“Tennis involves everything I love: strategy, competition, persistence and respect.”
“I grew up playing tennis on red clay in Moscow and to this day I feel exhilarated when I am out on a tennis court.”
“Relaxing, yet challenging, I have fallen in love with yoga, pilates & barre. This trio, combined with meditation, are key ingredients in my recipe for happiness!”
“My favorite way to be active is to go to the gym at Orange Theory. I love the feeling and the energy there.”
“Running is life!”
“Even though my competitive softball days are behind me, I still find plenty of opportunities to be active – most frequently I find myself kickboxing, cycling, and playing beach volleyball.”
“I love walking along the water – at the NJ shore, or the Hoboken waterfront. Fresh air, good exercise, clears your mind and great views – what a combo!”
“Sunday morning walks around the track at Pelham Bay Park allows me to prepare for the week ahead.”
“I get re-energized being outdoors. Biking, hiking and running give me fuel while I’m exploring new places.”
“When I surf, I am in the flow and feel alive – it grounds me back in nature and into what’s important to me.”
“I love to walk along the FDR Boardwalk in South Beach Staten Island, or ride a bike, and take in the views of the opening of the Atlantic Ocean.”
“Yoga gives me the space that I need, and I feel rejuvenated with each breath and pose I take.”
“I love to run with the NYRR Open Run group through Valley Stream State Park on Sunday mornings to kick off my week.”
“Playing in night basketball leagues around the city now is just as much fun for me as playing competitively was.”
“Being able to grab my sneakers and go out for a run is my go-to: liberating, challenging and rewarding.”
“On random mornings I love challenging my mind and body.”
“My favorite way to be active is going running in the early morning. It gives me a fresh start of my day.”
“Nothing better than staying active by crisscrossing the globe with the message of maintaining progress in women’s sport; WSF as a model.”
“I play recreational volleyball to relieve stress and to stay connected to my favorite sport.”
“I enjoy going for walks at my local park every chance I get. I absolutely love taking in nature and sunsets.”
“As a lifelong gym member, I’ve aspired to the basic health strategy–‘Use it or lose it!'”
“Not the sportiest of my activities, but gardening gives me the most satisfaction! Burning off calories and stress by digging in the dirt, pulling weeds and planting – exhausting and rewarding!”
“I love to get outdoors and enjoy the variety that nature has to offer so my favorite sports are golf, tennis, hiking and swimming.”
“Riding my bike (e-bike so no hill impacts my joints ) is the greatest combination- the passing sights and smells and all the while physical activity!”
“I like to go to the kickboxing class after work. Kickboxing teaches me self-defense and increases my energy levels.”
“I enjoy surfing, because the ocean teaches me to catch the waves, and also teaches me to ride waves of life.”
