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The Checkup: The Weird (But Smart!) Thing You Should Do Every Time You Pee

• Effective weight-loss hacks are never as easy as they sound — except for this one. This one-minute post-pee workout will give you a good burn, even […]

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Do This: Weekday Beer Run and Workout for a Good Cause

Looking for something to look forward to next week? We’ve got you covered: Next Wednesday, July 12th, join Philadelphia Runner, Black Men Run, and UNITE Fitness for […]

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The Checkup: 6 Healthy Foods That Are Sneakily Sabotaging Your Workouts

• You might think you’re doing yourself a favor by loading up on a super-fiber-packed late lunch (hello, filling foods!) before hitting your after-work SoulCycle […]

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Be Well Workout of the Week: The Glorious 7-Minute Workout

Yep, this workout really is over in just seven minutes. Now, before you start crying with joy, listen up: Each round in this workout lasts […]

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The Checkup: The Sneaky Way Your Body Is Telling You to Change Your Workout Routine

• Sore muscles seem to be the signifier that you crushed your gym sesh, riiiight? Well, it turns out that feeling that kicks in 24 […]

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Get Fit for Summer: Workouts for Every Body Part (Yep, Including Your Pelvic Floor)

‘Tis summer, the season of tank tops, bikinis and belly-baring crop tops. I.e. the season that can make you realize that all those arms-and-abs days […]

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The Weird Science-Backed Trick to Kill It During Hot Summer Workouts

Last Sunday, I ventured out for a run. Now, bear in mind that this was one of the first super-hot days we had, so I […]

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Be Well Workout of the Week: The Calorie-Torching 30-Minute Partner Workout

Everything is more fun with friends, and that is especially true for this week’s workout. So grab your workout buddy, find a track or a […]

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Beware: Some Employers Are Now Combining Job Interviews With Exercise

When I work out, my face turns the hue of overripe watermelon meat. Like, so alarmingly pink that when I run into someone I know […]

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Where to Work Out for Free Outdoors Every Day This Summer

If your SoulCycle addiction’s been draining your bank account, we’ve got a fix: Sprinkle a few of these free weekly workouts — Philly’s fitness scene […]

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Be Well Workout of the Week: 7 Pairs of Exercises Guaranteed to Make Your Muscles Scream

For this week’s workout, you’re going to have seven pairs of exercises to work with. You’ll do a set number reps for the first exercise, […]

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Be Well Workout of the Week: How to Kill It at the Gym With a Kettlebell

For this week’s workout, I want you to challenge yourself to make it through this full-body workout ladder using only one kettlebell. If you’re feeling […]

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Be Well Workout of the Week: Your Ticket to Lean, Mean Legs

This workout is going to target your — you guessed it! — legs. So be prepared to feel the burn and then some. You have a […]

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Bookmark This: This 35-Minute YouTube Workout Is a Godsend on Rainy Days

Finding a good YouTube workout is almost as hard as finding a perfectly ripe avocado at Whole Foods. I can’t tell you the number of times […]

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The Super-Effective Abs Workout You Can Do in Bed

Some days, it’s just impossible to get out of bed. Even though you had every intention of going to the gym before work, let’s face […]