A Traverse City fitness center is getting a special addition to one of its popular workout classes Thursday and Friday morning. It’s the inventor of one of their popular pieces of unique workout ...

I’m a big fan of looking for alternative ways to work out. This might sound blasphemous coming from a Gear Patrol writer, but, honestly, the gym just isn’t my thing. Growing up I was really into board ...

For those of us with desk jobs, physical movement during the day doesn't come easily. I often find myself zoned into a project for hours, forgetting to stand up and stretch. Long bouts of sitting have ...

Balance is such a fundamental part of each movement that it hurts - sometimes literally - when it's gone. But to strengthen our balance, especially as we age, it turns out we do need to lose it. Or at ...

After years of testing workout tech, running shoes, and all sorts of home fitness equipment, balance boards (and stair steppers) surprised and challenged me the most. They’re affordable fitness ...

The fact is, you don’t spend enough time standing on a surfboard to really “train” for the wild rides. Maybe you’re on your feet for 15 or 20 seconds on an average wave, 30 seconds on a good one. Even ...