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Walking Into Health: New Years Resolution

Post author By Downtown Magazine
Post date December 29, 2019

By: Adam Que, a fitness trainer, practitioner, former MMA fighter, and writer

Waking up late in the morning has its consequences. You can either skip your whole hygiene routine, devour anything in sight because you know it would provide you with energy, or throw on clothes that you know should be in the dirty laundry bag. Following by barging out of your apartment to be on a shoulder to shoulder status with other New Yorkers on the street or at the subway station.

I’m sure most of you have experienced all of the above. Of course, walking was most likely a big part of the problem since folks are taking Ubers, Lyfts, and cabs to their destinations nowadays. With this rush of stress and the bumps people are facing in life, how could anyone find walking beneficial? Well, it’s no coincidence Walking and Wellness both start with W.

Here are some key benefits of walking:

Prevents Diseases:

According to a review on the C3 Collaborating for Health, walking is an effective way to prevent or reduce the risk of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Helps With Living Longer and Weight Loss:

Walking is also important for the longevity of life. In the same review, there was a case study on the Global Corporate Challenge that recorded 54% of participants who had high blood pressure showed low risk by the end of a 12-week walking challenge. As well as an increase of energy by 71% and a drop of 10% body fat on average for those who had body fat loss. Another case study recorded that 94% of the walkers part of the Heart Foundation Walking group (HFW), the largest free community-based walking group in Australia said, “HFW was essential for their physical well-being.”

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Mental Health:

Besides the physical benefits of walking, I mainly believe it is amazing for mental health. Dr. Lars Madsen of The MindShift Foundation said, “It increases relaxation and can be equivalent to a sleeping pill, even for people with insomnia.” Walking also reduces stress, anxiety, improves cognitive function and can lift one’s spirit instantly, especially when doing it with friends or loved ones.

So besides that gruelly commute, try to incorporate 15 to 30-minute walks throughout your week. Whether you missed a workout, your routine is discombobulated or you feel you’ve been out of whack due to the holidays kicking your butt, get to walking. If you find yourself walking in Downtown Manhattan locations like the Jerry Driscoll Walk, SoHo’s side streets, along The Highline or through Battery Park, take the time to envision a positive perspective and enjoy yourself.

Get to stepping strongly into 2020 to start that first quarter on a healthy foot.

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Tags Adam Que, battery park, Mental Health, new years resolution, Positive Health Wellness, Seaport District, SoHo, The Highline, Walking, weight-loss, wellness

Living

Creatives at Johannes Leonardo & GDSNY launch #WallThatUnites in New York

Post author By Downtown Magazine
Post date February 27, 2017

A multicultural group of creatives and producers at award-winning New York-based creative agency Johannes Leonardo has teamed up with internationaldesign and real estate development firm GDSNY to spearhead a global art project born out of reaction to the current divisive politics surrounding immigration. The project, Wall That Unites, utilizes empty walls on and within highly-visible and strategically placed real estate as a display channel for positive messages of unity. The first wall launched on President’s Day, Feb, 20, in West Chelsea on the Highline Park, at 253 10th Avenue.

Wall That Unites is a global art project for the people, by the people. Its aim is to galvanize artists and people to create art on walls across the world. These walls will then be joined together digitally with the goal of besting the proposed length of the Mexico border wall—over 1900 miles. The wall will become a symbol of people coming together to show the power of unity.

“Recently, the word ‘wall’ has become a symbol for division, hostility and disillusionment,” said Johannes Leonardo co-founder Jan Jacobs. “We’ll do our part to prevent that from happening. We’re going to create our own wall and symbol. Political walls divide people. Ours will unite them.”

“GDSNY has a history of installing architectural-scale artworks and using its buildings as canvases for artists to affect culture for social good, so we are proud to provide the inaugural wall for this project,” said GDSNY founder and CEO Michael Kirchmann.

Johannes Leonardo and GDSNY will spearhead the project’s rollout, which includes more installations in New York in the coming weeks, including collaborations by world-renowned visual and performing artists.

“We hope they will create powerful and emotive work that represents unity and acceptance,” said Jacobs. “As a group of creatives, this is our way of attempting to spread positive messages of hope and unity in a time of turmoil. Our hope is that these first few walls are just the beginning of a much bigger story which will unfold day-by-day, wall-by-wall.”

Tags GDSNY, Highline Park, Jan Jacobs, Johannes Leonardo, Marketing Agencies, Michael Kirchmann, President's Day, The Highline, Wall That Unites, walls, West Chelsea

Dining Living Miami

Fridababy CEO Chelsea Hirschhorn’s restaurant picks for Downtown Magazine

Post author By Downtown Magazine
Post date January 24, 2017

Fridababy's Chelsea Hirschhorn — Fridababy’s Chelsea Hirschhorn

Focused on innovation, Fridababy aims to provide parents with the tools to simply and efficiently care for their babies. Since CEO Chelsea Hirschhorn joined Fridababy in 2014, the company has expanded into a 15,000 square foot facility. That growth has led to Fridababy’s geographic presence expanding from 5,000 doors to over 25,000 doors across North America. In turn, accolades have come from NBC’s Today (“Stuff We Love”), BuzzFeed (“47 Parenting Products That’ll Make Your Life Easier”), and Vogue (“The Ultimate Baby Registry Master List”) alike.

