Races
An iconic, annual 200-lap, 500-mile open-wheel car race held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Memorial Day weekend
Indy 500
This war was fought between the Union ("North") and the Confederacy ("South")
Civil War
This gyms “Judgement Free Zone" is aimed at creating a non-intimidating, welcoming, and comfortable gym environment for beginners and casual fitness enthusiasts
Planet Fitness
This brands logo features a silhouette of a leaping cougar, symbolizing speed, strength, and agility.
Puma
Their song “falling away from me” was flagged for its themes of severe emotional distress and toxic relationships, which were deemed sensitive during the national tragedy.
Korn
A multisport endurance event consisting of swimming, cycling, and running
Triathlon
The Holocaust and the atomic bombings of Japan.
WWII
In 2024, this popular fitness club announced they were purchasing all Xsport fitnesses nationwide with majority being in the Chicagoland area.
LA Fitness
“All day I dream about sports”
Adidas
This band had 7 songs listed that iheart media wanted to ban from public radio. Some songs included, “TNT” “Hell’s Bells” & “Highway to Hell”
AC/DC
The “Shamrock Shuffle” is an annual running event held around St. Patrick’s day and takes place in this City alongside its iconic river.
Chicago
This war was also known as the “Great War”
WWI
Roundhouse Provisions is a wellness and emergency preparedness brand founded by this actor and martial artist who recently passed in March of 2026
Chuck Norris
Known for their iconic high top shoes, this shoe brand was bought in 2003 buy Nike after they filed for bankruptcy
Converse
This band’s song was informally "banned" or restricted by radio stations, due to its violent refrain "Let the bodies hit the floor"
Drowning Pool
This is another name for a 3.1 mile long-distance road running competition.
5K
This war was initiated by the 9/11 attacks. 🇦🇫
Afghanistan
She’s a well known fitness trainer and was also the host of the “The Biggest Loser” reality show.
Jillian Michaels
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and this clothing and shoe company, introduced Project Rock, a highly successful, performance-driven apparel and footwear brand.
Under Armor
Oddly enough, their cover song “Smooth Criminal” was on the suggested ban list but not the original version by Michael Jackson
Alien Ant Farm
An Islamist domestic terrorist attack took place during the 117th annual of this race on April 15, 2013.
Boston Marathon
Declaration of Independence and the freedom of the U.S. from Great Britain
American Revolutionary War
A popular 90-day home fitness program sold as a DVD set that includes 12 different workouts focusing on bodyweight, resistance training, yoga, and cardio
P90x
This brand suffered a massive decline in popularity after 2007 due to widespread bans in schools and malls, high injury rates and the natural fading of a novelty trend of “wheels on heels”
Heelys
This band hand to a temporary blackout of all their music on major American radio stations during that period due to their aggressive tone and anti-capitalist themes. Some may can even suggest they had killing in their name
Rage against the machine