Fit In The City

‘Tis still the season of swim. The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) has announced the annual free Learn-to...

It is smart to look for easy opportunities to maximize our quality of life as we age. Stocking your kitchens with more avocados is one way to...

She might be a “Roller Coaster Grandma,” but Dr. Ruth Westheimer enjoys a few simpler thrills too. The famed therapist and long-time...

Viaje en el tiempo en la biblioteca de Fort Washington el sábado 16 de junio a las 2:00 p.m. La biblioteca proyectará Yours, Mine, and Ours...

Más de 200 niños de los programas CityTrack y Little Feet de La Armería ofrecieron la bienvenida a héroes como...

Fue regresar en el tiempo para El Barrio. Los residentes de East Harlem disfrutaron de juegos retro al aire libre como béisbol callejero, tejo...

In an urban community vulnerable to the effects of gentrification, the healthiness, availability, and affordability of food are major issues...

Experience the live musical documentary Soundtrack ’63 at the Apollo Theater on Sat., Feb. 24th at 8:00 p.m. The performance...

¡Dese prisa! El Centro para la Equidad en la Salud del Departamento de Salud ha lanzado un nuevo sendero para caminar en East Harlem...

The NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Royal Charter Properties celebrated the First Community Festival Day ...

Get your hiking shoes on! Hike the Heights will be having its 12th annual celebration on Sat., June 4th. Hike the Heights combines art, physical activity, and fun.

It was a bounty of health – and color – along St. Nicholas Avenue this past Wed., May 25th. Healthcare network Affinity Health Plan opened the doors to its storefront office ‎to offer residents...

New York City is surrounded by water, yet we tend not to spend much time actually on it. But take my word for it: the water is there...

Would you like to improve your memory? Interested in gaining ever more mental might?

Winter has arrived with conviction, and it looks to be sticking around for a while. The answer, however, isn’t just to hang out indoors.

With winter finally making itself known, there’s no better time of year to take an Ashtanga Yoga class than right now. While you might equate yoga with slow...

Many people have very aggressive weight loss goals at the beginning of the year. Others want to shed the extra one or two pounds they put on during the holiday season...

It seems we're finally realizing that we need to change the way we celebrate during the holidays. According to the New York Times, Americans take almost 1900 fewer steps than usual...

Are you going to make any New Year’s Resolutions this year? You’re not alone. Most of us believe we can do better, and the start of a new year is the...

Haga una caminata. O dé un paseo o tome un columpio.Ese fue el mensaje de los funcionarios del Departamento de Parques en la inauguración de...

One of the biggest and best surprises I had while undergoing chemotherapy was how physically active I was able to remain.

¿Pasa mucho tiempo sentada? Todos lo hacemos. Como escritora lo hago, y mucho. Esto haría feliz a...

I’ve never been an avid tennis player. But I have played enough to know it’s a fun and challenging way to stay fit. It is also thrilling to watch professionals play...

It's official: walking is good for you – and we need to do more of it. This past Sept. 9th, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, kicked off a nationwide “Call to Action”....

Parece tan injusto. Justo cuando le estas cogiendo el gusto al verano, haciendo de tu piscina local parte de tu ejercicio y rutina de ocio...

The plan is ambitious: raise $30,000 by July 19th. But the administrators at Inwood Academy are confident that their first online crowdfunding campaign will prove a success. The campaign aims to support summer camp opportunities for its students...

Para celebrar la temporada de verano, EmblemHealth organiza una clase de zumba en el Teatro United Palace el lunes 22 de junio. El popular entrenamiento de todo el cuerpo -inspirado en los latinos- ofrecerá un divertido y saludable ejercicio...

Join P.A.’L.A.N.T.E. Harlem on Fri., Jun. 12th and Sat., Jun. 13th at the Adam Clayton Powell State Building Office for the “Demystifying Housing” conference. The annual event looks to explore current issues faced by renters and homeowners living in the city.

El próximo paso para el Concejo fue el conducir una investigación local para poder entender que piensa la gente sobre el servicio, ambiente y calidad de opciones ofrecidas en sus supermercados...

When we think about hiking, we usually think about getting out of town. But there are two opportunities coming up for hikes—right in our own backyards...

Si quiere diversión y ejercicio en el mismo paquete, no hay nada como el baile. Así que cuando me enteré de que había una nueva clase....

Aplique hoy para una semana gratuita de béisbol, futbol, "campamento infantil Roar-ee's "...

Para los jóvenes locales talentosos con la esperanza de convertirse en el próximo Roger Federer o Serena Williams, el camino...

Although extreme cold can bring health hazards such as frostbite, seasonal affective disorder, and respiratory infections – not to mention our constant complaints – the frigid weather also has its...

Mi aplicación del clima me dice cuando la abro: "Está increíble afuera". Instintivamente nos sentimos mejor después de un buen...

En estos días, ¿te sientes un poco, bueno, congelado? Yo también. Es por eso que cuando una amiga me dijo que nadaba regularmente...

Alright, let’s get on it. It’s the beginning of a new year and this year, you’re going to transform your life.

With an improvisation freedom that The New York Times has compared to that of John Coltrane, pianist Renee Rosnes has made a name for herself as an innovative composer, virtuosic player, and band leader...

Cuando pensamos en prevención de caídas, podríamos estar más inclinados a pensar en las personas mayores. Después de todo, estamos a mayor riesgo de perder nuestro balance...

It is that time of the year when coughs and sniffles are everywhere. Regular moderate exercise is a great immune booster, mood elevator, and all-round health builder...

The YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood ("the Y") has served uptown community members at its Nagle Avenue location since 1956. Soon, it will serve up some added polish...

Do you get injured or feel exhausted afterward after exercise? Are you uncomfortable doing everyday activities such as sitting at a desk or climbing stairs?

On Tues., Oct. 7th, Community Parks Initiative (CPI), which commits a $130 million capital investment to improve 35 small neighborhood parks was announced...

If you’re feeling a little creaky these days, consider adding some yoga to your life. The 6,000-year-old practice...

El tiempo está maravilloso. Está fresco, casi otoño, pero lo suficientemente tibio para salir y sentarse en un banco...

A recent New York Times article addressed the pros and cons of running with other people versus running solo. The conclusion? Running with another person or two has...

Sunday nights at Brooklyn Boulders, the music is loud and the atmosphere is elevated. Adam Payne, outfitted with a rope, harness and climbing gear...

Habrá más ‘splish’ para el ‘splash’. Las renovaciones en el Centro Recreativo Highbridge, ubicado en la calle 173 oeste y la...

¿Sabía usted que por una fracción del costo de una membresía privada de un club de salud, una membresía del Centro de...

More than 500 students from nearly two dozen schools flocked to The Armory this past Sat., Mar. 29th for the Third Annual EmblemHealth Uptown Games. The annual event, which draws hundreds of local residents, is produced by the New York Road Runners (NYRR). The running...