NYC Adventures.

Some holidays are meant for relaxing and unwinding. Others, not so. This was a fast paced, "get-in-as-much-as-you-can" type holiday ...So said my darling wife's itinerary. And after years by my side, she deserves it. Finding time to stay fit and healthy seems a contradiction in times like these. You know my outlook: Life is thoroughly lived when fit, focused and healthy. But being on holiday, I had to adapt, make adjustments and keep it simple in order to enjoy getting my daily dose of sweat. We stayed in an area called Tribeca, in lower Manhattan. In the loft complex we rented, there was a gym down stairs. I started everyday with 30 seconds each of our usual calisthenics. Push Ups, Kick Outs, Squats, Burpees, Dips, Spiders etc. As well as some stretching. My amazing wife has a different theory on exercise:       And after walking with her down countless streets, carrying her shopping bags up stairs, and through colourful displays on boutique escapades, I'm starting to think there's some sense in it. Needing more masculine activity, I made time to get out to the old Gleeson's Boxing Gym at Brooklyn where I did some sparring in 2011. ...and the famous Church Street Boxing Gym headed by Jenaro Diaz and his team of tough-love specialists.             Apart from this I was on foot, walking every day for hours. I maintained nutritious food selections among the endless choice of world renowned delectables the Manhattan food scene is famous for, and I savoured quality local beer most days.                                                                                                          I also did some bare knuckle sparring with the Black Batman in Times Square ...Good fun. I made a deal with everyone to enjoy the holiday but not put on excess body fat. We all dislike the selfie thing, myself included, but here's a post-holiday snap as evidence.               I trust you're staying active. Looking forward to training with you soon. Coach Cyclone, March 30th, 2015 .