How to stay safe while exercising in summer heat
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Next week's forecast is calling for intense heat. Fox 32's Anita Blanton sits down with award winning fitness instructor Kia Williams about the dangers of exercising in extreme heat. Williams offers some tips to keep you safe while practicing your routine.

Safe Haven law advocates host fundraising yoga series

Two Chicago area nonprofits hosted a fundraiser for the newborn Safe Haven Law Wednesday evening.

Chicago yoga class raises awareness for baby Safe Haven law
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On Wednesday, everyone at Vibez Fit in River North was helping to raise money and spread awareness about the baby Safe Haven law, where you can hand an infant 30-days-old or younger to someone at a police station, fire station, emergency care facility or hospital.

Fitness Friday: Fundraising for a cause with the 2023 Chicagoland Tour de Cure
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Darius Lawrence, who is participating in the 2023 Chicagoland Tour de Cure, talks about the importance of raising awareness and money for the mission of the American Diabetes Association.

Tips for getting your kids back on sleep schedules as summer winds down
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Adjusting to a strict sleep schedule can be difficult for even the most disciplined children, here are some tips for getting your kids enough sleep as school comes back in session.

Fitness Friday: Fighting negativity through boxing
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Boxing Out Negativity in North Lawndale aims to help young men become their better selves. In a neighborhood trouble with gangs, drugs and little access to fresh food, the youth are up against a lot. The group use boxing and positive role models to empower kids in the community while keeping them active.

New book inspires people to glow from the inside out
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Dr. Stacie Stephenson shares lessons from her new book "Glow: 90 Days to Create Your Vibrant Life from Within."

Fitness Friday: Gallagher Way summer fitness series offers free classes
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Gallagher Way partnered with area fitness centers to offer free morning fitness classes on the lawn Mondays through Thursdays. All community members are welcome to join and can sign up online at the Gallagher Way website. Mondays and Wednesdays feature high intensity work outs while Tuesdays and Thursdays is yoga.

Fitness Friday: Intense work behind the scenes of West Side Story
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The timeless Broadway masterpiece West Side Story is taking the stage at Lyric Opera of Chicago in about a week. The performers don't just have to practice their lines, the artists are at the gym everyday preparing for this high energy show.

10 simple tips to 'factory reset' your body
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Dr Kelly and Juliet Starrett share life-changing tips from their new book "Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Full."

Streamwood woman's treadmill fail and pantsing goes viral overnight

A Streamwood woman went viral after she posted a video of her slipping and falling on a treadmill, stripping her pants down to her ankles.

Fitness Friday: ADA's Tour de Cure returns to Chicago
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This year Fox 32 is a proud media partner of the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure. The event coming up in two month is a fundraising campaign that helps save lives. Chicago's races are on Aug. 12 at Pottawatomie Park.

Fitness Friday: Finding freedom with 'Femmes + Themmes Bike Chicago'
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Femmes and Themmes Bike Chicago creates a space where people are accepted and celebrated while they cultivate their fitness journey. The group offers what many needed. Over 50 people came out for the first ride.

Fitness Friday: Unlocking body positivity through pilates
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FOX 32's Anita Blanton heads over to BODYBAR Pilates in Wicker Park to experience an untraditional approach to the popular fitness routine.