# Shape (magazine) > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Shape_(magazine) > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Shape_(magazine).md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shape_(magazine) > Source revision: 1348568135 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Fitness magazine This article needs more citations. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Shape" magazine – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (November 2013) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Shape A cover of Shape, featuring Ashley Tisdale, January 2009 Editor Elizabeth Goodman Artis Former editors Tara Kraft Frequency 10 issues per year Total circulation 1,568,055[1] (December 2011) Founded 1981 Company People Inc. Country United States Based in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California Language English Website www.shape.com ISSN 0744-5121 ***Shape*** (stylized in [all caps](/source/All_caps)) is an American monthly [fitness](/source/Physical_fitness) [magazine](/source/Magazine) started by [Weider Publications](/source/Weider_Publications) in 1981,[2][3] 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,[*[clarification needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Please_clarify)*] that cover models should look healthy rather than sexy, and that sexist language be avoided.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] Christine MacIntyre was the editor-in-chief until her death in 1987. Weider was purchased by [American Media](/source/American_Media_(publisher)) in 2002.[4] A [German](/source/Germany) 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[5][6] and held the position until 2021.[7] On January 28, 2015, it was reported that *Shape* would be acquired by [Meredith Corp.](/source/Meredith_Corporation) and *[Fitness](/source/Fitness_(magazine))*, published by the company, would cease publication in May 2015 and be combined with it.[8][9] ## 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.[10] Other topics include sex, mind/spirit, beauty, travel, fashion, work, home and style.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["eCirc for Consumer Magazines"](http://abcas3.accessabc.com/ecirc/magtitlesearch.asp). *[Audit Bureau of Circulations](/source/Audit_Bureau_of_Circulations_(North_America))*. 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["CEO Interview with Editor-in-Chief of SHAPE Magazine, Elizabeth Goodman Artis"](https://www.shesherownceo.com/ceo-interview-with-editor-in-chief-of-shape-magazine-elizabeth-goodman-artis/). *www.shesherownceo.com*. Retrieved June 28, 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Senior Mentor Program"](https://asme.memberclicks.net/senior-mentor-program). *asme.memberclicks.net*. Retrieved June 28, 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Shape Magazine: May 2021 by Artis, Elizabeth Goodman (editor): (2021) Magazine / Periodical | Kayleighbug Books, IOBA"](https://www.abebooks.com/magazines-periodicals/Shape-Magazine-2021-Artis-Elizabeth-Goodman/31545984588/bd). *www.abebooks.com*. Retrieved June 28, 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Tess Stynes, *The Wall Street Journal*. ["Meredith to Acquire Shape Magazine Brand"](https://www.wsj.com/articles/meredith-to-acquire-shape-magazine-brand-1422458384) January 28, 2015. Retrieved January 29, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-adage_9-0)** Michael Sebastian (January 28, 2015). ["Meredith to Acquire Shape Magazine from American Media"](https://adage.com/article/media/meredith-acquire-shape-magazine-american-media/296855/). *AdAge*. Retrieved February 6, 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Archived copy"](https://www.shape.com/). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20000119173118/http://www.shape.com/) from the original on January 19, 2000. Retrieved March 31, 2024.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_archived_copy_as_title)) ## External links - [Official website](https://www.shape.com/) v t e People Incorporated People Inc. 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