Fitness Friday: Pickleball-mania taking the world by storm
This weekend, the world's best professional pickleball players will be in Highland Park for the Association of Pickleball Professionals Chicago Open. FOX 32's Anita Blanton takes a swing at the sport that's taking the world by storm, with APP Tour founder and Libertyville native Ken Herrmann.
This weekend, the world's best professional pickleball players will be in Highland Park for the Association of Pickleball Professionals Chicago Open. FOX 32's Anita Blanton takes a swing at the sport that's taking the world by storm, with APP Tour founder and Libertyville native Ken Herrmann.
Fitness Friday: Pure Barre's new owners bring high-intensity classes to Lake View
Pure Barre classes make small weights go a long way. New owners bring Pure Barre burn to Lake View neighborhood.
Pure Barre classes make small weights go a long way. New owners bring Pure Barre burn to Lake View neighborhood.
Chicago group biking this weekend to help families with babies in NICU
You can ride this weekend, so people with sick kids can park.
You can ride this weekend, so people with sick kids can park.
Sister Jean spills her secret to living a long life as she turns 103
Sister Jean is sharing her secret to living a long life. She turns 103 on Sunday.
Sister Jean is sharing her secret to living a long life. She turns 103 on Sunday.
Fitness Friday: Decatur man wins 'Fittest Man on Earth' title through perseverance, hard work
Casey Acree talks about the challenges and hurdles he has overcome in his life and what it was like to earn the title of "Fittest Man on Earth" in the adaptive division of the CrossFit Games
Casey Acree talks about the challenges and hurdles he has overcome in his life and what it was like to earn the title of "Fittest Man on Earth" in the adaptive division of the CrossFit Games
North Texas 7-year-old labeled 'fastest kid in the nation,' sets Junior Olympics record
A 7-year-old girl from the Dallas area helped set a new record for the Junior Olympics. She said she practiced every day to do it, even in the summer heat.
A 7-year-old girl from the Dallas area helped set a new record for the Junior Olympics. She said she practiced every day to do it, even in the summer heat.
Fitness Friday: Cardio drumming and girl power at Aurora's Dance Fuze Studio
It's Fitness Friday and Good Day's Anita Blanton was in beautiful Aurora on Friday at the Dance Fuze Studio for a jam-packed hour of cardio drumming and total girl power.
It's Fitness Friday and Good Day's Anita Blanton was in beautiful Aurora on Friday at the Dance Fuze Studio for a jam-packed hour of cardio drumming and total girl power.
Fitness Friday: Blood flow restriction training gaining steam in fitness community
Physical therapist and performance enhancement specialist Nick Rolnick talks about the benefits of blood flow restriction training and how simple workouts can lead to big gains.
Physical therapist and performance enhancement specialist Nick Rolnick talks about the benefits of blood flow restriction training and how simple workouts can lead to big gains.
Fitness Friday: Reducing stress and coping with trauma through Pilates
Allison Long from Club Pilates in Lincoln Park walks us through how Pilates can help eliminate stress and reduce anxiety during troubling times.
Allison Long from Club Pilates in Lincoln Park walks us through how Pilates can help eliminate stress and reduce anxiety during troubling times.
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.