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Sure it’s tempting when it gets cold in New York to turn on the Satellite Television and snuggle down into the sofa, but don’t give up your fitness goals! If you’ve got your eye on the prize, here’s how to stay active this fall.
Walk. Everywhere. : You may have fallen into a routine where you’re taking the subway more or know to hail a cab for more than about 8 blocks but that’s not burning any calories! Make a plan to walk a lot Read the rest of this entry »

Running trails can be difficult to find in a big city. The internet is a helpful tool for searching for them in your city. Websites like Traillink.com offer a place for people in communities around the country to share their favorite urban and countryside trails. This is only one of such community based pages. Simply going to a search engine and typing in running trails and your city name will bring up options of trails that may have already been GPS mapped in your neighborhood because good running trails Read the rest of this entry »

Choosing the right gym for you can be a bit challenging. There are many things that you must consider when you are trying to decide on the best gym for you. You have to visit most of these gyms to decide which one is best. You can go off of many things such as the fee that they may need and things like that. Most gyms are more expensive that others. That is why you need to find something that is first and foremost going to fit Read the rest of this entry »

Most people feel the only solution to getting fit involves paying an arm and a leg for gym memberships, or buying fancy home equipment that tends to take up a lot of room in ones living space. I am here to tell you that staying in shape doesn’t have to cost you a fortune.

One of the easiest solutions can be found by visiting your local park. A good workout doesn’t have to be the typical Read the rest of this entry »

Forget expensive, overpriced gym memberships when you can get fit in the comfort of your own home! With these simple tips, you will look great in no time. To get started, check your cupboards. Canned or jarred goods make a great alternative to weights. Use these to do bicep curls or weighted crunch. Trust me, you will feel the burn. To get your bottom and thighs in perfect shape, use stairs as much as you can! Try going up and down the stairs forward and laterally to work different muscles.You can find a quick rundown here Be careful not to fall! Be sure Read the rest of this entry »

A lot of people that live in a big city have a hard time finding a good place to go to perform physical activities. Sure, there is always the option of going to a gym or fitness center. However, the environment at a fitness center can sometimes become stale and boring for a person hoping to get in shape. So what should you do if you were to be in a situation like this? Go to the park.

Whether it is a city park, state park, or national park”all parks are great resources for city dwellers trying to live Read the rest of this entry »

People who live in big cities many times have stressful living and working environments. Many jobs are sedentary, such as sitting in an office chair in front of a computer screen all day! Then the individual gets in the car, rushes home, and starts fixing dinner. After that, time to plop down in front of the TV! Not an optimum fitness program, to say the least! However, there are different strategies to use for staying fit Read the rest of this entry »

Personal preference is important to help you locate the best place to run. Some prefer running on city streets. Others may prefer running on trails. Join a community running club and run with others in your neighborhood. Runners are a gregarious group and most are eager to share their favorite running routes. This is also a great way to meet other runners that run at the same pace and distance.

Contact your local parks and recreation department. Often the parks and recreation department will have maps of the community parks outlining the running trails. Running on the Read the rest of this entry »