Marcus Garvey Park has been in disrepair for years. Jamel Ali turned a corner of it into an open-air gym. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Exercise”
Tough Talk and Smoothies
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams has tied his interest in nutrition, meditation and fitness to his views on how to run the city. Source: New York Times
Curtains Up! How Broadway Is Coming Back From Its Longest Shutdown.
By Gotham Rex on September 13, 2021
Determined to reopen, crews are dusting off spotlights, dancers are relearning steps, and everyone is testing, testing, testing as theater seeks to rebound from the devastating pandemic. Source: New York Times
How Much Weight Did We Gain During Lockdowns? 2 Pounds a Month, Study Hints
By Gotham Rex on March 22, 2021
Many Americans know they’ve put on weight during the pandemic, but it’s been difficult for experts to detail the scope of the problem. Source: New York Times
How to Run During the Winter
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2020
If you’re forgoing the treadmill and want to keep logging miles, here’s what you need to keep in mind. Source: New York Times
Relieved to Be Back at the Gym, but Is It Safe?
By Gotham Rex on October 24, 2020
City gyms were allowed to reopen on Sept. 2, but lingering concerns about indoor workouts mean many may not endure. Source: New York Times
The Hottest Commodity in Pandemic New York? Fresh Air
By Gotham Rex on August 21, 2020
The skyscrapers are empty, and the streets and parks are full. Here’s how the city is reinventing itself. Source: New York Times
In Norway, Gymgoers Avoid Infections as Virus Recedes
By Gotham Rex on June 25, 2020
In an unusual experiment, researchers found no coronavirus infections among thousands of people allowed to return to their gyms. Source: New York Times
How to Reopen Building Gyms and Pools?
By Gotham Rex on June 5, 2020
Landlords and building managers are working out the logistics of inviting residents back into amenity spaces safely. Source: New York Times