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Make the Most Out of This Beautiful Weather with BSR Training Runs and Healing Hikes

It feels like spring is coming, y’all! Cue ALL the outdoor activities this week: It’s going to be 66 degrees and sunny on Monday, which calls for a picnic; the…

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Beyoncé Ice Skating, Very Necessary Chocolates, and Five Other Ways to Upgrade Your Week

Photo by @auroragracechocolates The ultimate incentive to wake up for a run on Saturday morning? The promise of Girl Scout cookies waiting for you at the end of it. Philadelphia…

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From a Greenhouse Pop-Up to a Bowl of Legendary Ramen, Find Your Ultimate Winter Oasis This Week

Photo by Constance Mensh for the Institute of Contemporary Art If you do nothing else this week, escape to the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center’s Getaway pop-up for some sun and…

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A New Art Experience, The Bagel You Can’t Miss, and Five Other Ways to Have a Great Week in Philly

Everything from the bagel sandwich the entire city seems to be talking about to the non-stuffy art experience to get tickets for.

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7 Ways to Elevate Your Self-Care Routine This Week

Self-care is subjective: For one person, it might mean muting Uncle Jack’s political Facebook posts. For another person, it might mean never missing their therapy appointment. And for another person,…

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How to Meal Prep Better—And More Ways to Instantly Upgrade Your Week

We’ve all been there: You went to Whole Foods with noble ambitions, spend all day in the kitchen, meal prepping and feeling damn proud about it, and then … you…

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A Delightful Alternative to Throwing Your Christmas Tree Away (and More Ways to Have a Better Week)

There are few things sadder than disrobing your Christmas tree and setting it out on the curb to be thrown into a compactor with the rest of the city’s garbage.…

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7 Ways to Start 2020 Off Right

Hate to burst your bubble, but most New Year’s resolutions are long forgotten by the time February rolls around. It’s simple: Many of us try to go too big, setting…

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The Master Plan to Maintain Your Chill This Holiday Week

If your holiday season usually feels less Hallmark movie, more dark comedy, rest assured: You’re not alone. Whether you’re surrounded by family or aren’t, the holidays can breed more stress…

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The Brilliant Trick to Transform Oatmeal Into a Dinnertime Staple

The suggestion of eating oatmeal as anything other than breakfast is a controversial concept. But oats, like many grains, simply take on the flavor of what they’re seasoned with, and…

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Can’t-Miss Plans: See Philly’s Best Holiday Lights at This Evening Fun Run

Holiday lights are like Girl Scout Cookies: If you don’t love them, there’s a 97 percent chance you don’t like most things. Twinkling, blinking and brightening up our very grey…

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This Candle-Making Bar Is the Happy Place We All Need in the Middle of a Long Workweek

Let’s face it: The week after a holiday week is like the first workout after a month off. It’s hard. Last Friday, all you had to worry about was what…

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7 Ways to Have a More Relaxing, More Delicious Thanksgiving Week

Why relatives ask questions like, “Why aren’t you married yet?” over mashed potatoes, we will never know. But they’re probably not going to stop asking them. So, before heading to…

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Turn Your Workout Into a Good Deed with These Philly Running Groups

The window of perfect weather for Philly running—when the temperatures are in the delightfully brisk low 60s, fall leaves are crunching below you and the sun is shining above you—is…

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The One Event Fall Foliage Lovers Should Have on Their Calendar This Week

A few things that are undeniably glorious: when someone who you were planning on canceling plans with texts you to cancel first; when you order a shared Uber, but no…

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Become a Plant Person (Who Doesn’t Kill Their Plants)—And More Ways to Upgrade Your Week

It’s getting cold out there, y’all. Cue: endless #hygge posts on Instagram. For the uninitiated, Hygge is the Danish philosophy centered around living a cozy life, basically. And this week’s…

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Run with Adoptable Dogs! Enjoy a Sound Bath in the Woods! And More Ways to Make Your Week Better

Life is all about balance: A little meditation here, a little mezcal there. And this week’s roundup of workouts, events and eats to make your week the best it can…

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These Recipes Prove Sweet Potatoes Are Way More Versatile Than You Think

Roasted sweet potatoes are the One Direction of vegetables: they’re good, but never surprising—you always know what you’re going to get with roasted sweet potatoes. Sweet potato miso soup, on…

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Pizza and Skincare: Two Philly Openings to Be Super Excited About This Week

Because life is all about balance, this week offers up two very different—yet equally exciting—openings in Philly. The first: a Detroit-style pizza spot, Emmy’s Squared, that hails from Brooklyn is…

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7 Workouts, Date Night Ideas and Recipes to Take Your Week from Okay to Great

You know that Instagram quote that’s all, “2020 is three months away, don’t let anyone waste your time”? Well, I feel that. And I feel like that ominous someone who…

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This Morning Yoga-and-Dance Party Will Slay Your Sunday Scaries

Nothing beats the Sunday scaries quite like a dance party to the Spice Girls—and that’s exactly what you’ll get at Daybreaker’s 90s-themed yoga-and-dance shindig this weekend. That, plus six more…

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7 Simple (and Delightful) Ways to Upgrade Your Week in Philly

Developing a daily routine is a major part of becoming an adult—kind of like paying taxes and requesting responsible birthday gifts, like a Roomba, over things you really want, like…

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This Group Run to Shake Shack Will Convince You Cardio Isn’t the Worst

