Oxygen Fitness Magazine

Pros: Serious?
Cons: Misleading cover & sloppy layout

This ain't your mama's fitness magazine. I'd be willing to bet it has little to no value to most women... at least those that don't compete in bodybuilding or swimsuit modeling competitions.

That's right. Don't let the cover of Oxygen...

Pros: Great articles; geared toward women who weight train
Cons: Too much fitness competition information

As of 3/2002 I feel the same way about this magazine. Nothing in the review needs to be updated.

The May/June edition of Oxygen calls itself “serious fitness for serious women.” It is. Not quite in the Muscle and Fitness...

Pros: A way to keep up with women's body-building personalities.
Cons: Too many ads and not focused on helping average exercisers.

If your idea of exercise is to get up and get your own beer; or your idea of nutrition is a huge piece of chocolate cake and a vitamin, then this magazine is not for you. As a matter of fact, this magazine was not for me either, and I seldom drink beer....

Pros: A Few Interesting Articles for the Not-So Buff
Cons: Most ads are directed at body builder type women-and there are a lot of ads!

I picked up a copy of this magazine because I wanted something different than my usual Shape magazine for body shaping tips. Frankly, the cover picture is what inspired me to purchase this particular magazine in the first place. The woman, clad in a...

Pros: finally a fitness magazine aimed at women!
Cons: aimed at fitness pros, unsafe diet advice at times

In my search to find the perfect fitness magazine, I came across Oxygen. Having never heard of it, I was intrigued by what I found in the issue I read. I mostly liked what I saw.

Pages of training specifically aimed at women were included in...

Pros: If you are a female serious about weight training - this is it!
Cons: Lots of advertising disguised as training and supplement articles

I have been a subscriber to Oxygen magazine since its inception, and for the most part, I have been thrilled with it. It filled a niche in the magazine market for a serious weight training mag aimed at women. In the past, we have had to share magazines...

Pros: informative, serious, on topic, for all levels of fitness athletes
Cons: focus on "sex appeal"

Oxygen is the most serious and informative women's fitness magazine on the market and the first magazine that I have seen to offer to women the calibre of information other magazines (like Muscle and Fitness) offer to men. It is geared towards women who...

Pros: solid (not fluff) content that is informative and motivational
Cons: lots of ads and not published every month

This magazine is the real deal. It doesn't promise quick fixes. To be honest, I've been reading bodybuilding magazines for years and a lot of that information is the basis for this "real" fitness magazine. When I say real fitness I mean sound training...

Pros: Good information
Cons: Can't always find it!

Personally I think this is one of the best fitness magazines out there for women. It is geared towards the woman who makes fitness and health a part of her everyday life, not just a fab. They have woman I really look up to who have made something from...

Pros: informative
Cons: cheesy hair articles

The supermarkets and health food stores are bombarded with various "advertisements" cleverly disguising themselves as fitness magazines. Personally I find it quite insulting when I pick up a fitness magazine because the cover suggests it has...

Pros: wonderful articles and features
Cons: hard to think of any!

I have been an avid reader of Shape and Fitness for many years, and I still enjoy their articles and features (they're both excellent magazines!).

However, I am in a very fast-paced career, working 10-12 hour days and travelling a good bit....

Pros: The Best info on:Fitness/Body Shaping, Nutrition and Contests
Cons: NONE!

This is the best magazine that I have read for awhile as far as information goes for women's Body Building/Shaping and Nutrition. There is always an abundance of information on Technique, Form, Lifting, Cardio, Nutrition and contest updates, etc. This...

Pros: The best new cable channel to come around in years
Cons: Only available on digital systems

I know, I know...I'm not talking about the magazine, I'm talking about the digital cable channel Oxygen. So sue me.

I believe Oxygen started as an internet channel. There are reminders of that fact - the text at the bottom of the screen is a...

Pros: Excellent advice on fitness and nutrition, from ladies who live the lifestyle.
Cons: A few too many ads.

I have purchased this magazine every month since it has been out. I am always pleased with the new recipes and nutritional advice that they give. As someone who is somewhat new to fitness, it has really given me some great tips. They never print a new...

Pros: Great info and Pictures
Cons: A bit technical for the first timer

I don't weight train, but I always wanted to try. Oxygen gives great information for every type of fitness women. The articles are well written so that amateurs can understand and healthy body image is stressed. While all the women are tight bodies,...