Equinox launches $40,000 gym membership: What to know

Fitness chain Equinox has launched a $40,000 gym membership called “Optimize by Equinox”. Here's what the membership includes.

Weekend-only workouts benefit heart health: study

Researchers found weekend warriors who pack all their workouts into the two days saw similar reductions in risk of heart attacks, heart failure or even stroke compared to those who work out all week.

11 minute 'brisk' walks every day could reduce early deaths, study finds

Doing 75 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity could reduce 1 in 10 early deaths, 1 in 20 cardiovascular disease diagnoses and nearly 1 in 30 cancer cases.

Runner Safety Awareness Week 2023

"Runner Safety Awareness Week" is designed to train, advise, and ensure that runners in New York are always alert when outside exercising.

Equinox bans new members on January 1, sparking criticism

Equinox said it wasn't signing up new clients on January 1, calling the month a "fantasy delivered to your door in a pastel-colored box."

New mom credits running for healthy pregnancy

Amanda Huneke ran the Shore A.C. 5K cross-country race in 22 minutes and 42 seconds — good enough for fourth place. And she was nine months' pregnant.

Peloton Bike coming to all Hilton-branded hotels in US by end of 2022

Hilton Honors members who are first-time Peloton users will also receive a 90-day trial to the fitness giant's app and preferred pricing on select connected fitness products.

Peloton, Dick's Sporting Goods partner to sell equipment

The deal, announced Thursday, marks the exercise and equipment company's latest bid to broaden its market share and become more profitable ahead of the holiday season.

'Born to Run': Christopher McDougall hosting free running clinics in NYC

Bestselling author Christopher McDougall helped spark the barefoot running boom with his book "Born to Run." This year, he is back with a sequel. Chris is joining local running groups to offer free running form clinics using tips from the new book.

3 arrested in 'Yoga to the People' tax fraud case

The complaint said the defendants evaded taxes by failing to keep corporate books by accepting yoga students’ payments in cash, sometimes collected in tissue boxes passed around during classes, and by paying yoga teachers in cash and “off the books.”

Peloton opens Hudson Yards studios for in-person classes

Throughout the pandemic, Peloton kept people pedaling, panting and planking at home. The studio came to us. Now, we can come back to the studio.

Even the simplest form of exercise can help with an aging brain, research hints

The U.S. study compared sedentary older adults assigned aerobic exercises or a simple stretching routine, along with group classes and instructors to keep them engaged.

NYC gives lifeguards a raise — but only for this summer

For parents and grandparents in New York, the deal between the city and the union representing lifeguards is great news with kids out of school and most of the summer still ahead.