24 Hour Fitness files for bankruptcy as it closes more than 130 US gyms
The California-based company is the latest casualty of the outbreak, announcing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on June 15.
The California-based company is the latest casualty of the outbreak, announcing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on June 15.
24 Hour Fitness announces permanent closure of 10 Bay Area locations
As it became clear that the COVID-19 shutdown would be prolonged, the chain suspended billing members as of April 16.
As it became clear that the COVID-19 shutdown would be prolonged, the chain suspended billing members as of April 16.
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."
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.
Ivan Nascimento is continuing to work out, but now he's sharing his routines with members of his community in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
California owner defies orders and opens gym, calling it essential
"I'm big on the Constitution," Jacob Lewis said. "So if you want to wear a mask, wear a mask. If you don't, don't. If you want to come in, great, use it. If you don't want to come in, stay at home."
"I'm big on the Constitution," Jacob Lewis said. "So if you want to wear a mask, wear a mask. If you don't, don't. If you want to come in, great, use it. If you don't want to come in, stay at home."
Walking 10,000 steps each day won't aid with weight loss, study suggests
We may have been too foolish to believe that mere walking would be the answer to our weight problems.
We may have been too foolish to believe that mere walking would be the answer to our weight problems.
A third of Americans would give up sex for a year in exchange for the perfect body, study claims
A new study shows that one in three people in the US would stop having sex for a year to achieve their fitness goals.
A new study shows that one in three people in the US would stop having sex for a year to achieve their fitness goals.
San Quentin marathon offers inmates a sense of freedom
Aged 22 to 72, the competitors are all members of the maximum-security prison’s 1,000 Mile Club and include inmates incarcerated for rape, attempted murder and other charges.
Aged 22 to 72, the competitors are all members of the maximum-security prison’s 1,000 Mile Club and include inmates incarcerated for rape, attempted murder and other charges.
Peloton faces backlash, market losses over holiday ad that company says was ‘misinterpreted’
Critics of the high-end exercise equipment maker say the ad is sexist and classist.
Critics of the high-end exercise equipment maker say the ad is sexist and classist.