Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. – John F. Kennedy
Each January, millions of Americans make the resolution to get fit, strong, and healthy. This year, be one of the ones to actually keep the goal! Research shows that regular exercise reduces the severity and duration of illness, improves mood and sleep, and decreases anxiety. This guide, sponsored by Life in Harmony with Arlene Figueroa, features some of the best places to get fit and healthy in the Westchester County area. Want more information? Click on the links to learn more.
Life in Harmony with Arlene Figueroa
Life in Harmony with Arlene Figueroa focuses on nourishing the woman within the mom, because when a mom can show up in her role from a place of vitality, everyone she touches wins. We can do this motherhood and life thing differently if we’re feeling overwhelmed in our roles, we just need to learn how. Life in Harmony offers simple doable step-by-step strategies that work to restore joy, reclaim sanity, and revitalize Y-O-U. Ditch the overwhelm, exhaustion, and guilt, it never helps anyone anyway, and learn to equip yourself for joy in the everyday. Yes, joy in the everyday, because when a woman says YES to herself and invests in her own well-being by practicing essential self-care, she’s saying YES to her family too – it’s a win win!
Special Offer: The basic Foundations level is only $97 for a 6 week course. If you register by January 15th you can bring a friend for FREE.
The Best Places for Mom & Dad
Dragonfly Wellness Yoga Studio
Dragonfly Wellness Yoga Studio is a community-focused yoga studio in Ossining, New York that caters to every level of yoga practice. Whether you are new to yoga or in search of more advanced classes or even acupuncture, massage or Reiki, you will find your home–and your center–at Dragonfly Wellness Yoga Studio.
109 Croton Avenue, Suite 205, Ossining, NY 10562
Kendra (914) 886-8819
Baby+MomFit
Do you want to get a great workout, bond with your baby, and meet other moms? Then check out Baby+MomFit Strength Training classes, where your baby becomes a ‘weight vest’ to help you get stronger.
Private sessions are available in Westchester and NYC
To sign up email Norma at [email protected]
E-Sensual Dance
E-Sensual Dance offers Pole & Chair dance-fitness classes for all women, with the Absolute Beginner in mind. If you’ve been dying to take a pole class with your friends, or just need some “me time” to rediscover your sensual side, pack your shorts and heels and register for a class.
71A Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562
Rosemarie (646)228-4002
Westchester Circus Arts
Ready to give the latest fitness craze a try? Look no further for a fun, total body workout that will have you flying through the air, even if it’s five inches off the floor. No experience (or pull-ups) required.
2 Lawrence Street, Ardsley, NY 10502
Amanda (914) 275-5711
Encourage Yoga
New-to-yoga friendly classes and challenges for experienced practitioners. Bring your aches and pains for a customized PostureTweak practice or get ready for handcrafted flowing classes that Strengthen, Center and Align.
1 Baltic Place, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
(914) 827-9642
Go No Sen Karate
All programs (karate, fitness kickboxing, weapons training, and tai chi) are designed to be positive and inspirational. They’ll keep you motivated and thinking about progress and goals.
28 Welcher Avenue, Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 734-2461
Intrigue Dance & Fitness
At Intrigue your WELLNESS is their main priority! Wellness being defined by Physical terms such as Nutrition, Fitness, and Stress Reduction but also including Mental, Emotional and Spiritual aspects of your life!
1950 East Main Street, Mohegan Lake, NY
(914) 603-3343
Quest Yoga Arts
Quest Yoga Arts offers a well-rounded program of classes and workshops for your experience level and individual interests. Yoga is a vast and multi-layered practice, and can be much more than just a fitness routine.
11-13 East Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 996-4286
Putnam Yoga
By specializing in a fitness-based yoga practice, they personalize your training techniques and demonstrate pose modifications for every level, from beginner to advanced. At Putnam Yoga, they unite strength training and flexibility into one, total body practice that supports: Stress Relief, Strength and Conditioning, Weight-Loss, Pain Relief, Energy and Circulation, Body Detoxification, Hormone Balance and Disease Prevention, and Better Sleep.
30 Tomahawk Street, Baldwin Place, NY 10505
(845) 494-8118
Unite4Fitness
Unite4Fitness was created with the goal of bringing together different styles, techniques, cultures and levels of exercise to give clients a universal form of fitness. They work endlessly to bring you new and exciting fitness classes, with the best instructors in the area, so that you are can enjoy and look forward to your unique fitness journey.
710 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 554-3488
NLighten Infrared Sauna
Infrared Sauna therapy heats up the body directly rather than just heating the air. It raises the core body temperature and produces a deep, detoxifying sweat at the cellular level where most toxins are stored. Once sweating commences, your sweat will be a more productive sweat, at a lower temperature than typical saunas.
157 Southside Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
(914) 222-0539
Rev Cycle Studio
Today’s best music in a high-energy boutique cycling experience. Rev Cycle Studio makes working out as much fun as going out. Find your rhythm in one of thier dynamic, heart-pumping cycling classes, geared toward every level of experience and fitness.
976 McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704
(914) 478-7746
Mount Kisco Sports
Mount Kisco Sports has been the area’s source for sporting goods and apparel in Mount Kisco since 1997. They feature clothing, footwear and equipment for all your sports needs. Their running, tennis, baseball and soccer specialty shops offer the brands and quality you expect — all in one convenient location.
13 East Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY
(914) 666-9600
Athleta Scarsdale
Step into a whole new world of style when you browse the apparel offerings at Athleta in Scarsdale. From cute clothing to accessories, every woman will find something to like at this store.
