Fitness

Healthy Living Holidays

For men looking to live healthier in 2026, the holidays can serve as a test run

Growing facial hair for Movember showed me how social support boosts men's health

Movember Men's Health

Choosing a running shoe that fits well and meets your needs can feel overwhelming. Here are some tips

Running Shoes Tips

Lifting weights may be better than running for weight loss and diabetes management, study finds

Weightlifting Diabetes Obesity

A long walk may be better for your heart than multiple shorter ones

Long walks Heart Health

As pickleball has surged in popularity, so have eye injuries

Pickleball Eye Injuries

No matter your age, it's never too late to reap the benefits of a healthy lifestyle

Aging Wellness Exercise

Philly Bike Ride returns Oct. 18 with car-free route and finish festival at the Art Museum

Thom Carroll - Bike in Center City

Fall is a great time to give running a try, with a range of races in the Philly region

Run the Bridge

Walking backward may not be intuitive, but it's an effective leg workout

Retro Walking Backward

What causes muscle cramps during exercise? Athletes and coaches may want to look at the playing surface

Muscle Cramps Cause

Jersey Shore author explores themes of toxic positivity in 'Fun at Parties'

Fun at Parties Jamie Harrow

Why Japanese walking is trending as an alternative to 10,000 daily steps

Registration is open for the Gritty 5K, which returns to South Philly on Oct. 4

Gritty 5K 2025

Hate to exercise? Try matching your workouts with your personality

Exercise Personality Type

Working out during the summer heat can be grueling. Here's how to do it safely

Warm Weather Exercise

Celebrity-led running clubs are trendy — and hold the power to spark a new health movement

Travis Barker Running

Philly teens can get free Planet Fitness memberships this summer and reap the many benefits of resistance training

Planet Fitness Teen Memberships

There are benefits to wearing a weighted vest when working out – but also precautions to take

Weighted Vests Exercise

There's no secret path to a long, healthy life. It requires a nutritious diet and regular exercise

Longevity Secret Exercise

Vibrating plates are among the latest weight-loss fads. But do they work?

Vibration Plates Weight Loss

Sitting too long can cause dead butt syndrome. Here's how to overcome it

Dead Butt Syndrome

Smartwatches promise all kinds of quality-of-life improvements; here are 5 things to keep in mind

Smartwatch Health Data

Running with a stroller? Here's how it affects your form — and risk of injury

Stroller Running

Looking for a workout boost? Try exercising with a buddy

Gym Workout Partners

Philly teacher to race in Broad Street Run with 75% lung capacity — and an elite bib

Brynn Peterson Broad Street Run

Free monthly yoga classes offered in West Fairmount Park during sunset hours starting in May

Welness wednesday yoga

Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., is a rising source of injury

Pickleball Injuries

Penn Relays, the oldest track and field meet in the U.S., returns April 24-26

Penn Relays 2025

For people with dementia, dancing is a way to boost their well-being

Alzheimer's Dance Benefits

The Eagles' Super Bowl win can inspire people to get their diets and exercise routines back on track

Eagles Health Motivation

Brief bursts of physical activity can boost brain performance; here are some exercises to reap those benefits

exercise cognition

Broad Street Run to return May 4 with earlier start time than previous years

broad street run 2025

Brave the cold in your underwear for a good cause in Cupid's Undie Run

Cupid's Undie Run

The American population is aging, and the fitness industry is adjusting

Fitness Baby Boomers

American men made strides toward better health in 2024, but there's bigger steps to take

Older Man Running

At FDR Park, you can take a private sauna this winter outside the American Swedish museum

Sauna FDR Park

Creative ways to stay active, and burn calories, during the holidays

Creative Exercise Ideas

Strength training early in life can set up kids and adolescents for a lifetime of health and well-being

Strength Training Children

Sly Fox Brewing welcomes bikers back to its muddy, hilly cyclocross course

Sly Fox Cyclocross

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