On July 15, Walker Higgins, 37, Derek Dowell, 36, and Jean Aponte, 35, will represent Louisiana as they take on the most challenging race in the world.

Every year, millions of people attempt to compete in an obstacle course race (OCR), but what is it and is it for you?

Can exercise affect your body’s fat tissue?

A personal trainer is using her passion for fitness to knock out Parkinson’s disease through a push-up challenge.

A Plaquemine fitness team, whose popular “jiggerrcise” has spread like wildfire, is now sharing the fun, workout class to Baton Rouge school children.

Ken Singletary wasn't supposed to be a dad, and he certainly never believed he would be competing in a physical strength competition at the age of 46. But the first story is what leads to the next.

Intermittent fasting has been leading the health and fitness trends for the last few years but is it worth the hype?

Now is the time to get healthy by taking advantage of free outdoor classes being offered during the Spring.

According to a recent study by LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center, naringenin, a chemical found in oranges and other citrus fruits, could be helpful in controlling blood glucose levels and increasing the amount of calories people burn.

Baton Rouge General is teaming up with Rouses Markets to offer monthly Grocery Store Tours, which they hope will help people learn to choose healthy food and gain a better understanding of nutrition labels.

Runners from all over will come to Baton Rouge for the 4th Annual OLOLCH Amazing Half Marathon on Saturday.

Get ready to feel the burn! Liz Koh takes a look at Orangetheory Fitness to find out why it wants you to feel the "splat burn."

The creative team behind Sweet Baton Rouge and their workout franchise, Don’t Stop Just Geaux, are joining forces with Body Sculpt Barre Studio for a free pop-up event at Perkins Rowe.

Registration is still open for the 4th annual Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital Amazing Half Marathon. Proceeds go toward the OLOL Children’s Hospital.

If you’re looking to make a splash in your fitness routine, the YMCA has room in the pool for new members who join their Masters Swimming Program.

Men able to do more than 40 push-ups had a 96% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those who were able to do fewer than 10.

The goal is to bring fresh food into neighborhoods that don’t have a produce market nearby.

Woman’s Center for Wellness is now the only fitness center in the state of Louisiana to be certified through the Medical Fitness Association (MFA).

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in Louisiana

Journaling can help you commit to a healthier lifestyle and help you reach your fitness goals.

2019 Susan G. Komen Baton Rouge Race for the Cure is just days away.

The Rum House is joining Susan G. Komen Louisiana in its race to raise $300,000 for breast cancer awareness and research.

Are you interested in learning how to roller skate? Now’s your chance!

Pennington Biomedical Research Center is conducting a clinical trial to study what types of physical activity most benefit the health of elderly people.

The streets of Baton Rouge were full of supporters cheering on their loved ones Sunday as they raced for victory in The Louisiana Marathon and Half Marathon.

There's one thing runners and directors can't prepare for or avoid; the weather.

The Louisiana Marathon has a lot of lagniappe in store for the thousands of runners participating in the multi-race event and plenty of fun for family and friends cheering them on.

If you made a resolution to shed a few pounds this year, don’t be fooled by get-slim-quick pills, powders, or juices.

Participants in the Louisiana Half Marathon, happening this weekend, can run alongside Olympian and champion marathon runner, Des Linden.

Baton Rouge has a pretty big fitness community, but there’s one program that’s on a special mission to condition your body and heart. Refit 225 Tribe aims to give you a workout and what they call “heart work.”

Anna’s Grace Foundation will open the fourth year of its signature Quarter Marathon season with a kickoff celebration.

The bikes should be expected to be up and ready to ride by March, according to Downtown Development District Executive Director Davis Rhorer at January’s DDD meeting.

BREC invested over $12 million into parks throughout East Baton Rouge Parish in 2018.Riverbend, Spain Street, Erich, and Lea Sternberg and Fiesta Parks

Personal trainers at Gold’s Gym in Prairieville say you have to get in the right mindset if you want your resolutions to stick.

The Better Business Bureau urges people to not just sign up for a membership with the first gym they see. The experts offer some tips for you to consider.

If you’re still searching for a way to step into 2019, Jazzercise offers dance party workouts that aim to fill your fitness needs in a one-hour class, with aerobic exercises for full body toning.

The key is commitment and consistency.

A new fitness studio is making members sweat through bounce lessons set to hip-hop music, occasionally with a live dj bringing the beats.

Start your New Year off right by joining the American Heart Association on January 5, 2019, 11 am – 3 pm, for the first CycleNation event in the Capital Area.

BREC Extreme Sports allows the adventurer to take their fitness experience to new heights and new speeds.

Food craving, the intense desire to eat certain foods, can sabotage efforts to maintain healthy eating habits and body weight, no matter the time of year.

BREC Outdoor Adventures is offering seniors a chance to maintain their fitness through a senior biking program.

The 2nd annual Tiger 10K will give LSU community, students, alumni, and fans the chance to race to Death Valley like the champion athletes they cheer on.

The Forum 35, a local non-profit, is teaming up with the U.S. Marines' Toys for Tots program to host the Reindeer Run and Jingle Jog in downtown Baton Rouge on Friday, November 30.

The data follows a 2017 study that found no matter how much you exercise, sitting for excessively long periods of time is a risk factor for early death from any cause

The Hornet Professional Academy Consortium (PAC) is hosting the inaugural North Baton Rouge Christmas Gumbo 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.

Fighting Fit Fitness Club offers boxing lessons to keep you fit and strengthen your self-defense skills.

Coach Sha’s Bootcamp based in Brusly won the popular vote in a WAFB online poll for your favorite workout program in the Baton Rouge area.

You don’t have to wait for the new year to beginning eating healthy.

Running season is here with FreshJunkie Racing hosting a big events every month through March.

SweatBox Baton Rouge is one of the latest fitness studios in the Baton Rouge area offering a variety of classes ranging from Zumba, boot camp and urban dance. They also offer meal planning and nutrition advice for their members.

The Walk to Defeat ALS® is The ALS Association’s biggest annual event, which raises funds that allow our local chapters to sustain care services and support research for much of the next year.

Researchers found that there’s no limit to the benefits of exercise.

Check out those moves!

Pure Barre borrows from ballet to help you burn calories, sculpt muscles, and improve balance and coordination.

Are you looking for some outdoor adventure for when the weather cools down? Well, you’re in luck.

Anna's Grace Foundation is hosting a walk to remember and celebrate babies that didn't make it.

Mayor Broome announces another Move with the Mayor event, joining Capitol Cyclery for a social ride in Shenandoah.