As fitness director of Womens Health, I go to multiple activewear brand previews a month, am chatting with our fashion editors on a near-daily basis, and perhaps most importantly, am in and out of tons of different gyms and fitness studios, always taking notes on the different fitness ~lewks~ women are, well, sporting. So Ive becoming something of a pro at spotting activewear trends. These are the major ones Im seeing (and loving) this fall.

I'm pretty sure the high-neck sports bra trend is single-handedly responsible for convincing so many women to ditch their tees and tanks at the gym. (And it means one less piece of sweaty laundry to wash, amirite?)

Vanish Sports Bra

$28.73

Lattice Yoga Sports Bra

$29.00

Racerback Sports Bra

$26.87

Fishnet Mesh Crop Tank

$40.00

Matching sets were once a secret for looking put-together in seconds. But now, the secret's outand you can find options to suit a ton of different styles.

Kauai Sports Bra

$65.00

Kauai Leggings

$82.00

Short Sleeve Soft Tracksuit

$19.99

Yoga Set

$26.98

Eco-conscious exercisers have more options than ever, thanks to a growing number of brands that are streamlining their supply chains, investing in renewable or recycled materials, and cutting the environmental costs of creating and shipping their clothing.

Retro Check Racer Tank

$169.20

7/8 Springs Leggings

$85.00

Pulseboost HD Shoes

$140.00

Crunch Colorblock 7/8 Tight in SuperSonic

$69.99

The height of hippie fashion has now made its way to the activewear scene. Subtlety is not the name of the game here; it's all about full-blown flower-child vibes.

Hooded Sweatshirt

$8.99

Tie Dye Athletic Socks

$11.95

Performance Legging

$78.00

These are not your moms commuter kicks, nor are they the chunky dad shoes youve likely seen everyone wearing lately. You can actually work out in these performance-focused trainersbut they're cool enough to wear outside the studio or gym, too.

Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Trail

Trideca 200

$110.00

OV X Hoka Bondi B

$160.00

Heritage companies like Champion and Fila, which ushered in the logo mania in the '90s, are re-issuing old designs and creating new ones with throwback feels. Meanwhile, labels like Australian brand P.E Nation are reinterpreting the logo look in fresh ways.

Elements Pants

$169.00

Logo Print Reverse Weave Crop Hoodie

$44.98

Claudine Bodysuit

$50.00

Classic Medium Support Sports Bra

The rebirth of this '80s trend gets a 2019 spin, thanks to a focus on technical fabrics and performance-driven designs that make them suitable for everything from yoga to HIIT workouts.

Yoga Black Cotton Bodysuit

$51.99

Eye On The Prize Onesie

$148.00

Indigo Retro Catsuit

$159.00

You don't have to be a cyclist or Spin junkie to appreciate the resurgence of this workout staple initially made famous by Princess Diana.

The Boy Short Biker Shorts

$65.00

Banda Longline Bike Shorts

$50.00

Cycling Shorts

$30.00

Circuit Bike Short

$118.00

Whether it's head-to-toe highlighter yellow or megawatt orange piping down the side of a pair of leggings, there are lots of ways to play with this trend. You can dial it down or all the way up.

Bakasana Crop Tank

$64.00

Aero Lux Knockout Shorts

$82.50

Piped Camo Sports Bra

$75.00

No seams means nothing uncomfortably digging into your skin when you're on a long runor doing clamshells in barre class. Bonus: Since the production process for seamless fabrics reduces waste, they're also a more sustainable option.

Cotton Club Pearl Leggings

$39.99

Reversible Seamless Racerback Sports Bra

$14.99

Look At Me Now Crop Seamless Leggings

$68.00

Vital Seamless Long Sleeve T-shirt

$35.00

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Health and fitness begin with a persons mental and emotional well-being, addressing pain, gaining self-worth and loving themselves, then the desired physical changes will come, according to the owner of a new fitness center in Crystal Lake.

John DeCicco, of McHenry, is owner of Freedom Fitness, LLC, located at 60 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Unit F, which opened in April. The retired U.S. Calvary Scout takes his approach to fitness from his own life experience.

DeCicco retired from the military with injuries and chronic health issues. As he awaited surgeries, his personal life also took a downward turn. He stopped caring about himself, was depressed, diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and ultimately gained about 60 pounds.

He eventually returned to the McHenry area and took a job at a title company, which he soon realized only added to his depression and unhealthy lifestyle.

When he began to deal with the underlying issues causing his unhealthy weight gain, he began to love himself and in turn found a way to shed the pounds.

