Fitness
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: LGBT Health Fair, HEROES 2014, Philly’s First Queer
Latin Party, and More
Get physical at this year’s LGBT Health Fair PrideFit. The free health summit promises to keep you in shape with TEDx-esque presentations, food and drink samples, […]
37 Free Classes at the New Purenergy Studio This Weekend
Dear friends, here’s an offer you canNOT pass up: Purenergy, the brand spankin’ new boutique fitness studio at the Depot Shoppes in Paoli, is celebrating […]
Free Pop-Up Workouts with Yelp Philly in April
If you’ve fallen off the New-Year’s-resolution wagon more than a few times this year, here is the perfect opportunity to hop back on: This April, […]
The Checkup: How to Use a Bath Towel to Get in Seriously Good Shape
• There is an amazing piece of gym equipment in your bathroom right now. Don’t believe me? Go check. [Men’s Health]
To Do: Free Workout at Fit Fire Studios This Week
If you’ve been looking to switch up your workout routine, look no further: Fit Fire Studios is hosting the ultimate Spring Mashup event, squeezing five […]
Thank Your Lucky Genes, If You Can Eat Fried Foods Without Gaining Weight
In today’s totally unfair news: Whether or not that basket of boardwalk fries will make you fat is totally out of your hands, and up […]
The Checkup: The 5-Minute Workout That Actually Works
• I know, I know—the headline on this post sounds bogus. But the five-minute, calorie-torching workout described in the following link actually makes sense. Promise. […]
BeWOW: The 100-Rep Challenge You Can Conquer (and Brag About!)
After this week’s workout, you’ll have earned your bragging rights. Why? Because you’re going to end up doing 100 reps of the seven challenging exercises […]
The Checkup: 4 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism Today
• No, you don’t have to be a slave to your slow-as-molassas metabolism. You can turbocharge your body’s energy factory with a few smart tricks. […]
Broad Street Run Training Playlist for Your Long Run: Classic Rock Edition
In some informal research for this weekly playlist, I’ve been asking friends what their favorite running tunes are. The consensus: classic rock. Being more of […]
What the Heck Is Oil Pulling? And Is It Totally Pointless?
If you are an avid oil-pulling enthusiast, I’ve got some bad news for you: All those hours you’ve spent swishing oil around your mouth have […]
True Confessions: How 11 Philly Fitness Pros Indulge on Their Cheat Days
When I sent out an email earlier this week asking local fitness instructors to cop to their “cheat day” indulgences, I knew at least half […]
The Checkup: How to Strengthen Every Muscle in Your Core—No Crunches Needed
• If you don’t have time to read the entire article you’re about to click through to (Warning: It’s weirdly long), just scroll down until […]
Open Call: Six Weeks of Free Fitness with FYI Philly’s Spring Fitness Challenge
Guys, I had an INTENSE week of fitness last week. In addition to my normal rotation of activities (yoga, running, rock climbing—anyone else belong to […]
13 Post-Workout Perfumes Philly Fitness Pros Love
We’ve all been there: You’re basking in the post-workout glow, still dripping with sweat, as you ride the bus or train home from the gym. […]