Are you incorporating glute training into your fitness routine? You should be! Not only does strength training in general increase overall mobility and muscle mass, but it also helps to prevent injury. Since the glutes are among the largest muscles in the body, ...

Zumba classes have earned an international reputation for uniting fitness, fun, and accessibility into a single workout style. Zumba locations can be found in 180 different countries with over 15 million participants worldwide. The global hype surrounding this workout ...

Is warming up important? Yes! A proper warm-up will prepare your body for exercise by increasing your heart rate, improving circulation and blood flow to the muscles, and loosening your joints through a range of motion. Not only will this help prevent injuries, but it ...

Looking for an accountability partner to help you hit your goals? Look no further than Ledina Esserman. This Dallas native started her fitness journey in college and has grown more and more passionate about prioritizing a healthy lifestyle over time. Now, she's a ...

We are excited to bring Shape Up to Greensboro throughout the month of May! This is a free outdoor workout series that will get you moving, sweating, and smiling under the sun at Friendly Center on Mondays and Wednesdays all month long....

With longer days and warmer weather comes more endurance training and a variety of outdoor races. The definition of endurance training is “prolonged training at a relatively low intensity, aimed at enhancement of cardiorespiratory function, together with aerobic ...

Looking to grow your glutes? While you should plan on spending time in the weight room, don’t forget about complementing your lifting routine with cardio. Not only does cardio boost your heart rate to help with fat burning, but certain cardio exercises can also fully ...

Springtime is here and it's the perfect season to kickstart your fitness goals! We're celebrating the return of beautiful weather in Charleston with a free outdoor fitness series on Daniel Island all throughout May. Join us for Shape Up! ...

After having three kids in five years, Katy found herself in a fitness funk. Being a busy mom, she had neglected to take care of herself and reached a point where she craved a change. With support and encouragement from her friends and O2 Fuquay Varina team members, ...

From cheerleading to bodybuilding to jiu-jitsu training, Nichole's fitness journey has taken many twists and turns to lead her where she is today. This artist by day and bartender by night stays hungry for adventure. When she's not squeezing in a lift at O2 Fitness ...