Fitness Trends

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

A boom in fitness trackers isn't leading to a surge in physical activity

Northern Liberties Fitness & Wellness Fair features free demos, giveaways

Northern Liberties Fitness & Wellness Fair

The 12 most popular health trends of 2018 — and what to expect in 2019

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We tried it: TITLE Boxing Club offers authentic workout in a great space

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Put 'em up: The boxing gym boom has landed in Philadelphia

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George Foreman III to open a high-end boxing gym in Philly

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Why everyone should try yoga with cats

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7 out-of-the-ordinary (and super fun) workout classes to keep the holiday weight away

Carroll - AcroYoga at Rebel Circus Arts

Pole dancing could one day be an Olympic sport

6 reasons you should take a pole dance class ASAP

We tried it: aerial yoga

Carroll - We Tried It Aerial Yoga

Forget New Year's resolutions: Why October's the best month to start running

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Is Philadelphia ready for a naked 5K race?

Naked 5k - Version 2 (Name Change)

The 10,000 Calorie Challenge: Is competitive eating’s spectacle becoming mainstream?

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'Athleisure' isn't just about comfort, it's about confidence

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The skinny on the #BellyButtonChallenge

Belly Button Challenge

'Dad bod': Sexy or sexist?

Fitness fashionistas strut their stuff in studios, on the street

Forget the martini lunch, sweatworking mixes business with exercise

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New fitness trend: yoga in the snow

Teenagers Sleep Depression

Sleeping in on weekends may benefit teenagers' mental health

Online Shopping Stress

Frequent online shopping is tied to higher stress levels, study shows

Weighted Vests Benefits

Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it's not a cure-all

New Dietary Guidelines

New dietary guidelines call for eating more meat and full-fat dairy, but less sugary foods

Autistic Barbie Mattel

New autistic Barbie may help some children feel more included and valued, experts say

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How using AblePay with their HSA helped a growing family reduce their health care expenses

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