by Downtown Magazine | Dec 19, 2017 | Featured, Health
An old Irish proverb says that “a good laugh and a long sleep are the best two cures for anything.” In modern times, tons of studies have undoubtedly proven the benefits of proper sleep for our health, thus medically confirming what our ancestors simply...
by Eva Troester | Dec 8, 2017 | Featured, Fitness, Health, Nutrition
For this week’s Fitness Friday, I set out to ask the popular trainers behind the Tone It Up program, Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn, some questions about the TIU community and its success. We also touched on tips for staying healthy while eating out and on the...
by Eva Troester | Nov 22, 2017 | Featured, Health, Nutrition
With all this talk about Thanksgiving; turkey, gravy, pies, we’re already dreading fitting into our jeans next Monday. While a few days of enjoying yourself and eating a little more than usual won’t make you gain weight, being mindful and listening to your...
by Eva Troester | Nov 17, 2017 | Featured, Fitness, Health
For this week’s Fitness Friday, we’re taking a closer look at Asphalt Green. A nonprofit organization with two locations in Manhattan, one in Battery Park City and one on the Upper East Side, with a wide range of group fitness classes, great swimming and gym...
by Grace Capobianco | Nov 15, 2017 | Featured, Health
Each day your schedule gets busier, packed with work, commitments, deadlines all the while we seem to neglect the very thing which allows our bodies to run at this pace. Being in touch with your body and understanding it is important whether through yoga, mindfulness,...
by Downtown Magazine | Nov 13, 2017 | Featured, Health, Nutrition
If following this year’s TCS New York City Marathon has inspired you to sign up for a marathon, a race or simply take up running on your own time, you are definitely not the only one.Even though the temperatures are slowly dropping, you can still run...
