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.
North Carolina man, once obese, inspired by Navy SEAL to quit drinking, get fit and radically alter his life
Taylor Robertson, 27, hopes to inspire others and eventually complete the Ironman.
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.
‘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.
Study: Gym workouts may increase COVID-19 infection risk; here's how to stay safe
Researchers measured the exhaled breath at rest and during different exercise intensities among eight men and eight women.
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.
Exercise lowers the risk of breast cancer, studies show
Research suggests exercise could lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
Orangetheory celebrates #FreeBritney movement with free class to anyone named Britney
Anyone with the same name as the “Stronger” singer can get a free class at participating fitness studios through Aug. 20.
Officials to consider permanently closing long portion of Beach Drive to motorists
A long stretch of Beach Drive starting at Broad Branch Road would be closed to motorists.
CDC: 55 COVID-19 cases identified among 81 fitness class attendees at Chicago exercise facility
The CDC said 55 COVID-19 cases were identified among 81 attendees of indoor high-intensity classes at a Chicago exercise facility in August and September.
Exclusive: Violation notices show Solidcore operated in DC without license for years
In November, the CEO of Solidcore announced the boutique fitness brand would defy a D.C. order banning indoor group fitness classes, leading to an investigation by regulators that revealed the company's eight locations never had licenses to operate, according to public records obtained by FOX 5.
Gyms anxious as restrictions weighed amid COVID surge
Gyms in the DMV are anxious as states and even counties in our area have recently closed or further restricted activities at fitness facilities amid a national and local surge of the virus.
Outdoor pools in DC to remain closed for the rest of the summer due to COVID-19
Outdoor pools in the District will not open this summer due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, city officials announced Wednesday.