Sunday May 27, 2012SUBSCRIBE
New Jersey Monthly Magazine
Exercise

Above The Waves

A first-time lesson in stand-up paddling provides some shaky moments—along with fun and fitness. more

Asanas In The Sand

Beach yoga spreads calm up and down the Shore. more

2012 Jersey Choice: The Best of NJ—Health and Beauty

New Jersey is replete with day spas, salons, health and beauty shops, exercise studios, fitness clubs, and biking trails. But which ones do our readers favor? You'll find the answers here. more

Ice Road Trekker

For this Basking Ridge resident, a 342-mile trek on skis across Greenland's enormous ice cap is just a walk in the park. more

Winter Fun

The days may be shorter, but with so much to pack into them, they have a bracing urgency that summer can't match. So bundle up and enjoy. more

Tougher Than Mud

Tough Mudder, an endurance challenge that features daunting military-style obstacles, comes to Raceway Park in Englishtown. more

Tri and Tri Again

A 60-year-old resident of Union City will help represent the United States at the 2011 Short-Course Triathlon World Championships in Beijing, China. more

Tour de Shore

Bicycling the beaches, byways (and some harrowing bridges) from Monmouth County to Cape May. more

Once More Into the Abyss

The power that draws moth to flame drew me back to my old fitness group earlier this week. And it burns.

more

Let's Get Physical

The S2H Replay wristband promotes physical activity in a unique way—by offering rewards. more

Marathon Man

What happened the the Jersey Shore Marathon? Well, through the efforts of Art Castellano, it became the New Jersey Marathon. more

About the Show

So, what's the deal with this fitness program anyway? How were these participants selected? What were their motivations? Just how intense is the regimen? Consult our fitness challenge overview for answers to all pressing questions. more

Keeping Kids Fit

Childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels. What’s a parent to do? more

Crossfit

For podiatrist Paul DeMarco, of Egg Harbor Township, CrossFit is a fun, different way to stay healthy. more

In The Spin

Lindsay Berra, of Montclair, has found Spinning the most satisfying workout for her needs. more

Getting His Kicks

Jordan Wolf, of Hillsdale, gets a kick out of his kickboxing fitness program. more

Flex Time

Need to strengthen and align your spine? Gyrotonic might be the workout for you. Renee Robeson, of Flemington, is a fan. more

Take a Seat

When it comes to staying in shape, the pilates chair is the only way to go for Kerry Patel, of Madison. more

Game On

When does playing video games constitute a workout? When Nintendo's Wii Fit is involved. Bill Fisher, of Collingswood, can exercise in the comfort of his living room. more

Unveiled Enthusiasm

Can belly dancing serve as a viable workout regimen? Erica Schirmer, of Clinton, sure thinks so. more

Let's Dance

Software engineer Sachin Koshal, of Jersey City, likes the high-energy, Latin rhythms of Zumba when he's working out. more

The Heat's On

Attorney Eileen O'Hern Luby, of Rumson, prefers Hot Yoga to most other workout options. more

Trailblazer

You need more than a bag of gorp and a bottle of bug spray to take on New Jersey’s hiking trails. This guide will enable you to stave off blisters, poison ivy, ticks, sore knees, and sunburn. more

Eat Healthy

Hip Huggers