Fitness Friday: Rise Nation Chicago taking workouts to the next level
FOX 32's Anita Blanton checks out Rise Nation Chicago and their high-intensity 30-minute workouts that will leave you feeling accomplished.
FOX 32's Anita Blanton checks out Rise Nation Chicago and their high-intensity 30-minute workouts that will leave you feeling accomplished.
The 2022 'YETI Film Tour' stops in Chicago
YETI, the brand known for their durable outdoor gear, has teamed up with a variety of nature conservation nonprofits to offer a series of short adventure films set in the wild. They will be shown together, one night only, in Pilsen.
YETI, the brand known for their durable outdoor gear, has teamed up with a variety of nature conservation nonprofits to offer a series of short adventure films set in the wild. They will be shown together, one night only, in Pilsen.
‘Flamingo Challenge’: Balancing on one leg may determine increased risk of death, study finds
Dubbed the “Flamingo Challenge,” a team of researchers wanted to find out whether a balance test might be a reliable indicator of a person’s risk of mortality.
Dubbed the “Flamingo Challenge,” a team of researchers wanted to find out whether a balance test might be a reliable indicator of a person’s risk of mortality.
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.
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.
Fitness Friday: Kohler Well-Being Experience offers a rejuvenating break from the routine
The Kohler Well-Being Experience returns from June 24-26 to offer a rejuvenating and enlightening retreat from the bustle of every day life.
The Kohler Well-Being Experience returns from June 24-26 to offer a rejuvenating and enlightening retreat from the bustle of every day life.
Fitness Friday: Chicago's newest workout comes to Old Town
FOX 32 got an introduction to one of Chicago's newest workouts. AKT combines cardio dance intervals with strength and toning. Anita Blanton went to opening week!
FOX 32 got an introduction to one of Chicago's newest workouts. AKT combines cardio dance intervals with strength and toning. Anita Blanton went to opening week!
Runners gear up for half-marathon this weekend on Chicago's West Side
Thousands will take part in a new race this weekend in Chicago that will expose many to a new part of town.
Thousands will take part in a new race this weekend in Chicago that will expose many to a new part of town.
Fitness Friday: Folks on Spokes returns for 41st annual Spring Fling around Monee Reservoir
Jo Dell Albi from Folks on Spokes previews their Spring Fling 2022 event that takes cyclists on a ride around Monee Reservoir.
Jo Dell Albi from Folks on Spokes previews their Spring Fling 2022 event that takes cyclists on a ride around Monee Reservoir.
Fitness Friday: Chicago's F45 Training packs in a high-energy workout into just 45 minutes
F45 Training has several location across Chicago where participants are cranking out compact workouts that fit around their schedules.
F45 Training has several location across Chicago where participants are cranking out compact workouts that fit around their schedules.
Georgia stylist says incision-free weight loss procedure helped her lose 50 pounds
Rosie Axtman says she had tried every diet imaginable and was still gaining weight. In January, the 47-year-old tried a new less invasive weight loss procedure she believes has been a turning point.
Rosie Axtman says she had tried every diet imaginable and was still gaining weight. In January, the 47-year-old tried a new less invasive weight loss procedure she believes has been a turning point.
Fitness Friday: Chicago fitness organization empowers women to lead healthier lives
Most of us know that group fitness activities are so much more than just sweat. On Good Day Chicago, Anita Blanton takes a look at Black Girls Run, an organization that empowers women to lead healthier lives.
Most of us know that group fitness activities are so much more than just sweat. On Good Day Chicago, Anita Blanton takes a look at Black Girls Run, an organization that empowers women to lead healthier lives.
What's your state's most common dream? In Illinois, it's losing teeth and in Wisconsin, it's roosters
The most common dream in Wisconsin is about roosters, while a common dream in Indiana is falling.
The most common dream in Wisconsin is about roosters, while a common dream in Indiana is falling.
At 'Freedom Boat Clubs' in Chicago, members can borrow boats without hassles of ownership
There's a saying about boat ownership: The happiest two days in your life are the day you buy a boat, and the day you sell it. But a Chicago business is offering the joys of boating on Lake Michigan without the hassles of boat ownership.
There's a saying about boat ownership: The happiest two days in your life are the day you buy a boat, and the day you sell it. But a Chicago business is offering the joys of boating on Lake Michigan without the hassles of boat ownership.
New sleep report finds Chicagoans not worried about sleep, lots of remote workers taking naps during work
They found that people in Las Vegas, Baltimore, Denver, Seattle and Boston searched the most often about sleep-related issues. People in Chicago, New York City, Phoenix, Los Angeles and San Antonio searched the least.
They found that people in Las Vegas, Baltimore, Denver, Seattle and Boston searched the most often about sleep-related issues. People in Chicago, New York City, Phoenix, Los Angeles and San Antonio searched the least.
Suburban Chicago plant store 'Herbs & the Burbs' gives away plants every weekend
TJ Johnson owns Herbs & the Burbs in Flossmoor. She said she started her “Free Plant Saturdays” at a time when she was thinking about closing her shop. She was stressed out, and she said that during her morning meditation, she realized that all she wanted to do was share plants – so she decided to just give the plants away.
TJ Johnson owns Herbs & the Burbs in Flossmoor. She said she started her “Free Plant Saturdays” at a time when she was thinking about closing her shop. She was stressed out, and she said that during her morning meditation, she realized that all she wanted to do was share plants – so she decided to just give the plants away.
Suburban Chicago lifeguards honored for saving woman who collapsed during water aerobics class in Joliet
The Red Cross said that last June, Marge Bell collapsed while doing water aerobics at the Inwood Athletic Club in Joliet. Lifeguards Julia Castillo and Cole Kics got Bell out of the water, and together with Aquatics Superintendent Lauren Ryan, started CPR.
The Red Cross said that last June, Marge Bell collapsed while doing water aerobics at the Inwood Athletic Club in Joliet. Lifeguards Julia Castillo and Cole Kics got Bell out of the water, and together with Aquatics Superintendent Lauren Ryan, started CPR.
Chicago woman reverses diabetes after losing 143 pounds
Lisa Dove, 47, from Chicago, has lost 143 pounds since January 2021. Although Dove grew up in a "very fit family," the mom of three said that after her last two kids were born, she started to gain weight.
Lisa Dove, 47, from Chicago, has lost 143 pounds since January 2021. Although Dove grew up in a "very fit family," the mom of three said that after her last two kids were born, she started to gain weight.
Chicago fitness club East Bank mandating vaccines for members, staff
A popular downtown Chicago fitness club is now making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory.
A popular downtown Chicago fitness club is now making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory.
Free outdoor concerts, fitness classes returning to Rosemont park
Free outdoor concerts and fitness classes are returning to Rosemont's Parkway Bank Park this summer.
Free outdoor concerts and fitness classes are returning to Rosemont's Parkway Bank Park this summer.
Tips for losing those pandemic pounds
Streeterville's Runway Fitness owner Kristine Theodore and one of her coaches, Cameron Seichter, share their tips for losing those pandemic pounds.
Streeterville's Runway Fitness owner Kristine Theodore and one of her coaches, Cameron Seichter, share their tips for losing those pandemic pounds.