Does Olympic Season Make New Yorkers Exercise More?

Written by NYPress on August 7, 2012. Posted in Blog, NY Press Exclusive, Uncategorized

By Alissa Fleck Tons of people worldwide tune in to watch the Olympic games, and many are moved by the spirit of intense physical exertion and success. But how does it actually affect people, in ways they may or may not register? A few New Yorkers cite their own experiences. Sean Kelleher, a managing partner
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Recession-Proof Career? Train to Be a Trainer

Written by Our Town Downtown on August 2, 2012. Posted in News & Features West Side Spirit, News OTDT, News Our Town, Our Town, Our Town Downtown, West Side Spirit

By Laura Shin Ten years ago, Debra Duby found herself wandering the streets of Manhattan, knocking on countless doors, shaking hands with strangers and posting flyers. At 27 years old, she was a newly certified personal trainer attempting to jumpstart a new career. “Like in any successful business, you need to put forth the appropriate
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City Yoga Studios Escape ‘Gym Tax,’ Fitness Centers Not as Lucky

Written by Alissa Fleck on August 2, 2012. Posted in News OTDT, Our Town Downtown

Local yogis can continue to embrace their spiritual, physical and mental wellness for a—relatively—lower rate. Assembly Member Linda B. Rosenthal applauded the recent decision of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance to exempt independent yoga studios from paying the “gym tax,” city and sales tax that is imposed on other gyms and
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How Well Can a Treadmill Count?

Written by admin on May 12, 2010. Posted in Special Sections

Figuring out how many calories you burn remains harder than it appears. By Patrick Egan You want to lose weight. You understand the basic principle: burn more energy, measured in calories, than you take in. It’s math, pure and simple. The consumption numbers are easy to find—on food packaging, in nutrition books, even on some
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Fifty is My New Sixty

Written by admin on August 26, 2009. Posted in On Topic OTDT, Opinion and Column

I recently turned 50. In other words, I am FIFTY; the BIG FIVE-0; the age when there are MORE YESTERDAYS THAN TOMORROWS! To mark this milestone of my dance with mortality, I went for a physical. Since I lap-swim and watch my diet, I was sure to ace it. After taking my blood pressure, administering
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