Philadelphia Police Seek Help to Identify Suspects in Brutal Gym Assault at Planet Fitness

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A brutal assault at a local gym has the Philadelphia Police Department seeking public assistance to identify two suspects. The violent incident occurred at Planet Fitness in South Philadelphia on February 19, 2025, around 12:20 a.m., where a gym-goer was viciously attacked and left unconscious. Authorities detailed that the two individuals entered … Read more

Deadly Confrontation: Man Killed by Police Near Londonderry Fitness Center After Firing Shot

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — A deadly encounter unfolded late Monday when police fatally shot a man after a reported shooting at a local gym, authorities shared. The tense series of events began with a call to law enforcement about gunfire at a Planet Fitness in Londonderry, leading officers to ultimately confront and shoot the alleged gunman … Read more

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Sues LA Fitness for $1 Million Claiming Lack of Security Led to Violent Attack

Lake Worth, FL — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has filed a $1 million lawsuit against LA Fitness over allegations that the gym’s insufficient security measures failed to prevent a violent assault against him at their Florida location this year. The legal action, initiated this Wednesday, targets Fitness International LLC, which operates the LA Fitness brand, citing … Read more

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Sues LA Fitness for Over $1 Million, Claims Gym’s Negligence Led to Violent Gang Assault in Sauna

MIAMI — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has initiated legal action against LA Fitness, alleging that the gym chain’s negligence contributed to a violent episode in which he was assaulted by three individuals in the sauna of a South Florida facility earlier this year. The incident, which led to the rapper’s hospitalization, has ignited a broader discussion … Read more

Concerns Raised Over Fitness of Ex-Rifle Team Member Who Shot at Trump

Nashville, TN — Concerns about safety and appropriateness have led to the exclusion of a classmate of the shooter responsible for the tragic Nashville school attack from a rifle team, according to statements by a fellow member. Thomas Crooks, who had practiced with the assailant in a youth shooting club, was removed from a different … Read more

Teen’s Final Message and Fitness App Data Lead to Conviction in Michigan Murder Case

Armada, Mich. — Nearly a decade ago, a tragic event unfolded in this quiet Michigan town when 14-year-old April Millsap was brutally murdered while walking her dog. The case, which might have gone unsolved due to the lack of DNA evidence, took a unique turn as detectives used technology on April’s phone to track down … Read more

Richard Simmons, Iconic Fitness Guru and Motivational Leader, Passes Away at 76

Los Angeles — Richard Simmons, an icon of aerobic exercise and a beacon of positivity who rose to fame in the 1980s, has passed away at the age of 76. Known for his engaging personality and energetic workout programs, Simmons became a household name with his series of fitness videos, notably “Sweatin’ to the Oldies.” … Read more

Fitness Influencer Débora Michels Tragically Murdered by Husband in Brazil

RIO GRANDE DO SUL, Brazil (AP) — The shocking and tragic death of Débora Michels, a well-known fitness influencer, has stunned the community in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The 30-year-old, who went by the name Deby, was found lifeless on a pavement just steps away from her parents’ residence. Local authorities have confirmed that … Read more

Recovery and Redemption: Irish Man Overcomes Tragedy and Violence to Build Successful Fitness Business and Community

Dublin, Ireland – George McCabe has faced more trauma and heartbreak in his life than most people could imagine. He lost his father and brother to violent crimes, was shot in both knees and spent two years in a wheelchair, and struggled with addiction and involvement in gang activity. But despite these hardships, McCabe has … Read more