900-pound man loses half his body weight with help of minimally invasive bariatric surgery
A new minimally invasive bariatric procedure is helping people lose weight with less downtime than traditional weight loss surgery.
A new minimally invasive bariatric procedure is helping people lose weight with less downtime than traditional weight loss surgery.
Snail facials growing in popularity to prevent skin aging
Beauty regiments can range from the simple to the extreme, with facials involving standard practices and others taking a more unusual approach. Jackie Ibanez takes a look at a growing trend where people are letting live snails crawl on their faces.
Beauty regiments can range from the simple to the extreme, with facials involving standard practices and others taking a more unusual approach. Jackie Ibanez takes a look at a growing trend where people are letting live snails crawl on their faces.
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.
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.
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.
North Carolina man, once obese, inspired by Navy SEAL to quit drinking, get fit and radically alter his life
Taylor Robertson, 27, hopes to inspire others and eventually complete the Ironman.
Taylor Robertson, 27, hopes to inspire others and eventually complete the Ironman.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fitness Friday: Rev up your workout with the 2023 No Excuse Bootcamp
Siddiqu Muhammad, organizer and head trainer at the 2023 No Excuse Bootcamp, previews this year's event and stresses the importance of starting the New Year with an active and engaged mindset.
Siddiqu Muhammad, organizer and head trainer at the 2023 No Excuse Bootcamp, previews this year's event and stresses the importance of starting the New Year with an active and engaged mindset.
Fitness Friday: Balanced Flow Wellness harnesses technology and techniques for effective workouts
FOX 32's Anita Blanton heads over to Balanced Flow Wellness in Bucktown for a challenging and adaptable workout.
FOX 32's Anita Blanton heads over to Balanced Flow Wellness in Bucktown for a challenging and adaptable workout.
Fitness Friday: Rowing for results with Row House in Lincoln Park
Are you in the market for a low impact high intensity work out? Row for some results at Row House in Lincoln Park. Your first class is free so curious customers can try before they buy.
Are you in the market for a low impact high intensity work out? Row for some results at Row House in Lincoln Park. Your first class is free so curious customers can try before they buy.
Fitness Friday: How to make the most of your workouts during time-strapped holidays
Wellness expert, writer and speaker Sonia Jhas dishes out tips for releasing stress through your workouts during the holidays.
Wellness expert, writer and speaker Sonia Jhas dishes out tips for releasing stress through your workouts during the holidays.
Fitness Friday: Fighting for first responders at Title Boxing Club
Get a heavy weight work out at Title Boxing Club. The fitness club has four locations across Chicago. The owner is offering free classes for first responders, for a limited time.
Get a heavy weight work out at Title Boxing Club. The fitness club has four locations across Chicago. The owner is offering free classes for first responders, for a limited time.
13 miles of new trails opens in Cook County for mountain bikers, trail runners
Mountain bike riders and trail runners can take on a new challenge among the woodlands, grasslands and wetlands of Hoffman Estates.
Mountain bike riders and trail runners can take on a new challenge among the woodlands, grasslands and wetlands of Hoffman Estates.
Fitness Friday: Cyclebar fitness classes raise funds to fight breast cancer
Cyclebar in Wheaton is raising a awareness and funds to fight breast cancer with the "CycleGives" initiative. On Saturday, CycleBar will be hosting multiple charity rides to help fight the cause.
Cyclebar in Wheaton is raising a awareness and funds to fight breast cancer with the "CycleGives" initiative. On Saturday, CycleBar will be hosting multiple charity rides to help fight the cause.
Fitness Friday: FOX 32 producer takes on Chicago Marathon with thousands of others
The FOX 32 team cheers on producer Erin Keating as she counts down the days to running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon this Sunday.
The FOX 32 team cheers on producer Erin Keating as she counts down the days to running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon this Sunday.
Fitness Friday: Diversifying the fitness industry
The fitness industry isn't one size fits all. Kia Williams, a fitness instructor, works to empower others and make sure everyone knows fitness is for all people.
The fitness industry isn't one size fits all. Kia Williams, a fitness instructor, works to empower others and make sure everyone knows fitness is for all people.
Fitness Friday: Making recovery a priority with yoga
This Friday Anita takes a look at Yoga Six in Hyde Park. One of the owners says the studio's mission is to make yoga accessible to all.
This Friday Anita takes a look at Yoga Six in Hyde Park. One of the owners says the studio's mission is to make yoga accessible to all.



















