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[VIDEO] Introducing Thrive Stories: New Yorkers Share How ThriveNYC Supported Them

2020-11-13T12:00:00-05:00

Stress is a common feeling—especially for New Yorkers in 2020—but each of us manage and cope with it differently. This November, New Yorkers will share stories of how the Mayor's Office of ThriveNYC helped support them while they were overwhelmed.

Check out ThriveNYC to learn more about the program.

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[REPOST] Cool Subway Map Shows How Many Calories You Would Burn By Walking/Jogging/Biking Each Station Instead

2020-04-03T12:00:00-04:00

Online healthcare provider Treated recently published this great analysis on subway commuting in New York, and how you can be healthier by walking, jogging or biking a few stops instead of taking the train.

Relying on public transit is a part of everyday life for many living in New York. And, thankfully, unlike London, there appear to be no current disputes or plans for strike action on the New York transport network at time of writing. Nonetheless, we wanted to highlight the potential advantages of switching up sections of your commute, and opting to walk, jog, or even cycle instead. So we got to work and put together the following: a comprehensive map of the New York Subway system, with calorie burn information for each individual part of the network.

The large subway map shows how many calories an average human will burn walking between stops instead of riding the train. They then went one step further and computed the calories burned to walk, jog and bike the 10 shortest and 10 longest distances between two stations.

Read through the full article for more results and info on methodology.

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[VIDEO] Here's How to Squeeze in a Workout on Morning Commute

2019-11-04T16:00:00-05:00

Working long hours, making long commutes and a having an active social life in New York City leave little time for the gym.

In this video from Elite Daily, get some tips on how you can squeeze in a quick workout session on your morning commute.

Whether it’s skipping the car and opting for a bike ride, or squeezing in a few strength training exercises while you wait for the train, these healthy habits can help you get back on track in the time it takes to commute to work.

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[VIDEO] This Upper East Side Gym Turns Your Workout Into an Arcade Game

2019-09-14T12:00:00-04:00

Upper East Side gym Asphalt Green has an awesome new workout program called AG6 filled with LED lights and gamified routines that will turn any dull gym session into an action-packed hour of sweat.

Push your limits in AG6, a high-intensity, circuit-based program and fitness experience like no other. AG6 focuses on movement with purpose to uncover your athletic sixth sense and strengthen all major muscle groups, burning up to 1,000 calories in 45 minutes

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[VIDEO] Vintage 1983 News Report Shows NYC Fitness & Fashion Trends

2019-09-13T16:00:00-04:00

Get ready for big hair, short shorts, and tight headbands. Before there was Crossfit or Crunch, there was Biofitness. Who needs a pool when you can immerse yourself in a flotation tank at the Biofitness Institute in Manhattan? We're opening up the Eyewitness News Vault to show you this fitness center that anticipated the gym membership craze.

Check out the accompanying article to read more about 1983 fitness fads in Midtown Manhattan.

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This Exclusive Greenwich Village Gym Caters to the Instagram Fitness Crowd

2018-12-17T12:30:00-05:00

If you are the kind of fitness buff who thinks it doesn't count unless there is a gram to prove it, Performix House in Greenwich Village might the the place for you. Calling themselves an "exclusive gym and content studio for those who live a performance-driven lifestyle", the new gym on 5th Avenue and 14th Street has a super rigorous application process, including an Instagram Profile inspection, where only 13% get accepted. Learn more in this short video from our friends at Insider.

Performix House is an exclusive gym in NYC that puts its members through a vigorous application process. The gym was built as a content creation space, meaning it has special lighting and an in-house production team to help trainers and members create the best Instagram content for their workouts. Fitness influencers, celebs, and models are all members of Performix House.

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Everybody Fights: A Midtown Boxing Gym That Caters to a Majority Female Clientele

2018-08-29T14:00:00-04:00

Founded in 2013 by George Foreman III, the son of former heavyweight champion George Foreman, Sr., Everybody Fights is a Midtown gym that allows boxers and gym-goers to get all their training done “under one roof.” Catering to a mostly-female clientele, the gym is a comfortable femaled-designed space that teaches boxing and fitness.

Foreman created this gym concept with his father as his mentor and his personal experience in 16 professional fights.

Check out the NY Daily News video above, then the accompanying article to learn more.

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Queens' Comedian Awkwafina Shows You How To Stay Fit for Free in NYC

2018-07-08T15:00:00-04:00

Ballin' on a Budget is a funny new series from Refinery29 starring local comedian Awkwafina that provides a guide to living the high life on a dime. In the series, she breaks down ways to enjoy a city lifestyle without breaking the bank, and in this episode, Awkwafina explores how to stay fit in NYC for free.

This week on Ballin' On A Budget, our host, Awkwafina teaches us how to stay fit for free in the summer in NYC. By taking full advantage of public parks and more, she gives her tips on financially friendly fitness. Watch this episode of Ballin' On A Budget to see how she manages it!

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You Can Do Yoga With Kitties at the Brooklyn Cat Cafe in Brooklyn Heights

2018-03-21T13:00:00-04:00

Keys to the Community is a new site that shines a spotlight on local businesses and organizations that give back to the New York City community in a positive way. In this recent video from the site, take a look at the Brooklyn Cat Cafe, a non-profit adoption center in Brooklyn Heights that offers yoga amongst the kitties!

Jay Sofer of Lockbusters and Keys to the Community stopped by the Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition (BBAWC)'s Brooklyn Cat Cafe.

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Check Out Nap York, a Midtown Wellness Studio That Rents Out Nap Pods by the Half-Hour

2018-02-28T16:30:00-05:00

Nap York is a new wellness studio in Midtown near Penn Station that offers up, amongst other things, special nap pods that you can rent to catch some sleep and/or recharge. Starting at just $10 for a half-hour, the reservations are all handled online, and you never have to interact with another human, if you don't want to. Check it out in this short video from Time Out New York.

At Nap York in midtown you can rent out a nap pod whenever you feel you need to catch up on some z's. It's the perfect way to remove yourself from the midtown hustle and bustle.

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