Fitness & Style

Iron, grooming, menswear, and the discipline behind it.

The Michigan Barbershop As Community AnchorFitness & Style

The Michigan Barbershop As Community Anchor

More than a place for a haircut, the neighborhood barbershop remains one of the last true gathering spaces in Michigan communities.

Functional Fitness Is Reshaping How Michigan TrainsFitness & Style

Functional Fitness Is Reshaping How Michigan Trains

Workouts built around real-world movement — not just mirror muscles — have taken over gyms across the state. The philosophy is spreading fast.

Michigan Men Are Finally Wearing Color AgainFitness & Style

Michigan Men Are Finally Wearing Color Again

After years of safe grays and navies, bolder hues are creeping back into Michigan men's wardrobes. Stylists say it's overdue.

Michigan Men Are Taking Grooming Seriously — FinallyFitness & Style

Michigan Men Are Taking Grooming Seriously — Finally

Beard oils, skincare routines, and standing barber appointments are no longer niche. Michigan's men's grooming market is booming.

The Raw Camaraderie Of Michigan's Powerlifting MeetsFitness & Style

The Raw Camaraderie Of Michigan's Powerlifting Meets

At powerlifting meets across the state, competitors cheer their rivals as loudly as themselves. It's the friendliest brutal sport there is.

Detroit Streetwear Is Building Its Own IdentityFitness & Style

Detroit Streetwear Is Building Its Own Identity

Local labels rooted in the city's grit and creativity are turning Detroit into a streetwear scene worth watching, on its own terms.

Michigan Women Are Reclaiming The Weight RoomFitness & Style

Michigan Women Are Reclaiming The Weight Room

The old myths about lifting and women have collapsed, and the state's weight rooms have never been more female. The results speak for themselves.

The Case For Owning Less: Michigan Men Embrace The Capsule WardrobeFitness & Style

The Case For Owning Less: Michigan Men Embrace The Capsule Wardrobe

A backlash against fast fashion has Michigan men building smaller, better wardrobes of versatile essentials that actually last.

Detroit's Sneaker Culture Runs Deeper Than The HypeFitness & Style

Detroit's Sneaker Culture Runs Deeper Than The Hype

Beyond the resale frenzy, a serious community of collectors and sneaker heads keeps Detroit's footwear culture grounded in genuine passion.