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Summer Hours

6/28/2013

 
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Saturday 11:15 amSunday 11:30 am Meet up at West 63rd street and CPW entrance. Sign up now to ensure your spot! Please bring a mat and/or towel and tons of energy for the weekend FitCamps!

Central Park FitCamp Meet Up Location

6/24/2013

 
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The good thing and bad thing about Central Park is that it is a ZOO of a meet up location.  Street entertainers, charity events, tourists, eclectic people all congregate by the USS Maine Monument.  For this reason, I am moving my FitCamp meet up spot to the water fountain in front of Ferrara Cafe.  Now, you might say 'Wait a minute.  There are two Ferrara Cafes!'.  Well, the one I am referencing is closest to Central Park South.  If you are in the right spot you should be able to see a FedEx office across the street. 

On Weekends, we will still meet at the West 63 Street Entrance to Central Park.

REMINDER: Tomorrow Saturday FitCamp Starts at 11:15 AM

6/21/2013

 
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Quick reminder to everyone.  Saturday class now meets at 11:15 AM.  Please bring a yoga mat or a towel.  

Same meet up location, the West 63 Street entrance to Central Park (W 63 Street and Central Park West)

For any newcomers, Roy will usually set up FitCamp at the first set of benches in the park.  Look for Roy (pictured right) who will be wearing a "Roy Alexander Fitness" cap.

Why Should You Exercise?

6/20/2013

 
PictureExercise! Calling all prancercisers, hardcore lifters, sprinters,... Do it for fun, health, or to show the other tykes how much more you can lift.
Benefits Abound!

There are thousands of studies that expound the health benefits of exercising.  Let me pick a few of my favorite reasons to start.
  • Studies show a strong correlation between exercise and increased mental function e.g. increased productivity and creativity.
  • Exercise boosts curiosity and actually gives exercisers more energy.

Having more energy means doing more, which means higher productivity, which could mean bringing higher value to employers or clients, which in turn, may lead to higher compensation!  $$$!
  • And people who have more energy usually are more fun to be around (just saying).

Let me illustrate the point through my personal history.
When I was a wee little one, I watched my parents exercise. And so I emulated them. My dad boxed and played soccer. I followed suit and added football,  hockey, cycling, track, and the traditional sports .  And those activities expanded to triathlons and more combative contact sports.  The endurance sports lead me to become  performance driven.
As an adult, the main drivers of my passion in fitness  is to be a role model to my family and to help others feel great about themselves and have effusive energy.

I share this with you to highlight that although I've played sports all my life and continue to be active, the reasons for why I exercise have changed over time.  It's beneficial to evaluate what types of exercise fit into your lifestyle and why you do it. 

Ask yourself...
  • Why do you want to workout?
  • What motivates you? Or will motivate you?

This is your journey.  This is your life.
You need to be true to yourself and give yourself a spark.  It would be phenomenal if you shared why you get your body in gear with others. This way you can motivate someone else.

After you share the reasons, feel free to use your new found energy to be curious as you check back to see other ways you can be motivated!

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As for the other benefits, well...
they are too numerous to include here for our purposes.
I will anonymously post the compressive reasons others have expressed to me on my site.  Check back for updates!

FitCamp is on, Rain or Shine today!

6/18/2013

 
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We meet at 6:45PM by the USS Maine Monument

USS Maine monument at Columbus circle at the southwest corner of Central Park
Manhattan, NY


Share the Fitness with Friends and Loved Ones!

6/18/2013

 
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Friends and family have probably already commented on your physical and mental transformations- your toned physique, fitness level, sports performance, increased energy... and the list goes on! Introduce them to your world by inviting them to try FitCamp.  Working out is more fun with friends!

Roy Alexander Fitness is now featured on Livingsocial and Amazon Local.  If NEW clients want to try it first hand, here is a great deal that is only available until the end of the week!

And to my loyal rockstar athletes, have no fear!  The growing boot camps will help me provide more challenging bands and add more classes!  (New equipment!) 

Check the links below for more information.  See you in the park!

https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/716956-one-five-or-ten-outdoor-boot-camp-classes

http://local.amazon.com/nyc-upper-west-side/B00D8GBKAM

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If you haven't noticed by now, the LivingSocial promotion for FitCamp has been extended for another month!  It's a great way to get your friends and family to spend time with you doing something active AND healthy! 


To the LivingSocial newbies to FitCamp who have submitted feedback on the class, THANK YOU for the great reviews and feedback!!  I'm so glad to be working with the whole lot of you- great spirit and determination all around!

The People Have Spoken! More FitCamp, Earlier Hours!

6/18/2013

 
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  • - You asked for an earlier start time on Thursday.  
  •     BAM! Thursday FitCamp now starts at 6:15 PM.

  • - You asked for an earlier start time on Saturday. Guess what?
    BAM! Saturday FitCamp now starts at 11:15 AM.

- You wanted a class in Fort Greene Park. 
  BAM!  Now, I offer FitCamp on Wednesday nights at 7:45PM in Fort Greene Park (and a second one is coming)!

Please continue to give more feedback so you always have a top notch experience.  Thank you.

P.S. This post was inspired by Terry Crews Old Spice Muscle Music.  

Bookmark the FitCamp Schedule!

6/17/2013

 
Due to unpredictable streaks of inclement weather in the past (mainly thunderstorms, torrential rain and wind) , boot camp classes had to be cancelled or moved (though very rarely) .  For those of you who want to stay up to date on schedule changes, follow the two easy steps below!

1. Sign up for classes at  http://www.supersaas.com/schedule/royalexanderfitness/Fitcamp.  If I know you plan on coming and i have your contact, I can inform you about any schedule changes.

2. The Fitcamp Schedule will be updated at least an hour in advance of classes.  Bookmark the website and check the schedule prior to class.
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Have another cup! More Evidence that Java is Good for You!

6/10/2013

 
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Have another cup!
There are three studies that one might opine are sponsored by Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts in cahoots with the coffee grower's of Columbia.  I may not drink coffee, but after reading this article, I may start hanging at my local java shop.  

1. Studies say coffee may increase your time on this planet by 10-13%!
2. It may reduce the risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes.
3. It can also "reoxygenate" brain cells and fight dementia and the ravages of Alzheimer's.

Coffee may become one of my new favorites. I'll be following these reports closely and posting more information on
RoyAlexanderFitness.com

http://nyti.ms/13bl2vb
NYTimes: This Is Your Brain on Coffee


REMINDER: FitCamp Tomorrow  (6/8) Starts at 11:00 AM

6/7/2013

 
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Schedule change for Saturday's class  ONLY.  FitCamp will start at 11:00 AM!  We meet at West 63rd Street and Central Park West.  Mat and gloves are a plus!!

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