Fitness Friday: Intense work behind the scenes of West Side Story
The timeless Broadway masterpiece West Side Story is taking the stage at Lyric Opera of Chicago in about a week. The performers don't just have to practice their lines, the artists are at the gym everyday preparing for this high energy show.
Fitness Friday: ADA's Tour de Cure returns to Chicago
This year Fox 32 is a proud media partner of the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure. The event coming up in two month is a fundraising campaign that helps save lives. Chicago's races are on Aug. 12 at Pottawatomie Park.
Fitness Friday: Finding freedom with 'Femmes + Themmes Bike Chicago'
Femmes and Themmes Bike Chicago creates a space where people are accepted and celebrated while they cultivate their fitness journey. The group offers what many needed. Over 50 people came out for the first ride.
Fitness Friday: Crossfit family helps woman recover from stroke
FOX 32's Anita Blanton takes a trip to Crossfit Mokena to discover the uplifting power of community and exercise.
Fitness Friday: Chicago hosts Faces of Fitness health and wellness event
Faces of Fitness is Chicago's health and wellness festival. Different workout providers get together to teach classes for yoga, cycling and much more in River North. This year's event is on July 29. Co-founder David Grass shares how the event also benefits the community.
Fitness Friday: F3 workout group gets in shape and gives back
F3 coordinator Chris Denzler talks about their men's workout group and the importance of helping those in need.
Fitness Friday: Spring clean your wellness routine
This spring consider adding walking to your work out routine. A strenuous workout isn't always better. Getting outside for just 10 minutes to walk can be beneficial, experts say.
Fitness Friday: Attacking fitness as a team at XSport Naperville
XSport Fitness in Naperville lets you tackle exercising as a team. With new technology, a class full of people follow a guided cycling workout while competing with other teams across the nation. Fox 32's Anita Blanton has the story.
Fitness Friday: Breaking a sweat at Barry's River North
Barry's offer curated exercises to hit every muscle. The red lit studios can be found in Wicker Park, Lincoln Park and River North.
Fitness Friday: Man completes triathlons on all 7 continents
Wow! Talk about an accomplishment!
Fitness Friday: Gym Pods rising in popularity
Gym Pods in South Loop are the newest thing in the workout world. The mini gyms housed in shipping containers were started by Jake Goldstein during the pandemic for a more private workout.
Fitness Friday: Stretch Lab puts a premium on staying limber
FOX 32's Anita Blanton takes a trip to Stretch Lab Lincoln Square to learn the importance of mobility and recovering from workouts.
Fitness Friday: Tips for tackling fitness goals with your partner
Anthony and Lindsey Passamonte talk about their workout routines as a couple and the importance of working with your partner to reach your fitness goals.
Fitness Friday: Using dance to connect to your roots
Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre embraces storytelling through movement. They offer a wide variety of classes including ballet, African dance, modern, body conditioning and more.
Fitness Friday: Tips for building a routine with your workouts
Napo, a personal trainer for Steel Fitness Club in Morton Grove, walks us through step-by-step on how to build a workout routine and the keys to make consistent progress in your fitness goals.
Fitness Friday: Offshore Rooftop launches new Wellness on the Water series
Offshore Rooftop is kicking off its Wellness on the Water series. The events merge working out and brunch with drinks into one. Each class features different types of work outs to keep you moving.
Fitness Friday: 'Inspyrd Movement' keeps people moving all winter
Inspyrd Movement is a program that began in 2021. Founded by physical therapist Dawn Piech, the program promotes diversity, equity and inclusion through the act of movement.
Fitness Friday: The best ways to go about selecting a gym membership
Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst at Deals.com, dishes out tips for people looking to get in the gym in 2023.
Fitness Friday: Chicago Park District kicks off week of free access to fitness centers
Meghan O'Boyle, wellness director with the Chicago Park District, talks about all the amazing services they offer residents who are looking to get in shape.
Fitness Friday: Jumping, clapping, hopping for pint-sized activity enthusiasts
The Little Gym in Lakeview brings fitness awareness to children of just 4 months and beyond. Parents and teachers say the activities build muscle, help brain function and boost confidence.