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The Checkup: Three Common Eating Mistakes That Cause Weight Gain

• These common eating mistakes, which lead to weight gain in even the healthiest of folks, have nothing to do with what you’re eating  but, […]

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Is New Philadelphia … a Fit Philadelphia?

It started out innocently enough. Most plans conceived on yoga mats do. After a grueling sequence, the instructor paused to offer a gentler, modified pose […]

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Your Weekend Workout Playlist: The 25 Best Workout Songs Ever

Earlier this week, we asked you guys to tell us what your favorite, cant-live-without workout songs are, and you guys listed off some great picks by […]

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8 Reasons to Go for a Run Today (Besides the Amazing Weather)

Have you been outside today? It. Is. Amazing. It’s 70 degrees and sunny, and basically everything we’ve all been dreaming about for the past six […]

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WEEKEND GUIDE: Tacony Creek Park Trail Run, Namas Day Yoga Fest, Valley Forge 5-Miler and More

It’s another jam-packed weekend of fitness here in Philly! From the return of Yoga on the Banks (yay!) to a throwback high-school track race, there’s […]

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The Checkup: Why Science Says You Should Spend More Time in the Sauna

• A new study shows that upping your weekly sauna sessions could help your heart health. So, take that advice and run with it, people! […]

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Tell Us: What’s Your Absolute Favorite, Can’t-Live-Without-It Workout Song?

Every Friday, we put together a brand spankin’ new Spotify workout playlist (You can follow it here, if you aren’t already) for you guys to get […]

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The Checkup: The Truth About How Quickly You Can Get Out of Shape If You Take a Fitness Break

• Yep, the whole “use it or lose it” thing is true when it comes to fitness. Question is: How long can you skip the […]

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Be Well Workout of the Week: Turn Your Trail Run Into a Cross-Training Session

Your workout instructions this week? Take advantage of this beautiful weather and get outside for a run, people! Find your favorite running trail (we’ve got […]

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What the Heck Is That?: The Forgotten Gym Equipment You Should Be Using

You’ve seen it: the bands, steps, pulleys and other strange equipment gathering dust in the corner of the gym. You’ve probably even wondered (out loud, […]

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Relentless Fitness Is Moving to a New (Bigger!) Location

Washington Square West personal-training studio Relentless Fitness is moving to new digs this week — from 249 South 10th Street to 722 Chestnut Street — […]

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Drumroll, Please: I Did a Pull-Up!

My hard work finally paid off. I can honestly now say that I am able to do a pull-up. My quest began on February 3rd when I announced […]

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Be Well Workout of the Week: The Power Gauntlet

This week’s workout is a test of your speed and power. Choose weights on the heavier side, and get ready to work your way down a […]

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Picnic and Fun Run for Philly Runners — And 5 More Fit Things to Do This Weekend

Hooray for April! With warmer weather comes killer fitness options. Don’t believe us? Check out the slew of fun things on tap for this weekend, […]

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The Checkup: How to Weight Train for Serious Weight Loss

• Ladies (and gents, but mostly ladies here), don’t fear the weights! If you’re trying to lose pounds on the scale, check out this super […]