Prior to taking over Fridababy, Chelsea was a New York City-based bankruptcy attorney at Weil Gotshal & Manges, in addition to a role as Director of Ancillary Revenue for the Miami Marlins. Her J.D. was earned from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. In turn, Downtown asked “the Baby-Gadget Guru” — a mother of two — for some New York restaurant recommendations.

Fridababy can be visited at www.fridababy.com, while Chelsea and the brand can both be followed on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook.

1) Babbo:

For the pasta tasting menu with a seat at the high top tables in the front, catching up with friends.

2) Chelsea Market:

After a session with the boys at the Chelsea Piers driving range or carousel, we walk over for lunch then stroll the Highline with our dessert in-hand.

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3) La Esquina:

For very sentimental reasons — it was where my husband and I went on our very first date. It was pouring rain and the taxi pulled up to the corner and I looked at him like, “Are we really eating tacos in the window?” I’ve since learned to trust him implicitly!

4) Via Quadronno:

On the corner of 73rd & Madison, where I spent a lot of time escaping the downtown grind during law school; my parents were on 73rd between Park and Lex. Truly a more perfect cappuccino does not exist.

5) Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle:

A classic New York City vibe, and somewhere we always stop for a drink and music session pre or post-dinner.

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Downtown’s top picks for Halloween 2016

Post author By Catie Perry
Post date October 26, 2016

Whether you’re looking for something to do with the kids, with a date, or with your friends, here are some Halloween events to consider for this weekend, courtesy of Downtown:

Applepalooza 2016

Photo courtesy of Astor Center

Start Halloween weekend early and get into the autumn mood with some Thursday night cider tasting. Astor Center is hosting Applepalooza 2016, a casual tasting, perfect if you’re a cider enthusiast or just “cider curious.” Try different ciders from all around the world and relax into the weekend.

World Masquerades presents The 9th Annual Masquerade Ball

Want to kick off the Halloween celebrations in a more glamorous way? Put the costume aside and bring out your formal attire and mask. This secretive party is being held by Worlds Masquerades and the location will be announced on the day of. Your Thursday night will never be classier.

DJ Khaled Presents Highline House of Horrors

Photo courtesy of Highline Ballroom

In the mood to blow off steam? On Friday night, head to a concert at the Highline Ballroom. Costumes are encouraged and DJ Khaled will host a night of great performances. DJ Spade, Scram Jones, and more will help you start the weekend off right.

Haunted Halloween Gingerbread Houses

Photo courtesy of Taste Buds Kitchen

Does you kid need some activities for this weekend? A twist on winter gingerbread houses, Taste Buds Kitchen is offering a Halloween gingerbread workshop from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Saturday (the class is also offered on Sunday). Kids, from ages 2 to 8, can build their own haunted house out of gingerbread, while wearing costumes and listening listen to spooky music.

Brookfield Place Halloween Party

Photo courtesy of Arts Brookfield

To entertain the kids (and maybe get some shopping done), head to Brookfield Place on Saturday between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Kids of all ages are welcome for a Halloween party with science activities, magicians and performances. Show up in costumes so you can get some great photos of the kids on the costume catwalk.

Halloween at The Stanton Social

Photo courtesy of The Stanton Social

Put on your best costume and head to The Stanton Social. This bar is “unabashedly luxurious” and will hold a lavish Halloween party on the Saturday night. With a premium open bar and a live DJ performance, and a 1940s vibe, this is a great place to dance the night away.

Halloween Pup Parade

Photo courtesy of The High Line Hotel

Halloween weekend will be busy and by Sunday, you might be a little exhausted. The perfect pick-me-up is a puppy parade! The High Line Hotel, known for being dog-friendly, is hosting a Halloween event from 10:00 AM until noon, with face painting and pumpkin carving and other events for the kiddos. The highlight (of course) is the Halloween pup parade at 11:30.

Tag Your Pet’s Costume

Speaking of puppy costumes, starting today tag your pets with #PawlloweenNYC and you could see them on the subway! LinkNYC will be taking photos from Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and will be featuring them on LinkNYC and the MTA On-The-Go kiosks from Oct. 24-31.

Lifestyle Living

Lego Heading to the Highline

Post author By Gaelle Gilles
Post date June 6, 2015

Many children play with Lego to either pass time at the doctors office, or to build a sculpture of some sort in their rooms at home. Either way, it is a wonderful toy for parents to buy for their children because it keeps their minds busy. But Lego isn’t just for children; they can be for people at any age. People love to create objects and different sculptures using Lego, and now it has become quite easy for anyone to get their hands on them to create whatever one desires to create. A Danish artist by the name of Olafur Eliasson has sprinkled The High Line with two tons of (which amounts to about two million) white Lego bricks, for everyone to play with.

Not only can the public enjoy the Lego bricks, but a set amount of them have been given to ten architecture firms so each can be challenged to build their own Lego buildings . This will be a challenge to many architects because of the limited amount of bricks each architect can receive, as well as the fact that they are very constricted.

The goal of these white bricks being spread out at The High Line is for people to have fun and be challenged. If anyone would like to play with them, bring family members and friends to The High Line at the West 30th Street entrance any day from now until September 30 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.

-by Gaelle Gillis

Tags Olafur Eliasson, The Highline, White legos