Workout

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

Combining high intensity exercise with time-restricted eating may boost weight loss, study finds

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Dilworth Park to offer free workout classes every Tuesday

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

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This is the favored exercise method of U.S. Twitter users, study finds

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Sip-N-Glo just launched the most summer-friendly post-workout beverage

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Philly running expert offers quick test to assess your road-worthiness

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This 2-in-1 exercise can be done pretty much anywhere

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Planet Fitness is inviting teens to work out for free all summer long

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It's OK to work out while sick with a cold — if you pass the neck check

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Switching up this exercise can improve your athletic performance

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There are three times it's OK to work out in these retro sneakers, according to a podiatrist

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Local nonprofit can help secure a bib for this year's Broad Street Run

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We tried it: KTL Philadelphia, an educational kettlebell weightlifting workout

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

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This all-in-one T-shirt self-deodorizes, locks in body heat and keeps you dry

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Warm up to this dance party with a boot camp workout

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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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There's a free workout for a good cause at the Art Museum on Sunday

Carroll - Running at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Try EverybodyFights boutique boxing workout for free at Endeavor this month

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Philly marathon runners, this is the best post-race recovery method

Philadelphia Marathon

Spend one hour per week lifting weights and reap the heart health benefits

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Thinking about trying ClassPass? Wait for this awesome Black Friday deal

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We tried it: A steel mace training workout in South Philly

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Take a beginner class taught by a BalletX instructor

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Meditation might be the key to keeping your workout motivation all year-round

Meditation at Sunset

South Philly gym offers free workout to voters

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13 Halloween-themed workouts and fitness events in Philadelphia

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There's a fitness-filled cruise this winter for the CrossFit-obsessed

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Mark your calendars for this BYO-pumpkin workout at the Art Museum steps

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Barre 3's new workout prop will really work your abs

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Teams will complete six mini-workouts at Fishtown studios during The Local Race

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Free workout at Athleta in Rittenhouse includes yoga, HITT, meditation

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You can get Honeygrow credit for attending free workouts

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Jog through galleries of priceless art during 'The Museum Workout'

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