Fitness
A New Study Suggests Women Are “Naturally More Fit” Than Men
In the classic Amanda Bynes movie She’s the Man (raise your hand if this was the sleepover movie at your middle school), the coach turns down Bynes’ character’s request […]
I Gained 15 Pounds — And My Abs Have Never Looked Better
Changing your body takes hard work, persistence, and dedication. Here’s one Philadelphian’s transformation story. Who: Taylor Merget (@_hustle.and.heart), 24, a respiratory therapist and cycling instructor from Queen […]
20 Great Fitness Gifts Under $50 on Amazon Prime
If I had all the time in the world, I would love to spend some of it running around to all different stores, listening to […]
You Can Workout for FREE With a Canned Goods Donation at This Philadelphia Gym
People look for any reason to celebrate during the holiday season — especially in the work place. Secret Santa parties, Christmas parties, holiday parties, the […]
A MASSIVE New Indoor Rock Climbing Gym is Coming to Center City
Philly climbers, rejoice! The fall of 2018 will bring The Cliffs Climbing and Fitness, a New York City-based indoor climbing mega-gym, to a VERY accessible location for most […]
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 […]
Exercise like Jane Fonda at this Epic 80’s-Style Workout Class
Boy oh boy do we have a fun workout for you: Rittenhouse’s Maha Yoga is hosting a Jane Fonda night next Friday, November 17th. While dressing […]
10 Commandments for a Healthy Holiday Season
1. Commit to moving every day. Since college, Jen Crompton, owner of Ardmore’s Fuel Cycle Fitness, has dubbed December her “month to move”: “Every day, […]
The Checkup: The Simple Exercise Tweak to Boost the Benefits of Your Workout
• According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, working out in groups offers some serious added benefits to your […]
Be Well Workout of the Week: Burn Off Halloween Candy With This 30-Minute Workout
This workout is an extra sweaty one because, well, Halloween candy. Because let’s be honest: We’ve all been eating the Halloween candy we “bought for […]
The Checkup: 3 Pitfalls Preventing You From Reaching Your Fitness Goals
• While creating fitness goals is a great idea, choosing unattainable fitness goals — like hitting a way lower number on the scale than you’re currently at […]
Want to Make a New Habit Stick? Do It at This Time Every Day, Study Says
I always tell myself that I am going to start writing down three things I’m grateful for every day, like I imagine Oprah and Tony […]
The Fall Fitness Activity You Should Be Doing (But Aren’t)
Fall weather is (finally!) here. The temperatures have dropped and cooler weather has set in. Meaning: It’s prime time for biking here in Philly. If you stayed […]
10 Common Mistakes You’re Probably Making in Yoga Class
Cold weather season is about to hit us hard. Meaning: We’ll be spending a lot more time in yoga studios — preferably heated ones. And naturally, […]
Get Spooked: 10 Philly-Area Halloween Runs to Have on Your Radar
It’s that time, friends: Halloween time! This year, instead of vegging out on the couch with mounds of Halloween candy and Hocus Pocus, strap on […]