Guide to New York's best spots

Dani scher: Life is cathartic and chaotic when living amongst th mADD man... .http://www.maddman.me

Dani scher: great beer on tap..varies and fab bar food

Dani scher: It is Lima's Taste

Athleta: Choose a race like a half-marathon or triathlon in a fun location and get your friends to do it with you. You’re exercising, with friends, and on vacation! -- Jenna Autori, Fitness Magazine editor

Athleta: My favorite intenSati affirmation is: I am enough, I have enough, I am done complaining and I am now appreciating my life, all others and myself! YES! -- Patricia Moreno, IntenSati

Athleta: Get a ballerina’s body at a Figure 4, a killer barre-and-sculpting class at Pure Yoga West. The studio has the amenities of a spa and great teachers too. -- Melisse Gelula, Well + Good

Athleta: Tired of running in circles through Central Park? Run along the east river and across the bridge at 125th street to Randall's Island for 4.5 miles of pedestrian pathways-- Jess, Fit Chick in the City

Athleta: I’m hooked on SoulCycle and just thinking about the awesome music I get to hear for 45 minutes gets me pumped up for this ultimate sweat session. -- Jenna Autori, Fitness Magazine editor