Fitness
Two Medfords. Two Coasts. One Online Cross-Country Road Race
Virtual events, in this day and age, are a little bittersweet. On the one hand, it’s a constant reminder of all our favorite events that […]
Get Ready to Row: Anyone Can Race in the Head of the Charles Regatta This Year
Countless events in Boston have been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic—including, but not limited to, the Boston Calling music festival and the […]
Eight Exercises Perfect for a Beach Workout
If you’re looking to mix up your workout routine, but aren’t quite comfortable going to the gym anytime soon, try taking your workout outside. Instead […]
Grab a Buddy and Hit One of These Mountain Bike Trails Near Boston
Staying occupied these days is a feat of its own. Luckily, you can still maintain your distance (and proper COVID hygiene practices) during almost every […]
Explore the City with These Six Bike Trips around Boston
Spontaneous day trips are good for the soul—whether you’re driving a car, on a boat, or pedaling a bike. And never have day trips been […]
Ashley Mitchell: Boston Wellness Is White-Washed. Now Is the Time to Be Better
Participating in boutique fitness is like visiting the Land of Oz: It’s a mood. The lights are low, the music is loud, and your instructor […]
Oxford Gym Racks up $8,000 in Fines as Owner Refuses to Shut Down
On May 18, David Blondin, owner of the Oxford gym Prime Fitness and Nutrition, decided he’d had enough and reopened his gym for business, despite […]
Without Extra Help, Boston Gyms Face Grim Futures Long Before Phase Three
Phase one of reopening the Massachusetts economy is officially underway. We can now get a haircut (by a professional), places of worship can congregate, and […]
Try These Yoga Poses Before Bed to Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep
These days, it’s hard to make it through the day without feeling some anxiety, emotion, or overall unease. For many people, that anxiety and stress […]
Go Hard and Stay Home? As Gyms Prepare to Reopen, Fitness Fanatics Are Unsure about Returning
After a lot of anticipation, the details of Governor Baker’s plan to reopen the Massachusetts economy were revealed on Monday, with gyms and fitness studios […]
What to Do If You Need New Running Shoes Right Now
Boston is basically Sneaker Town U.S.A., and under regular circumstances you could head out to one of the plethora of running shoe stores in the […]
Here’s Some Advice on Wearing a Face Mask While Running
When we first started quarantining here in Boston, I made a promise to myself that, as a way to maintain my mental and physical health, […]
Four Challenges Boston Fitness Businesses Face in Surviving COVID-19
When the coronavirus crisis crashed into Boston, it was no shock that the fittest among us were quick to adapt. In a matter of mere […]
Make the Most of Your New Obsessive Running Habit
As the weather gets nicer and we get more sick of being cooped up inside our homes, many people are turning towards running for their […]
Eight Back Stretches to Alleviate Pain While Working From Home
At the beginning of the COVID-19 quarantine, we found ourselves rushing to create a work from home space if we didn’t have one already. Now, […]