Fitness
Be Well Philly Is Launching an Exclusive Membership
We are an old publication — one of the oldest of our kind. Philly mag journalists have observed and chronicled this bumpy, quirky city for more […]
The Ultimate Guide to Intro Fitness Classes in the Philly Area
Those of you have been spinning or reforming or executing barre’s killer isometric movements for years could probably do these demanding workouts with your eyes closed […]
The Ultimate Guide to Gyms Around Philadelphia
Philadelphia isn’t Los Angeles, where working out seems to be mandatory. It’s not New York, where folks who aren’t instructors choose to do regular two-a-days. Instead, we think […]
Center City Is Getting an Indoor Pool With Lap-Swimming Memberships
When I signed up for the Nike Women’s Half-Marathon while I was in college, I was a bit terrified. I’d been an amateur, three- to- […]
Here’s the Advice Philly Fitness Instructors Wish They Could Give Their Younger Selves
You know all those glow-up posts going around a while back? The ones that made you remember why you tend to avoid looking at pictures of […]
5 Philly Women on the Pre-Wedding Treatments That Are Totally Worth the Hype
We wanted to know what treatments, splurges, fitness classes, and beauty and self-care treatments were popular in the Philly bridal scene — and which were […]
Where to Find an Early-Morning Fitness Class in the Philly Area
This post has been updated. If you are not a morning person, you are probably envious of morning people. We at Be Well have this […]
These 10 Black Women Are Transforming Philly’s Fitness Scene
Whether they’re entrepreneurs, yoga instructors, or mental health experts, black women are shaking up the health and wellness landscape in Philly. Here are 10 who should […]
How This Ardmore Fitness Entrepreneur Came to Terms With Her Chronic Disease
Want to share your Transformation story? Email mfischer@phillymag.com. Who: Jen Cohen Crompton, 36, @jencocrompton, entrepreneur and co-owner of Fuel Cycle Fitness from the Havertown/Ardmore area Why I wanted […]
Registration for New Women-Only Race in King of Prussia Opens Today
2018 was known across mass media as the “year of the woman.” (Cheers to the #MeToo movement and a record number of women heading to […]
How Philly’s Resident Spider-Man Went From a Nervous Kid to a Backflipping Superhero
Want to share your Transformation Story? Email mfischer@phillymag.com. Who I am: Dan Reilly (@subwayspidey), Philly’s resident Spider-Man, 20 View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
This Fitness Festival Is Offering $7 Yoga, Barre, Pilates, and HIIT Classes
Philly’s got plenty of fitness festivals to choose from — the Good Fest, the Positivity Charge, the new Unconventional Wellness Festival, our very own Be […]
Philly Fitness Studios Offering Special Deals for Brides and Grooms
Your wedding day will be one of the most highly-documented days of your life, so it makes sense that you want to feel your best […]
Sweat Diaries: The Boxing Coach Who Loves Wawa and Drives Lyft on the Side
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money people invest in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For each Sweat Diary, […]
14 Healthy Lifestyle Changes Philly Fitness Pros Want to Make in 2019
New Year’s resolutions are fine. Maybe they work for some people. But the thing is, deciding you’re going to make some kind of huge change […]