physical activity
FREE 6 Week Pilates Mat class at 115th Street NYPL Branch
A 6 week challenging, fun Pilates Mat class given by Classical Pilates Instructor, Sonja R. Herbert.
Bring your own mat, some water and be ready to work out HARD :).
Registration at 115th Street NYPL Branch begins NOW! Only 20 spots so register soon. If you have any questions, feel free to email at sonjarherbert@gmail.com. See you there :)
Did you know...there are ways to be safe when beginning an exercise program?
Safety first!
Preparing to exercise can be just as important as the actual physical activity. An injury when you first start exercising may slow down your progress towards a healthy lifestyle or halt your motivation all together.
Harlem Word: Mary Alice Lee talks about how non-profit Trust for Public Land protects open space in New York City
Mary Alice Lee has her Master's degree in urban planning. Her primary interest is the creation of parks. She worked at the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation before joining the Trust for Public Land (TPL) in 2003. Now, she is the director of the NYC Playground Program. She is able to combine her interests in community outreach and urban planning to create parks and playgrounds that entire communities can enjoy. Because Mary Alice grew up in New York City with a limited school yard, she understands how important it is for kids here to have safe, fun, beautiful places to play. Read more about TPL and what programs they have in New York City below!
Harlem Word: Vivian W. Kurutz talks about how she promotes health in Harlem
Vivian W. Kurutz, the director of wellness at the Harlem Center for Healthy Living (HCHL), has a passion for health and wellness. Her goal is to share that passion with the Harlem community. Learn more about Vivian below!
Did you know… exercise can really help people with diabetes?
More than one in 10 adults in Central and East Harlem have diabetes-this rate is higher than anywhere else in Manhattan, and one of the highest rates in NYC. This disease can make it more likely for you to develop other serious health problems like strokes, heart attacks,
Harlem Word: Nancy Bruning tells us about her ideas for improving parks
Nancy Bruning, MPH, is a public health researcher who runs fitness groups in Fort Tryon Park in Northern Manhattan. Based on her work in New York City parks, she has a lot of thoughts about how they can be used for fitness. Read more about her ideas below!
Did you know… there are things you can do to lower your cholesterol!
Has your doctor told you that your cholesterol is high? If s/he has, the good news is that there are things you can do to bring it down!
New York Road Runners Youth Jamboree
New York Road Runners is having a Youth Jamboree on March 26th. This is a full day of fun, low-competition events for boys and girls ages 5-15. In addition, 4-years olds can participate in a 55-meter race at 12:30 p.m. Children of all experience levels, particularly beginners, are welcome.
Double Dutch Holiday Classic
