by Ellen Johnson | Jul 14, 2017 | Fitness, Health
Elle Woods didn’t say it first, but she said it well: exercise gives you endorphins, and endorphins make you happy. And happiness feeds the soul. That’s the ideology behind SoulCycle, the spin class dynasty that got its start on the Upper West Side in...
by Eva Troester | Jun 16, 2017 | Fitness, Health
It’s no secret that we at Downtown Magazine love the Dogpound. Whether you’re looking for a tough workout, encouragement or accountability, Dogpound is the place to go. The entire team of trainers have a contagious “you can do this” attitude...
by Eva Troester | May 31, 2017 | Fitness, Health, Sports
While tennis is almost impossible to enjoy outdoors during the cold winter months in New York, it’s a completely different proposition in the summer. The tennis scene in the City That Never Sleeps features a plethora of viable venues, some of which have been listed in...
by Nikki Link | May 9, 2017 | Fitness, Health
Master yogi Heidi Kristoffer is on a one-woman mission to transform the Financial District “yoga desert” into an oasis. The neighborhood resident and mother of twin toddlers was initially mystified by the lack of options. “There’s no classes here. There’s none....
by Eva Troester | Apr 28, 2017 | Events, Fitness, Health
Last night, the DogPound and Downtown hosted its second annual appreciation party. The instafamous gym, known for its celebrity clientele as well as their black-and-white theme and a dedication to “smash it”, has called 1 Renwick home for over a year. The...
by Eva Troester | Apr 28, 2017 | Fitness, Health
Much as the name implies, at CompleteBody — an exclusive NYC gym with three locations — the physical aspect isn’t the only focus. Focusing on six essential elements of strength, cardio, flexibility, nutrition, meditation and rest, CompleteBody make...
