Next week I’ll be on the East Coast on vacation. Suffice it to say that I can’t wait to get to New York to see friends, eat great food, take the the subway and say, “No Sleep ‘Til…
Yup, that’s me after a run in Brooklyn
I also love to workout in New York. There are so many different places to workout (both indoors and out) and I plan on hitting some of my favorite spots and I plan to check out some new workout hotspots too.
Here’s where I want to sweat in New York while I’m in town:
For Yoga:
- Prana Power Yoga: This heated vinyasa studio in Union Square is my favorite heated studio in all of New York. I’m sad that my favorite teacher (Shayna) won’t be teaching while I’m in town (I missed her last time too) but nearly every class I’ve ever taken at PPY has been amazing and the Union Square area is one of my favorite spots in all of the city.
- Laughing Lotus Yoga: Dana and Jasmine of LLY were the ones that helped me fall in love with yoga after I ran my marathon in 1999. This very well known studio started out with Dana doing Rooftop Yoga in the West Village (they now have two studios, one in New York and one San Francisco) and I was thrilled to find out that Rooftop Yoga will be happening while I’m in town. I’ve already booked a sweat date with my friend Christine from LoveLifeSurf and I can’t wait!
For General Group Fitness:
Poor quality picture noting good quality group fitness fun at Fitbloggin’ (Flash Mob)
- Lole Showtique, the women’s sportswear line is sponsoring outdoor workouts at Pier 25. I’ve already signed up for the Uplift Studios date because I definitely want to experience a studio that believes that working out and having an active social life are two key components for a successful woman!
- Refine Method: Founded by ballet dancer, Brynn Jinnett, this unique circuit style full body workout group class is amazing. I only went to a few classes before I moved to LA and I haven’t found anything like it. I’m wearing a Refine Method “Stronger” tank in my post where I demonstrate my PT core and lower back strengthening exercises.
- AS ONE, a group coached fitness experience that from reading descriptions of what the class might entail (ropes, burpees, pull-ups and I don’t even know what an Airdyne bike is!) I’m already scared. The very workout knowledgeable FatBottomSlim.com recommended this studio to me when I was came into town last time and I didn’t get the chance to go so I’m hoping (I think) to go this time.
For Group Pilates Reformer Classes:
WundaBar Pilates on WundaFormers from WundaBar.com – sadly, they won’t have these in NYC
- Brooklyn Body Burn: Before there was WundaBar Pilates and the unique WundaFormer, there was the Sebastien Legree and his Megaformer, a type of Pilates Reformer that brought together Pilates, strength training and cardio in a way never seen previously. While I was in Portland for Fitbloggin’, I took a Megaformer class called Pyrolates at FireBrand Sports (you Portlanders are lucky – Firebrand is amazing!) and while I’m a loyal WundaGirl, I do have to keep up my Pilates strength while I’m away!.
- SLT: The acronyn SLT is for Strengthen, Lengthen, Tone some of the key principles of Megaformer teachings. This is another studio teaching the Lagree Fitness method and even though it’s in Manhattan, it may be easier to go to this studio than the one in Brooklyn!
Just Because:
- Aqua Studio New York: Cycling in a pool. Need I say more? Even though I’m still injured and haven’t taken a spin class since February, I want to try this one desperately!
- Zumba with Nellie from BrooklynActiveMama: There is only one reason that I would ever consider doing Zumba and it’s Nellie. I met her at Fitbloggin’ and the fact that she’s a Brooklyn girl and exudes joy is the only reason I’d consider another laugh fest (I mean dance exercise class). I’m hoping I can make this one happen and maybe have a reunion with Kimberly at ManifestYourself and Brittany from MyOwnBalance. Maybe if I bribe them with some Jamaican patties from Christie’s near my Brooklyn apartment, it will happen.
Nellie, Me and Kimberly post Trampoline class at Fitlbloggin’
- A Bridge Run: They call to me when I’m in New York. There’s no way I can miss running over at least one bridge while I’m home! My Kick Ass 5K deserves a sequel.
Let me be clear – the above list could not contain ALL of the places I’d like to go. I’m only in town for about 2 weeks! I’m hoping that by blogging about my intentions that I’ll be more accountable and actually wind up going to all of the places above (and not wimping out).
Wish me luck because I think I’ll need it! I’ll definitely be sharing my experiences here on Workout Wednesdays soon so check back!
What is the most unique workout you’ve ever done? Did you fall in love or was it just meh?
Lots of great ideas girlie! I miss NYC already!
you had me at beef patties! LOL xoxo
That’s quite a list! GOOD LUCK!! The place that awed me the most so far was my very first run in Chicago by the lake. I ran out (away from the city) and when I turned around to run back the view had me smiling like a fool the entire way!!…and at the end, I jumped into the lake. Perfection.
Oh I will so take Zumba with you! 🙂
I’m definitely going to be at Uplift on Tuesday too so we can see each other! So excited!
Are you coming to LA for a Disney run, Kat? LMK and maybe I’ll be able to come and see you! Looking forward to the August Core Challenge!
I really hope we can make this meet up happen. Brittany from MyOwnBalance.com may join us too!
Allie: That sounds perfect! Shoes on or off with the jump?
Brittany: So excited we’ll be at Uplift together. I didn’t realize that the FiTCrawl was still happening while I’m in town. I can’t wait to see what week 4 has in store! I’ll keep you in the loop for Zumba in Brooklyn once I get the details from Nellie (it will be a Sat at 8am though – still in?)
I want to do all of these!! Hmmm, I have to look at my schedule. I would love to do Refine and SLT. And run! AS ONE is great and an intense workout.
As One scares the bejeezus out of me!
I’ll lyk about dates for Refine and SLT. Sam from MomAtTheBarre and possibly EricaSara may be up for SLT (Sam post class since she’s very pregnant). I’ll keep you in the loop.
If we can’t make Refine or STL work, we always have Laughing Lotus on the schedule.