What’s better than summertime rooftops, exercise and puppies?! Nothing!! POPiN, a fun fitness app that allows users to ‘pop in’ to fitness classes around the city, celebrated their one year anniversary last week with rooftop dog yoga. POPiN is a great way to get your work out on without spending a fortune. Users can head into different fitness facilities around […]

Athleisure is a fashion trend that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. And for good reason. It’s not only practical, but soo comfortable, and with new brands popping up all the time, it’s becoming more and more fashionable to wear. From the gym to brunch, or just lounging around your apartment, athleisure is one trend that can really […]

As some of you may know, I’ve been training for the NYC Half Marathon. It’s been a grueling process and what I’ve discovered is that nutrition is more important than ever. Logging so many miles each week burns a lot of calories and with it, some muscle depletes. Loading up on protein is super important. I regularly drink protein shakes, […]

Need to spice up your fitness routine? Sarina Jain has the solution. The fitness trainer and entrepreneur is commonly referred to as the ‘Jane Fonda of India’ and is the first to bring Indian dance into the fitness industry. Masala Bhangra is a total body dance workout that Jain introduced to masses around the globe. The program, which infuses Bhangra […]

We always make resolutions during the beginning of the year, whether it’s to save money or lose weight, we somehow lose track of those resolutions. One of the reasons why is because we need that extra push or we need to change the way that we do what we need to do to achieve those resolutions. When it comes to […]

When you get home from a long day, have achieved your @fitbit step goals thanks to @Verizon and reward yourself with some Harry Potter coloring time. #bettermatters #ad A photo posted by Manhattan with a Twist (@manhattantwist) on May 18, 2016 at 7:41pm PDT Thanks to Verizon, I’ve had the pleasure of trying out the FitBit Charge HR for the […]

I have never really been a believer in fitness apps, or the Instagram and Facebook videos that show you easy-to-do workout routines. I am an old fashioned type of girl, which means you can probably find a Taebo VHS tape somewhere in the back of my closet. After gaining a bunch of unwanted weight last year, I decided that this year I needed to […]

Know someone who just seems to live in the gym? Yea, we all have one of those friends. So we’ve put together some fun and unique products that will make great gifts for that fitness fanatic friend you have. Give em a whirl and let us know how it goes! Ever find yourself on a long run and after a […]

Finally, a fitness watch that’s as fashionable as it is functional. The limited edition Withings Activité Pop coral pink watch is one of the few products out there that you can wear without fearing that it looks bad. Plus, no one can even tell it’s a fitness tracker! So what exactly does this watch do besides tell the time? A […]

  The thought of contortion conjures images of Cirque du Soleil, unbelievable body positions, and a mix of the avant-garde and the absurd. Jonathan Nosan’s take on contortion—known as CONTORTURE—makes this incredible art form accessible and instructional for everyone. CONTORTURE, according to Nosan, is “a new method of conscious mobility helping industry professionals and fitness enthusiasts gain maximum flexibility,” that incorporates both […]