By Nancy Arcayna Leave the "I can't" attitude at the door if you're planning to check out a BodyPump class at Mana Fitness Studio.
By Nancy Arcayna Sweating it out while stretching and receiving the benefits of yoga appears to be gaining popularity, with at least two new "hot yoga" studios opening here in the past couple of months.
By Nancy Arcayna If running the Honolulu Marathon is on your bucket list or if you just want to prepare for shorter-distance runs, check out the free Hono­lulu Marathon Clinic at Kapiolani Park on Sunday mornings.
By Nancy Arcayna One glimpse around Fitness Ranes Training Studio and you might mistake the place for a torture chamber. Ropes hang from the ceiling and metal contraptions surround the room.
By Nancy Arcayna A shuffle to the left, a grapevine to the right, a kick, step and turn. The intricate footwork during a line-dancing class definitely demanded my attention.
By Nancy Arcayna "Intimidation" best described my feelings about attending Egan Inoue's Fit Body Bootcamp. After all, Inoue is a mixed martial arts champ, and I run only if someone is chasing after me.
By Nancy Arcayna If you're looking to recuperate from stressful holiday activities, consider taking an outdoor tai chi class with Greg­ory Yuen and his assistants.
By Nancy Arcayna Giltzy belts and sultry moves make belly dancing an enticing workout. The time flies by, but don't let that fool you.
By Nancy Arcayna I didn't realize how stressed out I was until I stepped in front of the punching bag at BoxFit808 Boxing and Fitness Training Center.
By Nancy Arcayna Starting an exercise routine can be daunting, so it helps to find a class that fills you more with excitement than dread.
By Nancy Arcayna Until now my fear of heights had kept me away from the Volcanic Rock Gym in Waipio. The towering wall with tiny faux rocks to grab for support had me imagining a horrible fate.
By Nancy Arcayna The Drums Alive class at the Still and Moving Center was all fun and games.