FYI Philly March 14th Preview
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Scale Philadelphia's biggest rock climbing gym
Rock Climbing is a new sport at the 2020 Summer Olympics, and one local gym can help you feel like you're at the Games.
Callowhill Street is now home to the state's biggest indoor climbing gyms where you can practice rock climbing, bouldering and speed climbing with climbs for everyone from beginners to pros.
Plus there's a full-service gym so you can get all of your fitness and fun in one massive 40,000 square-foot space.
Cliffs at Callowhill | Facebook
1010 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-444-7625
3 next-level fitness classes, trends to up your workout
Workout styles depend on your mood and preferences.
For our Spring into Shape Special, we rounded up three local group fitness spots that thrive on that collective energy.
WillPower Live! | Facebook
1401 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122
F45 Training in Northern Liberties| Facebook
117 Spring Garden St #21, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Get Paris Fit | Instagram
221 Vine St Suite B, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Made in Philly energy bars to fuel your workout
If you're looking for a protein bar to fuel your workouts, there are two options being made right here in Philadelphia.
Both are plant-based and designed to give you the energy kick you need to get you through your day. We grab a bite of Gorilla Power and Nosh Bars and meet the men and women behind these satisfying snacks.
Gorilla Power: The Fuel Bars | Facebook
Nosh Bars | Facebook
Six free wayts to workout across the city
If you're looking for some ideas to spruce up your workout, but don't want to invest too much money in the process.
We rounded up some local spots offering free workout classes that will give you a chance to try something new without the long-term commitment.
The Wall Fitness | Facebook | Instagram
107 Cotton St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
CorePower Yoga | Facebook | Instagram
1616 Walnut St Suite #B01, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Balance | Facebook | Instagram
12 West Willow Grove Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Flywheel | Facebook | Instagram
1521 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Torque | Facebook | Instagram
328 N Lewis Rd, Royersford, PA 19468
CITY FITNESS | Multiple locations
Logan Square
City Fitness Logan Square | Facebook | Instagram
1819 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103
East Market
11 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Graduate Hospital
2101 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Fishtown
1428 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Northern Liberties
200 Spring Garden St #1A, Philadelphia, PA 19123
South Philly
1148 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Pop Fit Studio's bungee workout will have you flying .. literally
Get ready to hop to your next workout for some flying fitness!
At Pop Fit Studio in Havertown, you can try the Bungee Workout -- a fun way to defy gravity and get moving.
See how a room full of exercisers can get a full-body workout while suspended from the ceiling, locked into a harness and attached to actual bungee cords!
The Bungee Workout at Pop Fit Studio | Facebook | Instagram
1305 West Chester Pike, 2nd Floor, Havertown, PA 19083
484-456-8533
Take tee time indoors at Swing Oaks' golf simulators
If you're looking for a faster-paced way to play golf? Or maybe a less stuffy atmosphere than the country club?
Or maybe a more advanced golfer looking to practice? Well, Swing Oaks provides state-of-the-art technology used by PGA TOUR professionals to simulate a round of golf.
You can play more than 80 courses, including legendary locations like Pebble Beach and St. Andrews.
Swing Oaks | Facebook | Instagram
1570 Egypt Road, Suite 150, Phoenixville PA 19460
Swing Bensalem
1858 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020
Want To Learn 'Reiki'? There's a Philly School for that
There's a school that has been around for 21 years, but not many people outside of the holistic scene know about it.
The Reiki School & Clinic teaches the Japanese healing art of 'Reiki' - a mind/body relaxation technique that some practitioners liken to meditation or yoga.
FYI Philly's Alicia Vitarelli went to their new location to give it a try! (pictured: Co-Director & Reiki Instructor Vicki Zaharopolous, with Alicia Vitarelli)
The Reiki School & Clinic | Facebook: The Reiki School + Clinic | Instagram: thereikischool
934 E. Moyamensing Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-444-6397
This renowned medium offers readings for your pet
The Voorhees Animal Orphanage along with renowned intuitive medium, Kym Durham, bring you " An Evening Over the Rainbow Bridge."
The term "over the rainbow bridge" is a phrase commonly used to describe a pet that has passed away.
Kym, a second generation intuitive, believes pets have messages to share- just like humans do! Join her in this intimate setting, where she'll deliver messages from the other side.
Maybe she has one for you?
An Evening Over the Rainbow Bridge
April 16th; 7pm-8:30pm
Lions Lake Park Hall
101 Dutchtown Rd; Voorhees, NJ 08043
Kym Durham
Voorhees Animal Orphanage | Facebook