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Friedreich’s Ataxia: Learning to Ride Again

Nicole Kramer didn't let a devastating diagnosis keep her from the activities she loves.

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When Exercise becomes Excessive

Exercise is necessary and healthy when done the right way but for some athletes, lines sometimes blur.

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Rock Steady Boxing: Fighting back against Parkinson’s

Boxing is a great workout for anyone but for people with Parkinson's, it's a way to fight back.

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How To: Work out in the Heat

Beat the heat with these outdoor workout tips!

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Climbing Your Way to Better Health

Rock climbing walls are quickly becoming gym staples - bringing a bevy of benefits with them

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How To: Reduce your Risk of Stroke

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. Find out how to reduce your risk!

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LHC Fitness: Glideology

Glideology is a fitness class using a glide board which targets the core, glutes, and even offers some cardio!

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LHC Fitness: Bikram Yoga

Not only is bikram yoga a hot new workout here in Chicago, it’s literally a hot class.  Most classes are kept at a steamy 105 degrees with 40% humidity. So why get all sweaty with this kind of yoga?...

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Rowing Helps Local Teens

The Chicago Training Center helps local teens reach their full potential through competitive rowing.

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YouTube fitness star declares, ‘Finally got my perfect body,’ shocks fans...

LOS ANGELES — Cassey Ho’s fitness videos on YouTube have a huge following. But like most public personalities with a vibrant online persona, she gets wildly personal and often inappropriate comments on...

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Exercising With Your Baby

Bouncing back physically after baby is a goal of many new mothers. However, it can often be a challenge to find time for a workout, and figure out the best way to get started. We learn why yoga can be...

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Spine Health Through Exercise

Caring for your spine is something that can start at the gym. We teamed up with trainer Kai Karlstrom of Equinox to get some great tips on how to strengthen our spines, and find out how to protect them...

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Fitness & Beating Breast Cancer

We learn all about how staying active can be a key part of helping beat breast cancer, and why it’s important for survivors to keep on moving as well.   One woman shares with us how keeping up with the...

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Cardio Alternatives

We all know that cardio is an important part of staying fit – but many people assume that means they have to go for a run.  Jane Monzures is headed to Phenomenal Fitness to learn five alternative ways...

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Working Out With Knee Problems

Getting moving can be a challenge if you deal with knee problems.  But there are plenty of great exercises that can get you on your way.  Jane Monzures is hitting the gym to try them out and learn how...

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Keeping Kids Active

Keeping kids active can give them a boost not only physically but mentally as well! So Jane Monzures is checking out a creative way to make that happen – and having some fun ‘hanging’ around in the...

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5 Things For Women To Remember Before Their Workout

We’ve got five great tips for women to help prepare them for a great workout.

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Loosening Up Our Hips

Did you know that many of us might deal with tight hips and not even realize it? Tight hips can come from spending a long period of time sitting.  Jane Monzures learns more about why tight hips can be...

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Fitness Tips For Men

Sean Armstead of Phenomenal Fitness is sharing five great tips to help men achieve their fitness goals.

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Working Up To Running

Running is a great healthy habit that can have lots of benefits.  But sometimes as a beginner it can seem challenging to get started.  So Jane Monzures is hitting the gym to learn some great tips on...

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