A doctor in central China has caused astonishment by losing 25kg in just 42 days before winning a slew of honours in a bodybuilding competition. Wu Tiangen, 31, was the only doctor to take part in the Tianrui Cup Fitness and Bodybuilding Match held in southern Guangdong province in January. Wu, who is 182cm tall…
Yesterday, I left my weekly spin class ― with its lovely dim lighting ― only to feel a hand on my bicep seconds after facing the bright lights of the gym. A fellow cycle class member wanted to know if I was alright, which confused me until I spotted my scarlet, sweat-drenched face and slicked…
Experts and athletes agree: You can’t go hard all the time. getty In a world that glorifies hustle and productivity, squeezing in a workout can feel like just another task on an already packed to-do list. High-achieving women juggling careers, families and personal goals may also find themselves piling on the pressure to work as…
In the age of digital transformation, Life Time seeks to strengthen its customer loyalty and engagement through a major expansion of its digital fitness offerings. By adding 100 new on-demand classes and additional meditation sessions to its app, Life Time is meeting the demand for flexible, accessible wellness solutions. With these new features, users can…
Amazfit’s partnership with Hyrox, the newest trendy CrossFit competitor, is also front and center, from ads within the app to a top suggested workout on the tracker. I paid extra money for a subscription to Wild.AI ($6 per month), the program that lets women optimize their workouts according to their monthly menstrual cycles. Cycle tracking…
Photo-Illustration: The Cut; Photo: Getty Few group workouts are as punishing as Solidcore. The boutique chain — which started in D.C. in 2013 and has since expanded to over 110 studios nationwide — has earned a cult following for swapping out the more restorative aspects of classical Pilates, like breathing and flexibility, for brutal resistance…
A 63-year-old cabbie undertook a six-month intensive training plan to ditch his moobs and “get a 25-year-old’s body.” Perry Wilson says his age and job meant he got out of shape — and last summer while peering in the mirror to shave, the grandfather of two said he noticed he had developed “moobs.” He then…
Celia Duff, 70, started doing intense fitness competitions three years ago. She works out five to six days a week and does a combination of strength training and cardio. Duff’s advice includes committing to being active three times a week. Celia Duff has never exercised more or had more energy than she does now at…
If you’re a regular viewer of ITV’s Lorraine, you’ll be familiar with the show’s resident fitness expert, Shakira Akabusi. A bundle of energy and optimism, Shakira frequently lights up our TV screens offering easy-to-follow advice and inspiration when it comes to fitness and health. As well as being a constant source of optimism for women…
From fitness classes to financial information sessions, public libraries are modernising and offering more amid a surge in users and a cost-of-living crisis. Alyson Hockey and her husband Kelvin are the instructors of a free fitness class held at libraries in the Rockhampton region. For some of their participants, it is their only regular social…
