ChesLen Chase for Open Space: Natural Lands hosts at 10K, 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run-Walk on Saturday, Oct. 21. Events take place at 1199 Cannery Road, Natural Lands’ ChesLen Preserve, Coatesville. Race […]
Wildcats Walk: OJR takes 2.7 million steps in 30 minutes
Students at French Creek Elementary School, 3590 Coventryville Road, South Coventry, donned their walking shoes on Thursday for a fundraising walkathon hosted by the school’s PTA. PHOTOS: French Creek Elementary Wildcats walk-a-thon […]
Fit Events: Run, walk, have fun at these upcoming events
Downingtown High School All-Alumni 5K: A 5K run, a 1 Mile Walk and a Kid’s Run are feature. Event begins at 9 a.m. at 445 Manor Ave., Downingtown. Fees are $25, $15 […]
Berks County woman creates app to help others transform the body and mind
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury A local trainer is making fitness accessible and convenient for her clients through an app that uses video call sessions and goal-setting practices to make the change to […]
Pottstown superintendent promotes biking to school — by biking at school
By Evan Brandt, The Mercury POTTSTOWN >> When it comes to calling Pottstown a walkable/bikeable town, schools chief Stephen Rodriguez is walking the walk — or in this case, pedaling the pedal. For […]
PHOTOS: Stretch it out to help decrease daily pain in the body
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury Many people experience pain in the body on a regular basis whether it’s in the back, neck, shoulders, knees or other areas. Pain is caused by a variety […]
Learn how a local nonprofit is making wellness more accessible at The Mercury Mile
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury POTTSTOWN >> This week’s Mercury Mile will be a walk in the park, literally. Everyone’s invited to stretch their legs with a nice afternoon stroll in the company […]
Fresh Start Fitness combines music and healthy living with concert experience
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury Is it a music concert, a health lesson or a fitness workout? This may be the question that comes to mind for people viewing a Fresh Start Fitness […]
Make steps toward better health with this week’s Mercury Mile walk on Wednesday
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury LOWER POTTSGROVE >> Fall is quickly approaching which means now is the time to enjoy walking outdoors before the weather gets too cold. Join other community members at […]
The Associated Press’ guide to the best free online workouts
By KELLI KENNEDY , Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s easy to get discouraged by the boutique fitness craze with $25 per class fees and the weekly chore of sitting by […]