He began high-intensity workouts, ran a marathon and felt good about himself again. He became a personal trainer at a large fitness center. Then with encouragement from clients opened his own fitness place.

He said he learned what his worth is.

Today, with Kate Thomas, his business partner and fitness instructor, he shares his experiences and positive approach to help others find their way to healthier lifestyles.

Thomas also has struggled with depression and weight gain.

DeCicco and Thomas embrace, understand and accept their clients where they are emotionally and physically. There is no judgment, they said.

If someone needs to come in and talk, cry, vent, the club is a safe place to do that, they said.

The name Freedom in the clubs title DeCicco said means allowing people to be exactly who they are without any pre-judgment or prejudice.

Feel free to wear what you want, look how you want to look, love how you want to love, do what makes you happy, because when you are happy your world is happy, DeCicco said.

The partners said they are trying to build a community not just a fitness club.

They host events such as Find your Fit, where no one exercises, they just come together to get to know each other. Of course, the club also offers high-intensity circuit training, boot camps, fitness, strength and kick box classes and a running club.

For anyone looking to get started on improving their overall health, DeCicco says first clear your mind, no body shaming, dont worry about where you were 10 years ago or where you want to be next year, focus on today.

More information is available on their Facebook page, Freedom Fitness LLC.

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Center still offers free classes

SHEPHERDSTOWN Try either free exercise class at the Shepherd University Wellness Center. Beginning Tai Chi will be offered at noon every Tuesday and provides a gentle workout to improve balance and fitness. In addition, Exercise as Medicine will be offered at 10 a.m. every Friday and will get you up and moving toward a healthier, fitter you.

For more information, call 304-876-5300.

Shenandoah Health offers health classes

MARTINSBURG Shenandoah Community Health is offering free monthly health education classes to the community.

Second Wednesday: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Diabetes Education

Third Wednesday: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Diabetes Education

Third Thursday: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Weight & Wellness Support Group

Fourth Tuesday: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cheap, Healthy Eats

All classes are held each month in the Sandra Vickstrom Board Room (to the right of the lobby) of SCH 99 Tavern Road, Martinsburg. Classes are free, open to the public, and taught by SCH registered nurse educators. Friend and family member welcome, no registration is required.

For more information, visit http://www.shencommhealth.com or call 304.263.4999.

Walk to End Alzheimers set for Saturday

MARTINSBURG Edward Jones will sponsor this years annual Walk to End Alzheimers event is scheduled 10 a.m. Saturday at Martinsburg High School located at 701 South Queen Street, Martinsburg. To support as a walker, volunteer or make a donation contact 304-724-4168, april.jones@edwardjones.com or visit http://www.alz.org/edwardjones.

0 to 5K training program announced

MARTINSBURG Its time to fall into running. Local races such as Freedoms Run on Oct. 5 and Apple Trample on Oct. 19 are coming up and it is an excellent opportunity for that first 5k or to rejuvenate an exercise program.

Running, jogging or walking in a road race can breathe new life into an exercise program. Races are a way to connect with others with a similar goal. A group of friends or family can even participate together. Theres nothing like a good physical challenge to get everyone bonding.

The Wellness Center at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center is offering a 0 to 5k training program to help you prepare for your first 5k. The training program provides the opportunity to get in shape, gain cardiovascular endurance and improve running or walking form.

0 to 5k will be held at War Memorial Park in Martinsburg each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. from Aug. 28 through Oct. 16. The training program includes weekly coaching sessions, group runs, an 8-week training plan and instruction on running/walking form.

0 to 5k is open to all ages and levels of runners or walkers. Topics such as heart rate training, training plan, proper fueling, and injury prevention will also be addressed each week. Walkers will follow the Arthritis Foundations Walk with Ease Program.

For more information or to register for 0 to 5k program, call 304-264-1287, ext. 31814 or email dana.dejarnett@wvumedicine.org. There is no fee for this program, which is being offered as a community service of WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and The Wellness Center.

Jefferson Medical offers programs

RANSON WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center is teaming with Jefferson County Council on Aging to provide health and wellness educational programs for Jefferson County older adults. All presentations will begin at 11 a.m. and are open to the public at no charge. They will be held at the Anna Mae Reedy Senior Center at 103 West 5th Avenue, Ranson.

Today Fall Prevention, Judy Hockman, R.N.

Oct. 7 What is PCOS? Anna Kent, C.N.M.

