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Laura Brzyski

Health and Wellness Editor

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A Look Inside Fishtown’s New, Totally Retro Pilates Studio

Appropriately named, Retro Pilates features vintage decor (hello egg chairs!) and blast-from-the-past music in an intimate setting.

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9 Fall-Inspired Spa and Beauty Treatments to Try in Philly

Because pumpkin is good for more than just lattes.

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The Ultimate Guide to Boutique Strength Training Gyms in Philadelphia

From open gym to CrossFit and personal training, here’s where you can strength train around the city.

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6 Philadelphia Women on How Their Tattoos Help Them Cope with Trauma

The Tattoo Monologues: Indelible Marks on the Body and Soul chronicles the personal stories and photos of 26 Philadelphians using body art to heal.

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How a Pair of Philly Cyclists Created a “Morse Code” to Make Spin Classes More Accessible

Rider Jasmin Sethi, who is blind, is working with Revel Ride instructor-to-be Richard Brandon to communicate speed, resistance, and ride positions in real time.

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It’s Your Last Chance to Help Determine the Three Health Hero Challenge Finalists

Voting to narrow down the 10 semifinalists to three contenders ends tomorrow.

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Manayunk’s The Wall Fitness Studio Is Reopening With Tanning, Teeth Whitening, and Botox

After closing nearly two months ago, The Wall is expanding in a major way.

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A New Strength Training Gym Is Opening in Graduate Hospital

Control Lab officially opens on September 20th.

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A New Yoga and Meditation Studio Is Now Open in Fishtown

The Well Studio, which began as a virtual provider, has officially opened a brick-and-mortar spot.

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Chestnut Hill Cycle Fitness Just Leveled Up With an In-Studio Sauna

You can try the new infrared sauna for free at the studio’s grand reopening event on September 18th.

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Meet the Rest of This Year’s Health Hero Challenge Semifinalists

Get to know who they are, what they do, and what they stand for.

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A Bunch of Philly Fit Pros Are Coming Together for an Epic Workout Event at Bok

Philly Moves will feature over a dozen coaches and classes on the South Philly rooftop on September 21st.

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A New Pickleball Festival Is Coming to the Jersey Shore

The Funky Pickle Ventnor Classic will take place on Saturday, September 11th.

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Meet Some of the Semifinalists for This Year’s Health Hero Challenge

Get to know their selected charities and what motivates them to help others.

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The Pandemic Forced Big Changes in the Philly Fitness World. Where Does It Go From Here?

Mandatory shutdowns. Ever-changing city restrictions. Peloton. Despite it all, Philly’s fitness industry managed to survive. But will it ever be the same?