Inside: A guide to pickleball, celebrating self-care with fitness, how the Olympics unite us, free upcoming events, expanding swim education in NYC, & more ➡️
A monthly digest from Asphalt Green bringing you resources and news from the world of sports, fitness, and play.
VOL. 4: AUGUST 2024
A NOTE FROM OUR TEAM
Welcome to the fourth edition of the AG Playbook! Here's what we've kept an eye on in the world of sports, fitness, and play in recent weeks:
AGUA Masters and the value of swim communities [Watch]
Why consistency matters in your fitness journey [Watch]
How we're teaming up to teach New Yorkers from all boroughs how to swim [Read]
SPORTS
THE WIDE WORLD OF ASPHALT GREEN SPORTS
In this month's sports section, we highlight golf, pickleball, and swimming at Asphalt Green, showcasing the many entry points to the ever-changing world of sports. We demonstrate that no matter which sports you enjoy, getting into the game can offer life-changing benefits. Just ask our featured athlete, AGUA Masters Swimmer Ryan Lathrum.
Last month, we sat down with AGUA Masters coach, swimmer, and record-holder Ryan Lathrum, who spoke to us about how becoming a part of a swim community can be life-changing.
Pickleball has become one of the fastest growing sports in the world. If you're new to the game, we put together our own pickleball guide so you can learn what all the hype's about!
Golf is a popular sport for adults. But for kids, the fairway has often been overlooked in favor of higher-impact sports. Learn about the benefits that made us launch our youth golf program.
No fitness journey is ever the same, and this month, our experts highlight different perspectives and approaches you can take on yours.
No matter how you choose to get active and stay fit, consistency is the most important factor to success. Our personal trainer, Mat Leonard, explains why.
To celebrate International Self Care Day on July 24, we put together a list of four ways you can approach your fitness routine with care and intention.
Achieving your fitness goals alone feels great, but having a friend by your side feels even better. This month, we showcase the benefits of working out with a friend.
Last month, New York City Council Members Julie Menin and Shekar Krishnan helped us announce the expansion of our groundbreaking Wave Makers program to Queens. We are also spotlighting the story of Allice Milliat, who fought for the inclusion of women's sports in the Olympic Games!
In a press conference for our Wave Makers program, Council Member Shekar Krishnan explained the importance of addressing the lack of pools, water safety education, and aquatics programs in NYC, before announcing Wave Makers' expansion into Jackson Heights at Commonpoint Queens.
The last time the Olympic Games were held in Paris was 100 years ago. The New York Times recently shared the story of Allice Milliat, who shortly before the 1924 Paris Olympics, fought for the inclusion of female athletes. This summer's Olympics will be the first with as many female athletes as male athletes.
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