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Work out with wine during free Vinyasa & Vino class

Festivals

PAWS Mutt Strut is a group walk and fall festival for pets and owners

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The top 3 hiking destinations with killer views of Philly

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Five places you have to see in Philly by kayak

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Take a walk through the zoo to support Make-A-Wish

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Yoga with whiskey is totally a thing now

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The top 5 places to go camping outside of Philly
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Fitness

Registration open for Jack Daniel's Hot Toddy 5k
Hot Toddy 5k

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Enjoy waterfall views on these three hiking trails
Waterfall in Wissahickon

Pets

Boardwalk water park hosting puppy pool party
Dog at pool

Fitness

Free outdoor cycling class ends with free beer
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Fitness

Explore every corner of Wissahickon Valley Park through this fall fitness challenge
Valley Green

Studies

Study finds greater risk of heart disease among self-proclaimed slower walkers
Walking

Fitness

Jump into a free fitness class with Punk Rope

Outdoors

Thousands of naked cyclists will ride through Philly again this September

Fitness

You can now work out at One Liberty Observation Deck
One Liberty Observation Deck

Fitness

Women outlast men during exercises, study shows

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How to stay in shape year-round
fall on Schuylkill River Trail

Yoga

Photos: Stand-up paddle board AcroYoga
Carroll - Stand Up Paddle Board AcroYoga

Studies

Studies show yoga has ‘a lot of potential’ to treat depression, but questions remain

Fitness

This workout burns more fat than running -- and takes less time, too

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Chair Yoga: Every Thursday at Independence LIVE
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Practice these 10 healthy habits to reduce stress
Man walking a dog

Fitness

Ever heard of Buti yoga?

Studies

Apparently, Mediterranean diets only work for the rich

Fitness

Kevin Hart announces participation in NYC marathon

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How busy parents can make time for exercise
Family riding bikes in the woods

Fitness

Forget the medal: reward for finishing this 5k is unlimited beer samples

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Zumba: Every Wednesday at Independence LIVE
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Fundraising

Take a stand up paddleboard class with your dog

Fitness

Lululemon to host yoga and live music event at The Fillmore

Fitness

Over 30 free workshops offered on Philadelphia Dance Day 2017

Fitness

Local studio to host 'The Beyoncé Yoga Experience'

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Free weights vs. machines: Which provides a better workout?

Parks

The Oval expands this season, adding art installation to pop-up
Stock_Carroll - Eakins Oval Plus Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Competitions

Lifeguards to compete in Red Bull Surf + Rescue event in Atlantic City
Red Bull Surf + Rescue in Atlantic City

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Five ways to work out on vacation with no gym access

Fitness

Spa party includes pool workouts with Aqua Vida
Aqua Vida

Fitness

Irish Pub Tour de Shore turns 30
Tour de Shore

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Stretch and Relaxation: Every Wednesday at Independence LIVE
Limited - Stretch and Relaxation IBX LIVE Update

Fitness

Get slimed at '90s-themed 9K race

Fitness

Get ready for the second Yoga Day at Citizens Bank Park
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