Getting a workout for your face at the Skin Gym

Tuesday, February 10, 2015
NEW YORK (WABC) -- We know exercise does a body good, keeping you healthy and fit.[br /][br /]But what about the face..what if you could do exercises to keep it looking younger? There's a gym geared toward that.[br /][br /]And we're talking about looking younger without products, without surgery, without any procedures. Instead, the idea is to get the muscles in your face fit.[br /][br /]It's a workout for your face. And yes, reps are required during a 30 minute session called Face Love.[br /][br /]"It incorporates a warmup and a fit firm massage, and we follow up with interval strength training of your muscles and a cool down," said Rachel Lang of SkinGym Face Fitness.[br /][br /]Sounds just like a typical workout class, but at SkinGym Face Fitness, it's unlikely you'll actually sweat. This pop up is the creation of an esthetician, a personal trainer and a massage therapist who all believe in getting the blood flowing to the face.[br /][br /]"Activating the muscles is one of the key things to nourish the skin and you'll get a tone firm face and a nice finish and a more energized look over all," said Lang.[br /][br /]There's a shorter fit glow session for 15 minutes or you can workout at the face fit wall. [br /][br /]The moves look a little funny, and try lifting your brows when you've got a resistance band in the way..not so easy. [br /][br /]You might even feel sore the next day, but that's a good thing.[br /][br /]"People don't even think that their face eve has muscles, we're so concerned with the neck down, and we always say, why stop at the neck here at SkinGym," said Kate Gyllenhaal of SkinGym Face Fitness.[br /][br /]You can do many of these moves at home, or in the car. or anywhere really. But when you do it here, you also get a little facial massage thrown in.[br /][br /]"This is like fantasy world, it's a very nice treat," said one customer.[br /][br /]There are three options at SkinGym, a 15 minute session for $30, a 30 minute session for $50, or the Face Fit wall, $15 for 15 minutes. The pop up is located on Front Street at the corner of John Street, right by South Street Seaport, and it's best to book an appointment online.[br /][br /]SkinGym Face Fitness is open Wednesday - Saturday 11 am - 6pm & Sunday 12 am - 5 pm. Extended hours are available upon request.[br /][br /]Go online to skingymface@gmail.com[br /][br /]Visit: [url HREF="[br /]http://www.skingymfacefitness.com/" TARGET="[br /]http://www.skingymfacefitness.com/" REL="[br /]http://www.skingymfacefitness.com/"][br /]http://www.skingymfacefitness.com/[/url][br /][br /]Or call 646-573-2631[br /] [br /]
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