Spine and Sports Medicine NYC

• Women who attended church and sporting events were more satisfied with their lives.
• Women who attended sporting events also perceived themselves as being more healthy.
• Men said they were healthier when they volunteered, exercised, and participated in outdoor activities.
• A variety of cultural activities (artistic, musical, theatrical) were also associated with good health in men.
• The more activities the individual participated in, the happier they were.

Via Art Therapy Blog “Study Shows That Participating in Cultural Activities is Associated with Good Health”

Strengthen your mind and body with outdoor mat pilates on the Hudson River! The workout is led by Base Fitness Instructors and runs every Tuesday until the end of August. Bring your own mat.

Where? Riverside Park South (The Plaza at 66th Street, Manhattan)

When? Every Tuesday at 6:30pm. Ends August 30, 2011.

Learn more here.

• Drink minimum 8 glasses/water per day (10-14)
• Stretch thoroughly before and after you exercise
• Ease into your workout, don’t rush in the heat!
• Wear lightweight clothing that breathes easily
• If you’re out of shape, don’t make today your Day 1
• Know your limitations, stop if you feel woozy/lightheaded
• Stay indoors during the day, exercise at your gym
• Outdoor addicts, exercise at night or early morning
• Go for a swim at one of The 14 Best Outdoor Pools in NYC
• Go for a swim at one of The 7 Best Indoor Pools in NYC

Outdoor Pools (Uptown)

Manhattan Plaza Health Club Pool & Roofdeck

• 482 W 43rd Street (b/w 9th & 10th Ave)
• 1 Outdoor/Indoor Pool (retractable glass atrium roof)
• Rooftop pool, reasonably priced

John Jay Park Pool

• 77th Street and Cherokee Place
• 1 Outdoor Pool
• Free Admission 
• Diving 

Asphault Green Pool

• 555 E 90th Street 
• 1 Outdoor Pool & 50m Olympic Indoor Pool (only in Manhattan)
• Basketball courts, running track, rooftop terrace on East River
• Astro-Turf field, two gymnasiums, snack/juice bar

Lasker Skating Rink/Pool

• 110th Street & Central Park (at Lenox Ave)
• 1 Outdoor Pool
• Free Admission

Jackie Robison Recreation Center

• 85 Bradhurst Avenue at 146th Street
• 1 Outdoor Pool
• Free Admission

Highbridge Park Pool

• 2301 Amsterdam Avenue & 174th Street
• 1 Outdoor Olympic Pool
• 1 Mini Pool
• Free Admission
• Basketball and Volleyball Courts, Baseball Fields

Outdoor Mini Pools (Midtown to Uptown)

Frederick Douglas Pool

• Amsterdam Ave (b/w 100th &102nd)
• 1 Outdoor Pool (3ft deep)
• Free Admission

Abe Lincoln Playground Pool

• 135th Street and 5th Avenue
• 1 Outdoor Pool (3ft deep)
• Free Admission

Read more for The Best Downtown Outdoor Pools

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