Fitness
The Checkup: Every Former High-School Athlete Needs to Read This
• Prepare for some serious nostalgia, people. If you played a high-school sport, put this on your must-read list: “An Open Letter to My High […]
6 Fit Things to Do in Philly This Weekend: Rudolph Run, Threshold Training, Jingle Bell Boot Camp and More
TGI(almost)F! Yes, we start the weekend celebration on Thursday around these parts, but that’s because we want to give you enough time to get your fitness calendar […]
Be Well Philly Gift Guide: 25 Fitness Stocking Stuffers for $25 or Less
Stockings are one of those things I forget about almost every year. It’s like I have tunnel vision when it comes to my gift list, […]
Philly’s Maya Winters and Rob Kearney Win Strong(wo)man Duos Competition
Big news, sports fans! Last week I told you about local athlete Maya Winters, the college arts education professor who also just so happens to […]
The Checkup: Surprise! You Can Get a Good Workout on an Elliptical—Here’s How
• Admit it—you usually turn your nose up at the elliptical trainers at the gym. Follow these tips, and you’ll get a killer workout on […]
4 Reasons You Should Exercise First Thing in the Morning (And How to Get It Done)
Imagine this: It’s 5:15 p.m. and you’re getting psyched to leave work, hit the gym and tackle a good workout. You’re about to walk out of the […]
How 8 Philly Fitness Pros Stay On Track During the Holiday Season
It’s only December 8th, and I can already feel my lofty fitness goals succumbing to the demands of a busy holiday season. One peek at […]
The Checkup: The Biggest Fitness Trends of 2015
• The American College of Sports Medicine just released its forecast for next year’s fitness trends. Here’s how the experts say we’ll all be sweating in […]
Opinion: In Defense of the Middle-Aged, Suburban CrossFitter
I felt compelled to write this piece after reading the New York Times Magazine essay, “Why Are Americans So Fascinated with Extreme Fitness?” In it, […]
The Checkup: 9 Crazy-Effective Glute Exercises You’ve Never Tried
• When’s the last time you did a Rear Raiser? Or a Burpee Bonus? Thought so. Try out these 9 ridiculously effective glute exercises this week; you […]
Class Pass: Torching Tabata, Lunch-break Barre, Box-and-Plyo and More
Happy December! Kick the month off on a fitness high by trying one (or all!) of these awesome group classes. Here are our picks for […]
10 Coolest Fitness and Foodie Events in Philly This Month: December 2014
The month in fitness and foodie events—get your calendars ready, people.
The Checkup: 25 Crunch-less Ways to Get Six-Pack Abs
• Good news: Your ab routine is about to get a total makeover. [POPSUGAR Fitness]
The Checkup: 50 Percent Off at REI—And More Sweet Black Friday Fitness Deals
• If you’re in the market for some new fitness gear, pencil in some time to shop this week, as retailers like REI, Nike and […]
Drexel Students Launch New Ecofriendly Yogawear Line
Drexel University seniors Ashley Revay and Erin Moffit are banking on bottles for their new startup Chakra Fitwear. The concept: to create a line of stylish, ecofriendly […]