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Take Your Workout Indoors!

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Today's dare comes to you from Town Sports International, the owner of New York Sports Club, Boston Sports Club, Washington Sports Club, and Philadelphia Sports Club. In light of this recent heat wave, they're encouraging folks to take their workouts indoors.


From Thursday, July 18, 2013 through Saturday, August 31, all club locations will open up their doors to the public when the temperature rises to or above 90 degrees. Just cite the "heat wave promotion" at the NYSC, BSC, PSC, or WSC front desk to claim your free workout. The offer excludes peak hours: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. As shown above, you must be at least 18 and provide valid photo ID.
Find a club near you at www.mysportsclubs.com!
(And, if you do choose to hit the great outdoors for a sweaty workout, check out these tips for staying…
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Heed the Heat

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Today was the summer solstice, and mother nature celebrated with a sudden heat surge.  We saw (and felt) temps in the 90s (which felt far worse with humidity), and tomorrow is predicted to be similar.  What this indicates for the rest of the summer, I don’t know, but this head-first dive into summer heat reminds us that we must be careful when spending time outdoors—ESPECIALLY when working out!


Whether you’re sitting outside to enjoy a meal or you’re out training for a marathon, it’s important to be aware of the sun’s effects on our bodies and how we can prevent it from harming us.So, runners, before you hit the road this week, be sure to get back into the habit of heeding the heat, with these steps:
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