6 Amazing Reasons to Get You Out of Bed & Moving! By: Rachel Djaraher of the University of Pennsylvania Movement and exercise in any form is beneficial for your mind and body. But what if exercising in the morning had the potential to improve your sleep, stress levels, focus, blood pressure, and overall health? Not only
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Fitness Where You Are, With What You Have
Posted onBy: Rachel Djaraher of the University of Pennsylvania This summer, we’re partnering with some of Philly’s best fitness professionals to provide 6 weeks of FREE fitness programs that you can participate in from home. These classes require little to no experience or equipment. All you need to do is mark your calendar, clear out a
Do Your Mental Health a Favor & Get Moving!
Posted onWritten by: Rachel Djaraher of the University of Pennsylvania It’s pretty well known that physical inactivity can contribute to many health issues including heart disease, diabetes, cancer. But did you know that too much sitting can also take a toll on your mental health? Due to the current global pandemic, many of us are coping
Want to Learn Black History While Staying Active? Join GirlTrek’s Black History Bootcamp Challenge!
Posted onWritten by: Rachel Djaraher of the University of Pennsylvania Our country is in the midst of a movement towards social justice. Specialized groups for black women are more important now than ever. GirlTrek is a walking organization that both celebrates and supports the black community in a variety of ways. What is GirlTrek? GirlTrek is a
Creative Ways to Stay Active While Working From Home
Posted onWritten by: Rachel Djaraher of the University of Pennsylvania Let’s face it. The gyms are closed, workout classes are cancelled, and we’ve been under a stay at home order for over 8 weeks. Many of us are working from home, which means a lot less walking and a lot more sitting. Living in a city means
We Walk PHL : A Virtual Experience for All Ages!
Posted onWritten by: Rachel Djaraher of the University of Pennsylvania Typically, the summertime months means the start of We Walk PHL, a program that establishes walking groups in the beautiful parks of Philadelphia. This year, due to COVID-19, We Walk will become a virtual experience! The program has Ambassadors whose role is to model healthy living
Joyful Movement at Home during COVID-19
Posted onWe won’t be the first to tell you that there is a lot going on right now. Every day is bringing more news, more information to take in, and we are finding our daily routines are changing dramatically. In a time of heightened stress and uncertainty, how do we prioritize self-care? Here are some tips and
Calling all plant lovers, home cookers and go-getters: FREE classes for all!
Posted onLooking for fun and free activities for November and December? Look no further, the Lillian Marerro Branch of the Free Library in North Philly has lots of events that are perfect for anyone to attend: For the foodies… Community Chef Cooking Demo – What? Chefs from the community demoing simple, low-cost, and tasty bites!
Work Out at Home with the Free Library of Philadelphia
Posted onWorkout at Home with Help from the Free Library of Philadelphia! The Free Library of Philadelphia has a new collection that can help you get started with your health and fitness goals! This lendable Home Gym Kit is available at six (6) libraries around the city. Check out a kit and try this low-cost equipment
Cycle September is here!
Posted onCycle September – Love to Ride’s biggest biking event of the year – is here! national & global leaderboards awesome prizes, and great new features like the ‘head-to-head challenge’ feature for businesses – you can challenge industry friends & frenemies! Ride anywhere, anytime and encourage others to do the same to earn points. The more points you earn, the further you climb
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