Perfect Fit

A Special Section on Health, Fitness and Wellness.

Fitness

Something in the Way They Move

By:

Diane McManus, Special Sections Feature

These promninent Philly '"movers and shakers" exercise their right to physical health.

Fitness

It’s a Jungle Gym Out There!

By:

Michael Elkin

Strides are being taken to punch the flab out of the obesity epidemic among children. Grab those gloves and see how.

Fitness

La Vida Eterna?

By:

Diane McManus, Special Section Feature

The only one missing-in-action from a symposium on being "Forever Young" was Ponce de Leon. And he could haave learned a thing or two.

Fitness

Perspire to Greatness

The latest ways to get fit

By:

Melissa Jacobs

Post-partum, post-injury or post-winter, the Philadelphia area is filled with fitness options for people of all ages and abilities.

Fitness

Doctoring Results

Area hospitals try  different paths to encourage and maintain weight loss

By:

Richard Pawlak, Perfect Fit Feature

If weight loss is a serious concern, there are equally serious programs at some of the most prestigious medical schools and hospitals in the country, several of which are located in the Delaware Valley.

Fitness

Working Assets

The latest in workout togs, treads and technology

By:

Mimi James, Perfect Fit Feature

If you’re still working out in a T-shirt from Super Sunday 1998, shorts with holes you hope no one sees, and a pair of cotton socks — it’s time to upgrade your gear.

Healthy Eating

Lose Yourself to Find Yourself

Determining which bariatric procedure is right for you

By:

Gail Snyder, Perfect Fit Feature

Even though there is no such thing as a typical weight-loss surgery patient, the majority of people who have bariatric surgery are women in their childbearing years with obesity-related health problems.