Now that the holidays are officially over and New Year’s resolutions made, it’s time to start 2017 off with a healthier routine. An energetic way to do just that is by signing up with Cardio High where group fitness interval training is combined with low impact and high intensity movements. The focus here is on finding a program that is right for you. Each personal trainer designs workouts for individual members so they can train at their own pace. Even though the fitness program operates in a group setting with a maximum class size of 12, participants receive personalized attention to get them on the proper health track.
We caught up recently with founder Mark Goodman to find out what he loves most about Boston.
Where were you born: Los Angeles, CA
How long in Boston: 12 years
Neighborhood: Waban Neighborhood, Newton MA
Occupation: Founder, Cardio High Fitness
Favorite Restaurant: Comedor in Newton Center or Highland Kitchen in Somerville
Best Sushi: Oiishi
Best Italian: Scampo at the Liberty Hotel
Best dessert: JP Licks Irish Mint Lace ice cream (only available in March)
Best place for a romantic date: Lumiere
Best Sunday brunch: My kitchen. Ramsey Lewis on vinyl. Scrambled eggs with veggies. Blueberry spinach smoothie. Espresso over ice. If my family and I are headed out, Met Back Bay.
Best place for a power business meeting: Aquitaine Boston
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Intercontinental
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Newbury Comics on Newbury Street (I can do my shopping while my wife and daughter can enjoy the sights and shops of Newbury Street).
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: SoWa Vintage Market has great locally made jewelry and rare, vintage finds for watches.
Best Spa: G2O Spa + Salon has a great Sports Massage
Favorite Charity Event: Steppingstone Annual Dinner
Favorite Cultural Event: Indie pop bands at Sinclair or Brighton Music Hall
Favorite Cultural Institution: New Art Center, as I am also on the board.
Best Steakhouse: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in the Seaport
Best Pizza: Max & Leo in Newton Corner
Best Lunch: Cook Newton
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Ahem.
Best Massage: Miriam at Highlands Massage or Holly Lilliston at The Perfect Touch.
Best Limousine/Driving Service: Uber
Best Museum/Exhibit: Tough call. DeCordova in summer. ICA in cooler months.
Describe Boston in three words: Layered ‘70s Pop. Oh, wait. The city? History, technology and students
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Mount Auburn Cemetery
All-around favorite spot in Boston: Tennis on the grass at Longwood Cricket, Trails at Weston Reservoir with my dog and Harvard Stadium playing Ultimate Frisbee
Best Aspect of Boston: Amazing combination of entrepreneurial activity, loads of students, killer restaurants – in a sports obsessed town with very good college radio (88.1 88.9, 90.3, 91.9).
