OBLIQUE MAGAZINE of Charleston

28/07/2022

28/07/2022

This past cover brings us back to Jan/Feb 2017 and was photographed right before the birth of this cover model’s 4th child! We always tried to couple beauty with accomplishment for our covers. Well, if four kids isn’t enough accomplishment, this beauty not only has a law degree, but also a masters of public administration and is currently In-House Counsel and Director of Development for Bennett Hospitality here in Charleston. Also, just found out that her and her husband Jason are celebrating their 21st wedding anniversary today. (I also must add that she is a member of my most favorite family in Charleston) Who is she? 📸

27/07/2022

This cover goes back to November/December of 2016. Our cover model has always been a huge supporter of Oblique and good friend. Along with her husband, she has enjoyed great success in the industry, owning two very popular local Gold’s Gyms. She is a walking testament to a healthy fitness lifestyle as I have never seen her one bit out of shape or not looking incredible! Thanks to you and Cliff for all you have done for the local fitness world through the years! Who is she?
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25/07/2022

This cover goes way back to November of 2007. We published every month back then. The climbing bug was just hitting Charleston. For this cover, I recruited my friend who was not only a climber, but a ski instructor, surfing competitor, group fitness instructor and personal trainer. Did, and Still, does it all! Who is it? 📸Damon Smith

23/07/2022

This unique cover photo brings us back to Nov/Dec 2012… loved this cover of one Oblique photographer shooting another. is behind the lens… who is in front of it?

22/07/2022

We will be posting covers from the past 17 years. Feel free to guess and/or give a shout out here to the cover model. Met some incredible people over the years through Oblique including this young woman! Who is it?
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04/07/2022

Happy 4th of July!!! Throw back cover from 2021 July/August issue. Thank you Jess for allowing this to be one of the most popular covers we ever had!
📸 (John Di Giovanni)

18/06/2022

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13/06/2022

Only a few days left to get your ticket!!!
The Mitch Tribute Workout is this Saturday, June 18 at 9:30 at Wilson Field! You can go to link in bio to secure your ticket while they last!

01/06/2022

I have had the pleasure of training clients alongside Thomas Spigner at St Andrews Family Fitness Plus in West Ashley. After being in this business for over 25 years, I have witnessed some of the best (and worst) trainers around. I have not come across a better trainer then Thomas. His ability, attitude and motivation is unmatched.. he is at the right location to reach a wide range of clients. Much respect for this man! You can see Thomas Spigner in current Oblique.

21/05/2022

getting in some decline pushups at Colonial lake in .. see Kayla in the current issue of Oblique!

16/05/2022

Hard to believe this pic was for a chest exercise with those calves front and center! Just had to get in the final issue of Oblique. A major supporter of the magazine over the years. It was Krug’s original idea to have police officers present bikes to kids at our past Oblique Fitness Expos… the man is tough as nails with a heart of gold. World could use more Krugers!! Hope to see you again soon at .westashley

15/05/2022

Recent Oblique cover model and friend is getting ready to do a set of standing cable flys at .westashley . You can see this and other local’s top chest exercises in ongoing contribution in current Oblique.

13/05/2022

After much consideration, and after 17 years of publishing, we have decided to cease the printing of Oblique Magazine. It was not an easy decision, but the pandemic took its toll on us along with many of our advertisers. Although we continued to publish after covid, it was getting more and more difficult. The rise in paper and gas prices puts an added burden on our industry. We are currently in negotiations with another publication as a possible merger and are considering the possibility of of once a year large guide to fitness magazine. Either way, we are not totally going away as we will put more concentration on putting on events and classes including the pedals4peanuts donation classes. We will also be keeping this Instagram open as a local fitness information source for the area. So please continue to send what you have going on! I will continue to personally train clients as I have been for the last 25 years. I will be doing my training solely at Restore and will continue to teach and expand my Tai Chi classes. I am excited about other new ventures that I am involved with. I would like to thank all of those who supported, wrote, photographed and modeled over the years. You made it so enjoyable and fun. It was an incredible ride!!

11/05/2022

getting in some Incline dumbbell presses at as part of top local lifters favorite chest exercises found in the current issue of Oblique Magazine!

05/05/2022

I met over 25 years ago through the practice of tai chi. Good to see both of us still involved with this beautiful art. You may even see us train together at from time to time. Guy has enjoyed a very successful family law practice in Charleston and has learned to use the principles of tai chi as he navigates through his profession and through life. Pick up the current issue of Oblique and read Guy’s article on this very subject. If interested in learning tai chi, send a DM to

04/05/2022

So happy to have as our interview in the current issue of Oblique. Talk about someone who has a lot going on! Director of personal training at … co-owner, with wife joy, of , cast member of HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones, of course, recent dad to the notorious ‘Legend’, and can’t leave out, a good friend!

28/04/2022

May/June issue hitting the stands this week. Thanks to the beautiful Kelsey Drasites, ,for gracing the cover. Kelsey has been a personal trainer for 5 years, and will be entering medical school this coming August.

20/04/2022

Always fun going to … especially when I get to photograph these women for a future badass ad!!

13/04/2022

Not everyone who wears an shirt can look and lift like and ….. but you never know.

30/03/2022

So much fun shooting this beauty in the streets of downtown Charleston for a future issue of Oblique. I believe that Kelsey officially became a tourist attraction of many of the carriage ride tourists!

19/03/2022

Learn how to keep your shoulders injury free by following some simple exercises shown in the current Oblique by (Jermain Singleton) of … wish I knew of these years ago!

15/03/2022

Checkout trainer, coach, diet specialist and friend interview in the current issue of Oblique. Lots of respect for this man who has accomplished so much in the fitness industry. Great knowledge, attitude and enthusiasm!!

03/03/2022

Hitting the stands over the next couple of days. So many photos of cover model that could of been the cover. We think this one of Gabby worked great. What do you think?
📸John Di Giovanni

31/01/2022

With the help of Kekoa Lee, I tried pickleball for the first time this past fall and loved it! Checkout Kekoa’s interview in the current Oblique. His mission is to spread the word about this amazing sport. Please give him a follow as he builds his presence. If interested in taking lessons, he his one of the best in the area!

27/01/2022

Oblique model showing one of her favorite shoulder exercises in shoulder spread in current Oblique. Got to love those front dumbbell raises! Looking good Liv!

24/01/2022

and owner of demonstrating one of his top shoulder exercises in the current issue of Oblique. Checkout ongoing contribution in every issue, featuring top local fitness fanatics!

21/01/2022

Big man demonstrating heavy shrugs at as part of local fitness enthusiasts top shoulder exercises found in current .

15/01/2022

This Superstar is no stranger to Oblique! On cover and great medicine ball AB routine in current issue… she is Health & Wellness Director and lead trainer at Restore .
When this mom of four gives ab advice, you best listen! The only thing Heather B can’t do is take a bad pic!
📸John DiGiovanni

09/01/2022

Oblique is so happy that became involved with our mag! This former 2021 Oblique cover model is now back in our current issue with a little bit of a ‘makeover’! Thank you Sam for taking the time to write and model again while you and your husband await the birth of your first baby. Sam’s article on pelvic floor exercises came at the right time, but you do not have to wait until pregnancy to keep your pelvic floor strong… and guys, a strong pelvic floor goes for you too!!