Fave Things Friday: 3 Reasons We Love Pedal NYC
As you know, we have been testing out new fitness studios across the city, but we loved PEDAL so much that we went back for more. We were lucky enough to have Mr. Ray, Pedal owner and fitness badass,...
View ArticleDaily Bite [LOL]: Animals Doing Yoga
Those in the animal kingdom have been doing yoga long before the invention of a yoga mat and soothing tunes. It is no surprise that many of the poses that make up your yoga sequence are named after...
View Article8 Free Summer Fitness Events in NYC
Maybe it is because the summers in NYC can be unbearably hot so the city is trying to reward us for putting up with it. Or maybe it is because from food to fitness, NYC prices are on the high side so...
View ArticleDaily Bite [Sweat]: Work Out Like Kate Upton
Who wears a swimsuit in December? What about in Antarctica? Well Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Kate Upton, who turned 21 yesterday, did both as she graced the cover of the 2013 issue earlier this...
View ArticleGetting Back in Gear for Summer Workouts
There’s something about a morning summer run or an evening bicycle ride on your favorite trail that makes exercising outdoors unlike anything else. The air is fresher, motivation is higher and fitness...
View ArticleDaily Bite [LOL]: Citi Bike Finds a New Calling
New Yorkers are some of the most creative city-dwellers out there. It’s no wonder they found a way to save money on fitness expenses by using the new Citi Bike program as a way to add some free...
View ArticleMusic Monday: Get Lucky & Get Fit with Daft Punk!
Daft Punk has finally released a new album, “Random Access Memories,” and we’re going gaga over it! (Cough, cough, tour already!) Anyway, for this Music Monday how could we not be inspired by their...
View ArticleA Summer Playlist to Help You Get Out and Go
Summer is one of the best times of year. Things slow down a bit, the days get longer and the opportunities for outdoor activities skyrocket. Sometimes though, it can seem like you have too much time...
View ArticleDaily Bite [Sweat]: Dance Like Paula Abdul
She’s the Queen of Awkwardness, the Academy Award Winner of the Weirdest Clapping Motion known to all of mankind, and always has the best reactions to the not-so-qualified contestants during...
View ArticleWellness Wire: Yoga Poses to Combat Colds?
For thousands of years, yoga has been a form of spiritual, physical and mental practice that first transpired in Ancient India. Yoga, often grouped with Hindu and Buddhist religions, has been growing...
View ArticleDaily Bite [Sweat]: Alternating Kickdowns
This week’s Daily Bite [Sweat] is a deceptively challenging core move brought to you by US Women’s National Soccer Team member and Nike Training Club Master Trainer, Alex Morgan. The alternating...
View ArticleMusic Monday: Intervals and Arm Workout to My Body
“My Body,” by Young the Giant: If there’s one song in the history of the world that belongs in a gym, it’s this one. Sure, it’s not new, and it’s not on the Top 40, but just listen to it once and...
View ArticleThe Wimbledon Workout: Tennis-Inspired Exercises
Want to get that rockin’ tennis bod but don’t belong to a fancy club? Fear not! We have the perfect tennis workout to get your heart pumping, increase your agility and strengthen those muscles. Let’s...
View ArticleDaily Bite [Sweat]: Strong Summer Arms
Tank tops, strapless dresses, and bikinis – let’s face it, summer attire is all about the arms. Whether you’re looking to tighten and tone or build and strengthen, the same simple exercises can be...
View ArticleWellness Wire: Skecher’s Scam & Real Leg Exercises!
Remember when Skecher’s Shape Ups were all the rage? Virtually everyone and their mother were wearing those shoes; working out while you walk, what can be better? Well, sometimes things that seem too...
View ArticleMusic Monday: Cardio Super Set to “Wake Me Up”
Do you ever wish you could listen to country and dance music at the same time? Well–BAM–here you go! Although I still can’t stop listening to “Levels” (go ahead, judge me) this newest base-bumping...
View ArticleWellness Around the World: POUND
From spinning in candlelit rooms, to Latin-inspired cardio dancing, to lifting and hurling Mack truck tires, it seems that the world of fitness has become filled with an increasing number of funky and...
View ArticleDaily Bite [Sweat]: Beat the Heat with a Pool Workout
It’s safe to say that in this heat wave, you really don’t have to do much to break a sweat. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have an automatic excuse for skipping your workout today. You should,...
View ArticleDaily Bite [Sweat]: How to Get a Booty Like J. Lo’s
We could hardly believe it when we found out that Jennifer Lopez turns 44 years old today! The gorgeous singer/actress/superstar has long been known for her bodacious, feminine curves – her rear end...
View ArticleDaily Bite [Sweat]: 4 Ways to Prevent Running Injuries
Any long distance runner knows that injuries are an inevitable part of life as a runner. Injuries are virtually never preventable, regardless of whether you are a casual long-distance runner or...
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