Of all the fitness trends that defined the '80s, step aerobics ruled the home workout scene. While gym bros were busy pumping iron, this was the original way to “get your steps in.” Though step ...

“Aerobics diva” might conjure an American-Apparel-costumed caricature, but the legacy of this huge fitness trend goes way beyond a love of Lycra and leg lifts. If “workout humor” is a comedic genre ...

Jane Fonda wears many hats: Oscar winner, Emmy-winning TV star, political activist, and exercise pioneer — still. The 87-year-old actor paved the way for the at-home exercise industry almost 42 years ...

While talking to my coworker about my Shape Up series, I mentioned I wanted to take a dance class. She swore by Grit Fitness’ step aerobics class, so I signed up for an evening session. I was pumped.

I CAN’T GET “You Got it (The Right Stuff)” by New Kids on the Block out of my head. “All that I needed was yoooou. Oh girl, you’re so right … ” Rather than analyze what that says about me and my 1980s ...