Fitness

Barefoot running is the natural way to run, but obviously there are dangers like rocks, asphalt, broken glass, etc. that keep us from actually jogging barefoot. Our feet also need some support when it comes to running to make sure we don’t get injured or ruin our arches. To get the best of both worlds, [...]

One of my favorite yoga instructors, Scott Harig who teaches at Pure Yoga, told me that if I wanted to be “hardcore,” the yoga mat to get is the Manduka Black Mat PRO ($94 and up depending on the color). Why exactly does it make you hardcore I asked? “Because it’s heavy,” he said. Heavy [...]

I can’t even begin to count how many phone calls, text messages, Facebook messages, and emails I’ve gotten from friends who want to get in better shape as part of their 2013 New Year resolutions. I’m always excited to take people with me to work out so I think it’s awesome that some of my [...]

I got back from Miami a few days ago and the transition from 70-something to 30-something degree weather has been brutal…already figuring out when I can head back next for a weekend! I was there over New Year, which was fantastic because it kind of felt like NYC was transplanted to Florida meaning I kept [...]

I was in Miami for Art Basel last week and it was back-to-back events – not that I’m complaining… In fact, it was so amazing that I just booked another Miami trip for later this month! I did take a little break however while I was there to scope out what was new on the [...]

How’s your form? Are you a heel-striker? Do you pronate? Are you in the right shoes? Is your running form putting you at risk for injury? These are the kinds of questions – and many many more – that get answered during the Running Mechanics Profile test at The Hospital for Special Surgery. I did [...]