ATHLEISURE LIST | STANDARD DOSE

Last month, Standard Dose launched its three-story space as a CBD based wellness experience in NYC's NoMad neighborhood. Their aim is to create an environment as a destination for elevated wellness that aims to facilitate an understanding of natural restorative practices. Guests can enjoy high quality CBD and plant-based products, daily yoga, meditation, education workshops and spa services. Educators are on site to inform shoppers on the benefits and uses of 100 curated CBD and plant-based topical and ingestible products.

Upon continuing in the space, a tea bar offers custom blends for detox, immunity and healing. Beyond this area is a meditation studio where guided sessions can be booked.

On the top floor, an outdoor rooftop hosts a number of additional meditation and yoga classes. In addition, there will be community events that focus on CBD and plant-based wellness.

This month, keep an eye out for a spa treatment room where select clean beauty services and body treatments can be reserved.

STANDARD DOSE

1145 Broadway

NY, NY 10001

www.standarddose.com

IG @StandardDose

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ATHLEISURE LIST | STRONG BY ZUMBA

When it comes to getting a full body workout, STRONG by Zumba® takes its approach to high intensity workouts through music to another level - as this is not a dance class. They partnered with Grammy nominated music producer Sevn (he has collaborated with Travis Scott's "Astroworld" and Beyonce and Jay-Z's "Everything is Love") to create exclusive beats for this music led program that focuses on the innovative approach of syncing music to moves while pushing and motivating participants beyond their limits.

The Athleisure Mag team had the opportunity to try out the class as well as to hear the track created for the class recently. Their unique process of reverse engineering the beats around the routines so that the high intensity moves are seamlessly melded with the music allows integrative motivation. Previous collaborations have included Timbaland, Steve Aoki and Krewella.

This program is a non-dance, one hour group exercise class that combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves specifically designed and synced to original music. Driven by beats as the ultimate motivator to burn calories while toning abs, legs, arms, and glutes.

STRONG by Zumba®

Check their website for a class near you.

www.strong.zumba.com

IG @StrongByZumba

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ATHLEISURE LIST | 40 LOVE

With the NBA Finals upon us, we wanted to make sure we had an eatery on your list where you can pop in to catch your favorite team as we wonder who will win between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors. 40 Love opened in October 2018 and is an "Upscale Country Club Concept Sports Lounge." The space is filled with dark wood, lush greenery and white brick that resembles a classic American country club.

While there, guests can enjoy giant plush booths and over 25 flat-screen TVs. This neighborhood sports bar is good to cheer on your team or simply to grab a bite to eat with your friends.

Founded by John Terzian and Brian Toll of the h.wood Group, 40 Love is a premier destination for everyone from locals to travelers to sports figures and Hollywood's elite. Inside, it's a lively hangout to catch the game with friends, in addition to an elevated space and ambiance, that is playful in nature and is vintage in décor.

You can head to a lush greenery outdoor patio with drinks for a game of shuffleboard, plus have a variety of bites and drinks to choose from their full cocktail menu, shareable plates, late night menu options, and brunch on the weekends.

We suggest that whether you're enjoying 40 Love for the summer or during gameday, menu highlights include Waygu Hot Dog (Maui Sweet Onions, Sautéed Peppers, Mayo and Banana Peppers), Chicken Wings (Lemon Pepper, Sweet & Spicy, BBQ, Buttery Buffalo or Hot) and their Western Bacon Cheeseburger (House-Blend Smashed Burger, American Cheese, Bacon, BBQ Sauce and Crispy Sweet Onions).

When you're ordering a cocktail, we suggest, Degrassy (Wirgina Black Whiskey, Cynar, Lemongrass Syrup, Angostura Bitters and Lemon), The Hard Sell (Fernet Branca, Carpano Antica, Lemon Demerara and Mint) and Mully's Cup (Plymoth Gin, Pimm's, Strawberry Tincture, Peychaud's Bitters and Lime).

PHOTOS COURTESY | Elizabeth Daniels

40 LOVE

829 N La Cienega Blvd,

Los Angeles, CA 90069

www.the40love.com

IG @40Love

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ATHLEISURE LIST | ZIP AVIATION

Zip Aviation launched in 2004 and offers helicopter tours of New York City and private charter service from NYC to the entire Northeast United States. They use the newest, state of the art technology for those that enjoy arial tours, they have access to Bose headphones to listen to the full tour experience which is offered in 9 different languages.

