A monthly digest bringing you resources & news from the world of sports, fitness, & play. ➡️
A monthly digest from Asphalt Green bringing you resources and news from the world of sports, fitness, and play.
VOL. 1: MAY 2024
A NOTE FROM OUR TEAM
As part of Asphalt Green's recent rebrand, we're thrilled to present you with the first edition of the AG Playbook. This new monthly digest will keep you updated on all things sports, fitness, and play, including resources, industry news, and the latest and greatest from the Asphalt Green community.
SPORTS
ATHLETICS WITH AN IMPACT
Sports can be life-changing, especially for younger athletes. This month, we invite you to learn how athletics can promote healthy development in critical areas of life. Plus, meet an Asphalt Green Soccer Club (AGSC) player who recently signed on to one of the most prestigious Major League Soccer clubs in the Eastern Conference!
Kids who play sports are more likely to go to college and earn more than their peers. The benefits of sports are so transformative that the U.S. has made increasing the number of young athletes a policy initiative.
Got a little ball of energy bouncing off the walls? Martial arts may help. A popular choice thanks to its ability to build discipline, this sport can uniquely equip your child with tons of other lifelong benefits.
AGSC's Pedro Mejia officially signed with New York City FC's youth academy! Beginning next season, he'll be a hybrid player and will eventually transition into playing full-time with the NYCFC academy.
We're more than halfway through spring, and with warmer months ahead of us our fitness pros are making sure you have the support you need to reach your summer goals. This month, tap into a free, step-by-step guide to one of the most effective upper-body workouts. And mark your calendars for our free outdoor HIIT classes every Monday and Wednesday morning beginning June 3!
Step into the realm of strength and power with our guide to the mighty military press— recommended by fitness pros for its ability to improve upper body strength, posture, and stability.
For Mental Health Awareness Month, we're highlighting NYU Professor of Neuroscience Wendy Suzuki, who says that exercise is the #1 way to strengthen your mind.
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is regarded as one of the most effective and versatile training methods, offering substantial results in just 30 minutes of exercise or less.
Asphalt Green works hard to expand access to transformative sports, fitness, and play programs. This month, we're getting hundreds of NYC public school students active at our Recess Enhancement Program (REP) Field Days. Meanwhile, our groundbreaking Wave Makers initiative is providing a blueprint to ensure every child has the opportunity to learn to swim.
Swimming provides more than just fun and fitness– It's also a life-saving skill. For Water Safety Month this May, we're spotlighting our groundbreaking Wave Makers initiative to expand access to swim instruction.
Working out with your kid is a great way to spend quality time together while setting an example of the importance of physical activity. We've collected 7 ways you and your little ones can start your fitness journey together!