700 Post Road Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 723-0961
Sprigs Wear
Designing the future of apparel accessories for travelers, athletes, and all adventurers alike. They’re Earth conscious and use organic cotton and recycled materials for packaging and products whenever they can.
45 Kensico Drive, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914)242-8566
Good Choice Kitchen
The Good Choice Kitchen Café in Ossining, NY features a full dine-in or take-out menu, a wide selection of fresh fruit/veggie juices and smoothies, and a fridge full of delicious and healthy Grab-N-Go options. Weekly Meal Plans, available for pickup and delivery, make it easy to eat well every day, while classes and workshops for all ages will enhance your cooking skills.
147 Main Street, Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 930-1591
Oasis Day Spa
Oasis invites you to step away from your busy life to enjoy peace, serenity and relaxation with their range of different spa services. Their goal is to provide you with affordable luxury in a beautiful, tranquil environment, and help you to develop a healthy lifestyle.
50 Livingstone Ave., Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 409-1900
Club Fit Briarcliff and Jefferson Valley
They can help all fitness levels — from the super athlete to the last one picked in gym class; from the old to the very young. They use the latest research to be sure they’re teaching members the latest techniques for exercise.
584 North State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 762-3444
600 Bank Road, Jefferson Valley, NY 10535
(914) 245-4040
The Best Places for Kids
Westchester Circus Arts
At Westchester Circus Arts, your child will improve his or her confidence, coordination, strength, flexibility, discipline, and team building skills…while defying gravity and having fun! Summer and school break camp programs available.
2 Lawrence Street, Ardsley, NY 10502
Amanda (914) 275-5711
The Play Place
Creating a smaller multipurpose sports field with proportional goals and 10 & under tennis courts, using smaller rackets, lighter balls and shorter nets, puts kids in the perfect learning environment that is much more effective and rewarding. They ensure that kids feel successful right from the start.
175 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford, NY 10523
Anthony (914) 347-5291
Go No Sen Karate
In a caring environment, with positive role models to enhance personal growth, children improve at an individual pace and learn respect for themselves and others.
28 Welcher Avenue, Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 734-2461
Sleepy Hollow Performing Artists
Their holistic approach to teaching gives them the opportunity to build a family-like atmosphere full of joy and creativity, while still giving students a strong technical base. Sleepy Hollow Performing Artists is a place for artists of all ages, young and old, to grow and learn in a healthy and joyful way.
157 Main Street, Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 909-5070
Intrigue Dance & Fitness
Children are our future-and understanding and supporting their natural yearning for physical activity will help lead them to a lifetime of happy and healthy living. If we joyfully teach them how to include healthy exercise from the early stages of their development, we will be giving our children a gift that will endure throughout their lives.
1950 East Main Street, Mohegan Lake, NY
(914) 603-3343
Westchester Striders Track & Field Club
The Westchester Striders Track & Field Club is a not for profit organization dedicated to training young athletes in track and field as well as molding them into responsible members of the local community. The Striders participate in a number of sanctioned meets within the tri-state region, as well as nationally.
Torpy Field Track on Hudson Av at Deprew Park in Peekskill, NY
Ted at [email protected]
Iowa Style Wrestling
At Iowa Style Wrestling, they do not measure success with medals or trophies. Rather, they believe that an individual is successful when he continually commits to close the gap between his performance and his potential, and when he understands that such a commitment represents a way of life, not merely a means to an end.
245 Route 100, Somers, NY
(914) 494-6723
Velocity Sports Performance
They offer three athlete performance and young athlete programs: Youth (8-11 years), Sports Performance 1 (Accelerated) (12-14 years), and Sports Performance 2 (Competitive) (15+ Years).
102 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-3278
Westchester Gymnastics and Cheer
Westchester Gymnastics’ number one goal has been and always will be health. Through their program they aim to build character, self confidence, endurance, and strength.
5 Skyline Drive, Hawthorne, New York 10532
(914) 592-2324
Laur-Lee Sports
Laur-Lee Sports has been a family owned and operated business for three generations. Laur-Lee is your resource for outfitting youth and adult leagues with uniforms – equipment – and spirit-wear apparel.
211 North Highland Avenue (Rte. 9), Ossining, NY
(914)941-4018
Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester
Their mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. As a nonprofit corporation, they strive to keep fees low so that all children can participate.
351 Main Street, Mount Kisco, New York 10549
(914) 666-8069
The Cliffs at Valhalla
The Cliffs at Valhalla will transform the way you think about fitness. No experience necessary, so just stop by and try it out!
2 Commerce Street, Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 328-7625
My Gym
My Gym has developed an extraordinary program and facility devised to help children 6 weeks thru 10 years of age develop physically, cognitively and emotionally. Children have loads of fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, agility and flexibility while developing social skills, confidence and self-esteem.
Yorktown: 42 Triangle Center North, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 302-7705
Dobbs Ferry: 43 Livingstone Ave, Rivertowns Square, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 591-5437
Larchmont: 1030 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 698-0470
Nanuet: 249 West Rte. 59, Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 624-0811
Project 105 Athletics
They are looking to get players back to the fundamentals, while developing their skills and build their endurance both physically and mentally. And not just in basketball, they are branching out into soccer, wrestling, football and more… employing techniques to perfect their form, mechanics and to develop a deep understanding of their sports.
95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10572
(914) 505-7015
Hardball Training Center
The Hardball Training Center includes 16,000 square feet of climate-controlled indoor space, equipped with batting cages, pitching tunnels, and utility space for use by a variety of sports such as baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey.
102 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 347-4700
