Fitness

Weightlifting Exercise Benefits

The ideal workout routine combines cardio exercises and weightlifting, research shows

Cyclists can enjoy a 20-mile, car-free bike ride through Philadelphia this fall

Philly Bike Ride October 2022

Only 1 in 4 people get enough exercise; here's how to squeeze more physical activity into the day

Federal fitness guidelines

Philly Naked Bike Ride returns this weekend to promote body positivity, cycling

Naked Bike Ride 2022

Main Line man to swim 20 miles of open ocean to highlight his sobriety journey

Jeff Rake Swim

Travelers soon can exercise before departing Philly International Airport

Roam Fitness PHL

The pathway to a healthy lifestyle is clear, but more men need to find the motivation to follow it

U.S. Men Health

What are muscle knots and how can they be treated?

Muscle knot

Need motivation to exercise? Listening to music can be a difference maker

Music Workout Performance

Ocean City Beach Patrol Women's Invitational to take place in new location this summer

Ocean City NJ Beach Patrol Women's Invitational

Most Americans have poor cardiometabolic health – here's what they can do to change that

Cardiometabolic health

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

Summer Beach Exercise

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

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