Outdoors Fun

Discovery Green's Fitness in the Park, Series Is Back

Take a yoga class, do a HIIT workout, or get zen with Tai Chi.

01/10/2022 By Geneva Diaz

Exercise in the park

6 Free Workout Classes to Try This Summer

Reclaim your fitness regime.

06/10/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

Inside job

Maintaining Physical Health While Stuck at Home

Local fitness guru Samir Becic talks tips for staying healthy.

05/01/2020 By Jeff Balke

Take some time

6 Tips for Physical and Mental Wellness While Working from Home

With all the home distractions, personal wellness might just be the last thing on your mind.

04/21/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

The Drawl

What to Give Up For Lent This Year

It's only 40 days.

01/30/2020 By Jeff Balke

Fitness Friday

Houston, Prepare to Get Your Butt Kicked: Barry's Has Arrived

The original boutique fitness concept fêted its new River Oaks studio at a grand opening bash late last month.

07/12/2019 By Najla Brown

Fitness Friday

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

The Exercise Coach says yes.

04/12/2019 By Kirsten Keller

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

Editor's Note

An Ode to the Magical Cure-All That Is Walking

Just avoid freeways, if possible. And also, streets.

01/28/2019 By Catherine Matusow

Have Fun, Feel Great

10 Fitness Classes For Every Mood

So you’ve decided to start working out. Here’s where to go when you feel a certain way.

12/31/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Fitness Friday

How One Houstonian Went from Dreading the Treadmill to Running a 10K

Here are some tips to hit the ground running.

11/30/2018 By Gabby Deleon

Fitness Friday

5 Quick (But Not-So-Easy) Moves for a Better Butt

Think you have to join an expensive studio to tone up your derriere? Not so much.

08/11/2017 By Beth Levine

Higher Learning

Find Your Inner Warrior

Take your mind and body to the limit, whether by land, sea or sky.

02/20/2017 By Marianella Orlando

High Learning

Improve Yourself, Improve Your Life

For when you know you need a change, but you're not sure where to get started...

02/20/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Get Out

The 10 Best Activities at Discovery Green

The downtown park offers Houstonians everything from free fitness classes to young writer workshops.

07/25/2016 By Miranda Proctor

Fitness Friday

The Ultimate Guide to Sports Nutrition Foods and Supplements

From energy goo and electrolytes to salt sticks and jerky, everything you need to know about eating to optimize your workout.

05/06/2016 By Ellie Sharp