Exercise

over-exercising cognition study

Too much exercise could lead to making bad decisions, new study suggests

Why you may want to skip the mouthwash during your post-workout cleanse

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This is the favored exercise method of U.S. Twitter users, study finds

walking favorite exercise

How to prevent and treat blisters from running

Carroll - Running, Exercise, Schuylkill River Trail

1,000-squat competition lands two teens in the hospital

squat challenge hospitalized

In the battle of the fitness trackers, the most steps might not win

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Americans are sitting around more than they used to, study says

Stressed out man sitting on couch

Philly running expert offers quick test to assess your road-worthiness

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My day as a Philadelphia Union 'player' left me with aching legs, a bruised ego and an irreplaceable memory

Philadelphia Union Media Fantasy Camp

This 2-in-1 exercise can be done pretty much anywhere

plank row exercise

200 million Chiquita bananas make fitness appeal this month

chiquita banana fitness challenge

FYI, sweat is no gauge for the effectiveness of a workout

sweating gauge workout

These weighted workout bracelets are the MOST millennial fitness accessory

bala bangles workout bracelets

Fitness YouTuber choreographs full-body workout to viral 'Old Town Road' song

old town road workout choreography

Planned 3,700-mile coast-to-coast bike path will cross through Pennsylvania

great american rail trail

Guardrails: The secret sauce of sustainability

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The benefits of exercise for older adults

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Study proves success of exercise as treatment in psychiatric patients

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Here's how Philadelphia ranks in fitness among 100 other U.S. cities

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Philly nonprofit aims to empower girls through exercise

Philly Girls in Motion Nonprofit program

New moms need sleep, dads need exercise to thrive, Penn State study finds

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The keys to getting in shape for men in their 30s and 40s

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When is the best time to exercise? Researchers identify ideal hours

Carroll - Running in Philadelphia

Center City's free workout program returns to Dilworth Park

Carroll - Dilworth Park

This is how long you should be holding a stretch

how long to hold a stretch

Ready for an extra ab challenge? Try this simple plank variation

plank variation palms up

The keys to getting in shape for women in their 30s and 40s

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Her mission: convince more women to give powerlifting a try

Jessica Cornell

This is when you'll finally be able to check out City Fitness' newest Philadelphia gym

Fitness Alive to debut new Center City pool with free classes for kids and adults

fitness alive lap pool

The calorie-torching workout for those who HATE running (or biking)

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That kettlebell gym we told you about in January closed REALLY suddenly

Carroll - We Tried it KTL Phila

It's OK to work out while sick with a cold — if you pass the neck check

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This is the hard truth about ab crunches

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A great exercise move for people who hate to work out at the gym

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Switching up this exercise can improve your athletic performance

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Boot camp after 60: 10 steps to turn your health around

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Study examining fitness tracker data links activity in older adults to lower dementia risk

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Children's Health

Most kids aren’t getting enough physical activity. Are yours?

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