Elizabeth Smart wins top honors at Utah bodybuilding show: ‘I refuse to be ashamed’

Elizabeth Smart is redefining her legacy. After taking home top honors at the Wasatch Warrior bodybuilding competition in Salt Lake City, Smart opened up about her decision to stop hiding her fitness journey.

Arlington named ‘America’s fittest city’ DC ranked No. 2

Arlington has been named "America’s Fittest City" for the sixth consecutive year, with top scores in both personal health and community/environment sub-scores.

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.

Maryland 80-year-old embarks on journey to break weight lifting record

Maryland man and cancer survivor Chuck Mulligan, at just 80-years young, is looking to make fitness history by shattering the U.S. Power Lifting Association’s bench press record for his age.

Gold’s Gym to open in Georgetown this fall

A new Gold’s Gym is set to open in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. this fall with a 24,000-square-foot facility.

Montgomery County offers free recreation center fitness passes to residents in 2023

It’s the first week of the new year which means plenty of New Year’s resolutions are in the works, so to help Montgomery County residents with fitness minded goals, the county is offering free fitness passes at recreation centers.

Equinox bans new members on January 1, sparking criticism

Equinox said it wasn't signing up new clients on January 1, calling the month a "fantasy delivered to your door in a pastel-colored box."

Pro pickleball tournament kicks off in College Park

Pickleball professionals are in the DMV for the first time as the mid-Atlantic’s first professional pickleball tournament, the "N2grate DC Open," kicks off Thursday at the Junior Tennis Championship Center in College Park, MD. 

Peloton, Dick's Sporting Goods partner to sell equipment

The deal, announced Thursday, marks the exercise and equipment company's latest bid to broaden its market share and become more profitable ahead of the holiday season.

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.

Peloton stock tanks on bike production halt report, company says claims are false

Peloton shares got pummeled Thursday on reports it is pausing bike production, leading the company to issue an evening statement denying the claims.