Oct. 9 Depression, Natalie Riggleman, M.S.Ed

Oct. 16 All There Is To Know About COPD, Mikayla Matheny, Pharm.D.

Oct. 23 How To Have A Successful Doctors Visit, Chad Smith, Pharm.D.

For more information about the presentations or the Senior Center, contact Gloria Hodges, JCCOA recreation lead, at 304-724-7111 or jccoarecaide@frontier.com.

For information about speakers, contact Dana M. DeJarnett at 304-264-1287, ext. 31814 or dana.dejarnett@wvumedicine.org.

Center to host blood drive Oct. 2

RANSON WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center will host a blood drive 1 to 6 p.m. Oct. 2, at the Ranson Civic Center, located at 432 West Second Avenue in Ranson. Although walk-ins are welcome, donors are encouraged to make an appointment online at vitalant.org or by calling 877-258-4825. Use group code W4310012.

All participating donors will receive a free pepperoni roll from A Step in Time Bakery, a Vitalant water bottle and a $10 Bingo voucher from Independent Fire Company. Accompanying children will have the opportunity to tour a HealthNet Aeromedical Services helicopter and an Independent Fire Company truck.

Vitalant is the exclusive blood product supplier for all WVU Medicine hospitals. Blood donated at one of the Vitalant blood drives in the Eastern Panhandle comes back to Jefferson Medical Center and Berkeley Medical Center to treat patients locally.

For more information about the blood donation process or reward programs, visit http://www.vitalant.org.

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TOLEDO, Ohio

1 - ONLINE registration begins

22 - Live kick -off party at Alexis Road Super Fitness

31 - HALLOWEEN

30 - Champ Workout

5 - Extra credit workout

16 - Imagination Station challenge 6-8:30 a.m.

27 - Extra credit: Champ Workout

23 - Extra credit: Bowling Green Thanksgiving Parade

28 - THANKSGIVING - Dave's Turkey Chase

3 - ProMedica Seminar 1, Super Fitness North

7 - Christmas Case Race, Alexis Road Super Fitness, 6:30-9 a.m.

12 - Extra credit: Help collect toys during the WTOL Downtown Gift Drop

18 - Champ workout (moved up a week because of Christmas)

25 - CHRISTMAS DAY

1 - NEW YEARS DAY

6 - First mandatory weigh-in and elimination

7 - Extra credit workout

11 - Total Body Challenge, Alexis Road Super Fitness, 6:30-9 a.m.

29 - Extra Credit Champ Workout

3 - Mandatory Weigh In

4 - ProMedica Seminar 2 - Super Fitness North, 5:30 p.m.

8 - Sky Zone Challenge, 6-9 a.m.

14 - VALENTINES DAY

26 - Extra Credit Champ Workout

2 - Mandatory Weigh In

3 - Extra credit workout

7 - Super Fitness Extreme Fit Challenge, Super Fitness Alexis Road gym, 6-9 a.m.

25 - Extra credit Champ Workout

6 - Mandatory Weigh In

7 - ProMedicaExtra Credit Seminar 3, Super Fitness North, 5:30 p.m.

12 - EASTER

18 - Firefighter Challenge, 6-9 a.m., Owens Community College Training Center

26 - GLASS CITY MARATHON

29 - Extra Credit Champ Workout

4 - FINAL WEIGH IN

5 - ProMedica Seminar 4, Super Fitness North, 5:30 p.m.

9 - Extreme Cardio Challenge, Ida High School Track, 6-9 a.m.

10 - MOTHERS DAY

19 - LIVE FINALE - Super Fitness North, 5-7 p.m.

Always wear your Super Fitness Weight Loss Challenge shirt to the workout and check in at the front desk to be sure you get your extra credit points. One month is a group workout, the next month is a health seminar from our ProMedica Partners at Super Fitness.

Held the first Tuesday of every month

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

DECEMBER 3, 2019 Promedica Seminar 1

JANUARY 7, 2019

FEBRUARY 4, 2020 Promedica Seminar 2

MARCH 3, 2020

APRIL 7, 2020 Promedica Seminar 3

MAY 5, 2020 Promedica Seminar 4

8:30 a.m. Total Body Sculpt

9:30 a.m. Zumba

11 a.m. Aqua Fitness

6 p.m. Water Aerobics

6:30 p.m. Cardio Drumming

8:45 a.m. Yoga

10 a.m. Cardio Drumming

5 p.m. Total Body Extreme

6 p.m. Step/Sculpt

7-7:30 p.m. Bands & Core

7:30-8 p.m. Hatha Yoga

Last Wednesday of each month

November 27, 2019

December 18, 2019 *** Changed because of Christmas Day

January 29, 2020

February 26, 2020

March 25, 2020

April 29, 2020

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Last year, Charlie Puth was in Toronto, playing in front of 15,000 screaming, idol-worshipping fans. It was his first crowd, and his first performance of his new tour. And, for the first time in a while, Puth was feeling confident. So confident, in fact, Puth did something on stage hed rarely done before.