If you will run for Shake Shack and Shake Shack only, there’s a free group run (which starts just a few blocks from our East Market location, FYI) this week…

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7 Summer-Perfect Ways to Fill Your Calendar This Week

Summer is in full-swing (just ask my hair, which has been harassed by humidity all week long), which means the days are longer and there’s more time to, well, do…

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11 Ways to Make the Most of Summer in Philly

Would a vacation to a far-off tropical land be nice? Sure. Will all of us be getting one this summer? Of course not. But who cares: Come summer, Philly boasts…

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6 Fun Destinations to Plan Your Next Bike Ride Around

When it comes to outdoor amenities, the Schuylkill River Trail is to Philly what Justin Bieber is to Canada: It is our crown jewel, recognized nationally as a truly spectacular…

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12 Outdoor Fitness Events You Need on Your Calendar

Let’s all give it up for spring, the beloved season that’s swooped in with its above-freezing temperatures to save us from months of hibernation, murder mystery TV marathons and stews.…

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4 Philly-Based Fitness Apparel Companies to Revamp Your Workout Wardrobe

For years, I refused to invest in workout gear that wasn’t just remnants of my or my boyfriend’s regular wardrobe. Forever21 (definitely see-through) leggings and ripped T-shirts it was.

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4 Gorgeous Local Escapes for When Cabin Fever Hits

Winter can get dark. And I’m not talking about the early sunsets—I’m talking about those days when you wear sweatpants all day because you have no plans to leave your…

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5 Awesome Philly Parks for Outdoor Workouts

We’ve endured a long, cold, sanity-testing winter and if you haven’t seriously thought about moving to California at least once in the past five months (I’m talking looking-up-rentals-on-Craigslist serious), I…

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City Fitness x Lululemon x Ghost Race

How does racing along the Schuylkill River Trail wearing your free Lululemon gear as the sun rises while being cheered on by the City Fitness Crew sound? Well, you missed…

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Remember Joe? He’s Back With a Big Announcement!

Allow me to (re)introduce myself! Hey everyone, my name is Joe, fellow Philadelphian, fitness enthusiasts, avid runner and Product Design student at Drexel University. Some of you might remember me from…

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10 Things City Fitness Loves

1) Race Street Pier This pier offers some #views. Look out over the Delaware River and enjoy the view of the Ben Franklin bridge. The pier is picnic friendly and…

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Being Healthy Never Looked So Good: A Q&A with Sabir Peele

At City Fitness, we’re constantly learning about what motivates people to strive for healthier lifestyles. This Q&A is part of a larger interview series with a number of Philadelphians representing…

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Better Communities through Fitness: A Q&A with Ray Smeriglio

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Health is an “Appreciation of Life” — A Q&A with Rashad Campbell

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Give Your Body the Love it Needs: A Q&A with Morgan Smith

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A Model of Health: A Q&A with Kristie Gibson

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Making Crunchy Chic: A Q&A with Kate Van Horn

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“Had a Bad Day? Do Some Ball Slams!” — A Q&A with Jen Carr

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Fitness is the Universal Language: A Q&A with Jayel Lewis

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Recommitment to a Healthy Lifestyle: A Q&A with HughE Dillon

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Health is Wealth: A Q&A with Musician, Chill Moody

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Burn MORE Calories With These Fun Winter Activities in Philly

Getting enough physical activity all year round is easy!

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Celebrate after the Philadelphia Marathon

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After the Marathon, Is the After Party: Where to Celebrate After the Philadelphia Marathon

[sc name=”PG Credit” ] You just ran 26.2 miles. That’s pretty impressive. Completing the Philadelphia Marathon is a huge accomplishment and huge accomplishments are cause for celebration. Turns out that…

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Add a Little Color to Your Long Outdoor Runs

[sc name=”PG Credit” ] As winter comes to Philly, we’re all trying to get in those long outdoor runs before the cold weather hits. So while you can, why not…

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Muscle Music Workout Playlist: Breaking Down the Chords That Help You Break Down the Fat

[sc name=”PG Credit” ] We know you’re tired of listening to the same playlist for every workout, but have no fear, we’ve hit up some of Philly’s best DJs for…

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Trainer Tips: Fall Outdoor Workout Routine to Keep You Warm

[sc name=”PG Credit” ] Summer weekends are quickly moving out the door. With fall chilling the air, an outdoor workout doesn’t seem so daunting (you won’t completely melt to death,…

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Cars, Fitness and Street Art: A Match Made in Fishtown

[sc name=”PG Credit” ] One of the things that makes City Fitness unique is the attention we pay to building our health clubs as a reflection of the neighborhoods in…

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Grab a Post-Workout Beer at One of These Local Craft Breweries

[sc name=”PG Credit” ] Whether you believe it or not, researchers are saying that drinking one or two beers after regular exercise can actually help lower muscle inflammation and boost…

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So Fresh and So Green- Philadelphia Farmer’s Market: Fall Edition

[sc name=”PG Credit” ] As we transition into the Fall season, sometimes our workouts become less frequent; compromising fitness time for work and winter preparation. It’s during this time we…

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These Two Philly Coffee Shops… Oh, Man!

[sc name=”PG Credit” ] Until recently coffee had been on the World Health Organization’s list of possible carcinogens, however since 1991 studies have shown that regular coffee drinkers actually have…

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