Fit Minute - Gyrotonic
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- It was first called 'Yoga for dancers.' Gyrotonic is an exercise that's circular and balletic and is mainly for physical rehab.It's graceful, fluid and, most of all, freeing."I...
View ArticleSeated Zumba gives you great workout while sitting down
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Zumba is a high-energy and fast-moving dance workout that's taken the fitness world by storm. But, that can be intimidating to those who are older or have physical issues. So,...
View ArticleFIT MINUTE: Preschoolers learn exercises for now and later
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Your child is supposed to get 60 minutes of exercise every day. That's what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends. And, playing outside is usually not...
View ArticleFIT MINUTE: TRX is a unique and fun workout
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- It's an exercise developed out of necessity that's showing up in more and more gyms. And, TRX is unlike anything you've ever tried before.When Kathryn Ipsen took a TRX class at...
View ArticleFit Minute - How to train for a 5K
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Thanks to the economic bust, running has become very popular again. It's one of the most inexpensive forms of exercise and you can do it virtually anywhere. Many beginner and...
View ArticleFit Minute: Pole Fitness not what you might think it's for
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- When you hear the term 'pole dancing,' your eyebrows might raise a bit. While it seems a bit too risque for many, it's actually a great form of exercise.When you walk into the...
View ArticleFit Minute: Join the party with Zumba
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- By now, many people have probably heard of Zumba. It's a high-energy and super-fun dance workout full of moves with many origins. The mantra in many Zumba classes is just keep...
View ArticleFit Minute - Cancer survivors exercise together for support
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Doctors say working out helps cancer survivors reduce their risk of a relapse. There is a program that helps them come together to support each other while they exercise. It's...
View ArticleFit Minute - Barre
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Have you ever looked at a dancer's body and felt a little jealous? There's a reason they're so fit. And, you can look a bit more like them by doing barre."Plié, battement,...
View ArticleFit Minute - Weight training that's fun and fast
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Weight training can be difficult if you don't know exactly what you're doing or don't have a set routine. If you've always wanted to build muscle but don't know where to start,...
View ArticleFit Minute - Bridging the gap between physical therapy and exercise
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Doing physical therapy for an injury or after surgery will help you start the repairing process. But, to really heal it, physical therapists suggest you start an exercise...
View ArticleFit Minute - Kickboxing
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- In this week's Fit Minute, people are still kicking and punching their way to 'knockout' bodies. Instructors say kickboxing will not only keep you fit, it will also keep you sane!
View ArticleFit Minute - Sweat while you sit
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- While doing aerobics, doing pretty much anything that gets your heart rate up and muscles engaged will suffice. So why not sit down while you do it? That's what some people are...
View ArticleFit Minute - Diving into a great workout
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- In this week's Fit Minute, we're diving into a good time and a good workout. Water aerobics is not just for the elderly. Anyone of any age can splash up some calorie burning...
View ArticleResolved to get in shape? Be patient
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Getting in shape is among the top New Year's resolutions nationwide, but often times this popular goal is a hard one to keep.Many gyms are offering incentives like membership...
View ArticleStaying on Track: Keep your New Year's resolution to get fit
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Staying on track with your New Year's Resolution to get fit is a little easier with advice from Personal Trainer Brian Knox.Brian starts by recommending setting simple and...
View ArticleFIT MINUTE: Man saves life through exercising
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- In the Fit Minute, many people exercise to lose weight, stay fit or feel better. But, one man in Wilmington started moving his body to save his life. Ted Perry had a double...
View ArticleFIT MINUTE - Ping Pong inspires perspiration
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Ping Pong is a game you might play when you're bored or at a party. And, you might not realize you're getting some exercise while you do it. Find out why it's a great way to...
View ArticleFIT MINUTE - Get a workout in 20 minutes!
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)-- In the fit minute, learn how you can still get a workout even if you think you don't have the time for it.Many of you want to exercise but believe if you don't do an hour, it's...
View ArticleFIT MINUTE: Stretching your upper body
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Before or after your workout, personal trainers say you need to stretch. But, many forget to or just don't want to. WWAY's Makenzi Henderson shows you why you'll want to take...
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