Fitness

Summer Beach Exercise

Summer makes a great time to revisit your resolutions to live healthier

Short, intense workouts may be a better exercise option for teens

Teen Exercise Recommendations

Child care programs often don't provide enough physical activity, scientists say

Physical activity day care

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

Fitness Trackers Movement

Planet Fitness offers free gym memberships to high school students this summer

Planet Fitness Teens Free

Even half the recommended amount of exercise can help beat depression

Exercise Depression Risk

2022 Broad Street Run: Where can runners park? Are spectators permitted? What is the weather forecast?

Broad Street Run 2022 guide

Family-Friendly

King of Prussia to host pop-up food truck, fitness class events

King of Prussia outdoor pop-up events

Exercise particularly boosts heart health of people with anxiety or depression, study finds

Exercise Heart Health

Victory Brewing to host fundraiser for nonprofit that helps homeless gain independence

Victory Taproom Fundraiser

Tom Brady’s health and wellness company TB12 Sports opens location in South Philly

Tom Brady TB12 Method Philly

A healthy lifestyle provides many benefits – like a boosted immune system

Healthy Lifestyles Immune System

Registration for 2022 Broad Street Run opens Monday for select groups of runners

2022 Broad Street Run

Setting goals with a fitness tracker can help keep people motivated to exercise, experts say

Fitness trackers

Broad Street Run returns to the spring in 2022

Broad Street Run 2022

Heel pain can be caused by a range of issues; diagnosing it is critical for treatment

Heel pain causes

In a time of uncertainty, a healthy lifestyle is a dependable benefit

Healthy Lifestyle Exercise

Adding HITT to your workout routine can improve your heart and brain health

HIIT health benefits

The 'runner's high' may result from molecules called cannabinoids – the body’s own version of THC and CBD

Runner's High

The prevalence of low testosterone should motivate men to adopt healthier lifestyles

Weight Lifting

To make exercise a habit, start with a plan and find ways to make it fun

Exercise Habits Sit-up

Most yoga classes are filled with women, but men can benefit from it too

Yoga benefits men

Setting goals is the foundation of a successful fitness regimen

Run the Bridge Bezich

Northern Liberties Fitness & Wellness Fair features free demos, giveaways

Northern Liberties Fitness & Wellness Fair

The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the power of social contagion and its ability to spur healthy behaviors

Healthy Behaviors Social Contagion

Gritty 5K to be held in person and virtually in November

Dilworth Park's fall lineup includes Harvest Weekend, hay maze, local vendors

Fall Events Dilworth Park

Doggy Yoga to take place at the Bourse for National Yoga Month

Doggy Yoga at The Bourse

Detox and retox at Sor Ynéz's yoga and vegan brunch event

Hatha Yoga at Sor Ynéz

Swimming gives your brain a boost – but scientists don't know yet why it's better than other aerobic activities

Swimming brain health

Doggie Dash and Splash to take place in Wildwood

Doggie Dash in Wildwood

Pennsylvania SPCA to benefit from proceeds of boxing workout at Bok

Fightin' for the Pups Bok

Make plans to visit the Shore for these three Ocean City races

OCNJ races

Hot weather can make outdoor exercise a challenge — but it can be overcome

Summer Exercise Hot Weather

Philly Dance Day is filled with free workshops

Philly Dance Day

Summer swims offer an opportunity to dive into a healthy workout routine

Swimming Health Benefits

Adjusting your running form can prevent overuse injuries

Proper Running Form

Can financial incentives motivate people to adopt healthy lifestyles? Possibly

Healthy Behaviors Incentives

Yoga on the Pier returns with classes three days a week

Yoga on the Pier

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