Roll, bounce, rock, skate—Philly, when’s the last time you laced up? Many of us remember the days of the roller disco—the music, the wind in our hair and the outfits—oh, the outfits. While the days hot pants and high socks may be over, who says the fun has to stop? Roller skating is a great
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Swim Philly 2017
Posted onFree Aqua Zumba! Free Aqua Aerobics! Free Poolside Yoga! The Swim Philly 2017 class schedule has been released! Swim Philly is a program of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation supported by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health / Get Healthy Philly / Philly Powered that provides low-cost , high impact pool renovations and FREE fitness classes
Get Fit Rocky Style!
Posted on- Date:
- July 2, 2017
- Time:
- 6:30 - 8:30
- Location:
- 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia, PA 19130
- Cost:
- FREE
- Website:
- https://welcomeamerica.com/event/go4th-learn-philadelphia-museum-art/ →
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend with the Rocky Fitness Challenge at the Stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (AKA the Rocky Stairs)! Followed by a screening of the Philadelphia favorite movie.
Zumba 4 Purpose
Posted on- Date:
- June 30, 2017
- Time:
- 8-10 pm
- Location:
- St. Paul Presbyterian Church, 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
- Cost:
- $10
- Website:
- http://www.danse4nia.org →
Looking for some good ole’ Friday night fitness and fun? Come out and Zumba® 4 Purpose with Zumba® Instructor Deirdra Rich! This $10, 2-hour Zumba® experience will support Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble, Inc. in Germantown. Photos by Alexander Iziliaev/iSasha Media For more info check out the flyer here: Zumba Party Flyer 2017
Get Your Swim On!
Posted onPool season has officially begun! Stay cool this summer and let’s top 1 million swims! Click below to read the Mayor’s Blog, locate your pool on a map, and find opening day at your pool. 2017 Philadelphia Public Pool Season
Walk Your Way to Wellness
Posted onWant to walk in your neighborhood, but don’t want to do it alone? Look no further! We Walk PHL walking groups meet regularly in FDR Park, Hunting Park and East Fairmount Park. We Walk PHL is a joint effort of Get Healthy Philly, the Fairmount Park Conservancy, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, and Health Promotion Council
Support Community Wellness at the Roots, Rock , Run 5K
Posted on- Date:
- June 3, 2017
- Time:
- 8:30 am
- Location:
- Anna L. Lingelbach School, 6390 Wayne Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144
- Cost:
- FREE for the 1st 50 online registrants, then $35
- Website:
- https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/RootsRockRun5K →
R3: Roots, Rock, Run 5K is GrassROOTS Community Foundation’s public health initiative to promote community wellness. Together we are reclaiming our health and our communities. R3 unites people to run, walk, dance and move together. It’s a celebration!! Proceeds from the 5K race go to GrassROOTS’ out-of-school time wellness and leadership programs in Philadelphia. With the
Remembering Fitness and Our Fallen Heroes This Memorial Day Weekend
Posted onby Anna Petruncio Nelson Memorial Day Weekend is here! This weekend has come to represent the unofficial start to summer, ushering in endless BBQs, parades, and memorial services. An extra day off means extra time to fit fitness in. There are plenty of free and low cost activities to pay our respects in Philadelphia this year.
Why We Should Bike to Work This Week (& Every Week)
Posted onby Anna Petruncio Nelson May is Bicycle Month, this week is Bike to Work Week, and this Friday, May 19 is Bike to Work Day! Philadelphia is full of bicycle events this month to celebrate even more bike lanes in the city! Indego, Philadelphia’s bicycle share, just celebrated its 2nd birthday, touting 1.2 million rides
Queering Fitness by Elissa Martel
Posted onHave you ever felt judged at the gym because of your body, clothes, hair, the way you express your gender, or the types of fitness activities you like to do? Have you ever felt unsafe using a bathroom or locker room, or like you weren’t welcome on a sports team? You’re not alone! So much
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