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Can This New Research Program Teach Houston How to Tackle Opioid Abuse?

The opioid crisis hasn’t hit Texas as hard as other states. But opioid abuse is still a problem here, one that Dr. James Langabeer believes is more widespread than has been acknowledged.

04/25/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Fitness Friday

I Tried It: Assisted Stretching

Sessions at Bellaire's new StretchLab, which aim to increase flexibility and range of motion, are somewhere between a massage and a workout.

04/19/2019 By Kirsten Keller

Fitness Friday

Can Two 20-Minute Workouts a Week Really Change Your Health?

The Exercise Coach says yes.

04/12/2019 By Kirsten Keller

Fitness Friday

CycleBar Is Coming to the Heights

The indoor cycling franchise will expand its Inner Loop presence with a new studio at the forthcoming Market at Houston Heights development.

04/05/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Blast Off

Orangetheory—Yes, Orangetheory—Wants to Help with the Historic All-Female Spacewalk NASA Had to Scrap

Astronaut Anne McClain, a member of Orangetheory's Webster studio, was shut out of the historic moment when there weren't enough fitting spacesuits readily available for Friday's mission.

03/27/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Giving Back

Kendra Scott's Texas Charm Is Funding a Retreat for Young Adult Cancer Survivors

The inaugural four-day wellness, relaxation, and empowerment retreat for 30 MD Anderson patients begins on Friday.

03/27/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Fitness Friday

Burn Boot Camp Is Going All in for Houston

The fitness company's Memorial City location was so well-received, it's opening 20 more around Houston.

03/22/2019 By Kirsten Keller

Fitness Friday

Boutique Fitness Pioneer Barry's Bootcamp Is Finally Coming to Houston

We chat with CEO Joey Gonzalez ahead of the famous studio's arrival in River Oaks this summer.

03/15/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Fitness Friday

Meet the MMA Fighter Helping Other Women Find Their Strength in the Ring

Float like a butterfly, sting like a Bi.

03/08/2019 By Kirsten Keller

5, 6, 7, 8

DivaDance Is Here to Help You Forget You're Even Doing Cardio

It's like being in your middle school BFF's basement all over again.

03/04/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Sicko Mode

Celeb-Loved On-Demand IV Hydration Has Arrived in Houston

The I.V. Doc just made your hangover recovery a little bit easier.

02/21/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Fitness Friday

These Are Houstonians' Favorite Instructors on ClassPass

Local spin studios are fan favorites of the fitness membership service.

02/08/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Happy Trails

Where to Run, Walk, and Bike in Houston Right Now

We’re currently sitting on more than 100 miles of paths and trails. And there’s more—a lot more—on the way. So, come on! Get out there and explore.

01/28/2019 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp

Happy Trails

12 Ways to Upgrade Your Workout Gear

These products will help you hit the ground running.

01/28/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Happy Trails

5 Local Races Worth Running in 2019

Donuts and beaches can convince anyone to run a 5K, right?

01/28/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas

Happy Trails

9 Tips for New Runners, Bikers, and Walkers In Houston

And everyone else, really.

01/28/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Happy Trails

Find Your Pack at These Houston Running and Biking Clubs

Just about every day of the week, all across Houston, there's a running or biking club that's just your speed.

01/28/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas

Chill Out

I Tried It: Cryotherapy

Freezin' for a reason.

01/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Fitness Friday

A Colossal Athletic Resort Has Opened at Baybrook Mall

At 123,000 square feet, Life Time's ninth Houston-area location is bigger and better than ever.

01/11/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Fitness Friday

Meet the Lake Jackson Athlete Competing on The Rock's New Show

Christiana Rugloski is featured in NBC's fitness competition The Titan Games, hosted by Dwayne Johnson.

01/04/2019 By Kirsten Keller