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February 1, 2023 | 5:05 PM

What is Zoombalicious and how is it making a difference for people of color in Pennsylvania?

Sandra Johnson and Charisse Grayer, founders of Zoombalicious, joined us on The Spark Wednesday to discuss their program and the importance of health and wellness and sisterhood for women of color.

By Aniya Faulcon

May 3, 2021 | 7:35 AM

No prizes, few rules. To Crush the Commonwealth, just ‘ride yer damn bike’ across Pa.

The rules of the Crush the Commonwealth ride are simple, yet extreme: Meet at Point State Park in Pittsburgh, be there for a 5 a.m. start, and then “ride yer damn bike.”

By Buffy Gorrilla/Keystone Crossroads

September 2, 2020 | 8:12 AM

Making gyms safer: Why the virus is less likely to spread there than in a bar

It's clear that there are many things gym owners — and gym members — can do to lower the risk of infection at a gym, but that doesn't mean the risk is gone.

By Will Stone/NPR

June 16, 2020 | 6:07 AM

Will fitness enthusiasts return to their gyms when they reopen?

“How many times do you see somebody get off a treadmill and just walk away, don’t even wipe it down?”

By Ximena Conde/WHYY

March 27, 2020 | 6:12 PM

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What is Zoombalicious and how is it making a difference for people of color in Pennsylvania?

No prizes, few rules. To Crush the Commonwealth, just ‘ride yer damn bike’ across Pa.

Making gyms safer: Why the virus is less likely to spread there than in a bar

Will fitness enthusiasts return to their gyms when they reopen?

Coronavirus and the ascendance of the home gym

Hope, happiness and social connection: Hidden benefits of regular exercise

Carnegie Mellon tech could change the face of health tracking apps