Just out of pure joy to be back on tour and playing music again, I was like: you know what, this shirt is full of sweat, I might as well take it off, Puth, who met with Mens Health at his home in L.A., says. To the surprise of absolutely no concert-goer in the history of music, the stage disrobing caused Toronto to erupt. Everybody went crazy, remembers Puth. It just made me feel really good about myself. Its kind of cheesy.

Cheese or no cheese, for Puth, the shirtless moment came after a year of hard work and confidence building. He'd earned it.

Puth first blew up in 2015 as a featured vocalist on Wiz Khalifas single from Furious 7, See You Again. His debut album followed, went platinum, and sent Puth on his path to stardom. (In the past couple months, he's kept busy, releasing the singles I Warned Myself and the bona fide jam, Mother) But Puth has always had trouble seeing himself as a star, and he's spoken about being bullied at school and suffering a nervous breakdown when all the fame got to be too much.

But a lots changed for Puth over the last few yearsand not merely his star recognition. Hes given up unhealthy dietary and fitness habits, and in the wake of this new lifestyle (and to his complete surprise), Puth has discovered some non-physical boons of wellness: being healthy has made his music even better.

The moment I started eating healthier and not eating chicken fingers every day, I started coming up with ideas quicker, Puth says. A year ago, he was eating a half-healthy diet healthy in the morning and then in the afternoon pigging out on Fish Filet and other indulgences of that nature.

Puth says now hes usually up at 7 or 8 a.m., getting in a healthy breakfast right away, which includes coffee and a shakealmond milk, almonds, apples, bananas, yogurt and cinnamon, all mixed together. Lunch now includes grilled salmon with thyme and lemon, along with sweet potatoes and broccoli. Dinner might be sashimi, avocados, cucumber. Fish Fillet and chicken fingers aren't gone forever, thoughthey stick around as occasional cheats.

[My goal] is not to become too bulky, but to find that happy medium of just being cut and in shape. I dont want to look like Arnold Maybe like 30 percent Arnold.

Puth says he also changed his fitness habits to the betterment of his music makingand his mental health. I found that when I started working out, my music-making process got better, because I think my mind was less crowded. Puth now hits the gym almost every morning before going to the studio. His most conducive exercise, he says, is working out on the treadmill; it acts as his meditation and allows him to zone out. Its like driving, the pop star says.

Puth explains that what he and his trainer do in the gym is minimal (bodyweight, free weights, light machine work), but with maximum results. Its a strategy he translated in the studio: producing minimalistic beats, but making sure his vocals on top are at their maximum. So in a weird way, Puth explains, his exercise mentality has helped inspire parts of his upcoming album.

Exercise for Puth means utility. It means feeling confident on stage and clearing his head for work in his studio. He doesnt want to destroy himself chasing after the perfect bodyjust a near-perfect body. [My goal] is not to become too bulky, but to find that happy medium of just being cut and in shape, he says. I dont want to look like Arnold [Schwarzenegger] maybe like 30 percent Arnold.

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Its not a magic bullet, but its a tool in our toolbox, said Norrie Gregoire, director of corrections in Walla Walla County.

He introduced Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in March to the jails options for those wanting to get off opioids and other drugs.

And although he said he had some skepticism at first, he and others have seen it help addicts since then, and wanted to let residents know medication was a good choice for some inmates. For those on medication and others trying to get off opioids, the program offered wraparound services, such as therapy, and linked inmates to outside resources to help them stay off drugs after they were released, he said.

Becky Groom, a contracted nurse for the facility, said she gives inmates medication for MAT, usually Suboxone three times a week, and has seen vast improvements since the program was added. She said before MAT, someone in withdrawal would just get a mixture of drugs, such as hydroxyzine, Zofran, and Klonopin, to help ease anxiety and other symptoms.

They relieve some of the symptoms, Groom said. (withdrawal is) a lot like the flu Theyre just miserable and grumpy.

She added symptoms typically last about five days, depending on how long and how much addicts had used.

