Try Hector Bones' TRX class at the Sporting Club at the Bellevue.

My co-editor, Christine Speer, and I had a lot of fun putting together this roundup of amazing fitness instructors for our February feature, “Welcome to Fitadelphia.” Of course, we could only fit 10 in the magazine, and the city is filled with great instructors! Tell us who’s your favorite cheer leader and why they’re the best in the comments below.

There were so many amazing shots that came out of our photo shoot with February’s cover model, Katelyn Prominski of the Pennsylvania Ballet, that I had to share them with you. If her perfectly toned abs and crazy-flexible limbs don’t inspire you to get your sit-all-day-self to the gym or to recommit to those New Year’s resolutions—they sure motivated a few Philly Mag staffers!—not much else will. Enjoy! Photography by Brett Thomas; Hair and makeup by Liz Jacobs; Styling by Zoey Sless-Kitain; Clothing courtesy of Lululemon.

This is a question I’m sure just about every Philadelphian has pondered as we shovel out from last night’s snowmageddon. The answer: A pretty impressive 414 calories per hour. So if you can’t make it the gym or your favorite class is canceled, grab a shovel and get on out there. And if you already spent the morning snacking on the couch, consider shoveling out your neighbor, too. Just remember: Bend those knees! Calorie estimate based on a 150-pound person.

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The Food and Drug Administration says it has found a possible link between breast implants and a very rare type of cancer. After reviewing data published between 1997 and 2010, the agency determined people with both saline and silicone gel-filled implants have a small but significant risk of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) a form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. READ MORE

The fact that Jennifer Schelter, owner of Philly’s Yoga Schelter, traveled to Iraq in an attempt to ease the pain of tortured Abu Ghraib detainees through the use of yoga and meditation is surprising in and of itself. The fact that she’s turned her experience into a one-woman show, Love Lessons From Abu Ghraib (which she wrote and will star in at the Adrienne this weekend), is rather unbelievable. In an interview with InterAct Theatre Company, Schelter discussed how the trip came to be, and why the performance helped her deal with the depression she fell into after returning home. READ MORE

Beverly Dale believes God and sex go together. // Photo courtesy of philly.com

It’s so rare to hear the words “religion,” “God” and “sex” intermingled in a positive way that I had to give a shout-out to this philly.com piece about Mount Airy’s Beverly Dale, a minister whose two favorite topics are “God and sex.”  Though she’s definitely ruffled the feathers of some (she’s even been called the “whore of Satan”), I think that anyone who encourages people to become more comfortable with their bodies and to appreciate, take care of, and treat them with respect, is on the right track. Sex (safe sex, of course!) has been shown to do everything from help you live longer to make you look younger. READ MORE

The Sofitel's panacotta only has 115 calories per serving.

Dieters may soon find solace at the Sofitel. Starting on Tuesday, February 22, the hotel will be offering a lower-calorie menu that will allow diners to enjoy a “decadent and tasteful” three-course meal for under 500 calories.

The healthy menu will be available at both the hotel’s restaurant, Chez Colette, and its on-site bistro, Liberté, and will focus on fresh, whole ingredients and local, sustainable produce, meat and seafood. “I’ll be creating simple, visual dishes that appeal to both the eye and the palate, utilizing classic techniques and fresh, seasonal ingredients,” says Kevin Levitt, the Sofitel Philadelphia’s executive chef. READ MORE