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NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital Debuts New Lobby

Photo: Courtesy of Justine Lecanu/Downtown Magazine
Photo: Courtesy of Justine Lecanu/Downtown Magazine
Photo: Courtesy of Justine Lecanu/Downtown Magazine

NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan hospital has recently installed a new lobby, which made its debut about two weeks ago. The new space is an extreme update from the old lobby, and features new lighting, floors, ceilings, furnishings, and decor. The reception for the new lobby has been overwhelmingly positive, with many staff members, patients, and visitors admiring the update.

“We are very excited about our new lobby!  It is a beautiful and welcoming space for both patients and staff, and it is rewarding for everyone involved when projects we have been working so hard on come to fruition,” said Michael Fosina, the SVP and COO of NY-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan hospital. “Next, we are looking forward to our brand new inpatient unit which will open this summer.”

Photo: Courtesy of Justine Lecanu/Downtown Magazine
Photo: Courtesy of Justine Lecanu/Downtown Magazine

Downtown Magazine absolutely loves the new lobby, and is looking forward to seeing the new inpatient unit when it opens this summer!

-by Jackie Hart

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Fitness Health

Introducing…The DogPound

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Dawin Pena, Kirk Myers, and Brey Pena of the DogPound. Photo: Courtesy of the DogPound
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Dawin Pena, Kirk Myers, and Brey Pena of the DogPound. Photo: Courtesy of the DogPound

5:45 a.m. coffee, brotherhood, and intense workouts: This is the DogPound, a group of 14 guys that includes Hugh Jackman, NYSE president Tom Farley, former America’s Next Top Model judge Nigel Barker, and two Olympic-medal winners.

WHO ARE THE TRAINERS?

KIRK MYERS, CEO DOGPOUND/ FOUNDER, THE CAPTAIN

For anybody who’s let themselves get a little overweight, Kirk Myers is the poster child for personal achievement in physical fitness. Growing up, Kirk was shy kid from Kansas City who fed his personal insecurities with candy bars and junk food, ballooning to more than 300 pounds on a 5′7″ frame and struggled to keep up both socially and athletically. His poor dietary habits had finally made his health hit rock bottom. During an ER visit while in College, doctors found that his heart was enlarged and he had suffered congestive heart failure. He was only 21. This was his sea-change moment. His doctors placed him on a diet of green vegetables, and after completely changing his lifestyle, and focusing on fitness, Myers has lost 125 pounds and built an impressive…body of work. At 34 and a ripped 172 pounds, he is a top trainer to celebrities, athletes, and professionals.

 

BREY PENA, CSO / COFOUNDER, BEAST

Brey grew up in a low class Spanish Harlem family as an overweight kid. At the tender age of 17, his family went through a major hardship- his father was arrested and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. This changed Brey’s perspective of life. Brey and his older brother were forced to take responsibilities of the family. All of this stress caused him to become aggressive towards everyone around him and to himself. His older brother, Dawin made a suggestion that changed his life, “Let’s go to the gym.” The gym became a safe haven for him, a place where he channeled his frustration in a healthy way. He had time to think, reflect and discover that fitness is a passion of his. This is the foundation of the man who will be training you. Brey’s greatest satisfaction comes from having a positive impact on his client’s fitness goals. His enthusiasm combined with discipline and motivation has proved to be a winning recipe for his clients!

 

DAWIN PENA, HEAD OF PERSONAL TRAINING, TINY

Baseball and training has been two of many passions Dawin has encountered in life. However, training is the one that won over and that’s why he’s on this journey with us- to spread his love of fitness and to help others in what he’s known for. Dawin believes that fitness is not only about working out; it’s a lifestyle that includes good health overall. He believes incorporating fitness into life by playing sports is a great way to stay in shape in life. Training with this experienced man will change your life, if you’re down to take the risk.

If you are looking for a good trainer downtown, here are a few aspects to look out for when looking:

1. Professionalism: Is the trainer established and committed to helping you achieve your goals?

2. Personality: Is the trainer friendly? Do they make you feel comfortable while working out and discussing your fitness goals?

3. Communication: Is the trainer consistent in their communication?

You can learn more about the members of The Dog Pound on their website.

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Fitness Health

Bikram Yoga on Fulton Street

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Photo: Courtesy of details.com
Photo: Courtesy of details.com
Photo: Courtesy of details.com

Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that transforms the body and mind. This is something that all people should practice, especially with the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. With the interest in yoga skyrocketing everywhere, especially in Downtown Manhattan, there are a number of excellent studios to practice at. Grace A. Capobianco, CEO/Publisher of DOWNTOWN Magazine loves Birkram Yoga on Fulton Street. She explains, “It’s great to have a Bikram studio close to our office in the Financial District. It creates a great break in the afternoon leaving me energized and ready-to-go for the rest of the day.”

From fast-pace individuals working corporate jobs to full-time moms yoga is beneficial for everyone. At Bikram, their wonderful certified instructors teach classes and guide individuals to increase fitness, flexibility, and peace of mind. The atmosphere is just as important as the practice itself. This is a state-of-the-art heated studio that optimizes the practice of yoga. Heated studios make muscles more elastic, lessens the chance of injury, improves coordination, gets the blood flowing faster, and helps burn fat more easily.

