It’s the opposite of the “pump.” Summer’s in full swing, and men are looking for any way to get bigger, from a good long gym session to a below-the-belt enhancement. But unlike the increased blood flow gym-goers feel after lifting weights, “gym penis” may leave men with an unwanted post-gym surprise. Some men may experience … Read more
Namaste away from the toilet. The therapeutic benefits of yoga are well established, with regular practice associated with improved sleep, decreased blood pressure, less chronic pain and even cutting opioid withdrawal time in half. Additional research suggests it may also improve symptoms of a common digestive disorder affecting millions of people. Yoga has a long list of … Read more
Beach bummer. The US State Department has upgraded its travel warning for this popular Caribbean destination. On July 28, officials issued a Level 2 Advisory that urges Americans to “exercise increased caution” in the Bahamas due to crime. The agency warned, “violent crime, including armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults, can occur anywhere in The Bahamas.” The … Read more
Your gym’s juice bar is so yesterday. The real flex in 2026 isn’t walking out of spin class with a green smoothie in hand. It’s sweating it out in the sauna, braving the cold plunge or squeezing in a little post-workout pampering. And New Yorkers have taken notice. Across the city, high-end gyms have evolved … Read more
It is possible to have too much of a good thing. Doctors will routinely tell you to eat healthy, exercise and load up on other good-for-you behaviors to improve your healthspan and lengthen you life. But Dr. Mitch Ghen, chief medical officer Access Medical Labs, warns that five seemingly “healthy” choices are actually unhealthier than … Read more
Brain drain? Not for these seniors. It’s a no-brainer that the risk of cognitive decline increases as we get older, with about half of Americans expected to start experiencing worsening memory or thinking skills after age 55. So residents at The Bristal at York Avenue, a luxury assisted living community on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, … Read more
It’s a portable treat for your feet. After launching the award-winning Hyperboot last year, Nike has partnered with recovery tool brand Hyperice on another pair of high-tech footwear. You’ll have to wait until fall, though, to get your hands on the sportswear giant’s latest footwear innovation. Following the launch of last year’s Hyperboot, Nike is … Read more
A pair California cities earned top spots in the new ranking of America’s fittest cities. The 2026 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation report ranked San Francisco and Irvine among its top 10 healthiest cities in the US. San Francisco ranked the No. 6 fittest city in America. The report, … Read more
What doesn’t kill you just might make you age better. A geriatrician has revealed the one lifelong habit she says her older patients seem to share — and it’s not a special diet or expensive supplement. According to Dr. Stephanie Rogers, they all sidestep a particularly cozy condition. The healthiest older adults don’t avoid challenges … Read more
Folks who shelled out as much as $46 for an exercise class are going home with more than a post-workout glow — some are reporting they’ve picked up a nasty fungal infection, too. Solidcore has studios around the country, with 16 locations around the city, two on Long Island and two directly across the Hudson. … Read more
With temperatures soaring and the sun shining, more people are mixing outdoor running with gym workouts this summer. But while you may not think twice about what you throw on your feet, experts say you’re making a big mistake in your footwear choice. And the results could leave you with a host of injuries. While … Read more
Getting old never looked so good. While tech entrepreneurs and biohackers race to rewrite the rules of longevity, there are everyday telltale signs you’re aging well without a health tracker or blood tests. Rather than simply avoiding disease, getting older well involves a more holistic view of physical, mental and emotional well-being, according to Dr. … Read more
It’s the pink mommy club of the Upper East Side. But only the well-connected seem to know it’s there. The Pearl — part fitness studio, part social club, part multigenerational event space for personal development programming and bachelorette parties alike — sits in a building like any other on a street like any other on … Read more
I was a sick kid — I’m talking genuinely, chronically ill. Mysterious symptoms kept me home from school and bouncing between specialists who spent most of my childhood trying — and failing — to figure out what was wrong. My mother, a lifelong fan of all things woo-woo, did what any desperate parent does: She … Read more
A former Mr. USA has revealed the one mistake most people make when bodybuilding — and the exact amount of time to spend in the gym to get ripped. Nick Trigili, 39, fell in love with bodybuilding after working at a gym from the age of 15, and at age 25 he was crowned Mr. USA. … Read more
A former Mister USA has revealed the one mistake most people make when bodybuilding – and the exact amount of time to spend in the gym to get ripped. Nick Trigili, 39, fell in love with bodybuilding after working at a gym from the age of 15, and at age 25, he was crowned Mister … Read more
Marissa Hart thought she was joining a fitness club. Instead, she ended up with a reason to keep calling New York home. It all began on a sunny morning in August 2020, when she spotted a pack of runners in matching “West Village Athletics” T-shirts bounding down the West Side Highway. The recent transplant was … Read more
More than half of Americans say splurging on lavish, premium meals is their go-to move for turning a rough week around (58%), according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 adults looked at the daily “dinner decisions” they make, and it found that 60% of those surveyed said the thought of having an interesting … Read more
It’s an exclusive club no one wants to be a member of. That’s how several people explained why they were at a “Grief, Sweat, & Tears” event this spring, at which about 25 men and women met up for a double-header barre and spin class. When everyone gathered in the lobby to chat afterward, sweaty … Read more
Among those taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, exercise rates are decreasing, according to new research. The study, set to be presented at ENDO 2026 (the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting) in Chicago this week, found that adults with obesity who lost weight with a GLP-1, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, “significantly reduced” their physical activity. In an Endocrine … Read more