Gyms
How Philadelphia Fitness Studios Are Changing Our City — And What It Means for Philly Gyms
When I trained for my first Broad Street Run in 2010, I easily logged more than 150 miles on a treadmill in a musty basement […]
The Checkup: The Piece of Gym Equipment That’s Way Germier Than a Toilet Seat
• You are about to do so much cringing. A new study examined bacteria samples from gym equipment at large fitness chains around the country […]
City Fitness Opening New Gym (and Juice Bar!) on Fishtown’s Frankford Avenue
Get this, you guys: City Fitness is setting up shop on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, and they’re building a brand new gym that will have […]
SWEAT Fitness Launches New CrossFit-Like Group Training Program Today
SWEAT Fitness is launching a new group training program today, SWEATX, out of their Queen Village location and the easiest way to explain the program […]
The Checkup: 10 Podcasts You Can Listen to While Working Out
• A podcast? While you work out? Yup. I often listen to Radiolab while I run, believe it or not, so I’m taking this list […]
Youfit Gym Set to Open in Olney
South Florida-based gym chain Youfit is set to open its first Pennsylvania location right in our own backyard. The new 20,000-square-foot outpost will be located […]
Details and Rendering of Gloria Casarez Mural Revealed
Details are emerging about a new large-scale artwork that is being created by the Mural Arts Program to honor the late civil rights leader, LGBT activist, […]
12th Street Gym Asks N.A. Poe to Remove Video Over Gay Sex Statements
N.A. Poe likes to push buttons. And this time, the comedian, marijuana activist, former City Council-at-Large candidate and future state senate candidate has pushed the […]
Be Well Workout of the Week: Get in and Out of the Gym in 30 Minutes
For the workout this week, put 30 minutes on the clock and get ready to complete the following seven-move circuit as many times as you […]
David Barton Gym Scraps Plans for 15th and Walnut Location
Looks like the New York-based David Barton Gym won’t be coming to 15th and Walnut after all. And the LA Fitness gym currently in that […]
What the Heck Is That?: The Forgotten Gym Equipment You Should Be Using
You’ve seen it: the bands, steps, pulleys and other strange equipment gathering dust in the corner of the gym. You’ve probably even wondered (out loud, […]
Philadelphia Juice Bar Now Open at 12th Street Gym
Philadelphia Juice Bar opened inside 12th Street Gym this week, with a menu of organic juices and smoothies packed with superfoods galore. The menu changes […]
New Gym in South Philly: Introducing 12Fit at the Marine Club
Yesterday, our friends over on Philly Mag’s Property blog gave us the heads up that a new gym, 12Fit Spa and Gym, veeeery quietly opened in South […]
The Checkup: 8 Things You Do at the Gym That Are Total Time Wasters
• Warning: You could be wasting serious time on a workout that isn’t giving you much in return. Boost your gym smarts with these tips […]
How to Save Serious Cash on a New Gym Membership
Yesterday we gave you some pretty solid tips on how to pick the best gym or fitness studio for your goals. So now that you’ve […]