Registration now open for 2026 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge
Registration is open for the Nov. 1 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge in Camden, which begins a three-piece medal series spanning the 2026 and 2027 races.
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Low-impact exercise can deliver big health benefits while being easier on your joints
Running isn't the only way to get a good workout. In fact, some of the best forms of exercise put very little stress on your joints. Low-impact exercise offers many of the same health benefits as higher-impact workouts while being gentler on your knees, hips, and ankles. That makes it a good choice for people who are new to exercise, recovering from an injury, managing joint pain, or simply…
Eagles fans can run the steps at Lincoln Financial Field during a stadium workout
Eagles fans can run the steps at Lincoln Financial Field on Aug. 22. Tickets cost $15 and include a medal and photos with Swoop and cheerleaders.
Chester County has a new outdoor gym with 7 stations for a 7-minute workout
Chester County has a new outdoor gym as a result of a national fitness campaign. The goal of the $100 million initiative is to help combat obesity by installing 5,000 of these structures throughout the country by 2030.
Better fitness leads to a longer life with fewer chronic conditions, study finds
New research suggests that regular exercise in middle age can delay the onset of major chronic conditions like diabetes, stroke and Alzheimer's. The study's fittest subjects had fewer diseases later in life and longer lifespans.
You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?
Despite knowing the benefits of exercise, many people struggle to consistently work out. Education alone does not predict changes in behavior. Instead, shifting beliefs about the barriers preventing exercise might actually be the key to getting people to exercise more.
Half of American adults get health info from social media influencers — yet few trust them
About 50% of U.S. adults say they consume health and wellness content from social media influencers, according to a new Pew Research Center report. But only 1 in 10 of them say they believe all or most of the information they receive.
Running the Broad Street Run on Sunday? Here's how to treat the final days before the race
The final week before a big race, like the Broad Street Run, is one for rest and recovery. Runners should tweak their diets, increase their sleep, ease up on mileage and ensure their gear is ready for race day.
Taking a GLP-1? Doctors say not to forget about movement and mental health
GLP-1s have quickly become one of the most popular types of weight loss drug in America. But doctors say it takes more than a regular shot for patients to achieve their weight goals in the long run.
Healthy lifestyle habits lead to longevity. But they require emotional inspiration and logistical willpower
Sustaining a healthy lifestyle is challenging. The right combo of emotional inspiration and logistical willpower can get you to the point where you enjoy your lifestyle and thrive on the disciplined behavior you've created.