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Londoners give it a twirl…

admin — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:00:35 +0000

Hoola hooping is getting big, apparently. Somehow I hadn’t noticed. Ok it’s popular at burning man, but still… While in London though, I saw this article at the Guardian – Give it a twirl.

“The retro art of hula hooping is making a comeback on both sides of the Atlantic. And no wonder, says Lucy Atkins: as well as being a lot of fun, it will tone your body in all the right places”

If you’re interested in hooping in NYC, checkout Groove Hoops. They have classes…

new york’s most famous gym

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:00:09 +0000

We wrote back in November about New York’s most expensive gym.

This does it one better. Well, at least New York’s most famous people train there. That’s Sitaras Fitness, for those not in the know. It won best personal trainer gym in 2007. It’s basically your upscale gym for folks who really want the pampering, and sweet surroundings.

New York’s Most Expensive Gym

admin — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:45:16 +0000

New York’s most expensive gym is apparently Equinox VIP Sports Club. I’ve spent some time on one and two week intros at Equinox, and never got a real friendly vibe. But that’s just me. Chances are good you’re joining this club for one part fitness, one part club, and one part pampering.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve always found that a good workout is never about pampering, but about working hard for a more fit body, sweating, and putting your nose to the grind. But hey, if it makes you feel better, cough up the $2 grand per month. Don’t forget the $5k initiation!!