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Discovering Germantown Avenue: Historic Walking Tour
Posted onby Misha Rodriguez of APM Need a new idea for how to stay active while practicing social distancing? In September, Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha, APM, launched the Discover Germantown Avenue self-guided walking tour in the Eastern North Philadelphia neighborhood. A 1.6 mile round-trip route with 10 historic posters, the Discover Germantown Avenue self-guided tour will
We Walk PHL is Back – With Some New Norms
Posted onTaking a walk in one of Philly’s many parks is a fantastic way to step into fall, meet your neighbors, and improve your health. We Walk PHL is a FREE walking program in many parks around the city brought to you by Get Healthy Philly, the Fairmount Park Conservancy, and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. And
Spend More Time in Nature
Posted onA Guide to Some of Philadelphia’s Best Outdoor Spaces By: Rachel Djaraher of the University of Pennsylvania Living in in the city, depending on what part you are in, can make spending time in nature feel like an obstacle. Given the fact that rates of depression and anxiety are rising, it’s more important than ever
The Health Benefits of Working Out in the Morning
Posted on6 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
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
