The Cool Down

It's "B-A-R-R-E, not like the bar where you get your mimosas." This week we bring you the first ever barre class on The Cool Down and our first ever barre class in general. Hear about the class that gets to parts of your butt you've never worked before and gives you an all-in-one workout. We spoke with Andrea Rogers the founder of Xtend and Phoenix Kay, director of training and warrior goddess at Xtend's Tribeca location. For more information go to thecooldownnyc.com or xtendbarre.com This episode features: Waves - Ayla Nereo You're Magic - Soft and Furious Sweat A La La - Inner Circle I love the way you're talking to me - Soft and Furious Queen - Soft and Furious

Bring your best moves (or just your two left feet) to Twerkout Fitness classes! Christian and Shannon survived Strong by Zumba on the hottest day of the year and lived to tell the tale. Tune in for a history of twerking, a review of the HIIT-based Strong by Zumba, and an inspirational conversation with goal-setter and go-getter Nikki Nicole of Twerkout Fitness. For more information go to thecooldownnyc.com

After a far too long water break and recovery period (filled with family vacation and crazy work hours) we are bringing you the latest updates for The Cool Down. Stay tuned for our next episode featuring Strong by Zumba, brought to you by NYC Twerkout Fitness, followed by the LED-light show that is AG6. For more information visit thecooldownnyc.com or send us an email thecooldownnyc@gmail.com Today's mini-episode features music from the Free Music Archive, including "Brunch" from Candlegravity.

This week we earned our "splat points" at OrangeTheory Astor Place. One of the most talked about workouts, OrangeTheory encourages you to follow your heart (rate) and work until you're seeing orange. Lean about HIIT training and the EPOC effect as we talk with Head Coach Meredith. This week's FreeMusicArchive.com songs include: "Tick Tock" by simon_matthewson "Good Vibes" by JBlanked "Flyby" Sound Effect recorded by Conor from SoundBible.com For more information go to thecooldownnyc.com

We are excited to review our first ever cycling class with the community-focused BYKlyn Cycle. This cardio workout will have you sweating, but with BYKlyn's focus on a real ride, you'll get all your cardio "ya-ya's" without the insane acrobatics. Featuring Founder and CEO Amy Glosser. So grab your shoes and get on the bike! Music from the FreeMusicArchive.org - this week's credits song is "Next Level" by Audiobinger. For more information go to thecooldownnyc.com

After hearing nothing but positive reviews, Shannon & Christian head to New York's very own aerial dance school: Body & Pole. Kyra Johannesen discusses the early days, their class offerings and our class of choice: pole dancing. To check it out for yourself, head to bodyanpole.com or follow them @bodyandpole Music is from the freemusicarchive.com and includes: Illusion - Artofescapism More On That Later - Lee Rosevere I'm Going for a Coffee - Lee Rosevere 4th Ave. Walkup - Lee Rosevere Keeping Stuff Together - Lee Rosevere Voyage In The Night - Nameless Dancers For more information go to thecooldownnyc.com

We're back at it again with the class reviews. This week we explore the world of aerobic dance through DivaDance. Join us as we chat with ever-energetic "Ziggy Pop" about the company that wants to help you slay your cardio. Music from the Free Music Archive includes: Happy Song (Instrumental) - Pachyderm Roy - JBlanked Holy Roller (Instrumental) - YACHT Summer Song (Instrumental) - YACHT For more information please visit thecooldownnyc.com or follow us @thecooldownnyc