Lucinda H.
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Lucinda H.
Born and bred in NYC, Lucinda has learned the ins and outs of this town's fitness scene. Never a fan of conventional exercise she found a passion in d More...
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Feats Completed
- Social Workout Challenge: New Years Edition:
- Stand Up
- Swap Meat
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- Divine Singing
- Festivus Pole Dancing
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- Eat. Sweat. Blog.:
- Fast Foodless
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- Other Feats:
- Cartwheel
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Complete Inside and Out
Last night Complete Fitness celebrated the opening of their new Chelsea location with a big 'fitness expo.' Personal trainers, fitness instructors, nutritionists and other fitness professionals were on hand to explain this fitness centers amenities and services.
Review
Guys, There's Finally A Pole Studio for You
Nestled in the back of The Fierce Club yoga studio on Elizabeth Street, Body & Pole features neon Buddha wall art, exposed brick, and glistening 14ft poles. Lian Tal, the founder of Body and Pole and a nationally recognized pole athlete, explains to me what makes her studio different. It's personalized and intimate, with classes limited to twelve people, plus "We offer a flexible schedule with no commitment, to women or men.” Yes gentlemen, now you can pole dance, too!
Events
Lift, Slam, and Punch Things for Valentine's Day
Some people are lovers AND fighters. If you're one of them, you can defuse your angry cupid and work off the stress and calories that come with Valentine's Day with a special V-Day boxing class at WORK.
Starts Sunday at noon, 75 minutes, $20. Call 646.524.7177 or email Info@worktrainfight.com to reserve a spot.
What's In Your Gym Bag?
Pedro Carries Certain Dri and Calvin Kleins
"What's in Your Gym Bag?" wants to know what you've got stashed in there.
Who: Pedro, Dolce & Gabbana Sales Rep, spotted at Crunch Gym at 7:30 P.M. on Superbowl Sunday.
What's in your bag, Pedro?
- Sweat-wicking Adidas pants that keep me dry and comfortable while I'm working out.
- Certain Dri deodorant is obviously a must
- Aveda's botanical kinetics purifying gel. Super gentle, which is good because I wash my face a lot.
- Toothpaste and a tooth brush. Oral hygiene is just as important.
- An extra pair of Calvin Klein boxer briefs. It's all about the Calvins!
Personal Training
Workers' Rights at WORK
At a lot of gyms, personal trainers are more or less exploited. They get a fraction of the per-session price you pay, and they're treated as interchangeable commodities. Not so at WORK. Nestled above the Duane Reade on Broadway at Bleecker, this 3,000 square foot studio has the usual cardio machines and weight machines, plus punching bags and a full size boxing ring, but the philosophy is different.
What's In Your Gym Bag?
He's Packing Protein and Strobe Cream
"What's in Your Gym Bag?" is snooping around inside yet another New Yorker's gym bag.
Who: Jay, Makeup Artists
What's in your bag, Jay?
- GNC Pro Performance Whey Protein, vanilla flavored. For pre and post work out nutrition.
- Jock strap. Everything needs to be in place for when I do dead lifts and squats.
- MAC Cosmetics Strobe Cream. It moisturizes and energizes my skin.
- Water, definitely water.
- iPod, this week I'm listening to J.Lo's "Louboutins" cause she's taking back her love!!
Events
Crunch and SOBeFit Freebie Night
- Who: Crunch and SOBeFit Magazine
- What: Two nights of freebies and demos. Crunch will be highlighting this season's new classes, and there will also be Pilates Reformer demos and fitness assessment with Crunch's fleet of trainers. All with a live DJ and healthy snacks provided by Whole Foods.
- When: Wednesday, January 27th, 5-8 P.M. at Crunch 59th Street. Thursday, January 28th, 5-8 P.M. at Crunch Lafayette.
- Where: Crunch 59th Street; Crunch Lafayette Street.
What's In Your Gym Bag?
The Dancer's Gym Bag is Stocked with Spearmint Gum
"What's in Your Gym Bag?" is back with another peek inside the intriguing world of New Yorkers' gym bags.
Who: Rachel, downtown dance and fitness instructor
What's in her bag?
- Trudeau hydration bottle made of aluminum and BPA free for "green" hydration during my workout.
Elementary
Mandatory Massages: Get Deep With Your Muscles
I have a massage therapist. But not because I'm a spa girl. I have one because I work out.
