Fitness

Exercise after Covid

How long do you need to wait to exercise after COVID-19? Here's what experts say

Take underwater yoga classes this winter in W Philadelphia's heated outdoor pool

w philadelphia hotel wet deck pool yoga class

How much people exercise may affect their risk of respiratory infections, research shows

Exercise respiratory infections

Fairmount Park Conservancy to offer weekly indoor yoga classes in greenhouse, boathouse

fairmount park conservancy yoga

Strip down to your underwear for charity during one-mile Cupid's Undie Run

Cupid's Undie Run

Broad Street Run moves to April in 2023, with more runners welcome

Broad Street Run 2023

No time for a full workout? Try exercise 'snacks' instead

Exercise snacks

Most fitness trackers monitor heart rate variability – here's what this metric says about your health

The biggest health trends of 2023 may include journaling and eating kelp

Health trends 2023

Street soccer tournament to take over Frankford Avenue in Fishtown at Thanksgiving

Street Soccer Fishtown District

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

Weightlifting Exercise Benefits

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

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

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

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

2022 Broad Street Run

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

Healthy Lifestyles Immune System

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

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