Free Fun
It's All Free
Social Workout Guide to July 4th and Deep Summer
You may think you have the NYC free summer fun game down -- Bryant Park movies, Shakespeare in the Park, yada yada yada. But how about free Boot Camp in the Park? Free lap swimming in city pools? Free pilates mat classes overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge? Yes, yes, and yes. And that's just the start. Impressed by the wealth of activities on offer, and with our Feats of Summer challengers front of mind (yes, stragglers still welcome), we've gone and compiled the following Social Workout Fit and Thrifty Guide to 4th of July Weekend. Enjoy....
More...New York
Schwag
Episode 1: Recessionista Wellness Retreat
[Herein begins our blanket coverage of the Vital Juice Recessionista Wellness Retreat, a promotional "happening" of fitness classes and freebies going on now through Saturday in Union Square, Manhattan. Stay tuned for Saturday's special feature, wherein a crew of elite SW readers will attempt to take every class on offer, and blog the experience. -The Eds.]
Just back from the "retreat." Primary insight: Endless rain leaves some of us itching for a fight. I took the Million Dollar Knockout class and am tempted to return at 5 P.M. for Street Fighter class. Feeling very Hilary Swank. Loaded up on free things: Juice from Blue Print Cleanse, Soy Joy Bars, Attune Probiotic Bars, Lashtique eye makeup remover, and Aveda lip tint. Also collected more coupons and entered more drawings than I would have thought imaginable in one hour. Bottom line: The retreat is worth stopping by, though I'm conflicted in encouraging you since it will decrease my odds of winning the Laser Cosmetica giveaway...