Not only is KTL one of Philadelphia’s newest gyms (they opened in mid-December), it is one that brings a completely new concept to group fitness. These three letters — KTL — tell you just about everything you need to know about this gym: kettlebells are the epicenter of every single workout. The gym's singular focus isn’t quite revolutionary — spin, barre and boxing studios do just that. What is truly unique about KTL is the education they incorporate into their small group fitness classes. You get a killer workout while becoming more fitness-literate along the way.Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceStudents return kettlebells to the rack during a class at KTL Phila. By utilizing a system similar to the levels of karate belts, everyone who visits KTL starts out as a “white bell.” This beginner level is for someone who is still learning the basics of kettlebell training, either as a total fitness novice or as a person unfamiliar with kettlebell training, … [Read more...] about We tried it: KTL Philadelphia, an educational kettlebell weightlifting workout
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What you’ll see of Philadelphia in ‘Glass’
Caution: This article contains major spoilers for Split and Unbreakable, and minor ones for Glass. Split, M. Night Shyamalan's film from 2016 that was the local filmmaker's biggest hit in years, ended with a pair of the writer/director's trademark twists. First, it was revealed that the spot where most of the film's action had taken place was in fact under the Philadelphia Zoo. Then, in the final scene, Bruce Willis shows up, as we learn that that film was set in the same universe as Shyamalan's 2000 movie, Unbreakable. Now, nearly exactly three years later, we have Glass, which is a rare shared sequel to both Unbreakable and Split. The film, which opens Friday, filmed around Philadelphia in late 2017 and early 2018, with a side trip to Allentown. Local agency Heery Loftus Casting did all the extras casting for the film, and if you live in the area there's a good chance you know someone who was an extra. Both Creed II and Kevin Hart's The Upside recently arrived in theaters after … [Read more...] about What you’ll see of Philadelphia in ‘Glass’
Philadelphia doubling down on medication-assisted treatment for opioid addicts
It was announced on Thursday that, by next year, individuals with opioid use disorder in Philadelphia will be able to access medication-assisted treatment (MAT) through any of the 80 residential drug treatment programs under contract with the city. While some form of MAT has been available at most treatment facilities — about 65 percent to date — the city's Behavioral Health Department has issued, and will enforce, a contract mandate to achieve 100 percent MAT availability by January 2020. Residential programs that do not offer MAT by the beginning of next year will not have their provider agreement renewed, officials said. RELATED READ: Very few people are actually allergic to penicillin, new study findsMedication-assisted treatment is the most effective treatment available for stabilizing an individual experiencing opioid withdrawal, according to Behavioral Health Commissioner David T. Jones. By curbing cravings and preventing relapse, "It’s helping … [Read more...] about Philadelphia doubling down on medication-assisted treatment for opioid addicts
Zip code vs. genetic code: Breaking down cancer disparities in Philadelphia
It is a pivotal moment in the fight against cancer. Treatments unthinkable just a few short decades ago, such as immunotherapy, are now saving lives and we are continually improving ways to, prevent, detect and manage cancer. And right here in Philadelphia, we’re ready for a new blueprint to address our city’s unacceptable cancer disparities. National progress against cancer is undeniable and as a result, the overall cancer death rate in the United States has been steadily decreasing. It is our mission, and indeed our obligation as cancer researchers and cancer care practitioners, to ensure that everyone benefits from these groundbreaking advances; however, some populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, people of a lower socioeconomic status, members of the LGBT community, people who are under- or uninsured, immigrants, and people who live in certain geographical areas are shouldering a disproportionate cancer burden.MORE ON CANCER: HPV vaccination is cancer … [Read more...] about Zip code vs. genetic code: Breaking down cancer disparities in Philadelphia
Timberwolves blown out by 42 points vs. Jimmy Butler and Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – One of the most memorable episodes of the Jimmy Butler soap opera came in early October, when Butler showed up at his first Timberwolves practice of the season, told general manager Scott Layden the Wolves couldn’t win without him, and took a bunch of third-stringers and reportedly beat the starters in a scrimmage. Then he went on ESPN to tell the world about it. On Tuesday night, Butler didn’t have the Wolves’ third string by his side. He had the starting lineup of the Philadelphia 76ers, and the night was essentially one long extension of that practice. The Wolves never stood a chance at Wells Fargo Center, as Philadelphia shrugged of sluggish play of late to look like the championship contenders the league thinks it could be with Butler in the fold in a 149-107 victory over the Wolves. Butler boasted on a podcast with teammate J.J. Redick that he didn’t even need to score to beat the Wolves’ starters in that fateful scrimmage. It … [Read more...] about Timberwolves blown out by 42 points vs. Jimmy Butler and Philadelphia