Fitness: Personal Stories

My Fitness Frenzy

Understanding My Food Issues Helped Me Lose Weight

Micaela always used food to help her escape her problems - until she set out to understand herself.

How I Use Dance to Stay Young

As a classically trained dancer in the 70s, Consuela experienced first-hand the youthful effects of moving her body. She took her artful expertise and crafted an aerobic workout that helps people of all ages feel young and agile.

How Martial Arts Improved Me, Inside and Out

Meredith found a sexy way to center herself in the unlikeliest of places - the neighborhood dojo.

Hula Hooping My Way to Fitness

Christabel transformed herself from an unsatisfied, unhealthy student to a fitness dynamo with the help of a simple childhood toy.

Real Women, Real Secrets for Staying in Shape

Real women share their secrets for staying in shape.

How a Personal Trainer Took My Fitness to Another Level

Traci overcame her lifelong struggle with her weight after meeting a woman who showed her a world of possibilities.

Yoga: the Upsides of Down Dog

Eka stepped into her first yoga class hoping to gain a better understanding of her boss, but by stretching her body, she expanded her mind and earned a better understanding of the human race.

How I Became a Runner One Block at a Time

Amy knew that running would work wonders for her body, but she never imagined it'd do so much for her state of mind.