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The Pandemic Forced Big Changes in the Philly Fitness Industry
Longform Mandatory shutdowns. Ever-changing city restrictions. Peloton. Despite it all, Philly’s fitness industry managed to survive. But will it ever be the same? Get wellness tips, workout trends, healthy eating, and more delivered right to your inbox with our Be Well newsletter. Where will the Philly fitness industry go from here? Illustration by Meredith Miotke On March 13th, I walked into Revel Ride with my spin shoes, my mask, and what felt like first-date jitters. Sure, I had Zoomed Revel’s classes during lockdown and worn silent-disco headphones while spinning outside during its South Street pop-up last summer, but exercising … Read more
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F Street Tunnel Project, the art of neighborhood health | Health and Fitness
This photo collage illustrates the new mural for the F Street tunnel created by local artist Micah Mullins. BY JULIE PEARSON ANDERSON AND MELISSA FULLER for the Neighborhood Extra Healthy people and healthy neighborhoods are intertwined. Healthy neighborhoods have several things in common, like safe streets, access to healthy foods, opportunities to be physically active, affordable housing, and people who care about their neighborhood and their neighbors. Walkability is often cited as one key in a healthy neighborhood, especially in neighborhoods that … Read more
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Hunter to host 17th annual family health and fitness fair
CHICAGO – Health screenings, giveaways, live entertainment, and family activities will be available at this year’s Family Health & Fitness Fair, hosted by State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago). Held at the Illinois Institute of Technology for the seventeenth year in a row (minus last year due to COVID-19) this grand event will feature free immunizations, school supplies, and haircuts. More than 50 vendors will participate, which is the most in the event’s history. It will be co-hosted by the Illinois Institute of Technology, the Institute for Positive Living, Representative Sonya Harper (D-Chicago) and Representative Lamont Robinson (D-Chicago), with ComEd as … Read more
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Garmin Forerunner 55 review: Solid health & fitness smartwatch for runners
American activity tracker and sports watch maker Garmin recently launched in India its Forerunner 55. Aimed at runners, this smartwatch is a successor to the company’s budget-oriented health and fitness tracker the Forerunner 45. Priced at Rs 20,990, the Forerunner 55 brings meaningful upgrades over the predecessor with regard to design, features and utility. So does it make a good upgrade? Let’s find out: Design and build The smartwatches in the Forerunner series look identical, albeit few changes here and there. That said, the Forerunner 55 does … Read more
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