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Workout Facility Founded By NFL Player To Open Location At Westchester Shopping Center Workout Facility Founded By NFL Player To Open Location At Westchester Shopping Center
Workout Facility Founded By NFL Player To Open Location At Westchester Shopping Center Looking to get some workouts in before the holidays begin? A soon-to-be-opening training facility at a Westchester shopping center has got you covered.  D1 Training, a training facility franchise founded by former NFL player Will Bartholomew, will open a new location at the Ridge Hill shopping center in Yonkers at 26 Market St. on Saturday, Oct. 19.  Those who visit the new facility will be able to try a sports-science-backed training regimen led by certified trainers for all age levels. The four age-based programs offered include: Rookie, for ages 7 to 11; Developmental, …

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by Ben Crnic
News
Grand Opening Held For Newly-Remodeled Gym At New Rochelle YMCA Grand Opening Held For Newly-Remodeled Gym At New Rochelle YMCA
Grand Opening Held For Newly-Remodeled Gym At New Rochelle YMCA A YMCA in Westchester is celebrating the opening of its newly remodeled gymnasium following a restoration project supported by local, state, and federal officials.  The New Rochelle YMCA held a grand opening for its newly remodeled gymnasium on Tuesday, March 19  following a restoration effort supported by the city, Westchester County, New York State, and federal governments.  The effort was also funded by several local community and business partners and donors, according to the YMCA. "We want to thank all the elected officials, businesses, donors and our wonderful vendors …

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Fairfield County Man Appears On NBC's 'American Ninja Warrior' Fairfield County Man Appears On NBC's 'American Ninja Warrior'
Fairfield County Man Appears On NBC's 'American Ninja Warrior' A Fairfield County man will take center stage on national television as he debuts on “American Ninja Warrior” on NBC. Ridgefield native will debut on the popular NBC program at 8 p.m. on Monday, June 7 to kick off Season 13 of “American Ninja Warrior,” which showcases some of the country’s most talented athletes. The man, 33-year-old Zac Palazzo of Ridgefield, known locally as the “Zac of All Trades” carpenter, has trained for years at different gyms in Fairfield County and ramped up his efforts at various ninja gyms in advance of his American Ninja Warrior debut. A self-proclaimed “supe…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Why Cycling Is A Great Exercise For Everyone Why Cycling Is A Great Exercise For Everyone
Why Cycling Is A Great Exercise For Everyone Are you looking for a low-impact cardiovascular exercise that people of all ages can enjoy? Consider cycling! Cycling does not put a lot of load on your joints or involve any cutting or pivoting such as in tennis. You also have options — you can ride outside and enjoy nature or use a stationary bike in the convenience of your own home. Cycling is completely modifiable — you can choose to ride an easy, short path to loosen up, a challenging uphill course, or anything in between! Since it is a cardiovascular activity, you may even lose weight as you burn calories depending on how intense and …

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Mamaroneck Man Joins Police Force In Fairfield County Mamaroneck Man Joins Police Force In Fairfield County
Mamaroneck Man Joins Police Force In Fairfield County The Trumbull Police Department recently welcomed the addition of three police officer recruits to the town’s police force.  The three, including James Kassimis, 29 of Mamaroneck, Caitlin Murphy, 26 of Shelton, and Matthew O’Connor, 24 of Southington, were sworn in as recruits on Monday, during a ceremony at Trumbull Town Hall  The group will attend the Connecticut Police Academy in Meriden for nearly six months of law enforcement training beginning Friday. Their training will include more than 850 hours of classroom and practical instruction, along with physical fitness conditioning to pre…

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by Kathy Reakes