Helicopters are available within an hour's notice and can take people anywhere within a 300-350 mile radius. Common destinations from NYC that can be chartered include: Connecticut and New Jersey. During the summer, they will fly people to the Hamptons, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Montauk, Philadelphia and D.C. In addition, this is a great option for airport transfers as well.

Although they strictly operate helicopters in New York, they have partnerships to connect people who do request plane travel whether they're looking to go to Savannah, Georgia or to arrange a 747 to fly to the islands.

Booking a helicopter involves calling their dispatchers and letting them know where you are interested in going to. The dispatcher will let you know the closest place that they can land that is near the desired destination.

Those looking to book a helicopter for an engagement proposal can book their Cloud Nine service as they handle everything from flowers, photographs, champagne and more.

This summer when people charter, the PGA Championship package - guests will be taken to Bethpage Black in style. Leaving from NYC, it takes 15 mins vs 2.5 hours from the city to arrive to the golf course with dynamic views along with an arrival right on the golf course steps away from the championship. This summer, they will fly key stakeholders, like PGA officials, C-Suite executives and corporate hospitality clients.

PHOTOS COURTESY | Zip Aviation

ZIP AVIATION

Downtown Manhattan Heliport

6 East Rivers Piers

NY, NY 10004

www.zipaviation.com

IG @ZipAviation

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ATHLEISURE LIST | TACO DUMBO

Any day can be Taco Tuesday as it's an essential way to get through the week and to enjoy good vibes with friends. With an array of locations, Taco Dumbo is a market fresh tacqueria and cold-pressed juice margarita bar inspired by the healthy lifestyle where beach, surf, and sun are synonymous with fresh local food. Known for creating positive vibes environment where guests can relax and escape by enjoying a selection of food and beverage that transports you to Southern California.

A number of their favorite dishes and beverages include responsibly sourced ingredients with a personal touch to design a delicious menu that suits all eating styles. Food inclusivity is woven into the menu that provides options for meat lovers, vegans, vegetarians, kosher, dairy-free, or gluten-free diners.

Signature dishes off the menu include truffle shroom and rotiserie chicken "tinga" to beef short-rib and nori spicy tuna tacos. Their chef has created a plant-based "impossible" taco which pairs easily as a side to options that include grain bowls and salads.

Fresh ingredients are essential as they are locally sourced and elevate the drink selection to guests. Recreating a spin on a refreshing margarita includes six different options of pressed juice and nine different types of salts to the rim.

With a cantina feel that includes neon lighting, interesting decor elements that can include swinging chairs, pink phones and other quirky elements, its look creates a vibe that fuses food and fun together. Taco Dumbo has a number of locations in Manhattan that provides Southern California's vibes while also being about to have their own aesthetic in the neighborhoods that they are available in. In addition, each restaurant is ideal for having lunch, grabbing a drink after work prior to going on about your night as well as to make it a great after work party spot.

TACO DUMBO

• NYC

  • Garment District

  • Midtown

  • Pennsy

• BROOKLYN

  • Dumbo Heights

www.tacodumbo.com

IG @TacoDumbo

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ATHLEISURE LIST | TSION CAFE

Beejhy Barhany, an Israeli Ethiopian opened Tsion Cafe in 2014 in Harlem's historic Sugar Hill district. Her goal was to bring the Ethiopian and Mediterranean healthy culture and living to the Harlem community because this area was her home. The location of Tsion Cafe is famously known for being Jimmy's Chicken Shack. Back in the 40's, that's where Malcolm X and Redd Foxx were frequently spotted hanging out and where jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker Jr., washed dishes before his big break.

She sees Tsion Cafe as a medley of Ethiopian, Israeli and American cultures. Guests can enjoy these foods,

live music and art of the community when dining at Tsion Cafe.

Three signature dishes that should be enjoyed is the Ethiopian Veggie Combo - Shiro atakilt, red lentil, kik alicha, gomen, beets served with injera; Tsion Eggs - caramelized onions, smoked salmon with injera and Shakshuka - 4 poached organic eggs sauteed with organic tomato, onion, pepper, spices and cilantro with bread.

Inerja comes with a number of the meals at Tsion Cafe, it is made with teff grain, a tiny round grain that is native to Ethiopia, it is also gluten free. The fermentation process takes about 3-5 days. This process is what gives injera its mildly vinegary (sour) taste. At Tsion our injera is made in-house, so it is always fresh.

