I took 11 free workout classes in January worth almost $400 — here’s how you can, too

In January, I went to 11 free workout classes. I tested out a number of fitness studios and boutique gyms (like Orangetheory and Club Pilates) that charge up to $45 for a drop-in class. So, how did I ...
Education Week

‘Exergaming’ Blends Tech. and Exercise in Gym Classes

Walking into the gymnasium at California’s Sierra Vista Junior High School is like pole-vaulting into the future of physical education. The school’s main physical education space is filled with ...
Today

Is group exercise safe? Study raises questions about coronavirus risk in gyms

Group classes are one of the biggest draws of a health club. They’re also under extra scrutiny as gyms reopen during the coronavirus pandemic. Researchers in South Korea are warning intense workouts ...
Medical Xpress

New school of thought: In-class physical exercise won't disrupt learning, teaching

As childhood obesity rates rise and physical education offerings dwindle, elementary schools keep searching for ways to incorporate the federally mandated half-hour of physical activity into the ...
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10 Group Fitness Classes That Are Actually Doing It Right

More and more guys are embracing group fitness. Why? Because group classes deliver science-backed muscle-building and cardio-enhancing tactics. Not sure how to get the most out of the new group ...
The New York Times

What’s the Future of Group Exercise Classes?

In February and March, 112 people were infected with the Covid-19 virus in South Korea because of Zumba classes. By Gretchen Reynolds During 24 days in February and March, 112 people were infected ...