Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Billy Blanks, the martial arts legend and fitness icon, is a name synonymous with high-energy workouts and a positive mindset. His ...

Blanks calls his workout a "lifestyle," not a trend, aiding in its longevity Kate Hogan was Director of Digital Specials and Features at PEOPLE. She started at PEOPLE in 2008, leaving in 2025. Daniel ...

If you were kickin’ it in the 1990s and 2000s, you have to know about Billy Blanks, the boxer who created the fitness phenomenon Tae Bo. The Pennsylvania native discovered martial arts as a child and ...

Billy Blanks, a seven-time world karate champion and creator of Tae Bo, returned to his hometown Erie to receive the Key to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The son of Tae Bo creator Billy Blanks launches a workout program inclusive of those with disabilities with the support of his ...

Billy Blanks returned to his hometown of Erie this weekend, sharing the passion for fitness that made him a household name. On Saturday, the city honored his legacy. The Tae Bo creator was presented ...

"A lot of people, when they hear Tae Bo, they say, 'Oh, that was done a long time ago,' " Billy Blanks tells PEOPLE. "But it's still one of the most popular exercises that people do. And I'm going to ...

The fitness industry has gone through many different phases and trends over the years — and yet has remained largely exclusive to those with full range and control of their mobility. Billy Blanks Jr., ...