Teff is rich in protein and contains many essential vitamins and minerals that are good for your digestive system, metabolism and immune system.

The dishes are from recipes that were passed down from her grandmother and mother and live on as a legacy to celebrate them at Tsion. These women influenced and shaped her into the woman she is proud to be today. Due to her global travels, she has added her twist and flavor to these already flavorful dishes.

Beejhy wanted to tell her story. As an Ethiopian-Jewish women in Israel and then the US, the narrative of Judaism did not include the thousands of years of history and cultural relevance that the Ethiopian Jewish community added to the larger story of Judaism. She started a non-for profit that created cultural showcases in the NY tri-state area, encouraging filmmakers and artists to have the opportunity to exhibit their works while promote the cultural heritage of the Ethiopian Jewish community. In doing these regularly, food became a cultural staple at these showcases. The response encouraged her to open the restaurant. It was an important way to showcase her culture in the community, and food is the gateway to learning a new culture.

Guests can enjoy a brand new menu that includes appetizers/bar menu, dinner and brunch which included Falafel. Recently, they introduced new handcrafted spirits to the drink menu. Patrons can enjoy their outdoor patio area while enjoying their meals.

TSION CAFE

763 St Nicholas Ave

NY, NY 10031

www.tsioncafe.com

IG @tsioncafe

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ATHLEISURE LIST | AKT

Anna Kaiser is the Founder of AKT, one of the nation's fastest growing luxury boutique fitness franchise concepts. Growing up as a dancer, Anna constantly struggled to find ways to keep herself in shape. She opened her first studio on the Upper East Side in 2013. Anna wanted to create a culture and a brand that combined the personalization of private training with the community and electric experience that a boutique studio offers. AKT has an incredible fit following, with notables such as Kelly Ripa and Shakira.

She found that the consumer would plateau after only a few months of working out at a single modality studio (barre, Pilates, yoga, spin, etc.) because the workout wasn’t changing. AKT was a solution to provide members with an ever-changing workout experience focused on something no other fitness concept does — a kinetic approach to physical wellness with a cutting edge in pop fitness culture.

AKT is a full-body workout that combines cardio-dance intervals with strength and training. AKT offers four unique class modalities: Dance, Bands, Circuit and Tone.

Dance: A dance-based interval workout that pairs dance, cardio and toning.

Bands: A unique interval workout that uses overhead bands and a box to work on full-body conditioning.

Tone: Tone is our strength-focused low-impact muscle endurance class, that ends with a guided foam roll.

Circuit: Circuit is our timed full-body power and strength class.

Guests at AKT have access to towels, water and an AKT retail shop.

AKT On Demand is available to download and has over 800 subscribers per month. From the beach to the gym or your hotel suite, AKT's streaming workout videos are available to help you continue your AKT program. New content is added every week and you can choose which class to take based on what equipment you have with you any how much time you have.

AKT

Locations are currently in NYC, The Hamptons and Connecticut. Additional locations will open in LA, Miami, Dallas, Detroit, Denver, Westchester, Charlottesville, New Jersey and Arizona.

www.theakt.com

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ATHLEISURE LIST | KAREN LORD PILATES MOVEMENT

If you're out in Venice, California we highly suggest checking out Karen Lord Pilates Movement. Its founder, Karen Lord comes from a fashion and art background and created this studio and method to connect the endless benefits of classical Pilates while delivering it in a contemporary and mindful package that offers a true connection to each person that walks through the door.

After her successes in New York, Karen wanted to expand to Los Angeles. This version of her studio started as a pop-up this past July, and they quickly saw a nice client base expanding quickly. Between people from New York who were excited to come in, or people who heard about Karen and her online videos, it started growing quickly.

When working out at their Abbot Kinney location, you will find a contemporary studio rooted in classical Pilates. In the studio, guests can enjoy 10 reformers in the space. Each trainer has their own style and many of the classes are designed to highlight that trainer's special approach to Pilates, but with the commonality that they are all guided by the unique approach of Karen Lord Pilates Movement. You'll experience the individualized attention from highly knowledgeable and truly loving trainers, but will be kept safe and guided throughout the entire experience. This studio is known for their individualized attention and focus in a well designed, clean and fashionable studio. In addition, this studio trains to the client's body and not the other way around.

