You may be 32, but how old is your body?! Dr. Manny from Fox News recently joined me in the Physiology Lab to learn about our Body Age test and figure out just how healthy he really is. Check out this video from FoxNewsHealth.com.

For more information or to schedule your test, visit the Fitness Desk today.

You’ve seen him working out, you’ve seen him in our ads and now, you can see what’s in Personal Trainer Max Tapper’s fridge!

Well&GoodNYC recently interviewed Max and revealed his love of Mango Lemonade, homemade sodas and more. Read the full article to find out what else he loves.

It may rain the rest of this week, but Sundeck season is right around the corner. Look and feel your best over the next six weeks with Elite Trainer Grayson Fertig's guide to healthy weight loss, featured on Blisstree.com.

Grayson writes, "Losing weight can be a daunting task; it also takes a significant amount of courage because it means that you are willing to say, 'I can do better.'  With that in mind, there is absolutely no reason to lose weight if you’re happy with how your body looks and feels, and if your doctor says your health indicators are all in shape. Make sure that you truly want to begin, and if you do, you need to make a clear decision to change your lifestyle in order to change yourself physically."

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Knowing how your body works and what fuel it needs to perform at its best is crucial.  Please join us for two complimentary nutrition workshops with Sandra Dubrov, CHC, AADP, and learn how to fuel your workouts properly.

Wednesday, April 13

7-8pm - Studio D

Bee Honey, Pollen, and Superfoods & Their Role in Athletic Nutrition

Saturday, April 16

3-4pm - Studio D

Focus: New York Greenmarkets - Why Shop There?

Sessions will cover nutrient-dense foods, organic, local and seasonal foods, performance-enhancing meals, and optimal timing/spacing for fueling. Workshop participants receive a free tour of the Union Square Greenmarket on Saturday, April 23.

Please RSVP for each session to sportscenter@chelseapiers.com. For more about Sandra Dubrov, please visit www.sandradubrov.com.

Anecdotally, we always "feel better" after a massage. However, research has shown that the benefits of a massage are more far-reaching than simply a de-stressor.  A recent article in the New York Times, details these benefits and it’s certainly worth a read for all athletes.

It is wonderful that we now have proof of the hormonal and immune system effects of massage.  This research allows us to see massage as an important component of our health routine, and not just an indulgence.

As a reminder, most FSA plans will allow for reimbursement of massage to treat a specific injury or trauma.  Hopefully, in the future and as more is known about the preventive benefits of massage, all massage will be reimbursable. In the meantime, book a massage today and feel the benefits for yourself. Members receive 20% off all services.