Fitness
Is It Better to Sleep In Or Work Out? (The Answer Will Surprise You)
You probably know that here at Be Well Philly we’re big fans of hopping out of bed for that early-morning workout. And why wouldn’t we be? […]
The Checkup: All the Summer Produce You Shouldn’t Store in the Fridge (But Probably Do)
• Every time I come back from the grocery store, my boyfriend and I get into an argument about which produce does and doesn’t go […]
Love Walking in Philly? You Need to Join This Awesome New Facebook Group
Facebook groups are all the rage it seems: First there was Run215, the Facebook community for Philly runners. Then there was iRunTheHill, the Facebook gathering […]
Woman Does Squats With Baby on Art Museum Steps and Proves There Are No Excuses
This morning, I was scrolling through Instagram when I saw this photo, posted by the November Project very early this morning, of a woman getting […]
PSA: Kevin Hart’s Instagram Is a Goldmine of Hilarious Fitness Motivation
The other day, I came across an Instagram video of Philly-raised comedian Kevin Hart jump-roping in a Rocky-esque grey sweatsuit while reciting a mini motivational […]
Be Well Workout of the Week: 12 Moves to a Killer Full-Body Workout
This week’s workout is nice and simple: You’re going to complete six pairs of exercises, doing 10 reps of each exercise. Complete each exercise couplet […]
Nominate Your Health Hero: The 2015 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge Is On
Attention, people! The Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge is back for its fourth year, and we need to hear from you. We just opened up […]
Our Favorite Instagram Photos from Be Well Philly Boot Camp
We can’t believe Be Well Philly Boot Camp came and went so quickly, over here in Be Well Philly Land! We had a blast with […]
Let’s Discuss: Why Do You Work Out?
Yesterday, I read a really interesting piece on Well + Good titled “What You Can Learn About Fitness and Body Image from the Girls of […]
The Checkup: The Definitive Guide to the Shelf Life of Pantry Items (Warning: Yours Are Probably All Expired)
• I’m pretty sure I’ve been using the same baking powder since I moved into my house three years ago, so this is pretty unsettling: […]
Be Well Workout of the Week: Sculpt Your Muscles With Stairs
Find a set of stairs — the Art Museum! Your office building! Your house! — and get ready to run up and down. For the first […]
The Checkup: How to Become the Smartest Trader Joe’s Shopper Ever
• Did you try a new trail mix from Trader Joe’s only to realize it tastes like total garbage? No worries: Trader Joe’s has an […]
The Checkup: This Is Exactly When to Drink Coffee to Get the Most Out of It
• Between 9 a.m. and noon: That’s when science says you should reach for your first cup of coffee to get the most bang for […]
The Checkup: Should You Take Hot or Cold Showers?
• The type of shower you should be taking might seem obvious: A hot, relaxing one, duh. Because who wants to stand under a stream […]
The Checkup: The One Thing You Really Shouldn’t Do If You’re Trying to Lose Belly Fat
• If you’re trying to shed pounds, you might think eating a nice big breakfast and then skipping lunch is the answer, but think again: […]