Shape Magazine is a women’s fitness magazine. It was founded in 1981 by Christine MacIntyre. The magazine was published by Weider Publications. Christine MacIntyre was known as a pioneer in women’s fitness. It is considered the number one women’s fitness magazine. In 2002, Weider was acquired by American Media. In January 2015, Meredith Corporation acquired Shape Magazine. The current editor is Elizabeth Goodman Artis. Shape Magazine publishes ten issues per year. The company is currently based in Woodland Hills, CA.
Shape Magazine has various sections, including Features/Cover Stories, Shape Your Life, Look Great, Live Healthy, Get Fit, Eat Right, You In Shape, and In Every Issue, which includes content straight from the Editor’s Desk, Contributors, Hot List, Readers Speak Out, and Fit & Famous. Additionally, other topics like sex, mind/spirit, beauty, travel, fashion, work, home, and style are included in the magazine. Tons of celebrities have graced the covers of the magazine, including Beyonce, Madonna, Kate Hudson, Brooke Shields, Naomi Campbell, Jillian Michaels, Cindy Crawford, Jada Pinkett Smith, Kim Kardashian, and many more.
Shape Magazine offers free membership, which includes workout ideas, fitness tips, nutritional recipes, and more. You will also be able to sign up for free newsletters, where you will receive content on a daily basis directly to your email inbox. To sign up, you simply need to go to the website, click on Free Membership on the top right corner and complete the form. Additionally, the print subscription is $9.98 for 10-issues. If you would like to solely use the free membership, you can always cancel your paid print subscription. Simply follow the instructions outlined on this page for more information on how to cancel your subscription.