In addition to group classes, private ones are also available each day. Clients can be matched with their ideal trainer depending upon their desires and needs.

Guests can enjoy changing rooms and bathrooms; however, showers are not available. Merchandise and apparel are for sale in the Love Shop- a well-curated collection of KLPM's favorite products and accessories.

In addition to this studio, Karen will be the headline Pilates instructor for Wanderlust this year in Squaw Valley as well as Seattle. There are a number of collaborations with local and national brands that will be coming up. Whether you can attend the studio or not, Karen Lord Pilates Movement will be releasing videos online in the next month so anyone worldwide can train with Karen.

KAREN LORD PILATES MOVEMENT

1729 Abbot Kinney Blvd

Venice, CA 90291

karenlordpilatesmovement.com

IG @KarenLordPilates

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ATHLEISURE LIST | THE LITTLE BEET

When it comes to farm-to-table fast casual dining options, The Little Beet has been one of our favorite places to eat since 2014! Known as a 100% Gluten free restaurant, this growing chain with a number of locations in NYC and continuing to add additional cities to its roster, utilizing seasonal and local ingredients by sourcing them from farmers and purveyors that believe in this way of bringing foods that are good for you - to you. Because of the commitment to this vision, there may be variations in the menu depending on the location that you are visiting.

Navigating the menu at any location allows culinary diversity whether you are dairy-free, soy-free, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and nut-free. One can create their own meals or select from a series of bowls that are packed with proteins whether you stopping in for breakfast to enjoy parfaits, breakfast bowls or sandwiches or you're opting to swing by for lunch and dinner to enjoy a number of bowl options. Common ingredients that are found in their dishes include: jackfruit, kefir chicken, mixed greens, avocados, salmon poke, golden beets, black beans, pickled onions, seeds and more.

Dishes are created with inspiration from global dishes and are meant to fuel your body with positive nutrients that leave it feeling great.

In addition, there are a number of beverage brands that are offered to accompany your meal from Wonder Drink Kombucha (our personal favorite is the Asian Pear), Spindrift and Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, as well as baked goods to end your meal on a sweet note.

The Little Beet is part of Aurify Brands, which includes: Melt Shop, The Little Beet Table, Fields Good Chicken, and Five Guys Burgers and Fries.

In additional partnership with The Little Beet is Ugly Produce is Beautiful which works to ensure that they reduce food waste in produce when it comes to not consuming it or simply not buying it because it doesn't have the symmetry or beauty that is expected upon purchase. In their restaurants you will see images by Sarah Phillips of her series, Ugly Produce is Beautiful.

THE LITTLE BEET

With locations in a number of cities, surrounding areas an new locations that pop up, keep checking the website to see where they are in your area.

www.thelittlebeet.com

IG @thelittlebeet

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ATHLEISURE LIST | BLINK FITNESS

Blink Fitness was created in 2008 to reinvent, disrupt and completely change the value gym category. Since then, everything Blink has done has been to rethink and improve upon that experience, with a huge focus on leveraging technology innovations to achieve its goals. Blink’s CEO, Todd Magazine, previously worked for companies such as Pfizer, Gatorade, Quaker Foods, and Proctor & Gamble. Striving to bring every member world-class customer service, attention to detail, and a high-end design sensibility, he’s hired top-of-the-line leaders, from Operations and Technology to Marketing. His leadership team comes from incredibly diverse backgrounds outside of the fitness category to ensure Blink is thinking differently.

This gym launched in 2011 with three locations: Blink Noho (NYC), Blink Paramus (NJ), and Blink Yonkers (NY). Today, you can find us across the country in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Boston, California, Chicago, Detroit, Dallas and many more to come in 2019!

Blink brings something special to every member the moment they hit the gym—it’s our Feel Good Experience™. We believe that exercise isn’t just about looking good, it’s also about feeling good, so we’ve designed our gyms with Mood Above Muscle™ in mind. From our brightly lit and colorful open spaces to our friendly staff—called Mood Lifters—we believe that if we create a space that makes our members feel comfortable and motivated they will keep coming back. And did we mention how pristine we keep our gyms and equipment? That’s because of our every body cleans philosophy. You’ll also find 80+ pieces of cardio equipment, 50+ pieces of strength equipment, 40 pairs of dumbbells up to 90 lbs, Olympic benches, powerracks, squat racks, and multi-use stretch areas in Blink. Plus, there’sva functional area for HIIT and bodyweight circuit training, battle ropes, kettlebells, medicine balls, Bosu® balls, stability balls, foam rollers, resistance bands, Plyo boxes, TRX—and one-on-one personal training! Now that’s uplifting...

