Monthly Archives: November, 2013

5 Reasons Women Shouldn't be Afraid of Weights

11.11.2013

Scared weight training will bulk you up? Celebrity trainer and go-to fitness guru Joey Gonzalez from Barry's Bootcamp shares 5 reasons women shouldn't be afraid of weights and why they are the secret to getting a lean, sculpted body.

  1. Results: Most women think the key to looking good is cardio cardio cardio. However, too much cardio can actually be counter-productive when trying to achieve that [...]

2 Ways to Beat Same-Old-Salsa Fatigue

11.10.2013
Photo by Jennifer Causey

- By the editors at Food52.com

When most people think of salsa, they think of a soupy red mix of tomatoes, chilies, garlic, and white onions, usually with some sort of green herb thrown in. But salsa simply means “sauce” in Spanish -- and that’s exactly how it should be considered: as a condiment with endless variations.

Here [...]

10 Yoga Poses You Should Know & 1 You Should Never Neglect!

11.07.2013

Yoga, the ancient practice of postures, breathing and meditation, has been around for over 5,000 years but is continuing to gain popularity throughout the world.  And with its many health and fitness benefits - including strengthening, lengthening, balance, meditation and more - it's no wonder why so many are adopting the practice.  Here, celebrity trainer and yoga instructor Kristin McGee - who has trained Tina Fey, Steve Martin [...]

10 Reasons to Try the Megaformer

11.05.2013

By now, you have probably heard of LAGREE FITNESS, one of the fastest growing and hottest workouts sweeping the nation.  Founded by fitness guru Sebastien Lagree, The Lagree Fitness Method uses the state-of-the-art Megaformer to create a workout that takes the strength-based foundation of pilates and mixes in intense muscle endurance and cardio training. The end result is a heart-pumping, muscle aching, total body workout. Here, Lisa Hirsch of  [...]

Fitness Runs: Not Your Average Run in the Park

11.04.2013

VITAL STATS

Location: New York, NY

Classes Offered: The FITNESSRUNS, Run + Yoga, Run + Drills

Owner: Nathaniel Oliver

Why You Should Check Fitness Runs Out: 

  • 5 great outdoor locations so you can enjoy the beautiful NYC parks and waterfront all year long: 6th St and FDR; Battery Park City; 44th & 12 Avenue (Pier 83); 70th & Riverside [...]