In the city that never sleeps it’s not easy for all of us to make it to the gym for what most people consider a “normal” workout.
And…let’s be real…most New Yorkers just hate exercise. Including me.
Luckily, though, our lifestyle here allows us to maintain what I think are some pretty rockin’ bods just by doing what we already do. Here’s how.
{cardio}
walking, duh. Whether we intend to or not, most New Yorkers walk at least a few miles each day. Sure, we have the subway and cabs, but even taking them requires more effort than walking into a garage and getting in a car. We also tend to walk pretty fast so that like, totally counts as a good workout.
dancing. Some girls are too cool to dance their booties off at the club. I’m not one of them. Give me good music and some vodka sodas and I’ll burn off calories like it’s my job.
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{glutes}
Find your nearest cushioned seat to stand/dance on. This can also help your balancing skills and is much more attractive than doing squats or lunges.
{abs}
Laugh them into shape by brunching with your best friend(s) and verbally processing your entire lives.
{calves}
“The higher the heels, the closer to God”…and the better your legs will look.
{balance}
Take to the cobblestone streets of the Meatpacking District in those heels of yours. It’s an art form, to say the least.
{flexibility}
Enter a packed train during rush hour…one where you can smell the breath of the guy in front of you…and your body will contort in ways you didn’t think possible.
See? It really is that simple. So if you’re one of those people who just can’t bring yourself to go to the gym, maybe the concrete jungle is the perfect place for you.
haha, this is cute, I love it! Cobblestones in heels - that IS an art form, for sure!!
I think I’d like the idea of walking a lot in the city, but I don’t like the idea of walking in heels on those cobblestone streets. That’s a rolled ankle waiting to happen! (And now I realize how old I sound …) 😉
Robby Riggs says
I have also heard by chewing gum excessively, you exercise those fine jaw muscles, making the jaw look stinkin’ cut :>) And… you can do it anytime, all day long!
i love you. hahahaha
bahaha this is amazing
wobble.wobble.wobble. yeah
Krystal says
Lmao I love this post! It reminds me of the Parisian lifestyle. There subway (Metro) is similar to NYC’s lots of stairs and most ppls don’t drive. Ie. lots of walking and transit…damm those skinny’s 🙂
this post is great! I hope I can visit the big apple someday!!!
This is such a cute post! I live in michigan, but one day I plan to make it to your home gym 😉 Loved everything about this!
Ha, love this!!
This is actually 100% true, I’m in my freshman year of college at NYU and have actually LOST weight even though I haven’t been to the gym since summertime!
this is pretty funny, love it! 🙂
Ha ha, so funny and so, so true!
Love the comment about flexibility on a subway train at rush hour. Not to mention the leg workout you get when there’s nothing to hold onto, balancing on a moving subway is hard!
Haha I love this! It’s so true that dancing is such a workout, especially when it involves dropping low. 😉 My legs are always so sore the next day!!!
That was really cute 🙂
hahahah this was hilarious.
Lee says
Any recommendations for st patricks day in nyc? 🙂
I’m not doing anything specific for st. patty’s day, but my birthday party is the night before!! email me if you’ll be in town and i’ll give you the deets 😀
Katie @ Soulshine and Sassafras says
Love this. Dancing the night away has got to be my favorite form of exercise 🙂
Heels on the those cobblestone streets.. I’m duly impressed!
I joined a NYSC in my ‘hood — lemme tell you, just GOING there gives me a workout. SO. MANY. STAIRS. gah.
Haha I love this- I think so often we get stuck in the traditional forms of exercise but sometimes *living* is the best way! I feel like these apply to most big cities because in SF huge walks are commonplace. Oh and I live in 5 inch heels 24/7 so I’m considering that a constant calf workout 🙂
omg those streets in meatpacking are way too difficult when im drunk in heels!