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Downtown’s Up to the Minute Gifts 2020

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Typically, we hear I already have all that I need, which can make those incredibly difficult to shop for! Luckily, our editors at Downtown have done their research on the best gifts “for the Active, Gear, and Kitchen lovers, and we did not forget those gifts that give back” this holiday season!

 

Oculus Quest 2

For tech-savvy men, look no further than the esteemed virtual-reality headset known as the Oculus Quest 2! This high-tech equipment will allow him to explore other worlds and adventures from the comfort of home.

 

Lifepro 4-Speed Vibrating Foam Roller

Lifepro 4-Speed Vibrating Foam Roller – High-Intensity Vibrating Roller for Muscle Recovery, Mobility & Pliability Training – Deep Tissue Vibrant Massage for Awesome Trigger Point Sports Therapy

 

Fusion FX Heated Percussion Massage Gun

 

Fusion FX Heated Percussion Massage Gun – Deep Tissue Massager for Muscle Pain Relief, Enhanced Recovery for Athletes & Percussive Therapy – 3 Auto Modes, 5 Powerful Speeds, Handheld Electric Device.

Master & Dynamic

True Wireless Earphones. Master & Dynamic headphones, earphones, and speakers make the perfect gift!

Italian cashmere beanie by Carolyn Rowan Accessories”

New York 100 % Italian cashmere beanie by Carolyn Rowan Accessories in black & ivory. Their best selling city hat is back! What better way to give back to NYC while repping NYC than 25% of proceeds on sales of this gorgeous, 100% Italian cashmere beanie will help support City Harvest and help feed our city. Fabric Content: 100% Cashmere

 

Thermomix

 

The Thermomix® TM6™ can perform up to 24 different functions and techniques in one digitally powered countertop appliance. Quality designed, with one stainless-steel bowl, state-of-the-art mixing knife, precision heating element, and an integrated scale the TM6™ does it all! From meal prep to clean up, the TM6™ makes homemade cooking effortless.

 

Mophie Universal Wireless Multi Coil Charge Stand

 

Mophie Universal Wireless Multi Coil Charge Stand for Apple iPhone Xs Max, iPhone Xs, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, Qi-Enabled Devices

 

Bonsai Bluetooth Speaker Lamp

 

Bonsai Bluetooth Speaker Lamp with Wireless Charging Pad. The Bonsai Bluetooth Speaker Lamp with Wireless Charging Pad has an attractive, modern design inspired by the iconic bonsai tree. Use it on a desk or nightstand for reading, music, and charging your Qi-enabled smartphone. Features adjustable brightness, Bluetooth speaker, and touch-sensitive controls

 

Portable Smartphone Photo Vault

The Portable Smartphone Photo Vault saves room on your device while protecting your photo memories. This handy device plugs into your smartphone or tablet to copy and back up your photos, videos, and contacts. Simply download the free app and touch “Start Backup.” Your data is backed up automatically, giving you peace of mind and freeing up valuable space on your device.

 

Women’s Wool Dasher Mizzles

Allbirds For the active! Take stormy weather in stride with the running shoe that uses natural materials to give you extra grip and keep your feet dry. Renewable Materials, Machine Washable, Minimizes Odor, Flexibly Conforms to your movements.

 

Sugar Hill Creamery

 

 

Sugar Hill Creamery, now this is the gift of all gifts! Weekly Ice Cream Subscription – 3 Pints/Weekly from $33.00 Receive three (3) pints of ice cream each week. Each delivery you’ll receive a collection of our most popular flavors, but each week will be a surprise. We will leave pints of ice cream at your door just like the milkman used to leave milk at doorsteps. Learn more here.

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Featured Fitness Health

Strength Training – Most Effective Exercise You’re Not Doing

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strength training

From resistance bands a great option which will give you plenty of variety and special grips to Bulgarian bags and the newest four-movement exercise to target your rear delts, working out can often contain a few complexities here and there – sometimes too many. With all of the newest technology and year-long fads crowding our minds, we can often leave the simplest movements by the wayside. To make your entire body stronger, bring up imbalances and get some conditioning in while you’re at it, there is one old-school, simple strength training movement to add to your repertoire: the farmer’s walk. 

 

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Photo by Binyamin Mellish from Pexels

The farmer’s walk is as easy to understand as carrying your groceries inside – only much, much more physically taxing. To perform this exercise, simply grab two heavy (for seasoned gym-goers, half your body weight in each hand should be a good starting point) weights – dumbbells, kettlebells, trap bars, plates, etc. – let them hang down at your side with your palms facing your body and start walking. Make sure to focus on keeping a good posture and tall spine, keep your grip tight and take short steps – the weight will handle the rest. For more strength and hypertrophy (muscle growth) benefits, focus on heavier weight and shorter walks – longer walks will help you improve cardiovascular performance and have an effect on the nervous system similar to a set of sprints.

