Summer doesn't mean your training takes a break. It means you take it outside, turn up the intensity, and shred limited beliefs about what you can accomplish when the temperature rises. NYC Shred is back, and ALLMAX Nutrition is proud to be right in the middle of it.
This guide covers everything you need to know: where to show up, when to check in, what the workout looks like, what ALLMAX Nutrition has planned on-site, and how to prepare your body and gear for the hottest, loudest, most electric group fitness experience of the year.
Event Overview: NYC SHRED x ALLMAX Nutrition
City Shred hosts high-energy group workout events across North America, and NYC Shred is the flagship experience that brings hundreds of athletes together to sweat, compete, and connect. Designed as a mental and physical test for participants, the event is built around a simple philosophy: you versus you. No rankings. No eliminations. Just a massive, coach-led training session that forces you to find out what you're made of.
ALLMAX Nutrition is the title sponsor of this year's NYC Shred, serving as the performance engine behind the event. That means we'll be on the ground fueling every segment: sampling our best-selling supplements, running games and giveaways, and making sure this community of athletes has what it needs before, during, and after the workout. Head here to register for this leg of the North American tour!
A few things to know upfront:
The event is intended for fitness enthusiasts seeking community and challenge-beginners and advanced athletes alike.
Participants receive swag bags valued over $150, packed with product samples and promotions from event sponsors.
City Shred events support charitable causes like the Special Olympics NY, so your ticket goes further than just a workout.
Lock in your spot early. Capacity is limited, and past events have sold out.
Location, Date & Schedule
NYC Shred takes place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The venue is Asphalt Green, a beautiful park located in New York City's Upper East Side. This outdoor setting offers the perfect urban backdrop for a high-energy fitness experience under the summer sun.
Expect a vibrant atmosphere with plenty of space to accommodate hundreds of athletes ready to push their limits in the heart of the city. The combination of Asphalt Green's open-air facilities and the lively city energy creates an unforgettable environment for this flagship City Shred event.
Event-Day Schedule
8:00 AM - Optional 5K run begins for those looking to warm up and log extra miles
8:30 AM - Registration opens and swag bag pickup begins (arrive early for the best swag)
9:30 AM - Partner Burpee Challenge kickoff, powered by ALLMAX Nutrition
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM - Main workout block featuring multi-segment, coach-led training
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM - Refuel block with ALLMAX sampling, vendor activations, and recovery zone
Participants can choose to join the 5K run before the main workout or head straight to registration to get ready for the day’s challenges.
What to Expect from the CITY SHRED Workout Experience
The core of every City Shred event is an epic group training experience that fuses strength, conditioning, and agility into a single two-hour block. Events include high-intensity, multi-segment workout sessions led by celebrity trainers and fitness influencers alongside local coaches and gym partners. The format is built to push physical and mental limits through group training while keeping every movement scalable.
Workout Format
The workout typically breaks into a number of segments, such as:
Bodyweight circuits - push-ups, air squats, lunges, core holds
Sprint intervals - short-burst speed drills on marked lanes
Partner drills - synchronized movements that build teamwork and accountability
Coaches demonstrate modifications for every exercise, so whether you're in your first year of training or your tenth, you can work at a pace that matches your fitness. The goal isn't to beat anyone else. It's to shred your own personal ceiling-physically and mentally. You'll hear countdowns from the MC, music pumping from a live DJ, and photographers capturing every grind. The electric feeling of hundreds of people moving together defines the City Shred experience.
NYC Shred will also feature wellness and recovery zones after workouts, where you can walk around, talk to like-minded individuals, and start refueling. That's where you'll find the ALLMAX booth ready to assist your recovery.
ALLMAX Nutrition On-Site: Sampling, Games & Flexy
ALLMAX Nutrition isn't just putting a logo on a banner. We're on the ground, in the crowd, and at your service from check-in to cooldown.
