Outdoors And Fitness

Laurel Valley County Park A Sight To See For Skilled And Novice Hikers

On the list of ways on which one could spend their Sunday mornings, there's sleeping in, coffee and donuts, the Sunday paper, maneuvering your fantasy football roster, your weekly religious ceremony, and then there's this - a brisk and thoroughly enjoyable hike through the Laurel Valley County Park in Noyac. 1 comment

Checking In With Barbara Gubbins

Next month, Barbara Gubbins turns 50. It's a milestone that most people might dread, but Gubbins, owner of four Gubbins Running Ahead stores in Southampton and East Hampton, is embracing it. She's been re-energized, taking on a vigorous training regimen in preparation for the prestigious Finger Lakes Runners Club Winter Series Indoor All-Comers Track Meet at Cornell in January.

Checking In With Trainer Mike Bahel

For Mike Bahel, owner of Body Tech Health & Fitness in Amagansett and Montauk, maintaining his fitness is his key to the world. He uses his cardiovascular health and core strength for everything from stand-up paddling to road races to mountain bike races and more. As part of Hamptons.com's new series on health professionals in the Hamptons, we checked in with Bahel to talk about his viewpoints on health and fitness as a whole.

East Hampton's Bye A Giant In The World Of Arm Wrestling

At a glance, East Hampton's Mike Bye won't soon be mistaken for a bodybuilder, but for more than two decades, he's slammed his opponent's hand down on the pin pad more often than not. In the world of arm wrestling, Bye is among the favorites to take home some hardware at next week's Empire State Golden Arm Tournament of Champions, and it wouldn't be the first time. 2 comments

Seymore's Wicked Wheelers Dealing Out Pain On Roller Derby Track

East Quogue's Andreanna Seymore - a.k.a. "Point N. Shoot" - joined the likes of MadDonna, Cheater Steele, Northern ExposeHer and Greasy Deecee on the Wicked Wheelers of the West in September. She's been playing roller derby for two years and can't live without it, can't get enough of it. She's not alone. The Roller Rebels league has allowed women to unleash their physical side since forming in July 2005. 8 comments

Manhattan Motor Cars Hosts An International Trade And Charity Event

Manhattan Motor Cars in New York City threw a cocktail reception on Thursday, October 29, to cultivate international trade and cultural connections, and to benefit a number of charities. Amid the gorgeous automotive display, live music and open bar, attendees gathered for an evening filled with goodwill. Gallery

Yoga For Wii: It's No Stretch To Achieve Balance From Your Own Living Room

Next month, JoWood Productions and DreamCatcher unveil "Yoga for Wii," just another way to transform your living room into a fitness center. Among the ailments that Yoga for Wii vows it can help with specialized routines include back pain, common cold, headache and arthritis. According to WebMD.com, more than 11 million Americans practice yoga regularly in an effort to improve flexibility, strength, posture, concentration and other aspects of life.

Big Fishing On The South Fork This Season

Fishing off the East End, from Hampton Bays to Montauk, is at its finest when most people have headed back to New York City after a long, and this year, not so hot summer. While we think of Montauk as THE spot for fishing off the East End of Long Island, there are numerous bodies of water in both Southampton and East Hampton that offer wonderful opportunities to fish. 1 comment

Rock Star Nutritionist Brings Crowd Of Southampton Kids To Their Feet

Jill Jayne was a rock star and a licensed dietitian. She had apples, she had oranges, but nevertheless managed to mesh them together into a single career. She is the one and only, entirely original Rock Star Nutritionist, and on Friday, she brought the crowd at Southampton Intermediate School to their feet in what was part jam session and part lesson on how to live a healthy lifestyle. 6 comments

Active Vacations Are Best Revenge For Winter Idleness

Your vacation does not have to be all or nothing, you don't have to fall into this same pattern of working hard just to throw it away. Whether you include regular exercise as part of your luxurious escape or book a vacation with activity built in, you can return in as good a shape as when you left.

Oct 29, 2009 - Thursday

Manhattan Motor Cars Hosts An International Trade And Charity Event

Manhattan Motor Cars in New York City threw a cocktail reception on Thursday, October 29, to cultivate international trade and cultural connections, and to benefit a number of charities.

Oct 11, 2009 - Sunday

Bonac Cruisers' Classic Car Club Show

The Bonac Cruisers' Classic Car Club held a show at the American Legion Hall in Amagansett on Sunday, October 11, drawing crowds to enjoy both the beautiful weather and beautiful rides.

Oct 05, 2009 - Monday

Second Annual Ann Liguori Charity Golf Classic

The 2nd Annual Ann Liguori Charity Golf Classic at The Maidstone Club in East Hampton not only showed off the magnificence that is the century-old course on Old Beach Lane but also raised thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society and Healthy Children, Healthy Futures, a wellness program introduced to East End communities. Add it all up and it was as wonderful as a Monday can get. Photos by Carmine Calabro Jr.

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