The 5th Annual Summer Streets starts this weekend! On August 4, 11 and 18 from 7 am to 1 pm, nearly seven miles of New York City’s streets will be opened up for everyone to play, run, walk and bike. From the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park, along Park Avenue and connecting streets you can […]
Project Health is a wellness program to raise awareness in multicultural communities about influenza preparedness during National Immunization Awareness Month. Qualifying participants will receive vouchers redeemable for a flu shot at CVS/pharmacy or MinuteClinic this flu season. Throughout the month of August, which is National Immunization Awareness Month, CVS/pharmacy’s Project Health (“Proyecto Salud” in Spanish) is […]
I hadn’t written a post about my Nike+ Fuelband because I wanted to test it out some more. I think by now I’ve tested it enough to tell y’all about it and why it might be a great thing to get. I love my Nike+ Fuelband!! I always wear it, I take it off before […]
Six Weeks To OMG Get Skinnier Than All Your Friends Order it now via Amazon About 3 weeks ago I read this “diet” book that has probably changed my life and the way I think, see and feel about food. I read a lot of health and fitness books, in search for something that makes […]
I’ve recently downloaded this really great app called intelli-Diet. It had great reviews on iTunes app store and I wanted to give it try. The app costs $3.99, but due to it’s incredible success, it is available to download for FREE only for today, Monday, July 2, 2012. Here’s more info on intelli-Diet: Sets up […]
Nike released a new film entitled “Voices” to celebrate women in sport on the 40th anniversary of Title IX (June 23, 1972), the landmark U.S. legislation that opened the door for female athletes to pursue their dreams through sport. The film features the personal stories of four amazing female athletes, spanning three generations, who play […]
Join NIKE NYC and myself on Saturday, June 23, 2012 as we celebrate sport, in this FREE outdoor workout event to get your adrenaline pumping. Early arrivers will receive a FREE Limited Edition NIKE t-shirt (while supplies last). See below for more details… Celebration of Sport Saturday, June 23, 2012 11:30am – 5:30pm Hudson River […]
Here’s something I am really looking forward to: Self Magazine’s Workout in the Park. This will be my first and hopefully not my last workout in the park with Self Magazine. On Saturday, May 12th, 2012 I am grabbing a workout buddy and heading out to Central Park (Rumsey Playfield), in NYC, and #GetFit and […]
image source: Spa Week Spa Week Media Event – Spring 2012 As always, Spa Week Media events are always welcomed. This is the event where the media gets together and enjoy a complimentary night of pampering services, provided by a few select spas. Everyone knows to arrive early if you want to enjoy a quick […]
Looking to get pampered and brush elbows with Hollywood’s elite? This list is better than a star map… it’s a spa map! We’ve got the inside scoop on which spas celebrities like Oprah, Jay-Z, Chuck Norris, Miley Cyrus, Jessica Simpson, Kendra Wilkinson, Kristen Bell, Rachel Weisz and Joan Rivers frequent. Here’s the best part: us […]
image source: I’ve recently started reading this weight training book that I got through Need 2 Know Books. We all know, I love to try new workouts, here and there, and between going to the gym and working out at home, I like to read up on ways to stay healthy and improve my workouts. […]
What is Suspension Training®? Not everyone knows what Suspension Training® exercise equipment is, but it might be helpful to begin with what it absolutely is not. Suspension Training exercise equipment is not a big expensive weight-training machine. It’s not a glorified rubber band. It’s not a fitness fad. And you will not see any TRX® […]
Article originally published as Happy Sweet Sixteen, Spa Week! on SpaWeek Daily. 1. CHOCOLATE Our skin craves chocolate as much as we do. Chocolate is rich in antioxidants and is high in magnesium, which promotes cell growth, repairs tissues, and absorbs nutrients. The fats in this sweet treat also moisturize and work as […]
I am super excited about this major announcement by Nike. This Summer Nike is bringing us (workout fiends, fitness lovers, and anything in between), an amazing new technology Nike+ Basketball and Nike+ Training. Nike+ Basketball and Nike+ Training, two new experiences connecting digitally enabled footwear with interactive mobile applications that together deliver a revolutionary sport […]
Congrats to the NY Giants on winning the Super Bowl!!! Now it is time to celebrate. The NY Giants Ticker tape Parade will be happening, today, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 11am – 2pm. Parades are fun and all but it is a major inconvenience when they are held in the middle of a work […]
A year ago I was introduced to these strange looking shoes, Vibram FiverFinger Shoes. I first saw them on this Canadian couple that happened to be vacationing in the Dominican Republic at the same time as I; they wore their Vibrams to a waterfall tour we did together. The tour required water shoes and theirs […]
Why We Get Fat? Has that question ever crossed your mind?! It crossed my mind when I saw this book and it made me want to find out the answer as I read it. You would easily assume that the answer to this question is simply because we eat too much. True, that was my […]
image source: The Licensing Company This year has been a baby booming year, I think I’ve attended more baby showers this year than any other year. As a matter of fact, I just attended a baby shower today. Baby showers are fun because the mom-to-be gets showered with tons of baby stuff, baby clothes, towels, […]
Everyone knows I’m not much of a runner, but I do like to workout, lift weights, do cardio at home using my Nike Training Club app or trying out workout programs that I find fascinating. On the other hand, I find runners to be very inspiring, and from time to time, I would go out […]
Lately I’ve been working out and trying new workout programs and routines to stay healthy and in shape. Workout programs such as NTC, 10 Minute Trainer and Zumba Fitness help me stay fit, happy and motivated. A few weeks ago I realized that my workouts will only pay off if I also watch what I […]