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A Franklin gym owner is breaking down barriers in combat sports by offering free training sessions in local parks. Hira McClutchie has organized two major fight shows while making fitness accessible to everyone in the community.
As the global population over 65 skyrockets to 1.2 billion by 2040, cities from Singapore to Japan are racing to create neighborhoods where people can thrive for a century. The redesigns include fitness programs, walkable parks, and tech-enabled homes that make healthy aging accessible to everyone.
President Trump reinstated the Presidential Fitness Test in July 2025, bringing back a program designed to combat childhood obesity and inspire healthy habits. States like Mississippi and Tennessee are already on board as experts work to modernize the classic program.
Cancer survivors in La Crosse get free fitness programs, and one cycling event keeps them going. Teams pedal together to fund wellness that helps survivors rebuild strength and hope.
Williams YMCA in Avery County is offering a free 12-week exercise program designed specifically for cancer survivors, starting February 12. The program combines strength training, cardio, and peer support to help rebuild physical and emotional strength after treatment.
Cancer survivors in three Michigan counties can now join free 12-week CrossFit programs proven to boost strength, sleep, and quality of life. Since 2019, over 320 survivors have rediscovered what their bodies can do through the CAPABLE program.
A University of Miami program brings together 150 cancer survivors and caregivers every Saturday to train for a cycling challenge while learning plant-based nutrition and mindfulness. Now in its fourth year, Believe in You transforms recovery into community strength.
A Hong Kong charity is transforming lives by offering personalized nutrition and fitness programs designed specifically for people with Down syndrome, autism, and other neurodiverse conditions. The Love 21 Foundation helps around 100 members each year overcome unique health challenges through tailored meal plans and exercise training.
A bilateral amputee and former US Marine just shattered a 16-year-old world record by traveling over 152 miles in his wheelchair in a single day. Mike Egan's incredible feat on Veterans Day raised $25,000 for veteran fitness programs and proved that seemingly impossible goals are within reach.