Pandemic shrinks New Year's crowds at gyms
The New Year is typically when gyms see a rush of new memberships, but it's far from the usual because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The New Year is typically when gyms see a rush of new memberships, but it's far from the usual because of the coronavirus pandemic.
New York's 750-mile Empire State Trail completed
A 750-mile trail spanning New York state that is expected to attract millions of cyclists, hikers, and runners every year is complete. The mostly off-road trail runs north from New York City through the Hudson and Champlain Valleys to Canada and from Albany to Buffalo along the Erie Canal.
A 750-mile trail spanning New York state that is expected to attract millions of cyclists, hikers, and runners every year is complete. The mostly off-road trail runs north from New York City through the Hudson and Champlain Valleys to Canada and from Albany to Buffalo along the Erie Canal.
Peloton bolsters manufacturing power with purchase of Precor
Peloton cranked up its manufacturing capacity in a big way with a $420 million deal to buy Precor, a company whose fitness machines populate hundreds of commercial and hotel gyms.
Peloton cranked up its manufacturing capacity in a big way with a $420 million deal to buy Precor, a company whose fitness machines populate hundreds of commercial and hotel gyms.
CHP rescues hiker trapped by falling boulder
The California Highway Patrol rescued a hiker who had been pinned by a boulder in rugged terrain.
The California Highway Patrol rescued a hiker who had been pinned by a boulder in rugged terrain.
Meditation videos jump in popularity amid pandemic stress
YouTube views for guided meditation videos are up 40% since mid-March, according to Google parent company Alphabet.
YouTube views for guided meditation videos are up 40% since mid-March, according to Google parent company Alphabet.
Can a fitness watch help spot COVID early?
In May, FitBit conducted a study of more than 187,000 FitBit users to look at the potential for early illness detection.
In May, FitBit conducted a study of more than 187,000 FitBit users to look at the potential for early illness detection.
88-year-old man completes walk ‘around-the-world’
After three decades, Hathaway accomplished his goal on Oct. 3, logging 24,901 miles — the equivalent of circling the globe at the equator.
After three decades, Hathaway accomplished his goal on Oct. 3, logging 24,901 miles — the equivalent of circling the globe at the equator.
Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious coronavirus cases
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
Gyms reopen in NYC with changes, restrictions
Gyms were allowed to reopen across New York City on Wednesday at 6 a.m. but with restrictions and changes.
Gyms were allowed to reopen across New York City on Wednesday at 6 a.m. but with restrictions and changes.
Gyms, dance studios, recreational business in New Jersey reopen
Health clubs, boutique fitness studios, and other business have the green light.
Health clubs, boutique fitness studios, and other business have the green light.
Weights and dumbbells are latest coronavirus-fueled shortage: Here's what to use instead
Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Many fitness studios and gyms still waiting for green light
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have mostly made decisions and imposed restrictions in unison the last six months. One exception to that strategy pertains to the reopening of gyms, which reopened in parts of New York state on Monday but not in New York City.
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have mostly made decisions and imposed restrictions in unison the last six months. One exception to that strategy pertains to the reopening of gyms, which reopened in parts of New York state on Monday but not in New York City.
Gyms to start reopening in New York, Cuomo says
Cuomo announced that gyms will be allowed to reopen for the first time since March.
Cuomo announced that gyms will be allowed to reopen for the first time since March.
Gov. Cuomo expected to deliver guidance for gyms to reopen in NY
Last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo said going to a gym is a dangerous activity, but on Friday he announced that guidelines for fitness studios to reopen in New York would be released Monday.
Last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo said going to a gym is a dangerous activity, but on Friday he announced that guidelines for fitness studios to reopen in New York would be released Monday.
ICU doctor runs 22 miles while wearing mask to prove it doesn’t drop oxygen levels
A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.
A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.
Summer camp for children with cancer goes virtual
The pandemic has forced the Sunrise Day Camp Long Island to go virtual.
The pandemic has forced the Sunrise Day Camp Long Island to go virtual.
Still no news about reopening gyms
A coalition of owners of gyms and fitness studios in New York are demanding that Gov. Andrew Cuomo work with them on a reopening timeline. They say they want to be part of the solution. But the governor said health clubs need to stay closed indefinitely. Reported by Jennifer Williams
A coalition of owners of gyms and fitness studios in New York are demanding that Gov. Andrew Cuomo work with them on a reopening timeline. They say they want to be part of the solution. But the governor said health clubs need to stay closed indefinitely. Reported by Jennifer Williams
Defiant NJ gym again opens despite closure order amid virus
The owners of a New Jersey gym that has repeatedly defied Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order to remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic have once again reopened the facility less than a week after their arrests on contempt charges.
The owners of a New Jersey gym that has repeatedly defied Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order to remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic have once again reopened the facility less than a week after their arrests on contempt charges.
NJ gym owners defy closure order
The owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr kicked down plywood boards covering their gym Saturday to let in customers for workouts, defying Gov. Phil Murphy's order to remain closed.
The owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr kicked down plywood boards covering their gym Saturday to let in customers for workouts, defying Gov. Phil Murphy's order to remain closed.
Yoga, Pilates reopens in New Jersey
Yoga, Pilates and martial arts instructors in New Jersey are now allowed to hold small classes indoors as long as they do not exceed 25 percent capacity and guests must wear a mask during their workout.
Yoga, Pilates and martial arts instructors in New Jersey are now allowed to hold small classes indoors as long as they do not exceed 25 percent capacity and guests must wear a mask during their workout.