Fitness
The Checkup: The Crazy-Effective Fitness Tool That’s Free and Doesn’t Require a Gym Membership
• You don’t need to shell out for a gym membership to get a good workout. All you need is a set of stairs. [Zelle]
5 Fit Things to Do in Philly This Weekend: Resolution Run, Fit Hike in the Wissahickon, Free Yoga and More
Your weekend in fitness events. Not a bad deal, eh?
Shopping for a Gym? How to Pick One You’ll Actually Want to Go to
‘Tis the season for new goals, new fitness programs and new gym memberships. Luckily the fitness market here in Philly continues to expand in a […]
Be Well Workout of the Week: New Year’s Fitness Test
A new year is upon us, friends. What a perfect time for resolutions, making positive changes and harnessing your motivation to accomplish all of your […]
The Checkup: 5 Smart Strategies to Recover After a Sugar Binge
• If you’re still buzzing from all the Christmas cookies you inhaled over the past two weeks, you’ve come to the right place. Check out […]
10 Coolest Fitness and Foodie Events in Philly This Month: January 2015
Got your calendar ready? You’re going to need it. This month’s fitness and foodie calendar is jam-packed with activities, from a fitness scavenger hunt to […]
Measles Scare at Please Touch Museum
UPDATE: According to multiple reports, the Health Department has indicated that the person did not, in fact, test positive for measles. ORIGINAL: If you were […]
The Checkup: 10 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions That Pack a Big Payoff for Little Effort
• Did you make a New Year’s resolution? If one of these smart and easy health resolutions aren’t on your list, you may want to […]
Philly Bike Share Will Feature Pedal-Powered Lights
When Philly Bike Share goes online this spring, the bicycles will offer a unique feature: Pedal-powered lights. The idea? Safety.
Philly Flu Cases Already on the Rise
NewsWorks reports that flu season is under way and looking to be a doozy:
Be Well Workout of the Week: Perfect Pairs
This week, you have two exercises at a time. You are going to start with one rep of each exercise, then two of each, then three of each, and so […]
The Checkup: Here’s How Much Exercise It Takes to Burn Off Those Holiday Treats
• Have you ever considered how long you’ll need to work out to burn off a mug of hot cocoa? What about a candy cane? […]
The Checkup: How to Train Yourself to Wake Up Earlier
• Look, not everyone is a morning person. But if you desperately want to become one—hey, maybe our post about morning workouts really got you […]
Be Well Workout of the Week: Total-Body Tone Up
Your workout this week is pretty straightforward. It goes like this: Complete the following circuit four times, performing the exercises below as fast as you can while […]
The Ultimate Philly-Fitness Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List
If you’re feeling the holiday crunch, we feel you. As of today, you’re just 11 days out from Christmas, which means if you’re still shopping, […]