On a recent television re-run, “Frasier” experienced a flashback where he relived the horror of the dreaded rope climb in physical education class. Some of you may not know what “the rope” was but ...

My first memory of engaging in physical activity for any reason other than "play" occurred in high school gym class. Up to that point, the only exercise I did surrounded a sport or game. There I was, ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’re training for an obstacle race of some sort, then you’ll likely need to climb a tall rope. Climbing a rope, like the pull-up or push-up, can ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Treadmills, stair climbers, stationary bikes. If your objectives are speed and endurance, there are no better tools. But what if your goal is strength? What if you love the ease of ...

Six pack, four pack, two; even a one pack. They come in all shapes and sizes. If you didn’t guess we are talking abdominals. Everyone’s core is uniquely shaped and contoured. Regardless the count of ...

At the gym, veering too far from the equipment you're used to can feel intimidating. But the sweat session you'll get from one of the most underrated tools at the gym makes it worth stepping out of ...

Want to add a little more adventure and excitement to your exercise routine? People are turning to rock climbing to meet their fitness needs. Charlotte area climbers say the sport offers a full-body ...

Watching climbing at the Paris Olympics makes it seem as if it’s a sport that would be completely out of the question for a weekend athlete. The speed, strength and dexterity with which the ...

My first memory of engaging in physical activity for any reason other than "play" occurred in high school gym class. Up to that point, the only exercise I did surrounded a sport or game. There I was, ...