Every member gets a free 30-minute start-up session, then after that, they can choose one of our two amazing Personal Training Programs, which starts as low as $30 a session! You and your trainer can break sessions into 30 minutes or do the full 60 minutes, it’s up to you! Our Mood Lifters are known for working hard with our members, creating personalized plans that help them meet their individual fitness goals.

Our showers are stocked with a nourishing 3-in-1 shampoo/conditioner/body wash you’ll love. Blink also offers unlimited towels to members for only $10 a month, and have special Vengo vending machines, just in case our members forget something important! We’ve made it personal! Blink Fitness just launched the first-of-its-kind Personalized Mobile Companion. This revolutionary technology was designed to change the one-size-fits all gym landscape for good. It enables Blink members to receive a daily, person- alized content feed tailored to their specific goals that will enable them to exercise better, eat better, recharge better—and live better. Plus, with our premium experience at a value price—we’ve completely redefined what it means to be a gym.

Blink is always expanding and thinking with a tech-forward mind. Our new Personalized Mobile Companion is the first on a roadmap of initiatives that were born out of a proprietary, two-year research & development undertaking that included more than 3,000 gym and non-gym goers across the U.S. The study revealed that there is no one reliable source for people to turn to for help. Most use search engines, but are frequently confused and overwhelmed by the amount of information they receive. For example, a search for healthy recipes will deliver a whopping 2.4 billion results and a query into the stretching will get you 1.6 billion articles to sort through. Our Personalized Mobile Companion simplifies the quest by custom-building member profiles that align with their healthy living goals, interests and preferences, and provide personalized content, based on that member’s profile. Stay tuned, there’s more to come for Every Body!

BLINK FITNESS

www.blinkfitness.com

IG @blinkfitness

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ATHLEISURE LIST | SERAFINA TRIBECA

We had the pleasure of enjoying a fantastic meal during Serafina Tribeca's Fall/Winter Italian Comfort Food Tasting which showcased a number of dishes that are currently available on their menu. Serafina is a classic restaurant known in NYC as well as select cities around the globe that has great cocktails as well as Italian comfort foods that are great for lunch, dinner and brunch.

What sets Serafina apart from other properties within this group is the fact that they have dishes as well as cocktails that are specific to this location only! We had the chance to swing by to talk with Serafina Tribeca's General Manager, Christian Ferrara.

Christian prides himself on offering a creative twist on Italian dishes based on an authentic approach to Northern Italian food and using only the highest quality ingredients. A number of dishes that guests enjoy eating here are their bruschettas, a specialty Turkey and Asparagus pizza that was initially created for Thanksgiving and was carried over after the holidays as well. We love that it's the perfect way to enjoy protein in one of our favorite meals. Of course, pasta is always a dish that is enjoyed at Serafina and you can't go wrong with their Italian Carbonara with Crispy Guanciale. In addition, unexpected treats that include: Purple Cauliflower Soup with Goat Cheese, Grilled Lamb Racks with Truffle Carpaccio Served with Serafina Kale Salad Chopped Apples and Bi-Color Beets and Slow Cooked Short Ribs Sandwich with Taleggio DOP Fondue Cheese and Homemade Apple Jam.

In addition to meals that can be enjoyed in the dining room, at the bar and even in the private rooms - the craft cocktails are not to be missed. With a full and unexpected Margarita menu that is also unique to this location, you'll find liqueuers that add additional flavors to this drink which can be enjoyed year around.

Serafina Tribeca is known as a great place to enjoy a meal whether its breakfast, a business lunch, a corporate dinner or those that live in the neighborhood for after work drinks. Next door, guests who stay at The Frederick Hotel can enjoy having meals or ordering room service from them.

Christian brings in a sense of community and energy during brunch by having jazz bands perform to add additional excitement and a fun vibe. We look forward to the summer when guests can enjoy eating on the sidewalk and there are surprises that they will announce socially that will be even more enjoyable to those dining here!

