At that time, Weider Enterprises consisted primarily of the bodybuilding magazine Muscle & Fitness.
MacIntyre largely won that battle, editing a magazine that required that every byline have an advanced medical degree,[clarification needed] that cover models should look healthy rather than sexy, and that sexist language be avoided.
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.
[5][6] 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.
[7] Other topics include sex, mind/spirit, beauty, travel, fashion, work, home and style.