Since MATs addition, Groom said drugs, such as Suboxone which is used at the jail alleviate symptoms within three hours. People also reported having zero cravings for their drug of choice after taking Suboxone, she said.

Groom said she believed the program worked.

Because it saves a lot of lives, Groom said of why it was needed.

She added Suboxone worked better than any other drug shed ever provided to people who wanted to get off and stay off opioids.

The treatment is given in sublingual form after sweeping inmates mouths for foreign objects, she said. The under-the-tongue treatment was common, she said, adding the number of times per week it was given had changed at the jail a few times, with the current thrice-weekly chosen because it was harder for inmates to give it to another inmate: They would have more withdrawal symptoms, as theyd have to wait for the next time it was given.

As of early September, 11 inmates were taking medication for addiction, she said, and seemed to be having successful results.

Getting results

Besides immediate results, MAT has provided lasting impact for many, Groom and Gregoire said. However, Gregoire said hes still worried some sober inmates would return to their old habits after being released, which could result in death.

Their tolerance decreases They go back to their same peer group and get a fatal dose (of drugs, he said. He added he believed that has happened in the area.

Still, the positive outcomes outweighed the negative, he said, such as cost and lasting impact. It was about $23.80 per week per inmate for Suboxone, he said, which was cheaper than using a combination of drugs, at about $40 per week, due to the amount of medication required. Inmates were charged for any medical treatment not covered by their insurance, with the jail getting some help from county money. The amount of time people stayed on medication varied, depending on the persons needs.

A lot of people just really dont take care of themselves on the streets, he said. Its frustrating for Becky because she makes appointments on the outside (for inmates before being released) and they never follow through. They wind up back where they started.

However, a couple handfuls of people who were rearrested only were in jail on technicalities, such as not checking in with their probation officer, instead of being on drugs and committing other crimes, Gregoire said. Those people had maintained their sobriety, he said.

I like seeing those small victories, Matt Stroe, jail commander, said. Sometimes it takes baby steps.

Taking steps

Five women in one cell at the jail were among those taking steps toward changing their lives, including Sonya Cantu, 49, of Walla Walla, said shes been incarcerated most recently since Aug. 15 and has about another 10 months left on her sentence in jail for possessing meth. She said she submitted an application to participate in the program when it was offered, which hadnt been available on her previous stays, and had enjoyed it so far. To be in the program, inmates must submit an application and abide by certain rules. In exchange, theyre given certain freedoms, such as art supplies, she explained.

Everyones on the same page as I am, Cantu said of her four cellmates. Theres no judging We all have a different story, but we work together.

Cantu said she wasnt taking medication for treatment, but participated in the programs counseling, cognitive therapy, and other activities. She and her cellmates were also trustees, which meant they could do chores in exchange for walking outside while supervised.

One of her inmates, Crystal Velasquez, 34, of Milton-Freewater, said shes had multiple run-ins with the law, with the most recent being charged with first-degree kidnapping, second-degree attempted robbery, and unlawful imprisonment, in connection to a womans beating and holding her against her will.

Velasquez said she expected the charges to be dropped, but since being booked on June 2 was taking advantage of MATs cognitive therapy, as she wasnt taking medication, and planned to return to her tattoo apprenticeship at Inkspiration on Isaacs Avenue after she was released.

She said shed relapsed on alcohol and meth right before her recent charge and wanted to remain sober because her life depended on it.

I wasnt supposed to make it, Velasquez said. But they (Gregoire, Stroe, others) advocated for me Were (inmates) really fortunate.

Womens recovery is saving my life, cellmate Leslie Moreno echoed.

