Richard Simmons has helped a lot of people over the years, and now the legendary fitness instructor is coming to his very own rescue --- sort of.

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In 2009, Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks created Black Girls RUN! in an effort to tackle the growing obesity epidemic in the black community and…

Have a “Get Well Wednesday” question? Text it to “646464″ (OHOHOH). Theresa Lou Bowick knows all about diet and exercise. Now fit and trim, Bowick…

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The annual American Fitness Index has compiled a list of the fittest cities in the United States. Surprisingly, Washington D.C. lands in at number two!…