How Gyms Sell a False Dream The modern gym culture thrives on an illusion—a promise of a sculpted, powerful physique that ...

Aside from core strength, Pilates is also gentle on the joints while still delivering serious results. The slow, controlled movements build strength and endurance without the high impact of running or ...

I tried Franco Columbu’s classic strength and aesthetics routine for a month. Here’s what happened to my body and fitness ...

For many, fitness begins as a pursuit of aesthetics — building visible muscle, sculpting abs and chasing a lean physique.

"Research has shown that sports and activities that have an aesthetic ... because these body ideals are "reinforced by our society that values the appearance of fitness." This reinforcement ...