Americans are spending more on health and wellness, research shows — and for some home gym enthusiasts, the cost can quickly climb into the thousands. A YouGov poll conducted in September 2026 found that 31% of Americans are spending more on health and wellness than a year ago, while 20% expect to spend more in … Read more
Gold’s Gym is ready to pump Southern California up all over again. The legendary iron paradise — where Arnold Schwarzenegger famously blasted his biceps at the original Venice Beach location — is mounting a massive comeback across after nearly getting wiped out of the local market. The iconic fitness chain has inked a major development … Read more
Eight miles, three gyms — one race through New York’s streets. A rainy Sunday morning couldn’t stop over 200 athletes from running through the Meatpacking District up to Midtown Manhattan, then across the bridge to Williamsburg. But this wasn’t your typical 5K. Instead, Urban Iron competitors ran between some of the city’s most iconic gyms … Read more
One of the hottest auditions in New York City isn’t on Broadway — it’s at a luxury gym on Wall Street. Hundreds of the city’s fittest recently descended on the FiDi location of luxury gym chain Life Time, hoping to score a job teaching their workout of choice. Gathered in a dim, sleek lobby, candidates … Read more
Members-only clubs meet fitness. As wellness experiences replace traditional social gatherings in a growing movement called “daylife,” gyms and fitness studios are leaning into the moment and blending the two. And one wellness mecca is continuing to blur the line between going out and working out with the launch of an exclusive social club that … Read more
Rep and repent. Jeff Hambrecht owns Proverbs 27:17, a “lust-free” gym for Christian men in Oklahoma City that he calls “a sanctuary of strength” that helps members make righteous gains while getting closer to God. “Lust and temptation ruin relationships,” Hambrecht, a self-identified recovering sex addict, told The Post. In an April Instagram post, he … Read more
Your gym’s juice bar is so yesterday. The real flex in 2026 isn’t walking out of spin class with a green smoothie in hand. It’s sweating it out in the sauna, braving the cold plunge or squeezing in a little post-workout pampering. And New Yorkers have taken notice. Across the city, high-end gyms have evolved … Read more
Getting a Big Apple dream body takes a bite out of your budget. That’s according to new data about the most expensive American cities to stay active. New City is ranked as number three. It’s no surprise given New York’s exorbitant costs of living, much less living well. Be it a $15,000 membership to NYC’s … Read more
Once coined “the city that never sleeps,” a sizable portion of NYC now has a sensible, if not yawn-inducing bedtime. While most Empire City bars, nightclubs, fitness centers and even supermarkets once stayed open until the wee hours, the pall of the pandemic changed the circadian rhythm of the city — shifting some 24-hour hotspots … Read more
Taylor Fritz seems to be doing just fine in the wake of his split with Morgan Riddle. The tennis star shared several photos of his life recently on his Instagram page on Wednesday, and he certainly looked happy and healthy. Taylor Fritz shared several shirtless snaps on Instagram on Wednesday. Instagram/@taylor_fritz Taylor Fritz posted a … Read more
Kids do the darndest things. They also happen to drive us crazy if we’re around them 24/7, so new moms and dads take note — take ‘em to these stellar classes. Goldfish Swim School With locations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, Goldfish Swim School offers swim lessons for kids ages 4 months to … Read more
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