Benefits of Strength Training with the Farmer’s Walk

 

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Photo by Victor Freitas from Pexels

 

“It’s just walking, right?” If that thought crossed your mind, you’re not wrong, but that is the beauty of this exercise. Walking in a controlled manner with extremely heavy weight comes with a ton of benefits, even being cited as a safer alternative to the deadlift.  Your arms will take a beating keeping the weight inside your hands and at your sides, your shoulders and back will be taxed from maintaining proper posture, your core will struggle to keep everything together and your legs and glutes are pumping with each step. If you’ve heard the term “functional strength training” thrown around in the gym, this is it. A single, heavy exercise that will improve your musculature and translate to increased athletic performance in every aspect and generally better fitness.
 
Training will also naturally help with HGH levels, which includes the ability to build and repair muscle, keeping the body fit and energetic, and its anti-aging abilities. Building this naturally takes some time though, so here are different types of HGH injections that may speed up this process.

For more fitness and strength training tips, head over to our Downtown Fitness section.

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Featured Technology Travel

Escape the City This Spring on the New Ducati Scrambler 1100

Ducati Scrambler 1100 Action Shot

Towering skyscrapers, steamy side streets and the hustle and bustle of the city that never sleeps certainly don’t come without their charms, but every once in a while we all need an escape. Whichever direction you’re heading, if there are open highways or smooth stretches of scenic road, you’ll want to hit them on the new Ducati Scrambler 1100.

Ducati Scrambler 1100 Yellow Profile

Ducati has sold their fair share of Scramblers since they debuted them in 2015, but the new 1100 model is bigger, beefier and more advanced than its predecessors in the Scrambler family. Longer, wider and taller, the new Ducati Scrambler 1100 gives you a big bike feel without compromising its sleek retro aesthetic. Rumble through twists and turns with the air-cooled 1,079cc engine, corner confidently with the stiff suspension and advanced lean-sensitive ABS traction control, and then get back up to speed with the smooth, light-action clutch. If you’re looking for a solidly-built, minimalist bike that still comes with the bells and whistles of modern motorcycle manufacturing, the new Ducati Scrambler 1100 proves pretty stiff competition.

Ducati Scrambler 1100 Digital Gauges

City, Journey and Active are the three distinct riding modes featured on the Scrambler 1100. Journey mode is the equivalent of what we know as “touring” mode, meant for long hauls and cruising, while active is comparable to the usual “sport” mode, and tailored to more adventurous riders looking to dig into tight turns and put the engine’s 88 Newton meters of torque to good use. For those looking to get more out of their bike than weekends upstate, the Ducati Scrambler 1100 features a city mode that caps engine power to maximize fuel efficiency for short commutes or rides through the city.

The new Ducati Scrambler 1100 is available in classic ’62 yellow and shining black, and the current MSRP starts at $12,995. Learn more and find a dealer on their website. For more on the latest gear, head over to our Tech Spot.

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Featured News Technology

The Faraday FF91: A Look to The Future of Electric Vehicles

With advancing technology and the ever-growing presence of electric vehicles on the road, another one popping up on the market shouldn’t be much of a hot topic. However, with the specs boasted by the Faraday FF91, it is.

Judging by aesthetics alone, you can tell that the all-electric FF91 SUV is something special. Its modern styling, sharp features and aerodynamic design easily stand out from other vehicles on the market, let alone just the electric ones. Faraday sites the reason for this styling as being inspired by the technology, stating their flagship model “embodies [their] latest mobility advancements in performance, intelligence, and user experience. This is the reason why we gave FF 91 a future-forward design that visually sets it apart from anything else on the road.”

Faraday FF91 electric vehicle profile

A one-of-a-kind look isn’t the only thing different about the FF91. This SUV is the fastest-accelerating electric vehicle in the world. Obliterating Tesla’s former record of 2.5 seconds, the FF91 goes from 0-60mph in just 2.39. With its three motors and 1,050 horsepower, this all-electric powerhouse is for environmentalists and adrenaline junkies alike.

But pretty looks and explosive power aren’t all that’s offered by the Faraday FF91. This revolutionary SUV features an intuitive user experience with its FFID technology. “Your unique FFID profile encompasses an extensive range of your driving preferences and content choices,”  according to the manufacturer.

Faraday FF91 electric vehicle window

With the space saved by the use of a modern, streamlined drivetrain, the FF91 doesn’t skimp on legroom. The interior is designed to allow the driver to relax, even going so far as to feature ventilated, massaging seats to help work out the kinks while you cruise to work.

