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Workout Facility Founded By NFL Player To Open Northern Westchester Location Workout Facility Founded By NFL Player To Open Northern Westchester Location
Workout Facility Founded By NFL Player To Open Northern Westchester Location If you want to shed a few pounds and get started on that summer body, you may want to check out an upcoming state-of-the-art workout facility in Northern Westchester.  D1 Training, a training facility franchise founded by former NFL player Will Bartholomew, will open a new location in Armonk at 130 Business Park Dr. on Monday, Feb. 26.  The facility will be owned by Kyle Stover and Jennifer Lung, who have already operated a physical therapy business in the Armonk area for 12 years.  Those who visit the new facility will be able to try a sports-science-backed traini…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Father, Personal Fitness Trainer From Westchester Dies At 36: Leaves Behind 2 Daughters Father, Personal Fitness Trainer From Westchester Dies At 36: Leaves Behind 2 Daughters
Father, Personal Fitness Trainer From Westchester Dies At 36: Leaves Behind 2 Daughters A fitness enthusiast and father who lived his entire life in Westchester is being remembered for his devotion to his family and love for riding motorcycles.  Lifelong Port Chester resident Lester John Williams, Jr. died on Thursday, July 13 at the age of 36, according to his obituary.  Born in 1986, Williams went to school in Port Chester and graduated from the village's high school in 2004.  He then went on to become a private security officer for high-level clientele in New York City in addition to working as a personal fitness trainer.  An active motorcycl…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Time To Pump Iron: New LA Fitness Opens In Westchester Time To Pump Iron: New LA Fitness Opens In Westchester
Time To Pump Iron: New LA Fitness Opens In Westchester Those hoping to get into shape in time for summer may want to check out an all-new gym that just opened in Westchester.  LA Fitness, located in New Rochelle at 75 Nardozzi Pl., is now open to members looking to improve their health, Simone Development Companies and G&S Investors announced on Monday, May 8.  The more than 36,000-square-foot gym, located near both Interstate 95 and the Hutchinson River Parkway, features amenities like a 25-yard three-lane lap pool, a whirlpool spa, locker rooms with both showers and saunas, a group exercise studio, and even an indoor c…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
New Planet Fitness Coming To Area New Planet Fitness Coming To Area
New Planet Fitness Coming To Area Gym-goers in the Hudson Valley will soon be able to visit a new Planet Fitness location.  The new Putnam County branch will be located at 1511 Route 22, Site 181 in Brewster, according to the gym's website.  No exact opening date has been set yet.  "We strive to create a workout environment where everyone feels accepted and respected," the gym's website reads.  Another Planet Fitness location opened in the Orange County town of New Windsor in March 2020.  Related - Planet Fitness To Open New Location In Area

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Former Westchester Resident Who Worked As Counselor For Adults, Teens Dies Suddenly At Age 41 Former Westchester Resident Who Worked As Counselor For Adults, Teens Dies Suddenly At Age 41
Former Westchester Resident Who Worked As Counselor For Adults, Teens Dies Suddenly At Age 41 A former Westchester County resident who worked as a counselor for more than a decade has died suddenly at age 41. Erik Volper died on Thursday, April 21, after he collapsed while running on the treadmill from an unknown heart issue, according to his obituary. Volper was a former resident of Larchmont. "Erik worked as a counselor for teens and adults for the last 12 years, helping them manage a myriad of challenges, always from a stance of compassion and non-judgemen," his obituary reads. "In his free time, he volunteered with different organizations that mentor at-risk youth in Austin, Te…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back Every season brings its own set of health woes. Winter is a major culprit, wreaking havoc with cold weather, freezing temperatures, and ice and snow that can lead to all sorts of health problems from head to toe and everything in between. This winter, if you’re spending a lot of time indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you may want to grab your snowshoes, cross country skis or ice skates or just take a walk. And if you’re feeling cooped up inside, you may actually look forward to shoveling snow or chopping through a sheet of ice. As a pain specialist, many of the patients I see during the w…

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COVID-19: Here's How Many Gym-Goers Say They Don't Think They’ll Ever Return COVID-19: Here's How Many Gym-Goers Say They Don't Think They’ll Ever Return
Covid-19: Here's How Many Gym-Goers Say They Don't Think They’ll Ever Return Many gym-goers don’t believe they’ll be going back to gyms or fitness centers when they reopen as the region recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A newly released study shows that even when COVID-19 lockdowns end - gyms are still not open in New York and New Jersey  - people will continue utilizing new exercise routines that they learned during the pandemic. Gyms reopened in Connecticut on June 22. Two thousand adults who reported they exercise at least twice a week were polled recently by LIFEAID Beverages Co., which found that nearly a quarter of those who respond…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Westchester Mother Achieves World Ranking in CrossFit Open Westchester Mother Achieves World Ranking in CrossFit Open
Westchester Mother Achieves World Ranking in CrossFit Open A mother from Westchester is receiving global recognition as she achieves a world ranking in the CrossFit Open. Valhalla resident Lisa McGuinn continues to move up the leaderboard of Northeast CrossFit in Hawthorne, one of the affiliates hosting the global five-week Olympic Weightlifting competition known as the CrossFit Open. During the CrossFit Open, thousands of athletes participate in various weightlifting events as well as high-intensity endurance workouts. Lisa, a mother of three, is ranked no. 115 in the world, which qualifies her to move up to the next level of competition and comp…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Owner Of New Fitness, Yoga Studio In Ridgefield Has Large Social Media Following Owner Of New Fitness, Yoga Studio In Ridgefield Has Large Social Media Following
Owner Of New Fitness, Yoga Studio In Ridgefield Has Large Social Media Following A new yoga studio has opened in Ridgefield. Namaslay Studios at 159 Danbury Road offers yoga, fitness classes and personal training with a twist.  Founder and owner Candace Cabrera Moore is a well-known yoga instructor with 48,000 followers on Instagram. She is the author of  "Namaslay: Rock Your Yoga Practice, Tap Into Your Greatness, & Defy Your Limits" and a yoga instructor at her new studio which honors the foundations of the ancient practice while inviting its teachers to add a "funky twist," said the company's announcement. An example is Hip Hop Yoga on Wednesdays…

