SweatCon Rally NYC Spring 2018 Presented by Sweat Concierge & Reebok

On Saturday, May 12th,  I participated in the first ever SweatCon Rally NYC. Prior to this one in NYC, there have been three SweatCon Rally events held in Boston over the last three years. Sweatcon Rally is a one day fitness event that kicked off with a check-in party and fitness lounge at the new NEO U in Midtown, followed by three thirty-minute workouts back-to-back at different studio locations in your chosen area. 

At the check-in party and fitness lounge, guests picked up their swag bag (filled with samples from Progenex, High Brew Coffee, RX Bar and more) and SweatCon Rally tank top, and enjoyed a GLAMSQUAD braid bar, lunch from Dig Inn (one of my favorite NYC eats - the food is amazing!),  Vita Coco water bar, juice bar sampling at NEO Cafe, MINDBODY animated GIF booth, music by DJ Malyna and 30% off Reebok in-store purchases. 

This was the first time I had heard about and checked out NEO U and I definitely would love to go back and take a class or two there. After the party, I made my way to my workouts at Yoga Vida Union Square, Spiderbands® and Shadowbox. I chose the Union Square fitness group because I really wanted to try out Spiderbands®, which is a cardio resistance workout that leverages gravity & body weight and makes you feel like a superhero. 

The Spiderdome® class was super intense - the cardio resistance and aerobics mix was non-stop, and was tough for me since I have poor upper arm strength. It was definitely a struggle for me to use and keep up with the higher bands, especially since I had to jump up on the bosu in order to even reach them. I do want to go back and try the Spider Jumpstrike® and Spiderkix® classes. 

Shadow Box was amazing too! That was my first ever boxing class and I think I am hooked! What I liked was that there was a lot of freestyle, so you can throw your own punches/combinations, and I liked that that the room was dark and the music was loud. 

I'll admit, I didn't think I was going to be able to make it through all three classes but I survived it! I was definitely exhausted by the end so I'm glad the party was before and not after the classes! SweatCon Rally allows you to try out new workouts and new studios. The schedule itself is full of recommendations for studios to check out on your own long after SweatCon Rally is over. 

I'm glad I had time to eat lunch from Dig Inn and drink plenty of regular water and coconut water because I couldn't imagine getting through the day without all of that! If you decide to participate in a SweatCon Rally, be sure to get to the check-in party on time so you have enough time to experience everything! Although the studio locations were walking distance from one another, you had just enough time to get to each class.

Thank you Sweat Concierge for having me! I'm looking forward to the next SweatCon Rally in NYC! Until then, you have inspired me to keep trying out new studios and workouts! SweatCon Rally Washington, D.C. is up next on June 16th! 

Above photo provided by Sweat Concierge

Thank you Sweat Concierge for preparing a locker for me with my SweatCon Rally tank top and MINDBODY water bottle! Thank you to Sweat Concierge and Reebok for my new spring Speed Her TR Training Shoes! They are extremely comfortable and lightweight, and have great cushioning and support! 

Reebok Speed Her TR Training Shoes

- Kim Weling

2018 Spring SweatCon Rally

SweatCon Rally flips the script on a bar crawl and instead of drinking 450 participants will sweat at boutique fitness studios around the city. Completing three thirty minute classes at three different studios back-to-back-to-back. From Chelsea to the Upper East Side we've partnered with 21 of the hottest boutique studios including Y7, SWERVE, Neo U, CorePower Yoga, Exhale and EverybodyFights.

Prior to kicking off the work outs, guests will enjoy a  check-in party featuring like-minded brands to create a unique experience for all attendees. This year the new Neo U will host the check-in party with a GLAMSQUAD braid bar, sweetgreen salad bar, juice bar by Neo Juicery, 360 photo booth, DJ and shopping courtesy of our title sponsor Reebok. Each participant will receive a complimentary event tank top and swag filled with samples from Progenex, High Brew Coffee, RX Bar and more.

Over the last three years there have been three SweatCon Rally events in Boston. The first hosting 30 people, then 200 and the most recent event with 450 participates (selling out in five days with a waitlist of 250 people). Sweat Con Rally 2018 events include Boston (4/28), New York (5/12) and Washington, D.C. (6/16).

If you haven't heard of Sweat Concierge, think Zagat for the fitness world. They are a digital media brand for the fitness enthusiast. They deliver curated reviews across email, web, social and experiential platforms. At the core they are dedicated to providing fitness enthusiasts with the honest, straight forward reviews and recommendations from a source they can trust.

With all the fitness studio options out there it is not an easy to figure out which classes were worth taking and which ones you should skip. Sweat Concierge is a source to help fitness class goers find the best and the right places to sweat for you. 

Zumba Shake Shake Shake Launch

Last month I attended the launch of  Zumba Shake Shake Shake™. The launch event included a zumba class, and a sampling of the protein-packed 100-calorie drink. I loved the taste of the shake - I made sure to sample it a few times, and was surprised to learn that the shake has under 1 gram of sugar per serving. The shake is a vegan, gluten-free, allergen and dairy-free powdered drink available in three flavors: Coco Loco, Thrilla in Vanilla and La Vida Mocha.

It is really easy to make the shake - just mix one of the flavored powders with either cold water or milk (Almond is the preferred choice), put it in a blender, add some ice and mix until you have a creamy, milkshake consistency. The drinks are available at www.ZumbaShake.com for $129 for a 30 day pack (960g) or $99 with a $30 off code from your Zumba® instructor, which is a substantial discount! You can find fun and easy shake recipes at www.ZumbaShake.com and share your shake stories on social media using #HowDoYouShake. 

To find a Zumba® class, please visit Zumba.com. 

- Kim Weling

Celebrate the Holidays with the Bowflex 12 Days of Fitness Challenge

 Stay in shape this holiday season by participating in the Bowflex 12 Days of Fitness challenge. These quick, 10-minute workouts can be done in the comfort of your own home to get your heart rate elevated to help beat holiday stress and work off those extra sweet treats. 

Complete one workout per day over the next 12 days and share your progress with #TheBowflex12. Take breaks and feel free to move at your own pace!

Amenzone Coast-to-Coast Training For Life Fitness Tour

Amenzone Fitness will be debuting it's first ever Coast-to-Coast Fitness Tour that introduces a unique workout using average car tires, body strength and natural movement to transform your body! 

The tour, that will stop in LA, NYC, and other top cities this summer, will feature 60-minute workout sessions led by top fitness trainer and founder of Amenzone Fitness, Amen Iseghohi, and his team, as they guide you and their diehard fans in one of the toughest most satisfying workouts of the year!

The Coast-to-Coast Fitness Tour hits Central Park on Sunday, June 22nd at 10:30am (Check-in at 10am) – E 66th and 5th Avenue near Billy Johnson Playground, New York, NY 10065

Register for the Training For Life Tour here!