Do these 3 things and you will be ready for the summer Did you know that the 15th of January was officially ‘Blue Monday’? With Christmas over and everyone back into their normal routines, researchers have found this to be the most depressing day of the...
2017 may seem like a distant memory, but there’s a lot we can learn by looking back at previous years. By analysing what went well, we can ensure we do more of the same and build on our successes. Conversely, by identifying what didn’t go...
High intensity interval training (HIIT) was recently predicted to be the top fitness trend for 2018. In a survey of over 4000 fitness professionals, it beat highly popular themes like wearable technology and yoga to the top spot. We’ve been big fans of it for...
Juices and smoothies are increasingly popular health drinks, with the market growing at over 11% year on year. As the sector develops and companies innovate, there’s a lot of new technology being introduced that makes claims to be healthier than previous methods. With so much...
If you’ve trained at our facilities in the Financial District or Midtown East, then you may have noticed our physical therapy services. Teresa Olczyk is our resident therapist, specializing in orthopedic pre-post surgery and injury. You’ve probably seen her about the clubs and maybe even...
Most people think personal training is just for fitness newbies. But it’s not only for people who are inexperienced in the gym or looking to lose weight. In fact, there are lots of benefits to having a personal trainer that extend beyond simply getting a...
It’s that time of year again… The time when we start thinking about New Year’s resolutions, and whether we should make them. Perhaps it’s the over-indulgence from parties and family meals, or the idea of new beginnings that makes us want to change our habits. Or...
You’ve worked hard for some time now and the holidays are right around the corner. How do you stay on track? Should you throw in the towel and start again after the holidays are over? No. Even if that feels like the right thing to...
You’ve heard it before a million times: swimming is one of the best ways to exercise. But for many adults, swimming is out of reach. A 2014 Time Magazine article estimated that half of the adults in the US cannot swim as well as they...
Looking for a way to incorporate resistance training into your workout without heavy weights? Resistance band exercises build muscle and provide a full body workout when used in the right ways. Like bodyweight exercise, they can be easier for beginners to start getting more resistance...
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