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by Donna Christopher
Obituaries
Brewster's Bruce Swanson, Fitness Trainer, Bench-Press Champion, Dies At 28 Brewster's Bruce Swanson, Fitness Trainer, Bench-Press Champion, Dies At 28
Brewster's Bruce Swanson, Fitness Trainer, Bench-Press Champion, Dies At 28 A fitness trainer in the area has died at age 28. Bruce A. Swanson of Brewster died on Monday, Oct. 22.  He was born on Jan. 24, 1990 in Carmel, the son of Bruce and Mary (Sammarco) Swanson and brother of Victoria and Michael Swanson.  He graduated from Brewster High School, was a member of the National Honor Society and of several modified and high school football teams. He also played lacrosse and baseball. He graduated from the South Florida Academy of Air Conditioning as an HVAC technician. He was a member of the Cub Scout & Webelos Brewster NY pack where he achieved the Arrow of …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
'I'm Lazy And I Love To Eat,' Westchester Woman Confides In Her New Book 'I'm Lazy And I Love To Eat,' Westchester Woman Confides In Her New Book
'I'm Lazy And I Love To Eat,' Westchester Woman Confides In Her New Book In 1998, Mary T. Prenon vowed to lose 50 pounds no matter how long it took.  Nineteen years later, she finally achieved her goal and is ready to share her story with the world. The Cortlandt Manor resident has just completed her first book, “I’m Lazy and I Love to Eat,” a short, inspirational yet humorous account of her almost two-decade struggle to drop the weight and get in shape.  Portion control, negative body image and the allure of countless fad diets were just a few of the hurdles she had to overcome.  Sudden employment changes, the deaths of her father, godmother, and lifelong bes…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Got 15 Minutes? Tarrytown Trainer Has A Workout For You Got 15 Minutes? Tarrytown Trainer Has A Workout For You
Got 15 Minutes? Tarrytown Trainer Has A Workout For You Wishing you could exercise, but don't have the time?  You only need 10 to 15 minutes to make small changes, says Sam Langer, owner of GYMGUYZ Westchester a personal training business with multiple locations throughout the county. Langer’s easy to follow routine means even the busiest of folks can squeeze in a little "me" time. “The beauty of this workout is you can do it anywhere,” said Langer, a Tarrytown resident. “Some clients use it for hotels and some busy clients use it at home when they're feeling really rushed.” As with any kind of physical activity, Langer advises consu…

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by James Miranda
Lifestyle
Life On A Bike: Westchester Soul Cycle Trainer Shares Spinning Secrets Life On A Bike: Westchester Soul Cycle Trainer Shares Spinning Secrets
Life On A Bike: Westchester Soul Cycle Trainer Shares Spinning Secrets SoulCycle is taking over the fitness world. Founded in 2006, the company has 82 locations across the country including three in Westchester (Scarsdale, Bronxville and Rye Brook).  If you haven't been -- their 45-minute indoor class features cardiovascular training, muscle sculpting and rhythm-based choreography set to energetic music -- you no doubt know someone who has.  And who's raved about it. Folks -- men and women alike -- love it to the point of extremes. The company serves approximately 70 million people and counting.  Spearheading the challenging exercises are the trainers who m…

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by James Miranda
Neighbors
Forget The Hashtags! Somers Instagrammer Finds 64.7K Followers Forget The Hashtags! Somers Instagrammer Finds 64.7K Followers
Forget The Hashtags! Somers Instagrammer Finds 64.7K Followers As someone who studied psychology in college, Natalie Alexa has a deep fascination with the human psyche. Which is why she puts a lot of thought into her social media brand and into Instagram in particular. Since joining in September 2012, the Somers native and self-proclaimed fitness addict has more than 64.7K followers as well as more than 7,000 Facebook friends.  The Upper West Sider, who's also a model, relied on Facebook initially to grow her brand -- she goes by Natalie Alexxa -- and then slowly branched out to Instagram.  "It really started out, and still is, a social experimen…

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by Jeanne Muchnick