Exercise

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Jump into a free fitness class with Punk Rope

Women outlast men during exercises, study shows

This workout burns more fat than running -- and takes less time, too

Researchers find protein that could trick your heart into thinking you exercised

Philadelphia ranks high for smoking, binge drinking and other unhealthy behaviors

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Philadelphia's one of the nation's best cities for recreation, report finds

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Infrequently Asked Questions: Is one exercise type better than another for our overall health?

How a N.J. muscleman rode 'PokemonGo' hatred to viral-video fame

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5 stretches for desk rats to keep the body feeling young

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6 reasons you should take a pole dance class ASAP

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7 ways to bring yourself out of an anxious moment and into the present

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Why 15,000 steps is the new 10,000, and 10 ways to add steps to your day

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5 mindful things you can do today for a healthier spring

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Springing ahead: 6 easy ways to cope with Daylight Savings Time

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A taller, slimmer, younger you in 21 days? Meet the foam roller

Don't try this at home – parkour now has a place in Philly

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Mission impossible: Motherhood

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Week 2: Two-week emergency diet & health plan concludes – and continues

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Week 1: ‘My two-week emergency diet & health plan'

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Losing the baby weight: Working out and shedding 45 pounds after delivery

What it’s like to survive an exercise addiction

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