New York City is famously known as the city that never sleeps. It is the most populous city in the United States and is home to over eight million residents. But with the hustle and bustle of the city, sometimes it's difficult to find time to work out. However, staying healthy in the Big Apple is important. We have put together a few options that are fun, easy, and will help you stay healthy in the Big City.
Play Sports
Get out of the house (or office) and head over to Chelsea Piers located on the West Side of Manhattan in the Chelsea neighborhood. Commonly referred to as a playground for adults, Chelsea Piers is home to New York's largest sports and entertainment center that spans 28-acres. The complex provides families, students, and tourists alike a plethora of activities to choose from. It houses a the largest gymnastics stadium in NYC, huge rock climbing walls, several indoor basketball courts, playing fields, batting cages, dance studios and two full sized ice rinks for skating. For those who enjoy more leisure activities, the complex also has a golf club with multi-story driving range and an AMF bowling center. After working up a sweat, Chelsea Piers also offers some good restaurants and bars where you can refuel, such as the famous Pier 59 that is home to Manhattan's only micro-brewery: the Chelsea Brewing Company.
Dance-
If you're looking for an underground dance experience that stays true to the New York melting pot theme- than Bembe is the club for you. Located in the heart of Williamsburg, people from all over the city travel to Brooklyn for a night filled with steamy dancing, funky vibes and some booty shaking. The decor of the club is fresh and unlike anything else in NYC. Using recycles objects found about the city, the owners strive to create a space that connects people to their respected cultures. A glowing booth above the crowd brings a different DJ each night as he drives the crowd wild with a mixture of eclectic music, ranging from Latin inspired rhythms, Afro, House, Hip Hop, Reggae and even percussion beats. Also, be sure to try some of their killer mojitos!
Bike/Jog
Another way to stay healthy in the Big Apple is by taking advantage of all the resources Central Park has to offer. With over 800-acres of land, including seven bodies of water and countless sprawling lawns, one will immediately forget that they are in the middle of the city. Take advantage of the park's streets for biking, running, and rollerblading. Or, round up a group of friends and play some baseball, volleyball, or tennis on the courts the park provides. Central park also has a free public pool that doubles as a skating rink in the winter so that you can stay healthy all year round! There are even some recreational programs initiated by the park and other unaffiliated sport leagues. The best part: it's free!
Shop/Cook
Eating healthy is equally as important as finding time to workout. So why not knock them both out while shopping at Chelsea Market- an enclosed urban food court, shopping mall, office building and television production facility. Located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, it's a hub of tons of cute boutiques and delicious food places. One can spend hours at end wondering the 22-building complex that fills two entire blocks. Upon entering the market it instantly becomes a food lovers paradise with vendors supplying cured meats, assortments of cheeses, chocolates, fresh veggies, and fruit. Also, with a surplus of different shops, locals can stock up on their grocery lists from stores like Dickson's Farmstand and Manhattan Fruit Exchange, or buy new kitchen wear at shops like Bowery Kitchen Supply. If shoppers get weary, they can take a quick break and stop in at one the many local bookstores, sit down with a cup of coffee and recharge!
Daniel Hogan is a writer at Party Earth - a global media and entertainment company that publishes reviews and listings of the best social experiences around the world including: clubs in Barcelona, pubs in London, beaches in Ibiza, bars in Los Angeles, things to do in New York , festivals and concerts everywhere, and more.
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