Pole Dancing: Not Just for Strippers

By Kameron Court Those who are willing to give the pole a whirl, without looking for extra cash, may find some unexpected benefits. Pole dancing, the newest trendy workout, spikes curiosity and stands out from the typical gym classes. Cheryl Bushey, a 20-year veteran of the dance and fitness world, has been teaching pole-dancing classes at her […]

Barker Talks Boxing

Daydreaming in the Walmart parking lot at 4th Street and Frankford Avenue of having her own business is now in the past for Rosie Barker — today, she is on the inside looking out. Barker started The Boxing Club at 419 Frankford Avenue in 2008 and has not looked back. The gym consists of members […]

Fit Is Chic

The last time I went to the Texas Tech Recreational Sports Center the majority of the people around me looked miserable. One guy on the stairmaster was huffing and puffing while the girl across the way looked as if she was training for the Olympics — unwillingly. Many people view fitness as something that’s a […]