The studio was built with the collaboration of concepts of green architecture and feng shui. It was developed by Bikram Choudhury and based on the ancient form of hatha yoga, he also trains and certifies all instructors at Bikram. Grace also raves about the studio itself, “It is clean, nice, and makes for a wonderful class that I highly recommend.” This particular studio works to create a neighborhood yoga community made up of experienced, certified teachers while giving students a greater mind, body, and more spiritual awareness. Brikam brings “every body in balance.”

-by Deirdre McAndrew

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Health Uncategorized

Jennifer Lopez Launches BodyLab

Photo: Courtesy of BodyLab
Photo: Courtesy of BodyLab

The multi-talented Jennifer Lopez launched BodyLab on Tuesday, January 6th, at the Annenberg Beach House in Santa Monica, L.A. BodyLab is a new lifestyle brand that was founded by Jennifer Lopez with the help of Chantelle Daines and Dr. Amy Heaton. The purpose of this brand is that it was developed “for women, by women.”

BodyLab was created due to the results of Basic Research that noticed many women having difficulties achieving health and fitness goals. This new brand serves as a solution. BodyLab created a line of lifestyle supplements to help women to achieve their goals of being their healthiest and happiest.

The best part of BodyLab supplements is that there is no added creatine and no ingredients that upset your hormones. These supplements are a unique blend made with plant-based compounds that aide the body in burning excess body fat, getting lean, and feeling awesome. BodyLab provides the nutrition, knowledge and support for women of all ages.

Jennifer Lopez says, “In all of my work—my music, my films, my book, my foundation—I always strive to inspire women to be the best and happiest versions of themselves. I joined the BodyLab family not only because of their commitment to creating great health and fitness products for women, by women, but also because of their approach to the holistic lifestyle. It’s not a solution-in-a-bottle. It’s not a fad diet. It’s part of a health regimen that makes your metabolism work as hard as you do. It’s a way to love your body.”

*Feature image courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/bodylabforwomen?fref=photo

– by Deirdre McAndrew

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Beauty Fashion

Equitance The Must-Have Skincare Collection

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There is no doubt that when it comes to Japanese women, one of the first things you notice is their flawless skin. For centuries, the Japanese culture has epitomized radiant, porcelain skin. Their belief is that beautiful skin comes as a direct result of how you treat your body, how you exercise and the food you eat.

Keeping that in mind, the skincare collection Equitance was launched. Rooted in Japanese traditions and inspired by beauty in nature, the brand creates the ideal conditions to support skin’s inner and outer vitality for a naturally glowing complexion. Founded on 18 years of landmark research, it combines balanced botanical ingredients and unique technology to release radiance in the skin.

Equitance works from the inside out. For outer beauty, the exclusive approach prescribes a combination of balanced botanicals and unique technology to deliver the ultimate skin brightening. For inner beauty, they designed a dietary supplement that creates the ideal conditions inside the body to support natural beauty.

All products are formulated with natural ingredients such as Linoleic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid that has a measurable effect on diminishing the appearance of dark spots and discoloration, resulting in a more even skin-tone and texture. Botanicals like cherry blossom leaf extract and shell ginger extract are added to effectively hydrate the skin.

The collection contains six products ranging from cleansers, to a skin radiance dietary supplement, toning lotion, spot corrector, hydrating cream and sunscreen.

Check out the entire Equitance collection online and brighten your skin today!

 -Maria Zanetti

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Hydrating Brightening Cream

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Brightening Toning Lotion

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Brightening Serum + Spot Corrector 

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Brightening Foaming Cleanser

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Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36

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Skin Radiance Dietary Supplement

 

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Health Nutrition

Probiotics: The Key To Good Health

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Bio-K + is a unique drinkable probiotic unlike anything else on the market today

Feeling sluggish or bloated? Or perhaps you suffer from bothersome eczema, or a restrictive food allergy. Whatever the case, we know the secret to cure your ailment: probiotics.

Okay, probiotics won’t solve all your problems. But they’re a good place to start. Believe it or not, a lot of health complications start in the digestive tract. We know, it’s not the most glamorous of topics, but it’s an important one nonetheless.

Most people think probiotics are only for people with digestive issues (gross). In reality, everyone can benefit from a probiotic a day. It’s time to educate ourselves about the product that will change our lives.

DOWNTOWN had the chance to get to know the makers of Bio-K +, a unique drinkable probiotic unlike anything else on the market today. They answered some of our questions, and allowed us to sample some of their product. The next day, we felt noticeably healthier. We can’t get enough of Bio-K+; it’s a must-have wellness booster!

What are probiotics?

Probiotics are friendly bacteria that can help preserve a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut. Probiotics can also cool inflammation along the intestinal tract and can help to keep the immune system healthy.

Why are they so important?

Healthy tummy, healthy person. The immune system relies on a healthy gut.

Specifically, how do probiotics help our body?

Probiotics can help to improve the immune system, digestion, elimination, and overall stomach health.

Who should consume probiotics?

Everyone can benefit from taking daily probiotics, especially those who experience a sensitive stomach or have GI troubles–and people on antibiotics.

Is there a recommended daily dose?

In general ¼-1 bottle of Bio-K+ daily.

What’s the difference between probiotics and yogurt?

On average, Bio-K+ has the same bacterial count as 100 servings of yogurt. Yogurt is not specially formulated in the way probiotics are–Bio-K+ has specific strands of bacteria that help the gut.

Where can we find Bio-K +?

Bio-K+ is available in high-end health food stores. As well as markets such as Whole Foods, Sprouts and Gelson’s.

– Linda Tell

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