Fitness
The Checkup: Why You Shouldn’t Trust the Calorie Counters on Cardio Machines
• I’m sure you could have guessed that the calorie counter on the treadmill or elliptical isn’t the most accurate thing in the world, but […]
Now Online: Philly’s Best Of Wellness and Fitness
August and September are fun ones for us here at Philly Mag. With our Best of Philly issue hitting stands in August and our Be […]
BeWOW: The Easy-to-Follow Calorie-Torcher Workout
There’s nothing fancy about this week’s workout. It’s straight forward, easy to follow and, most important, gets the job done. Here’s what you’re going to […]
The Checkup: 12 Killer Print-and-Go Workouts from Pinterest
• When you need some fitness motivation—and fast—turn to Pinterest. It’s true: The site famous for drool-worthy house porn and date-night outfit ideas is also […]
Your Weekend Workout Playlist: Made in America Edition
The Made in America music festival takes over the Parkway again this weekend. Mentioning the arrival of a music festival is kind of like saying, […]
The Checkup: 9 Scientific Reasons to Embrace the Long Weekend
• Happy Friday, friends, and happy almost long weekend! If you need to justify your time away from the office (uh, we need to have a […]
Get Outside Today: Outdoor Workouts Happening Tonight in Philly
Do I really need to tell you how insanely gorgeous it is outside today? Ugh, fine. You guys: It is insanely gorgeous outside today. Really! If […]
Coming Up: 10-Week Boot Camp at Unite Fitness
Our pals at Unite Fitness are launching an immersive 10-week boot camp program this fall. And by “immersive,” I mean it’ll totally kick your butt—in […]
The Checkup: 80 Excuse-Shattering Reasons to Exercise NOW
• Excuses, excuses. This fun list of 80 reasons exercise is awesome (#12, #23, #34 are my favorites, btw) will quash all your “I don’t wannnnnaaaaa go to […]
The Checkup: The Fresh Herb You Should Always, Always Have in Your Kitchen
• An NYC chef says parsley is the ultimate flavor enhancer. Actually, what she really says is that parsley is the “the underwear of my kitchen: I […]
Your Weekend Workout Playlist: “Shake It Off” Like Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has been getting a lot of hate this week. And a lot of love, depending on whom you ask. Her latest music video […]
The Checkup: 8 “Healthy” Foods That Are Not Remotely Healthy
• Why you should toss your fat-free salad dressings, Craisins, veggie chips and other not-good-for-you foods posing as healthy options. [Fitness Magazine]
These Are Philly’s Hottest Trainers, According to Racked Philly
Racked Philly is once again hosting its Hottest Trainer contest, featuring eight local trainers who will go head-to-head in an online poll to win the […]
The Checkup: Try This Super-Effective 5-Minute Leg Workout
• I’m digging this leg workout, you guys. It’s tough, but it takes just five minutes to tackle. You’ve got this! [POPSUGAR Fitness]
The Case for Why You Should Weigh Yourself Every Day
I used to tell my personal training clients that they shouldn’t step on the scale. I knew that it could be an emotional experience for […]