gear
PSA: This Is Not a Sex Toy
Really. It’s a platinum-coated face and body roller, made in Japan, obsessed over in Korea and now carried in Philly. The premise: A solar panel […]
The Essential End of Summer Clean-Out Guide
Though spring cleaning takes all the glory, the tail-end of summer — what the fashion world refers to as ‘pre-fall’ — calls for its own detox. […]
This Electric Bike Is the Chicest Alternative to Indego Bike Share
Though bike-sharing is having a major moment in Philly, Benelli’s new electric model — the Italian brand’s first e-bike to launch in North America — […]
How to Decide When It’s Time to Get Rid of Your Gym Clothes
I’ve amassed quite the collection of gym clothes over the years. From crappy cotton undershirts to tights in every conceivable length to insanely expensive tech […]
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 […]
Need New Running Shoes? Philadelphia Runner Is Having a Huge Sidewalk Sale
Philadelphia Runner is celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend in classic Philly Runner style. In addition to the fun run happening tonight at the Center City […]
6 Unexpected Places to Buy Cool Fitness Gear Right Now
When it comes to shopping for fitness gear, Lululemon and Nike aren’t the only games in town anymore. While the ol’ standbys are going strong, […]
Gear Guide: The Urbanite’s Guide to Throwing a Chic City BBQ
With low-profile, compact gear, even city-dwellers short on outdoor space can get their grill on. Here are our top picks for city barbecuing, whether you’ve got […]
Shop Now: Bright, Bold Gym Clothes You’ll Love
Tired of wearing that ratty-t-shirt-and-black-pants ensemble when you work out? Now’s the time to spring for some new workout gear. These prints are intense, yes, […]
Everyone Rejoice: Shoppist Says Sneakers Are Chic
We have a web meeting every morning here at Philly Mag HQ, during which the editors of our eight (awesome, amazing) blogs get together to […]
Sneak Peek: This Is What the 2014 Broad Street Run Race Shirt Looks Like
The 12th Street Gym just posted a photo of the 2014 Broad Street Run race shirt, which one of its employees received in the mail […]
Without Walls Fitness Brand Now Available at KOP Urban Outfitters
Huzzah! Urban Outfitters’ new fitness brand, Without Walls, has finally made an in-store appearance in our area. The brand officially got off the ground last […]
VIDEO: Gym Bag Essentials That Will Make Your Life So Much Easier
It is the absolute worst when you get to the gym, only to realize you forgot something crucial, am I right? Besides the obvious—shoes, socks, […]
These Are the Cutest Compression Socks You Have Ever Seen
You know what a compression sock is, right? It’s a sock with graduated and strategically placed compression areas (basically, tighter or stretchier fabric) to help […]