Restaurant-goers in Connecticut wary of indoor dining
Outdoor dining has drawn crowds across the tristate area but as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge elsewhere in the country, many restaurants in Connecticut have seen hesitation from customers when it comes to dining inside.
Gym owners consider suing NY to open in Phase Four
After it was announced on Tuesday that gyms in New York would not be allowed to reopen in Phase Four, roughly 30 owners of small fitness studios formed a coalition to potentially pursue legal action against the state.
With NYC Marathon canceled, runners look to virtual races for motivation
Many runners will miss the ritual of the marathon this year. Can virtual races fill some of that void?
Runners take on virtual NYC Marathon
The New York City Marathon may have been canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but instead, the 2020 TCS NYC Marathon will instead host its 3rd annual virtual marathon from October 17 through November 1.
How to help your kids fight unhealthy weight gain during the COVID-19 lockdown
A new study says that during the COVID-19 lockdown, children gained an average of 7 pounds and doctors and health experts are advising parents to make sure their children stay active and healthy.
Study: Children gained 8 to 10 pounds during coronavirus lockdown
A new study says that during the COVID-19 lockdown, children gained an average of 7 pounds and doctors and health experts are advising parents to make sure their children stay active and healthy.
Bike and pedestrian path opens on Mario Cuomo Bridge
A 3.6-mile shared bicycle and pedestrian path opened on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, which spans the Hudson River between Tarrytown and South Nyack, on Tuesday afternoon.
Pandemic leads to a bicycle boom, and shortage, around world
Fitness junkies locked out of gyms, commuters seeking to avoid mass transit, and families going stir crazy during the coronavirus pandemic are fueling a boom in bicycle sales.
Staten Island lawmakers urge De Blasio to reopen outdoor exercise centers
Lawmakers on Staten Island are urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to allow outdoor exercise centers like tennis courts and golf courses to open.
What to expect from gyms and fitness studios as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic
Gyms and fitness studios are tasked with developing strict protocols as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Online extra-curricular gym classes provide a measure of routine
It is unclear when gyms, dojos, and other facilities like this will be allowed to fully reopen. In the meantime, they are offering pay-what-you-can classes online.
Should you wear a face mask when you're running outdoors?
You won't always need a face covering while jogging or riding a bike if you're exercising with no one around, but carry one anyway.
South Jersey gym reopens in defiance of governor's order, owners cited
Police in Camden County told the owners of a New Jersey gym that reopened this morning that they were “formally” in violation of the state’s shutdown order before telling them to "have a good day."
Demonstrators do push-ups, squats outside Pinellas courthouse to protest gym closures
Demonstrators gathered outside of the Pinellas County Courthouse on Monday by doing squats and push-ups to protest the continued closures of gyms and recreation centers in Florida.
Sports brand Brooks donating sneakers to hospital workers
Brooks Running is looking to team up with shoppers to give away 25,000 pairs of shoes to medical workers.
Gym owners, instructors go virtual during coronavirus lockdown
Gyms and fitness studios are entering a third month without clients, and now owners and instructors are preparing to turn to online classes, even after the economy reopens, in order to survive.
Out-of-work trainers hope gyms can make gains after pandemic
Nearly two months into statewide pandemic restrictions, some New York City trainers and aerobic instructors say they worry the industry won’t be the same when gyms can reopen.
New Jersey parks, golf courses can reopen Saturday, Murphy says
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that he will sign an executive order to reopen state parks and allow golf courses and county parks to reopen at sunrise on Saturday, May 2. The governor said that social distancing rules will remain in effect.
No gym? Try this woman’s toilet paper workout routine
Taslima Khan created a fun new workout routine incorporating toilet paper.
Kids can brighten neighborhoods with colored rainbows in windows
Communities can bond over rainbows even in these times of social distancing.