “petroleum jelly” injections, or Synthol oil, to enhance the size of his arms.