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These Philly Gyms Are Hosting Eagles-Themed Workouts in Honor of the Super Bowl

I’m not sure why any of us have bothered writing anything that didn’t have “Eagles” or “Super Bowl” in the headline this week — because, […]

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Women Want to Look Thin and Muscled, According to New Study

The fitness world has been saying it for a long time: Strong is the new sexy. And now, it would seem, a majority of women […]

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Philly’s New Swedish Workout is 30 Minutes, Crazy Hard, and Unlike Anything You’ve Tried Before

Thirty minutes of strength training once a week sounds like nothing, right? Well, what if we told you that was all the strength training you […]

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You Can Take $5 Yoga, Barre, HIIT, and Dance Classes at This Philly Fitness Event

Look, we love boutique fitness classes. It’s practically our job. But even we have to admit that paying for $30 classes kind of makes our […]

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Here’s Where You Can Finally Learn to Use a Foam Roller the Right Way

Maybe it’s just me, but when I’m foam rolling, I feel like a seal trying to move on dry land. As in, there’s a lot […]

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This 10-Minute Workout Guide Is the No-Excuses Plan You Need

I don’t have to think back very far to remember a morning when I woke up, checked the time, and determined nope, not enough time for […]

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12 Free Workouts, Fun-Runs and Other Fitness-Related Things To Do in Philadelphia This Month

Have an event to add? Email us the details at ccunningham@phillymag.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 SKATER-CISE Just because the holidays are over, doesn’t mean that winter activities […]

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The Secrets to Staying Fit While Traveling, According to Philly Fitness Pros

It’s no secret: The holiday season is full of land mines just waiting to blow up your fitness plans. See: holiday parties that end with […]

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The Checkup: The Unexpected Culprits Behind Your Pooping Problems

• So, you’re trying to lose weight and it’s going pretty well for the first couple of weeks or so, and then you start to notice […]

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Be Well Workout of the Week: 6 Moves to Enviable Muscles

One set of weights is all you’ll need for this space-saving, full-body workout. You’ll want to grab a set of weights that’s moderately heavy for […]

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The Checkup: How to Navigate the Always-Growing Yogurt Aisle

• Back in the day, choosing a yogurt was simple — Dannon or Yoplait? Then Greek yogurt hit the scene and we were all excited about […]

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Do This: $10 Workouts With CHARGE (for a Good Cause!)

Let’s take advantage of this unseasonably warm weather while we can, people! To help us get moving, Bella Vista’s CHARGE Performance and Wellness is hosting a […]

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Be Well Workout of The Week: The Two-Day Workout Challenge to Feel Strong Fast

Okay friends, this week’s challenge is as follows: You’ll be getting down and dirty with this workout not once, but twice this week. That’s right, […]

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The Problem With This Trendy Type of Workout, According to New Research

High-intensity interval training workouts have received high praise over the past few years — because isn’t the ideal workout one that requires just a little bit […]

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The Checkup: The Most Effective Way to Curb Junk-Food Cravings

• When it comes to overcoming junk-food cravings, we’re often told to eat stuff like ice cream and cookies and chocolate in moderation. But, as research shows, that’s […]