Inside: 6 at-home holiday exercises, 3 underrated skills for young athletes, why lifting weights supports healthy aging, and a special recognition from Best Buddies International.
A monthly digest from Asphalt Green bringing you resources and news from the world of sports, fitness, and play.
VOL. 20 // DECEMBER 2025
PREVIEW
Three underrated skills Asphalt Green Basketball coaches recommend young athletes focus on.[READ]
Six at-home exercises you can use to stay on track if holiday plans take you away from the gym. [READ]
Asphalt Green recognized with Champion of Employment Award from Best Buddies International. [READ]
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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA AND ASPHALT GREEN DISCUSS BALANCE BETWEEN REST, RECOVERY, AND PLAY
Last month, Christopher Cielo, DO and Medical Director, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, joined Nicole Lee, Asphalt Green Director of Fitness and Membership, and David Rodriguez, Asphalt Green Senior Director of Aquatics, for a panel discussion on the importance of sleep, recovery routines, and thoughtful training in athletics.
OPINION: AS NYC GETS HOTTER, ACCESS TO POOLS IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
City Council Members Julie Menin and Shekar Krishnan published an op-ed highlighting Asphalt Green’s work at River East Elementary School and calling on the city to follow our lead in expanding access to functional pools. Our partnership with the NYC Department of Education to reopen the River East pool shows what’s possible: more than 1,000 local students have already received free lessons through the Wave Makers Initiative. We’re proud to be recognized for the impact we’re making.
HOLIDAY HOME WORKOUTS AND WHY LIFTING IS FOR ALL AGES
6 AT-HOME EXERCISES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Holiday celebrations and travel may take you away from the gym this month, but there's still plenty of efficient, at home exercises we recommend you try to stay on track.
LIFE LESSONS FROM SENIOR ATHLETES WHO STARTED COMPETING LATE IN LIFE
What does it take to become an athlete at 70, 80, or even 90? Five older Americans prove that it’s never too late to start and that exercising “is the most powerful drug for longevity.” They’ve set goals, built community, and found purpose through sports such as swimming, track, table tennis, and powerlifting. Source: Business Insider
ASPHALT GREEN RECOGNIZED WITH CHAMPION OF EMPLOYMENT AWARD BY BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL
Before anyone jumps into a class or heads onto the field, play begins with the feeling of being welcomed in. This spring, we partnered with Best Buddies International to bring four incredible members onto our Customer Experience team. Our partnership has strengthened our commitment to inclusion and helped shape the joyful, welcoming spirit you feel the moment you walk into our campuses. Since joining Asphalt Green, Charlotte, Joey, Kasim, and Richard's warmth and enthusiasm have transformed the energy of our spaces. Hear from them and our staff about how this partnership is helping create a community where everyone belongs.
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