CrossFit Kids sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? When you consider CrossFit, the popular, fast-paced workout used by police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units and now everyday gym-goers looking for that same high-intensity training, you think of bulging muscles, rigorous structure and Workouts of the ... More

I’m not a nudist. In fact, I get self-conscious in a bikini (or even a pair of shorts for that matter) and would much rather cover up with, say, a muumuu or respectable-looking potato sack than downward dog without pants. But for the sake of topical journalism—and getting out of ... More

There's a perfectly nice yoga studio down the street: air-conditioned, with a creaky hardwood floor and the lingering scent of incense, body lotion and exertion. It's got a communal changing room, mats for people who forgot to bring theirs and coconut water for sale. And then there's the personal yoga studio ... More

Motivated by the desire to regain strength and confidence after the birth of her second child, DuJour Editor-in-Chief Nicole Vecchiarelli enlisted the help of trainer and Golden Glove-winning boxing champion Ngo Okafor to put her through the wringer. She completed grueling workouts for 30 days while eating as cleanly as ... More

Maintaining a consistent workout routine at home can be an arduous task, and the uncertainties of travel make fitness an even more challenging mission. Luckily, there are hotels around the world that offer simple and (dare we say) fun solutions.  The James HotelsThis luxe accommodation’s Urban ... More

These days, fitness aficionados are searching for unique ways to break a sweat. From bungee ballet to outdoor yoga in the African wild, DuJour explores fabulous ways to stay fit. Pair these invigorating, celebrity-approved workouts with popular food trends like juicing and detoxifying teas to get the most out of ... More

Gone are the days of missing your favorite workout classes simply because you couldn’t make it to the gym. Now, most the action happens from the comfort of your living room—all you need is a wi-fi connection and a laptop. Qinetic, the latest company to revolutionize the online workout ... More

You cut out the sugar, haven’t touched a grain since Memorial Day and never miss a WOD. And yet your ab muscles are playing hard to get—much harder than the next guy’s. Plastic surgeons across the U.S. are reporting a rise in those seeking solutions to their Crossfit-induced ab ... More

Workout: BFX Studio The concept: A modern, bi-level gym in Chelsea with classes from stadium-style spinning (Ride Republic) and HIIT training to barre, yoga and personal training with Technogym equipment and Pilates reformers. Two additional locations, in NYC’s Financial District and Boston’s Back Bay, are expected to open in December. Intensity: Moderate ... More

Barry's Bootcamp COO and celebrity trainer Joey Gonzalez shares why the fitness mecca's signature high-intensity cardio workout (beloved by Kim Kardashian, Amanda Seyfried and Channing Tatum) is still the best around.  What are the benefits of HIIT (high intensity interval training) on a treadmill? You’re required to use more energy during ... More