Fitness & Style

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

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.

The Home Gym Went From Pandemic Fad To Michigan FixtureFitness & Style

The Home Gym Went From Pandemic Fad To Michigan Fixture

What began as a lockdown necessity has become a permanent part of how many Michiganders train. The garage gym is here to stay.

Black Tie Is Back: Michigan's Formalwear RenaissanceFitness & Style

Black Tie Is Back: Michigan's Formalwear Renaissance

Galas, holiday parties, and a renewed appetite for occasion have Michigan men dusting off — or building — proper formalwear again.

How To Stay In Shape Through A Brutal Michigan WinterFitness & Style

How To Stay In Shape Through A Brutal Michigan Winter

When it's dark by five and frozen outside, motivation collapses. Michigan's fitness pros share how to keep training through the long freeze.