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."

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss death sounds alarm on rising rates of Black male suicide

The CDC says men are nearly four times more likely to die by suicide than women and Black men are the fastest-growing group of men. Mental health experts say many men struggle with opening up and getting the help they need.

Australian man with chronic pain breaks world record for number of pushups done in 1 hour

Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

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.

Google's acquisition of Fitbit appears designed to gather more personal data

Google has completed its $2.1B acquisition of fitness-gadget maker Fitbit, a deal that could help the internet company grow even stronger while regulators pursue antitrust issues.

Weights and dumbbells are latest coronavirus-fueled shortage: Here's what to use instead

Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Is it safe to go to the gym during the coronavirus pandemic?

Is it safe to go to the gym during the pandemic? It depends on where you live and the precautions you and the gym take.

South Jersey gym reopens in defiance of governor's order, owners cited

Police in Camden County told the owners of a New Jersey gym that reopened this morning that they were “formally” in violation of the state’s shutdown order before telling them to "have a good day."

Gym owner leads rooftop workouts in Brazil

Ivan Nascimento is continuing to work out, but now he's sharing his routines with members of his community in Sao Paulo, Brazil.