Fitness and Well-being

Going outside has many physical and mental health benefits. Just make sure you take precautions amid the pandemic.

Power 10 Fitness Club in Port Washington set up equipment in its outdoor parking lot so that members can get their sweat on.

Outdoor dining has drawn crowds across the tristate area but as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge elsewhere in the country, many restaurants in Connecticut have seen hesitation from customers when it comes to dining inside.

After it was announced on Tuesday that gyms in New York would not be allowed to reopen in Phase Four, roughly 30 owners of small fitness studios formed a coalition to potentially pursue legal action against the state.

Many runners will miss the ritual of the marathon this year. Can virtual races fill some of that void?

A new study says that during the COVID-19 lockdown, children gained an average of 7 pounds and doctors and health experts are advising parents to make sure their children stay active and healthy.

A 3.6-mile shared bicycle and pedestrian path opened on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, which spans the Hudson River between Tarrytown and South Nyack, on Tuesday afternoon.

Fitness junkies locked out of gyms, commuters seeking to avoid mass transit, and families going stir crazy during the coronavirus pandemic are fueling a boom in bicycle sales.

Lawmakers on Staten Island are urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to allow outdoor exercise centers like tennis courts and golf courses to open.

It is unclear when gyms, dojos, and other facilities like this will be allowed to fully reopen. In the meantime, they are offering pay-what-you-can classes online.

You won't always need a face covering while jogging or riding a bike if you're exercising with no one around, but carry one anyway. 

Brooks Running is looking to team up with shoppers to give away 25,000 pairs of shoes to medical workers.