Hello from Spain!
Hello fit crashers! Sorry for the week-long absence, but I’ve been exploring Madrid and Sevilla on an impromptu summer vacation to Spain. What a beautiful country full of so many wonderful sights,...
View ArticleCheers to New Beginnings
The blog has been quiet for awhile, and it’s high time I explain why. So here it is… I am excited to announce that I accepted a job in New York City and will be moving there next month. It’s an...
View ArticleNYC’s 305 Fitness Launches in DC
Crash Course: 305 Fitness is a fast-paced, heart-pumping dance cardio experience complete with a live DJ and high-energy instructor. Hate dance-based classes? Well, this one’s a bit different. Think...
View ArticleUpdates from NYC + Calling All DC Fit Crashers
Hello! It’s been a little quiet on the blog as I get settled into my new routine here in New York City. For starters, I don’t have the internet set up at my apartment yet. And secondly, I’ve been...
View ArticleBiking Down Park Avenue: NYC Summer Streets
Last weekend I dusted off my road bike, pumped up the tires, and joined thousands of other New Yorkers for a local August right of passage: Summer Streets. For three Saturdays each summer, the city...
View ArticleAs One: Small Group, High Intensity Training
Crash Course: As One‘s signature 65-minute class provides a full throttle interval workout focusing on strength, conditioning, and cardio in a small group setting. No two workouts are the same and...
View ArticleMeet the DC Fit Crashers
It has been nearly a month since I put out a call for contributors to help continue DC fit crashing while I settle into my new life here in New York City. In all honesty, I was wholly unprepared for...
View ArticleFashion Week Fitness
Today marks two months since I moved to New York City. It’s weird to type, because honestly it feels like it’s only been a few days. Just this afternoon I caught myself admitting to someone that I...
View ArticlePeloton Cycle’s Flagship Studio
Crash Course: Peloton Cycle in Chelsea is the flagship location for the brand. It is the home of their corporate offices, production studio, retail store, and in-house cycling studio. Peloton’s...
View ArticleDC: Kickin’ It at UFC Gym Kickboxing
Crash Course: Taking after parent company Ultimate Fight Club, UFC Gyms provide the perfect atmosphere for honing in on your fighting skills in the sweatiest way possible. The UFC Gym’s hour-long...
View ArticleBrooklyn Wanderlust Festival
I’m a little behind on my blog updates, but I didn’t want to forget to tell you about the fun day I had at the Brooklyn Wanderlust Festival two weekends ago. The event was branded as a “Mindfulness...
View ArticleNYC: TRX Cardio Mashup at FIT RxN
Crash Course: FIT RxN offers a total body TRX-cardio mashup class that combines high intensity cardio intervals with dynamic strength moves on the TRX. This is a fast-paced class that takes you...
View ArticleDC: Orangetheory Fitness
Crash Course: Orangetheory Fitness offers 60-minute classes divided into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training. Participants wear heart rate monitors that track their individual levels of...
View ArticleIn Search of the Perfect Gym Bag
1. Lole / 2. Lucy / 3. Under Armour / 4. lululemon / 5. Under Armour Living in New York City has redefined my concept of being “on the go.” My typical day involves a full nine hours at the office...
View ArticleNYC: The Monster Cycle + Studio
Crash Course: The Monster Cycle + Studio is an edgy Soho-based spin and yoga studio with a flair for the dramatic. Spin classes are set to music videos, creating a unique beat-focused multimedia...
View ArticleDC: CorePower Yoga – Hot Power Fusion
Crash Course: Hot Power Fusion at CorePower Yoga combines the elements of hot yoga and power yoga into a 60-minute mix of meditation and strength training. Set in a heated environment, be prepared to...
View ArticleNYC: Tone House
Crash Course: Tone House is an athletic-based sports conditioning class built around the principles of strength, speed, agility, and endurance. Whether you’re a competitive athlete or just want to...
View ArticleLondon: British Military Fitness
Editor’s Note: The Fit Crasher would would like to extend a sweaty welcome to Andrew, who contributed this crash review from a recent trip to London. Stay tuned for more of his posts about fit crashing...
View ArticleDC: Mat Class at Quantum Pilates
Crash Course: The mat class at Quantum Pilates is capital “P” Pilates that follows the classical sequence very closely. Expect trusted moves like the hundreds, teasers, jack knives, and leg raises. If...
View ArticleNYC: Running With Spring Moves Music App
Crash Course: Spring Moves is a rhythm-based app that plays songs specifically selected to match your running pace. Whether you’re pushing for a new PR or just getting out there for a brisk walk, the...
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