Okay. So, I’m not the sportiest guy around but I do work on keeping it sexy while rocking the latest fashion. I often have an internal battle about leaving my apartment to go to the gym. Sometimes, the inner lazy-kid wins and I stay home. Nautilus Inc. recognized the dilemma that many of us face and sought out to listen to consumer insight for a solution. The result – the innovative fitness leader took to New York Fashion Week to debut new Bowflex and Schwinn products for people just like me.
“Everyone is trained as an athlete, no matter the age or current conditioning.” says Coach Kevin Dineen of Structure Personal Fitness and we couldn’t agree more. Dineen himself has an extensive athletic training education background and numerous mentorships that span his 11+ years of experience. What better way to spread his expertise than to create a place where the main focus is for you to create a healthier lifestyle and get fit.
We recently ventured out to the Upper East Side to experience Structure Personal Fitness. First Impression: The center was pleasantly organized and clean (very important). I couldn’t help but notice how well lit it was and as a first timer, the atmosphere was welcoming. I was immediately greeted by the staff who took me on a tour of the Fitness Center and showed the wide range of equipment they current have. After the quick tour I was anxious to start my workout routine with my trainer.
As this was my first experience with a trainer, I was understandably nervous but don’t fete. The trainers made me feel comfortable and took their time even when I wanted to give up. We started with a ‘Mobility’ warm-up which included everything from Jumping Jacks, Lunges, to Squats and Toy Soldier kicks. The Warm-up lead into a ‘Stability’ portion where we worked out the entire body including the abs, arms, and glutes, and legs. Some of the routines I found challenging but with the encouragement from the coaches at Structure Personal Fitness, I was able to get through it. What was most impressive through my routines was the trainers knowledge of what each movement does for my body. In addition to the HD TV’s which displays your heart rate. This is very helpful because Structure Personal Fitness trainers can more accurately judge intensity, specific energy systems, and most importantly, tie their effort into achieving their results. Overall, I truly enjoyed my first time experience at Structure Personal Fitness. If you’re looking to change your lifestyle and live a healthy life, I highly recommend this New York City gem.
Where most gyms fail their members is the lack of training systems; but not Structure Personal Fitness. Included in every Structured workout are a specific warm-up, strength movements, core and cardio challenges and post-workout stretching. In addition, ala carte individualized supplement/nutrition programs, metabolic testing, food sensitivity testing and marathon and triathlon training programs are available
Structure Personal Fitness Philosophy:
Structure Personal Fitness is devoted solely to one thing: Your results, not just your presence. Structure Personal Fitness is located at 147 East 72nd Street 2nd Floor. Be sure to visit www.structurepersonalfitness.com for their latest deals and more information!
Ashley Underwood is the 3rd runner up on this season’s “Survivor: Redemption Island,” recognized for her beauty, athleticism and competitive drive. Beyond reality TV, Ashley is a fitness expert, former professional basketball player, Miss USA contestant and model. Ashley comes from a close-knit family and grew up working on a produce farm in Maine where she learned the importance of hard work and dedication. Her determination and successes were fueled in part by criticism from those doubting her.
On hot summer days, enjoy a cool smoothie. They are not only delicious but also make healthy additions to your lifestyle.
Strawberry-Banana Smoothie (Makes 2 servings)
Words by William S. Gooch
Oscar Smith is the go-to guy for keeping the likes of Rosario Dawson, Ed Burns, Val Kilmer, David Blaine and supermodels Gisele Bundchen, Selita Ebanks, Petra Nemcova, Rianne ten Haken, and a slew of other luminaries in tip-top condition. But, Oscar confesses that the exercise regimens for celebrities and supermodels are not that different from the average consumer.