Where can you get your hands on one of these? Well, you can’t – yet. The FF91 was revealed at last year’s International Consumer Electronics Show and is scheduled to begin production this year. Production models aren’t yet available for purchase, but you can reserve one now on their website.

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Fashion Featured Technology

New Line of Luxury Watches Come to NYC World Trade Center in Longines Boutique

Longines Luxury Watch Boutique Storefront
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 07: Longines launches the Conquest V.H.P. at the Longines Boutique at Westfield World Trade Center on November 7, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images for Longines)

The NYC World Trade Center’s Oculus, designed by famed architect Santiago Calatrava, is home to a cornucopia of upscale brands, including the likes of Dior and John Varvatos. Joining these and other fashion and upscale staples are a very special handful of luxury watches from the heritage timepiece manufacturer Longines.

Longines, who has been in business since 1832, has become one of the most prominent names in the luxury timepiece market by producing classic, Swiss technology-driven timepieces that deserve a place in every collection. Let’s take a look at some of Longines’ distinct luxury watches and collections that are now available in their NYC Westfield World Trade Center boutique:


Longines Luxury Watch Heritage 1940

Heritage Chronograph 1940

With some handy identifiers built right into the name, this historic, reissued luxury watch takes its inspiration from one of the Longines originals and features pink indices, a silver-tone dial and a timeless black alligator strap.

Longines Luxury Watch Master Collection

Master Collection

The Longines Master Collection is characterized by its elegance and approachable price point. Introducing new, blue-hued additions to their collection, Longines is bringing bold straps and faces to their already striking assortment of luxury watches.

Longines Luxury Watch VHP Collection

Conquest VHP Collection

In the midst of the heritage and tradition that comes along with the Longines’ name, a sporty model may seem miles away – but that couldn’t be further from the truth. With their Conquest VHP (Very High Precision) models, Longines offer a more athletic silhouette, which is accompanied by some of the sharpest timepiece tech out there, with a stunning accuracy of +/- 5 seconds per year.

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Fashion Featured Technology

Four Mid-Range Watches Your Collection Needs

When you’re ready to step up your watch game, but aren’t quite ready for the Rolex, the solution is our good friend: the mid-range watch. Mid-range watches grant us the style, craftsmanship and high-quality movements associated with high-dollar watches without the out-of-this-world price tag. Whether you’re upgrading from your tried-and-true Casio or simply want a nice watch and can’t justify the cost of a top-shelf timepiece, here are four of our favorite mid-range watches on the market right now:


Longines Men's Mid-Range Watch

  1. Longines – L2.128.4.78.3

Heritage watchmaker Longines offers stylish, high-quality Swiss watches at approachable price points. They boast several collections, including the Master Collection, in which this model finds its home. This watch features painted Arabic numerals, blued steel hands and an elegant alligator strap that you can wear just as easily to the office as to a charity dinner. With automatic movement, water resistance to 30 meters and a scratch-resistant sapphire-crystal case, this is a timepiece that has plenty in the form and function departments.

SEVENFRIDAY Men's Mid-Range Watch

  1. SEVENFRIDAY – M1/03

Launched in 2012, Swiss brand SEVENFRIDAY is catching up to its big brothers in the industry by offering unique timepieces that offer modern style with a retro feel. Their M1/03, strutting with its square shape and rounded, radial face, equates to a watch that stands out from the crowd. Rotating display discs, powder-printed numerals and subtle gold highlights set this watch apart, making it a timepiece to remember.

Rado Men's Mid-Range Watch

  1. Rado – HyperChrome Automatic

Another young gun from Switzerland, Rado, launched in 2010 and features some of the most high-tech watchmaking processes out there. From their use of hardmetal to their unique process for refining and polishing ceramic, Rado is quickly making a name for itself among watch connoisseurs. Their HyperChrome Automatic watch combines some Rado’s greatest achievements, utilizing their high-tech ceramic finish and anti-reflective sapphire crystal to create a sleek mid-range watch that’s unmistakably modern.

Hamilton Men's Mid-Range Watch

  1. Hamilton – Khaki Field Officer Auto

Take a Swiss heart and put it into one of the Hell’s Angels – that’s Hamilton in a nutshell. This brand, boasting “American Spirit + Swiss Precision,” is taking the mid-range watch market by storm with its combination of classics, rugged military-inspired throwbacks and out-there designs. The Khaki Field Officer Auto features similar tech specs as the other watches on the list, with the exception of a heightened water resistance depth of up to 100 meters, in case you have to eject over water during a dogfight. This tough-looking classic, featuring the high-tech movements Switzerland is known for, embodies its brand entirely.

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