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A group of students gathered on the front steps of the Hatcher Graduate Library on Friday evening for Breaking the Silence of Stigma on Mental Health, an event meant to address how stigma surrounding mental health impacts communities of color.Live Love Fitness LLF and the University of Michigans Asian American Association co-hosted the event. Different representatives from organizations across campus also came to support including the Black Student Union, CAPS in Action, United Asian American Organizations and Hope for the Day.Tiffany Yoo, event organizer and the founder of Live Love Fitness LLF, spoke at the event about her struggles with mental health from middle school to college. Her speech centered around how she felt she couldnt confide in anyone throughout high school and most of college.During my senior year of high school, I was obese and that didnt help with the depression, which I didnt really understand because nobody would talk about it, Yoo said. Nowadays people know what depression is, even as a child. But back then I had no idea what it really was because I thought I didnt know anyone who had it because no one would talk about it.Yoo explained the stigma surrounding anxiety and depression held her back from going out of her comfort zone and making new friends.I was very afraid of people knowing what I was going through because I just wanted to make new friends, Yoo said. I didnt want people to gossip about me, to be mean, label me as like, Oh, shes like that depressed girl, she has issues.Yoo decided to create the event to address the specific challenges Asian Americans face around mental health. LSA senior Jason Lee, the advocacy chair for UAAO, agreedt that discussing mental health is a taboo in Asian American communities.Breaking the stigma is important because no one talks about it. When you put it in the context of the Asian American sphere, you are kind of taught to be silent, Lee said. Whenever there is an injury, whether its your physical or mental well-being, you never talk about it. It probably amounts to something bigger and it gets to a point where you just kind of burst. And I think that is something that resonates with a lot of people way too often and way too much.In a speech, LSA senior Thomas Vance, a representative from BSU, discussed the different challenges students of color face when trying to discuss their mental health with their families.There are a couple common themes. The first one is religion, Vance said. A lot of Black elders say, Oh, you can just pray it off, or Oh, thats Satan. Those are not very helpful, especially if youre not religious but your parents dont know you arent religious.Vance also noted how parents may sometimes believe in their childs mental health struggles, but do not perceive it as a top priority. He also discussed the varied resources on campus for students struggling with their mental health, including the Counseling and Psychological Services and the student organization Wolverine Support Network.(CAPS) really helped me my sophomore year to develop tools and coping strategies, and those types of things Its definitely been effective for me, Vance said. Wolverine Support Network is a student-run mental health organization that just creates different spaces for students in different places of community. They are always trying to branch out and seek new members but also seek new people who are just interested in having those types of conversations.LSA senior Catherine Gong came to the event as a student representative from the CAPS in Action program. She discussed the importance of hosting this event at the beginning of the school year during September, which is National Suicide Prevention Month.I think that student suicide is not a heavily discussed topic, but its very prevalent, Gong said in an interview with The Daily. Suicide is the No. 2 leading cause of death in college-aged students, so its definitely something thats really prevalent, but not heavily talked about. I think that events like this are pretty important because they bring problems like this to the surface.

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The headline says it all. Theres reiki and spirits! Yoga and spritzers! And an event called Lilith Ferris which, yes, is a play on the 90s music festival Lilith Fair. Bet you never thought Sarah McLachlan and the Dallas fitness scene would come together, but here we are.

Heres a brief itinerary for fun ways to feel fit this September.

To celebrate Session Pilates third anniversary (and opening three studios), owner Brittany Grignon is throwing a mini festival thats all about empowering women. The all-female lineup ( la Lilith Fair) includes Caroline Kraddick, Not Ur Girlfrenz, and Forever Starts Today, with 100 percent of the events proceeds going to The Family Place and Deeds Not Words. Naturally, the day kicks off with a Pilates class.

September 21 from noon to 10pm at Ferris Wheelers

Super Yoga Palace is bringing their goods vibes to Bar & Gardens plant-filled space on Ross for a slow flow and deep stretch (with some light Reiki sprinkled throughout). Treat yourself to a hard-earned complimentary clean wine and spirits tasting after class.

September 21 at 10am at Bar & Garden

Does anything sound more pleasant than a Saturday morning of yoga on the Four Seasons Terrace Lawn followed by organic Italian wine spritzers? Oh, and a portion of your ticket fee will be donated to Yoga 4 Cancer.

September 21 from 10 to 11:30am at Four Reasons Resort at Las Colinas

To celebrate the national holiday, TruFusion is teaming up with the West End Historic District to hose a complimentary Pilates and yoga class on the seventh floor of newly built The Luminary (which boasts some killer views).

September 25 at 6:30pm in The Luminary

In honor of National Womens Health and Fitness Day, the VersaClimber studio is offering complimentary themed classes (including Women That Rock and Hip Hop Divas) all day long.

Wednesday, September 25, at the West Village studio

Of all the baby animal yoga classes, this one seems the riskiest. But high risk, high reward, you know?

September 26 at 6pm in the Adolphus Hotels Grand Ballroom

Dallas first experiential fitness festival includes live music, food and drink vendors, as well as a local artist showcase, but the workouts (led by some of the citys best studios) are the main attraction.

September 27 and 28 at Omni Dallas Hotel

On Sunday, September 29, book a spot in the red room and feel good knowing that your $32 is going to Equality Texas, which advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights.

September 29 at 2pm at the West Village studio.

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There Are So Many Good Fitness Events This September - D Magazine