We aren’t short on beaches in NYC, so here are some new ideas you can try right here in the city to get ready for them.
If you’re anything like us, you’ve has a year of heavy weekends, dollar slices and Lyft/taxis rather than walking, so it’s probably time to get the blood pumping. Even if it’s only to feel good about yourself… or the opportunity say out loud that you’ve been doing some exercise. Maybe you’re bored of going to the same places every day… So here are some fitness alternatives you can try:
Bryant Park Pop-Up Boot Camp
- Where – Bryant Park – 41 W 40th St, Manhattan, 10018
- When – Wednesday, May 31 6:30 am until 7:00 am
- Price – FREE
The Rise NYC is a community-driven pop-up fitness group and they’re inviting you to a Bryant Park boot camp on its stunning Fountain Terrace. Watch the sun rise over our city as you rotate through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees and mountain climbers, all of which will provide a healthy mix of cardio and strength training that will get you fit for the warmer months… READ MORE
CBXT Training Session
- Where – Complete Body Gym – 10 Hanover Square, 10005
- When – Multiple dates
- Price – $21
By now it’s undisputed that HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) is the most efficient way to burn calories, but did you know that with the right HIIT training, you can burn calories AFTER your workout? CompleteBody Xross Training, also known as CBXT, has perfected this system and offers classes in its one-of-a-kind studio in downtown Manhattan… READ MORE
Tai Chi
- Where – Bryand Park – 41 W 40th St, Manhattan, 10018
- When – Tuesday, May 30 from 7:30 until 8:30 am
- Price – FREE
Interested in learning a few martial art skills? Stop by Bryant Park every Tuesday to enjoy a Tai Chi session led by teachers and students who train under the direction of Jeremy Hubbell at CK Chu Tai Chi. The practice is an internal Chinese martial art used for defense training, health benefits and relaxation… READ MORE
Dance Fitness in the Park
- Where – Randalls Island – 1 Randalls Island Park, New York, 10035
- When – Wednesday, May 31
- Price – FREE
Dance Fitness is the perfect way to have fun while getting an amazing workout! These classes combine uplifting music and dancing with beautiful views and fresh air. Follow certified instructors from Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for a fun, high-energy workout along the park’s shoreline… READ MORE
Dance Like a Pro in 45 Mins!
- Where – Arthur Murray Broadway – 1845 Broadway, 4th Floor, Manhattan, 10023
- When – Tuesday, May 30, Wednesday, May 31 & Saturday, June 2 – click HERE for times.
- Price – $19
Arthur Murray Broadway is one of the oldest franchises in the world and specializes in teaching dancing to students of all ages and levels. This 45 minute Arthur Murray Broadway class will get rid of your two left feet and get you moving! You will cover all major genres including but not limited to tango, salsa, foxtrot… Get ready to be a dancefloor star, or just have a good workout… READ MORE