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Why Getting Hit on at the Gym Is Actually the Worst

The other day, a friend of mine posted a Facebook status about getting hit on at the gym. She wasn’t flattered, she was frustrated. She […]

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The Checkup: Banish Bloat By Filling Your Grocery Cart With These 15 Foods

• Who else ate ALL the Philly Style Bagels this weekend? If you’re feeling a bit bloated, these 15 foods are the answer: From fennel […]

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PHOTOS: Be Well Philly Boot Camp 2016 (Also Known As the Best Day Ever) 

I don’t know about you guys, but I am STILL floating on a cloud after this year’s Be Well Philly Boot Camp, our annual ladies-only day of […]

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The Healthy Philadelphian’s Guide to Fitness and Food in Fishtown

Our friends over at Foobooz told you guys where to dine and drink in Fishtown, our friends at Shoppist told you guys where to shop in […]

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A Sneak Peek at Your New Favorite Workout Shirt (And Where You Can Get It!)

At last year’s Be Well Philly Boot Camp, our annual ladies-only fest of ALL things health and wellness, everyone who was part of the Be Well […]

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Photos: Be Well Philly Underground Philly Pretzel Cross-Training Run with RippedPHL

You know how when it’s 65 degrees in May and everyone complains that it’s “so cold, ughhhh,” but then once it hits 75, we’re all […]

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Nominate Your Health Hero: The 2016 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge Is On!

Attention, everyone! The Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge is back for it’s fifth year, and we need to hear from you. We just opened […]

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9 Philly Instagrammers Every Fitness Lover Should Be Following

It has been quite some (two whole years, actually!) since we gave you guys a handy cheat sheet of the best Philly fitness Instagrammers on our […]

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3 Tweaks to Make Your Ab Workouts Way More Effective

Getting strong, sculpted abs is often the number one item on everyone’s fitness wish list. As a longtime Pilates instructor, I’ve fielded hundreds of questions […]

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The Checkup: Why You Shouldn’t Feel Bad About Skipping Breakfast

• If you’ve been shamed by your mother and your significant other and your barista for skipping the most important meal of the day (who is […]

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Big News: Wanderlust 108 Date and Location Announced for Philly

We’ve got some big news, guys. Like, sure-to-get-you-giddy-with-excitement BIG news. Here it goes: Wanderlust 108, the giant festival that combines yoga, running, meditation and music (plus a kombucha bar!), […]

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The Checkup: These Are the Best Cities for Fitness in America (No, Philly Did Not Make the Cut)

• Looks like D.C. is kicking our butt when it comes to the fitness game. The District was just ranked the fittest city in the […]

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Be Well Workout of the Week: The 29-Minute Challenge

This workout starts at the bottom of an exercise ladder with a measly two pull-ups. Then, you’ll work your way up the ladder, increasing by […]

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ClassPass Just Increased Its Philly Membership Prices — Is It Still Worth It? 

On Friday, ClassPass increased the cost of its monthly unlimited memberships in Philly. By a lot. The price for an unlimited membership — which gets you […]

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My Top 5: Awesome Outdoor Workout Spots in Philly (With Workouts for Each!) 

While the sun seems a bit reluctant to shine these days, all other signs say outdoor workout season has arrived: Dilworth Park has had their […]