I'm on the table last week, and I finally get around to asking massage therapist Anthony Gittens, my go-to guy at Element Fitness, why his combination of Swedish, deep tissue, and energy palpation leaves my muscles so much softer. The relationship between massage and fitness is symbiotic, he explains while working out my shoulders.
What's In Your Gym Bag?
Walmart Sports Bras and Gym-Proof Mascara
Ed. Note: We've got a new feature! We're sending reporter Lucinda Hark out to look deep into the heart of New Yorkers, via their gym bags. We carry a lot of weird and wondrous stuff around with us. Some of it you'll want to add to your own gym bag. Some of it, undoubtedly, you'll be glad to keep at internet distance. To kick things off, here's a peek at the goodies in Lucinda's own gym bag.
In my gym bag:
- Blinc mascara. $25, but it lasts all day and even makes it through sweaty treadmill time without smudging. And all you need is a warm washcloth to remove with no racoon eyes!
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Workout
Annie Wu
Worked out with Annie Wu one of the new (she's been there since November) trainers at Crunch Lafayette. Her circuit training is like no other! Added 12 push ups to my list and at least 50 crunches!
Place:
Crunch - Lafayette Street
Workout
Going Easy
Did my stretches as part of my DIY feat along with 50 crunches and 15 push ups. I'm feeling it.
Workout
Try to Find Some Balance
Worked out with CB at WORK. Balancing on a Bosu Ball while doing weights is hard!!
Workout
Bust those thighs
Trained with Armando tonight and boy are my buns tired. Even in bed I can feel everything preparing to be soar tomorrow. How am I going to take pole tomorrow, seriously!
Place:
Crunch - Lafayette Street
Workout
Bring a Friend...
Took my coworker to pole class with me last night. And while I enjoyed spending the day showing all our coworkers the video taken on my phone of him swinging around like a crazy person, the pain in hamstrings I did not enjoy.
Workout
WORK out at WORK
that last post should have been counted as a work out. still getting used to this system.
Workout
2010 Blast Off
Started the new year right with a quick stop at Crunch on Lafayette. Did some cardio while I caught up on gossip with my best friend. Followed by a large dinner that is now making my stomach grumble... oops.
Place:
Crunch - Lafayette Street
Pole Dreams
Guys, There's Finally A Pole Studio for You
Nestled in the back of The Fierce Club yoga studio on Elizabeth Street, Body & Pole features neon Buddha wall art, exposed brick, and glistening 14ft poles. Lian Tal, the founder of Body and Pole and a nationally recognized pole athlete, explains to me what makes her studio different. It's personalized and intimate, with classes limited to twelve people, plus "We offer a flexible schedule with no commitment, to women or men.” Yes gentlemen, now you can pole dance, too!
New York
I'm not sure if it's an open house. I would say find a friend who is a member and have them get you a guest pass, otherwise you're stuck paying for a day fee.
Posted in response to: Crunch and SOBeFit Freebie Night
awesome photo
Posted in response to: bathing beauty
It's the combination of warm water and rubbing that removes the tubes. As long as you don't sweat profusely into your eyes and rub they stay on.
Posted in response to: Walmart Sports Bras and Gym-Proof Mascara
My DIY is 10 minutes of stretching every night - I will be able to do a split by 2011.
Posted in response to: D.I.Y. Feats—You Decide, We Support
Equinox and Crunch both partner with a lot of companies so ask about corporate deals. Some are even taken right out of your pay check so you don't have to worry about missing or making a late payment.
Also don't underestimate the power of the student ID. Students and faculty get a discount at most gyms.
Posted in response to: The Real Deal on New Year's Gym Deals
Equinox and Crunch both partner with a lot of companies so ask about corporate deals. Some are even taken right out of your pay check so you don't have to worry about missing or making a late payment.
Also don't underestimate the power of the student ID. Students and faculty get a discount at most gyms.
Posted in response to: The Real Deal on New Year's Gym Deals
1 and 2 are definitely on my list!
Posted in response to: 2009's Best Classes and Places
I have searched high and low and as far as I know you can only buy it online. They ship really quickly though so if you need it asap it should only be 3 days til it arrives.
Posted in response to: Dry Hands, Liquid Courage
This is creepy. unless they are going to combine SIMS and Wii fit games I don't see how this could possibly work.
Posted in response to: How Fat is Your Avatar?
on 12 years 28 weeks ago by Lucinda H.