SERAFINA TRIBECA
95 W Broadway
NY, NY 10007

www.serafinarestaurant.com

IG @SerafinaTribeca

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ATHLEISURE LIST | MOVE & MEDITATE METHOD

As an athlete her entire life, Kait Hurley ran cross country and track competitively in high school as well as running at the Division 1 level in college. While her coach in highschool pushed her to be the best, there was a balance of staying focused while keeping it fun. But when she was in college, she realized that she was chasing perfection.

This drive to train harder, be faster and to lose weight to do better continued well after she stopped competing and thus created anxieties. As she began working in the health and wellness industry she tried foods, changed her exercises and reduced her anxiousness.

A breaking point after a series of anxiety attacks led her to consider meditation, although she was concerned that it would make her lose her edge and drive. She realized that by embracing this method she felt more steady and was better at responding to stress.

Even with the benefits of this practice, she still dreaded doing it and felt that after working long hours that she didn't want to choose between working out and meditating.

When she combined movement with meditation, she was able to start exercising and moving her body before she even meditated which let her lose the feelings of dread that she had. By harnessing the energy and endorphins created during her sweat sessions, she found that she was more patient and open to the experience of sitting, thus enjoying the practice. It was understanding this element that led her to launch Move & Meditate Method.

Kait and her husband Peter launched the KAIT app in November. It's the first app to fuse a variety of exercise styles with meditation. KAIT offers a wide ray of audio and video classes on the go to boost your energy, uncover your inner strength, and develop a more resilient body and mind. All classes focus on helping you be more present in your body and in the moment. Movement sessions are set to pumping music and include everything from high intensity sweat fests to audio-only-running workouts to grounded yoga flows to restorative, chill options if your body needs a break. Every class ends with a short, guided meditation to help you train your attention and refine your ability to work more skillfully with the energies of the heart and mind.

With KAIT, you can get your workout and meditation done in as little as 20 minutes. Most classes do not require any other props than a yoga mat or an optional set of 2-pound weights. Classes are available for download for offline functionality when you’re looking to fully disconnect and can be streamed to your TV via for the best visual experience.

KAIT offers a variety of guided programs to stay consistent and deepen your practice. With the app’s scheduling capability, you can pencil workouts into your calendar for up to two weeks, so you know exactly when you can make time for yourself. To optimize follow through, KAIT sends friendly follow up reminders and tips to get the best results. New classes are added on a monthly basis. Feedback from subscribers is appreciated as they received requests for a prenatal Move + Meditate class, so Kait teamed up with her friend Arianna Maag to make it available and it’s become one of the most popular classes!

Last summer, Move & Meditate Method partnered with Andrea Mason from Abhinaya to co-lead the brand's first retreat last summer in Bali. They will do it again in April 5th - 10th in 2019 (there are a few spots left so DM them to snag a spot).

In addition to the app and retreat, the method has partnered with nonprofits and organizations who are fighting racial and social justice. Due to their work to dismantle white supremacy and to make a safer world, those who do this work can feel burned out due to the emotional labor they extend. By providing this service to them, they can take better care of themselves and can continue making an impact.

MOVE & MEDITATE METHOD

KAIT APP

www.kaithurley.com

IG @kait.hurley

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ATHLEISURE LIST | TONAL

A lifelong struggle with obesity, being a 20-year Silicon Valley veteran, engineer and serial entrepreneur led Aly Orady to become the CEO and founder of Tonal. Turning to weight training he was able to lose 70lbs, but this schedule wasn’t sustainable as a sizable chunk of his day was eaten up just getting to the gym. Once he got to the gym he had to wait around for machines and equipment to become available. Refusing to believe that he needed to sacrifice his time for a better body, and unable to find a better solution, he invented one. Using electromagnetics to create electronic resistance he created a way to replace the gym with a single digital weight machine.

Tonal launched in August 2018 and is available to demo in-person at their showroom in San Francisco’s Cow Hollow (1824 Union Street). Tonal is available throughout California and will be available nationally in early Q1 2019. For those in NYC, there is a showroom at Soho House as well to see this for members of this space.

It is billed as the world’s most intelligent fitness system and the first truly personalized approach to strength training.Tonal enables people to lead healthier lives by providing them with the technology, guidance, and community support to effectively reach their fitness goals.

Based on each individual's strength baseline assessment and fitness goals, Tonal recommends the ideal programs and workouts for you. Hundreds of hours of expert coaching, with a variety of personalities and styles, guide you through multi-week programs based on your goals, with different exercises each day to maximize results. Try stand-alone workouts with a variety of coaches, or choose a multi-week program that’s right for you, and switch as often as you like.

