''Shape'' (stylized in

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) is an American monthly fitness

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started by Weider Publications in 1981, founded by Christine MacIntyre (a pioneer in women's free weight fitness) and became the number one women's fitness magazine. At that time, Weider Enterprises consisted primarily of the bodybuilding magazine ''Muscle & Fitness''. Joe Weider and Christine MacIntyre had differing views of how to present ''Shape'', Weider endorsing a less journalistic and more commercial approach to articles, MacIntyre endorsing a more academic, doctor-based magazine. Weider also endorsed a sexier approach to editorial while MacIntyre endorsed a healthier look for women, eschewing sexiness in the models and the copy. MacIntyre largely won that battle, editing a magazine that required that every byline have an advanced medical degree, that cover models should look healthy rather than sexy, and that sexist language be avoided. Christine MacIntyre was the editor-in-chief until her death in 1987. Weider was purchased by American Media in 2002. A

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version of ''Shape'' is available in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The magazine is also edited in Romania. Elizabeth Goodman Artis was named Editor-in-Chief in 2014 and held the position until 2021. On January 28, 2015, it was reported that ''Shape'' would be acquired by Meredith Corp. and '' Fitness'', published by the company, would cease publication in May 2015 and be combined with it.

Content

Sections in the magazine include Features & Cover Stories, Shape Your Life, Look Great, Live Healthy, Get Fit, Eat Right, You In Shape, and In Every Issue, which includes From the Editor's Desk, Contributors, Readers Speak Out, The Hot List and Fit & Famous. Other topics include sex, mind/spirit, beauty, travel, fashion, work, home and style.

References

External links

Official website
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