Kangoo Jumps will put a spring in your step — quite literally. The ski-like boots with springs on the bottom are part of Studio Z Fitness’s aerobic classes. Members can pay $30 a month for unlimited Kangoo classes plus $5…
Have you seen Kangoo Jumps? They’re exercise boots and look kind of like ski boots with springs on the bottom. Very Wile E. Coyote. You use them for bouncy aerobics. (Or to chase Road Runner.)
After the new year, gyms usually see a surge in memberships. That’s not really the case this year, but they’re holding steady. When money is tight, people often cut luxuries, but it people are still going to the gym. Heading…
A group of athletes get together every week to bowl, golf and play tennis. They don’t have — or need — pins, balls, clubs or rackets. Instead, these eight teams of the St. Louis Senior Wii League just need a…
The Olympics have started! The Olympics have started! Did you watch the opening ceremonies last night? You can still see bonus coverage of the festivities. Beijing is 12 hours ahead of us, by the way: Check out the latest medal count.
Do you know what orienteering is? I didn’t, but it’s a timed cross-country competition. You have a map and a compass to find markers faster than other competitors.
Weatherbird is lacing up his sneakers to support Brigette Schutzman, a track and cross-country runner at St. Louis University who was in a car crash on New Year’s Eve. She suffered traumatic brain injuries and a broken pelvis, but is…
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