Their coaches represent a broad range of training philosophies and motivational techniques with programs designed for muscle building, mobility, injury prevention, weight loss, and sports performance.

Since Tonal can push over the air software updates and new content, expect several new training formats in the coming year, they are continually shooting new content, as well as new software-enabled features and social experiences that connect Tonal users to each other.

TONAL

Cow Hollow

1824 Union St

San Francisco, CA 94123

www.tonal.com

IG @Tonal

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ATHLEISURE LIST | P.VOLVE

Steve Pasterino, Celebrity Fitness Trainer who is known for his work with Victoria's Secret models, is the founder of P.volve, a method that focuses on elongating the body. Steven's philosophy is steeped in the belief that fast and sweaty workouts were not resulting in making the naturally proportioned, lean bodies that women want. His method focuses on ensuring that women are able to obtain their desired tone and definition without straining, damaging or bulking muscles.

P.volve's fundamentals are about building strength through purposeful exercise. With a studio in NYC as well as the ability to take courses On Demand and two classes (Thigh Thursday
- activating glutes, hips and thighs by firming and trimming the thigh and butts by integrating the proprietary P.ball into the workout and P.Sculpt - a total body sculpting class. In addition
to reserving classes within a group, you can also have one-on-one personal classes).

The P.volve method is a low-impact, resistance based workout that is based in physical therapy. Classes integrate slow, controlled movements to emphasize muscles that are lengthened and strengthened. This is done in a way that protects the joints, increases range of motion and eliminates inflammation. In the studio, an array of equipment is used in addition to your own bodyweight. Those who take courses via streaming can do so without equipment. Although there are no showers available at the hardwood natural light studio,
there is storage for personal items (cubbies and coat racks), face/body wipes deodorant spray, hair dryers, dry shampoos and hairspray.

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P.VOLVE

112 Bowery Fl #3

NY, NY 10013

www.pvolve.com

IG @pvolve

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ATHLEISURE LIST | CHAISEFITNESS

Known for its innovative and body-redefining method, ChaiseFitness was designed and founded by mother-daughter duo Lauren Piskin, a former gold medalist figure skater, and Rachel Piskin, a former ballerina with the New York City Ballet. Their energy and decades of professional experience is the driving force behind the unique hybrid workouts at ChaiseFitness, which blends the sculpting and strengthening methods of Pilates, ballet, cardio and strength training. As a long-time professional Pilates instructor, Lauren always wanted to “get Pilates off of its back and bring it into the modern upbeat vibe of New York City,” but it wasn’t until Rachel’s ballet career came to an end that she started developing a way to make that happen. Rachel was struggling to maintain the healthy lifestyle she always had from dance, so she and Lauren began to experiment and create a new type of workout that eventually gave her an even stronger and healthier physique. ChaiseFitness and the Reinvention Method were born from Lauren’s professional experience was refined by Rachel’s personal journey to help everyone create long lean muscles, increase flexibility, and transform their bodies.

What makes ChaiseFitness stand out is the unique patented system designed with an overhead bungee system and a state-of-the-art fitness chair. This system provides the framework in which new programming is continually developed (right now there are 10 types of classes) fusing together Pilates, ballet, strength training and aerobics. Focusing on building long, lean, and sculpted muscles, clients improve their posture, spinal health, core stability and strength due to the overhead bungee system and use of resistance bands. ChaiseFitness is still a family business, that lends itself in creating a strong sense of community, which is why it is important that it always has small class sizes to ensure all clients get hands on corrections, connect with the instructor, and most importantly learn how to work in proper form.

With celebs such as Vanessa Hudgens, supermodels Anne V and Jessica Hart who have been trained in the method, it is for everyone. The college student, the working professional, young moms as well as clients in their 60’s and 70’s. The method is low impact with a focus on building long, lean strong muscles, improved core strength, enhanced posture and spinal health. Classes can be done at all the different phases of one’s life: wedding, pregnancy, post natal, rehabbing an injury and of course, just the daily work out to keep you in amazing shape all year long.

ChaiseFitness launched in 2012 with locations in the UES and Flatiron. They expanded their franchise model in Madison, NJ and plan to open of a studio in Maplewood, NJ in early 2019.