Sampling Station
Our booth will feature tastings of some of the products we're known for:
Flavored Creatine - one of the most researched supplements for power and strength, which directly supports the explosive movements you'll hit on the turf. Available in blueberry lemonade or tropical fruit punch.
Pre-workout formulas - like ACuts, designed with amino acids and natural caffeine for sustained energy during high-output sessions like City Shred workouts
AllGreens+ - a comprehensive greens supplement with pre- and pro-biotics to help you fill any fiber or micronutrient gaps in your diet
Want to learn which stack fits your training and goals? Our team will be on-site to walk you through product selection, timing, and dosing.
Reaction Time Game
Speed matters in the shred, and we're putting it to the test. The ALLMAX reaction time game is a quick, competitive activation where you testing your reflexes and focus. Top the leaderboard and you'll walk away with ALLMAX swag and product!
Flexy
Our mascot Flexy will be running around the venue all day-hyping up the partner burpee challenge, posing for photos, leading cheer breaks between segments, and generally making sure the energy stays at maximum. If you see Flexy, grab a photo!
Partner Burpee Challenge Powered by ALLMAX
The Partner Burpee Challenge is a common event kickoff activity at City Shred, and this year it's fully sponsored and energized by ALLMAX Nutrition. It's one of the most anticipated moments of the day-equal parts competition, chaos, and camaraderie.
How It Works
Grab your partner (pre-select or match on-site)
Line up in designated burpee lanes
Perform as many synchronized burpees as possible within the time window
Reps must meet the standard: full chest-to-ground, stand-up, and jump with clap overhead
Prizes and Recognition
Winners receive ALLMAX product bundles, gear, and shoutouts across City Shred's social channels.
The Atmosphere
Picture this: burpee lanes lined with cheering spectators, a DJ building the tempo, Flexy prowling the sidelines, and your team pushing through the final 30 seconds with everything you've got. This is where you break through what you thought was your limit.
ALLMAX products that support explosive power-like creatine and pre-workout-can help you push harder during those final reps. Dial in your stack before event day so nothing is new to your system.
How to Prepare: Nutrition & Gear
Nutrition
The night before the event, focus on eating a carbohydrate-rich dinner to top off your energy stores and prepare your body for the intense workout ahead. On event day, stay well-hydrated by packing plenty of water and electrolytes to maintain optimal performance and prevent dehydration.
During the workout, fuel yourself with easy-to-digest snacks that keep you satiated without weighing you down. Options like rice cakes, overnight oats, bananas, and protein shakes provide quick energy and help sustain your stamina throughout the session.
Gear Checklist
Lightweight, breathable workout clothes suitable for warm weather
Grippy training shoes with stable footing for outdoor surfaces
Hat or visor and sunglasses for sun protection during the 5K and workout
Small backpack with water bottle, towel, snacks, and a change of clothes
Join the City Shred Community
NYC Shred is more than a single workout. It's one chapter in a growing movement of life athletes across North America who crave challenge, connection, and high-performance living. Community engagement is a key component of City Shred events, and the relationships built on the turf don't end when the music stops.
What's Coming Next
The City Shred calendar keeps expanding this year:
Elevate Kelso - June 27, 2026, a multi-distance trail challenge for adults, kids, or relay teams.
Summer Shred + Stadium Flow Toronto- July 19, 2026, an intense group HIIT workout with fitness challenges, prizes, and swag.
Move California - August 16, 2026 in Santa Monica, a fitness festival combining breathwork, yoga, Pilates, dance, and HIIT.
How to Stay Connected
Follow ALLMAX Nutrition and City Shred on Instagram for product education, training tips, event announcements, and behind-the-scenes content. Share your NYC Shred experience by tagging us, posting photos with Flexy, and celebrating your partner burpee challenge scores!
The only thing that separates the people who talk about getting after it and the people who actually do is showing up. Spots are limited. The energy is real. And the community is waiting for you.
