Fitness
I Tried It: Training Like a Champion With Olympic Athlete Anthuan Maybank
I didn’t know what to expect from my “Train Like a Champion” session with retired Olympic runner Anthuan Maybank at Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington. […]
Rejoice! Outdoor Voices Is Finally Making Its Philly Debut
Just in time for holiday shopping comes the long-awaited opening of Outdoor Voices in Philadelphia. The activewear brand — which was founded in New York […]
Where to Go Indoor Rock Climbing in and Around Philadelphia
We may not live in the middle of the Colorado Rockies, but you don’t need a “real” cliff to climb in order to get a […]
Local Activewear Brand Addison Bay Is Opening a Retail Store on the Main Line
In the four years it has been in business, Addison Bay has seen tremendous growth. Beginning as an online retailer of third-party fitness brands, the […]
Philly Native and FBF Body Founder Zakia Blain on What It’s Like Being in Biz for 10 Years
Ten years ago, Chester native and current Delco resident Zakia Blain launched FBF (now FBF Body), a clothing and lifestyle brand carrying athleisure — like […]
Philly Fitness Studios Are Banding Together in the Fight for Reproductive Rights
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month, folks and organizations at the local level have been taking action in the fight for […]
10 Healthy (and Cheap!) Dates to Plan in Philly This Summer
Gone are the days when dinner and a movie was the benchmark for a decent night out. To help spruce up your repertoire of potential […]
12 Kettlebell Exercises to Include in Your Workout Routine ASAP
It’s a debate as old as time in the fitness world: dumbbells or kettlebells. Truly, there’s room in the metaphorical sandbox for both, but many […]
The Ultimate Guide to Indoor Cycling Studios Around Philadelphia
When spin first burst onto the boutique fitness scene, none of us could have predicted it’d take off the way it did. Nowadays, you’ve got […]
This Local Trainer Is Making Fitness More Accessible in Underserved Philly Neighborhoods
This is Belasik’s story, in his own words. In my 12 years of working for what I call “sport as a tool for social change” […]
Screw Workout Monotony and Take a Class at This New Method-Less Studio Instead
Kate DeGennaro has been part of the Philly fitness industry for the past eight years, serving as a yoga teacher and former instructor at both […]
13 Fitness and Wellness Trends for 2022, as Predicted by Local Pros
Wellness as both a concept and an industry has certainly transformed since the start of the pandemic, leaving many folks wondering just what 2022 will […]
The Pandemic Forced Big Changes in the Philly Fitness World. Where Does It Go From Here?
On March 13th, I walked into Revel Ride with my spin shoes, my mask, and what felt like first-date jitters. Sure, I had Zoomed Revel’s […]
Things Are Looking Up for In-Person Fitness Classes, According to ClassPass Report
To say it has been a hard year for Philly’s fitness scene would be an understatement. Between abrupt shutdowns, constant pivoting, and shuttered studios, local […]
The Philly Fitness Studios That Closed During the Coronavirus Pandemic
This post has been updated. Since the coronavirus pandemic hit, Philly’s fitness industry — like so many others — has had to pivot again and […]