Olympic rugby’s biggest breakout star is not only a “girl’s girl,” she’s also a “team’s athlete.” Despite her singular personality, 29-year-old Ilona Maher always thinks of herself as part of a larger whole, especially at the gym. Every time a fan asks about her workout routine — which is often — she answers truthfully: “whatever my … Read more
A British strength coach faced criticism online after filming herself working out at a popular Bali gym and complaining that the men around her were “intentionally” ignoring her. Danica Kennedy, 37, a British fitness and breath work coach based in the digital nomad hub of Canggu, shared a clip on TikTok doing an unusual mobility … Read more
It’s a growing problem that’s long been overlooked. For decades, body image issues have been pegged as primarily a female struggle, with one study finding that 53% of American girls are “unhappy with their bodies” by age 13. Now, experts say the epidemic is increasingly reaching boys and young men — and while their female … Read more
At Manhattan’s swankiest new gym, you can whip your body — and your online persona — into shape under one roof. Billed as “the world’s first digital studio meets luxury fitness club,” Life Time High Performance soft-launched in September and is set to officially open its doors early this month. The 420 Fifth Avenue location … Read more
A social media influencer has taken to TikTok to expose a vile incident that occurred at her local gym. Hannah Trenches posted a video this week of herself reading a book on a treadmill at a public gym. Hannah was filming because she was intending to post a video about how many pages she could read in … Read more
A cross-country ski-inspired workout is gliding into Flatiron — no snow, goggles or lift ticket required. NRTHRN Strong, the Scandinavian fitness brand that had Sag Harbor locals trading sunscreen for ski poles at a sold-out pop-up this summer, officially opens its first permanent US studio on Wednesday. “The reception we received in the Hamptons this … Read more
Dick Van Dyke isn’t slowing down at his age The 99-year-old Hollywood icon ran into singer Rick Springfield, 76, at the gym, leading the pair to take an epic workout picture together. In Springfield’s Instagram post shared Saturday, the duo flexed their muscles while smiling for the camera. Van Dyke sat at the biceps curl … Read more
This new workout is a scream. Killer Fitness, located in Burbank, California, offers health nuts and horror fans the chance to run for their lives — it’s not exercise, it’s “Slashercise.” Strength is built and endurance is tested during hour-long classes where participants jump, kick, and punch against a giant screen that features looped footage of … Read more
When it comes to weight-resistance exercise, you can choose free weights such as dumbbells or barbells. Or weight machines, which are often driven by cables or levers. You can use resistance bands or tubes to build strength. Or try pushups and pullups — old standbys that create muscle overload by using your own body weight. … Read more
A Sydney gym’s dress code has sparked a divided reaction, with some calling it “sexist” while others insisted restaurants have similar rules upon entry and sportswear is no different. Camperdown Fitness, in Sydney’s Inner West, is one of the city’s largest fitness spaces. However, the popular gym, which has members as young as 14, has … Read more
A woman has taken to social media to vent about a disgusting encounter she had with a man at a gym that left her seething. Kayla Nicole, who dated NFL star Travis Kelce for around five years before they parted ways in 2022, is known for her health and wellness content and often shares her … Read more
How little is too little when it comes to clothes at the gym? That’s the question an Irish gym owner was debating during a recent radio appearance, and it’s fair to say, his remarks haven’t gone down well with women. Paul Byrne, the owner of an “exclusive” training center in Dublin, appeared on a local … Read more
The topic of female-only gym spaces has always been one of hot debate but the owners of two training studios have revealed why it’s so important. Diana Johnson and Felicia Oreb, who now own women-only personal training business Base Body Babes Studio, opened their first gym in 2014 alongside Felicia’s husband Sebastian Oreb. But the women, who … Read more
A 26-year-old Aussie expat in New York has found a surprising way to double her income. By working with a personal trainer who also acts as her mindset coach, she’s managed to reduce “food noise,” gain more mental clarity, and improve her overall productivity in the process. Caitlin Emiko, a TikTok Strategist and Marketing Specialist, … Read more
A young woman has called out a man for leering at her through the window while she was attempting a complicated exercise in a private pilates class. Bella Belnap, from California, was attending her first sunset class at her local pilates studio, working on some more advanced movements during her one-on-one class. “At one point, … Read more
She knows how to get hearts racing. Fitness influencer Renata Pereira, 25, believes dating someone with a similar mindset is a must — and she’s found the perfect way to weed out weaklings. “If a guy can’t even try to keep up with me during a workout, how is he going to keep up with … Read more
You’ve heard it all before — you must eat less and move more to lose weight. While cutting calories and joining a gym are popular ways to start the new year, dieters often regain the pounds that they shed because they set unrealistic goals. Before you get in line for the treadmill and hop on … Read more
Congressional Democrats are pushing for federal policies mandating that gyms and fitness centers in the U.S. be accessible for Americans with disabilities. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced a bill “to promote the provision of exercise machines and equipment, and exercise and fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities” earlier this week, … Read more
It’s crunch time! Most people use the new year as motivation to kick-start their fitness goals. If it’s been a while since you stepped foot in a gym, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. As the exercise physiologist supervisor at the Sports Performance Center at the NYU Langone Orthopedics Center, I have four simple steps … Read more
A woman has surprised a lot of people after she revealed her gym’s unique dress code rule. Caitlin Emiko is an Australian influencer who currently lives in New York City. Recently, during a “day-in-my-life” video, she shared that her gym has a unique dress code rule. Greenwich Village Athletic, a squad training gym, requires its … Read more