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True Pilates New York: Private Session Experience

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I don't think I've been to a personal training session in years. That's why when I went for my personal Pilates session at True Pilates last week, the thought of working one on one with a trainer was exciting, albeit daunting. But during my session, I was ...

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By Vanessa Voltolina Jan. 20, 2012, 9 a.m. Comments

Eat Sleep Play: Children’s Museum Exhibit

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The Children's Museum of Manhattan recently opened a new exhibit, EatSleepPlay: Building Health Every Day. First off, we like the play on words from the popular book/movie Eat Sleep Pray. As far as this exhibit is concerned, it's an all-ages interactive experience and way for families to ...

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By Vanessa Voltolina Jan. 20, 2012, 8 a.m. Comments

Health Deals NYC: Another Local Deal Site

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I've tried to introduce all of your health and fitness fiends of New York to some deal sites that can help you get the best price on any activity you'd like to try out. Health Deals New York is one more of these group buying sites, announced about ...

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By Vanessa Voltolina Jan. 20, 2012, 7 a.m. Comments

Win Free Couples Tickets to BRRC’s Valentine’s 5K

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Want a great way to kick off your Valentine's Day celebration (or lack of celebration, if that's the case)? Run a 5K with your spouse, significant other, or get friends together for some Sunday morning fitness. Who cares that it's cold, right?! 

The Valentine'sDay 5K in ...

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By Vanessa Voltolina Jan. 20, 2012, 6 a.m. Comments

Gramercy Pilates: February Fitness

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If you've been waiting for a good deal before joining a Pilates studio in your neighborhood, or are trying to justify paying a little bit extra for private training sessions, I may have found something for you. I tend to be a fan of fitness packages and month-long deals ...

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By Vanessa Voltolina Jan. 19, 2012, 7 a.m. Comments

Snack It Up: National Popcorn Day

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As one of my all-time favorite snacks, I was just slightly excited to find out that popcorn will be celebrated this month on January 19, deemed National Popcorn Day by foodies across the country. And according to the stats, Americans consume 17 million quarts of popcorn annually -- whoa, that's ...

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By Vanessa Voltolina Jan. 19, 2012, 6 a.m. Comments

Inaugural Kids Food Festival at Citi Pond

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This weekend, January 21-22, from 10am-6pm each day, the Citi Pond at Bryant Park will hold the first Kids Food Fest. The event has been created to help in the fight against childhood obesity with a percentage of the proceeds from the Kids Food Festival will benefit Share Our Strength ...

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By Vanessa Voltolina Jan. 19, 2012, 6 a.m. Comments

No Time? Consider Donations Using Virtual Food Drives

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During the holiday season and winter months, New York does an incredible job of rallying its residents and visitors to participate in drives for those in need. Be it food, coats or presents, you can always find a way to give back.

In particular, food drives are a popular activity ...

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By Vanessa Voltolina Jan. 12, 2012, 8 a.m. Comments

Rock the Resolution: 20 Percent Off at Gilt City

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If you’ve ever been addicted to online deals for health and fitness via one of the many sites that offer coupons for the greater New York City area, you’re not alone. So many sites cater to our obsession, including Time Out New York, Groupon, LivingSocial, Kivivi and offers ...

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By Vanessa Voltolina Jan. 11, 2012, 6 a.m. Comments

Kickboxing at a Lower East Side Theater

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After a few months off (hey, everyone needs a vacation!) KiwiSweat is back and better than ever. The last pop-up session that they held was in Brooklyn back in November, right around Thanksgiving. Sadly, I overlooked the sign up window and missed out on snagging a session at this location ...

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By Vanessa Voltolina Jan. 11, 2012, 6 a.m. Comments