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New Yorker Michael Moreau, 49, swam up the East River, through the Harlem and down the Hudson to complete 28.5-mile loop, earning himself two Guinness World Records.
Valerie Bertinelli, Rod Stewart and other celebs reveal their unique fitness hacks
One star even revealed that she hits the gym in heels.
Forget 'fart walks' — how 'phone-sober walks' can immediately improve your well-being
“This challenge was one of the healthiest things I’ve ever done for myself," one writer said.
Manhattanites are traveling to New Jersey to play this trendy sport being called the 'next pickleball'
New Yorkers are heading to Bergen County to play the racquet sport which combines aspects of tennis and squash. They told The Post why they make the trip.
All the ways running marathons can wreck your body — from 'jogger's nipples' to colorectal cancer
Skipping Sunday’s marathon? Don’t worry — your body might thank you.
Meet the grandma of 3 who is battling colon and kidney cancer — and running the NYC marathon
"Once I've finished the marathon, gotten my medal, it gives me two or three months of just that runner's high," Liz Healy told The Post.
How much do you really need to walk in a day? The benefits you get at every step count
Step aside, outdated fitness goals.
I struggled to speak because of autism — now I'm finishing my MBA and running the NYC marathon
"With a bit of hard work and dedication," Evan Mansfield, 23, told The Post, "anything is possible."
Men need to work twice as hard as women for this important health benefit
The findings challenge the one-size-fits-all approach to prevention.
Your fitness app may actually be hurting your health more than helping it — here’s how
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US Navy vet breaks 2 world records for doing lunges for 4 miles
A US Navy vet did walking lunges for more 4.06 miles - breaking two world records in the process.
5 subtle signs you're aging well — and red flags you shouldn't dismiss
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'Puppy therapy' is the workout trend with extra feel-good benefits — even Sabrina Carpenter is a fan
Downward dog just got a whole new meaning.
What actually happens to your body on the top of Mt. Everest — as teen goes viral while struggling to breathe
Without proper acclimation, climbers face serious risks to the lungs, brain and eyes.
NYers flock to street-fighting fitness class for 'knuckle therapy'
“We all have fight or flight ingrained in us. At The Pack, we can train both of those instinctual, primordial emotions,” co-founder Noah Neiman said.
Boost your metabolism with this easy 30-minutes-a-day change — you don't even have to exercise
Metabolism is very important because it converts nutrients like carbs, proteins and fats into energy to fuel our body to breathe, move, think and function.