Defying the odds – and the status quo
bythis month, I sat down with longtime fitness colleague and friend Maurice Johnson and I am proud to share his story — a story about living a life in defiance of the status quo and how it’s served him.
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Restoring body and soul
byWagger Meghan met up with RēCOVER co-founder Aaron Drogoszewski to learn more about his fitness background and what prompted him to create the world’s first studio dedicated to restoring the body.
From playground to gym partners
byAfter growing up together, John Swertfager and Skaz Gecaj are side-by-side once again as they open their new business venture, Apex Fitness, in Cross River.
The Orange Theory of everything fitness
byWagger Meghan takes us through her first experience at Orange Theory Fitness in White Plains.
The not-so-elusive elliptical
byWagger Meghan McSharry heads to the new Elliptica for a deceptively challenging workout on the trending elliptical machine.
Refresh, revive and rev up for a new year
byThe WAG staff knows just what you’re thinking: The holidays are over and you’re feeling (and looking) a bit sluggish. So two of our…
Choosing a fitness program that is right for you
byWritten by Kevin Plancher, MD Millions of people are hurt every year on the playing field and in the gym. In our orthopedic practice, we…
An individual tale of courage and hope
byAs someone who immerses himself in the health, wellness and fitness industry every waking moment, I come across many different types of individuals with fascinating…
Releasing your inner animal
byNow more than ever we are bombarded with many different types of fitness regimens. With more equipment available than ever and more options…
Reflex-ions on Reflexology
byMy living room is dark and tranquil as I settle into a recliner – surprised at how comfortable I am considering 10 minutes earlier…
A DOGGONE GOOD WAY TO RELAX
byIn 1996, McCall’s magazine published a column highlighting how different people relaxed, in which I described how watching my three dogs interact was soothing…