Fitness

We’re in that post-Halloween candy/pre-Thanksgiving feast zone, where treats of all kinds seem to be everywhere. Let’s be honest: we’re going to indulge, why not do so guilt-free by getting in (…)

  Looking to switch up your yoga flow? Renzo Gracie Astoria just might be the place for you! Previously a spot known mostly as a martial arts and jiu-jitsu academy, Renzo Gracie (…)

Oh, exercise. We know we need it, but sometimes working out seems like a chore. Need some extra motivation? How about cupcakes? Yes, you read that right!   The third annual (…)

Everyone has a different fitness style: some love the gym, some are all about yoga, some can run outside no matter what the weather, and some like to mix things (…)

Summer is almost over and it’s been a sticky one. During this season of sweat, humidity,  and long hot commutes, I find that water just doesn’t cut it.  Here is (…)

We all know that Citi Bike is finally coming to Queens. By the end of August of this year, L.I.C will have 12 new docks in their hood. This will (…)

Who’s ready to get their dance on? Astoria’s newest dance school, Reflexion Dance & Fitness, is debuting this summer, and we can’t wait to groove! Opening on July 31st, Reflexion (…)

Could Astoria and LIC soon be home to these novel cross shaped pools? Curbed recently reported that the 5-year-old +Pool folks have tested their concept and might be ready to (…)

With Memorial Day over, we can’t help but think about all things summer! This year we’re bringing you our favorite things to do around town (and a few slightly outside (…)

A comprehensive list of the best gyms in Astoria, Queens based on criteria such as location, price, classes and people.

UPDATE 10/15/14: From the organizer, “We still have a few tickets left (about 20) and we’d be happy to offer your readers 20% off with code: WEHEARTASTORIA.” Get ready for (…)

Thanks to our friends at Astorians, I was led to this article in the NY Daily News about the city pools this recent summer. Bottom line: Astoria Pool is crazy (…)

As we’ve mentioned before, Astoria Park Pool is home to the adult lap swim program each summer, and it’s awesome. Now that the season is almost over, we’ve learned that (…)

The Astoria Park Shore Fest is back again this year! And it starts this weekend, Sunday, August 3—can you believe it’s almost August? This summer has just flown by. Shore (…)

Our friends at The Yoga Room let us know about their free yoga in the park outings this summer, taking place at both Astoria Park and Gantry Plaza State Park (…)