At the Flatiron studio, all of the signature classes with intimate class sizes (max 12 per class) as well as private sessions. There are over 10 types of class offerings which include: Chaise Reinvention; a signature class incorporating the fitness chair and overhead bungee system, ChaiseCardio uses the same equipment with the addition of cardio aerobic intervals, and one of the most popular classes BandSculpt using various resistance bands to sculpt and strengthen the body. At the Upper East Side location you can still experience intimate group classes, and have a full traditional Pilates floor dedicated to offering private sessions and small reformer classes. Unique to the UES location is the ability to take private sessions in all the various modalities - an hour session can include working on a reformer, TRX, and wrap with the chair and bungee system.

Both locations offer clients towels, a filtered water station, digital lockers, and select hair and face products so guests can refresh post-sweat session.

In February 2018 Chaise On Demand's platform debuted. Clients can access all of the content through the desktop or the ChaiseFitness app, which offers pre-recorded fitness videos such as 7min ab blast or a 20 min full body chair workout. Clients also get access to live streamed studio classes. The content is updated monthly so clients are constantly challenging themselves from the convenience of their homes.

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CHAISEFITNESS
Flatiron
40 E 23rd St 3rd Fl
NY, NY 10010

UES
1204 Lexington Ave
NY, NY 10028

www.chaisefitness.com

IG @chaisefitness

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Read more from the Nov Issue of Athleisure Mag and see Athleisure List ChaiseFitness in mag.

ATHLEISURE LIST | STRETCH*D

We find that throughout the week we are always selecting fitness methods based on what we are looking to target or to ease ourselves into the day. Sometimes, you're focused on legs, your abs and on others - you need a really good stretch! We all know that you are supposed to stretch before and after a workout and many of us own foam rollers where we can continue the practice at home.

Stretch*d provides a Stretch*r which is certified to be able to maneuver your body. Whether you have an appointment or not, you can opt for a Quick*e (25 mins), Flex*d (55 mins) and E*longated (75 mins) for a full body stretch out. Even if you only have 15 minutes to spare, they can work within this timeslot as well.

In addition to these packages, there are additional add ons. There are services such as the Anti*aging Stretch which which incorporates a Light Slim LED that focuses on your face, feet and lower leg. You can opt for Get Buzz*d which adds a Hyper Volt to your treatment, Get Relax*d that adds CBD Cream neck massage, Lengthen*r which adds 10 minutes to your base package, Get Puls*d which is a 20 minute leg compression with Normatec Recovery Bootie, Get Stimulat*d is a 20 minute massage with a smart muscle stimulator the PowerDot, and if you happen to not have the appropriate clothing, you can also rent an outfit so that you can be in comfort.

Pre or post your treatments, there is also an area that has foam rollers, stall bar and additional stretching aids that can assist you in further treatment.

The Stretch*d Method was developed due to work with pro-athletes, weekend warriors and those who experience the wear and tear of daily life (extensive sitting, driving, picking up children, etc). The team believes that this dynamic assisted stretching is the most effective form of stretching for all bodies, no matter the activities that you do.

Ultimately, this method will allow you to perform at your peak, improve your
range of motion and posture, reduce pain, increase longevity and keep you stretched out.

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STRETCH*D
27 W 20th St
NY, NY 10011

www.stretchdspace.com

IG @stretchdspace

Read more from the Oct Issue of Athleisure Mag and see Athleisure List | STRETCH*D in mag.

ATHLEISURE LIST | SWITCH PLAYGROUND

Switch Playground came to NYC in fall of 2016 by way of initially launching in South Africa in 2014! Steve Uria, a longtime fitness entrepreneur and personality launched this fitness method which is fueled by a DJ playing as you go through a number of circuits in 2 minute increments. One of our classes started with a quick yoga warmup and continues with a mixture of TRX workouts, treadmills, medicine balls, trampolines and of course, all done
within a blacklight setting! Although you workout individually, we found that we worked in groups of two and through a series of hand signals, we navigated the workout to figure out if
we would do it again or modify it within our 2 minute slot before moving into the next movement. With an array of instructors guiding you through this bootcamp style workout, you're able to see others who are in your class doing moves that you will do later in your
session, which consists of 20 stations. You have 20 seconds to get from one station to the next one before you start your 2 minute drills.

Those who do this workout find that it is truly a total body workout and it consists of plyometrics, strength training and cardio. It's a challenge that allows you to sync in with your instructors (which there tend to be around 10 that float throughout your session) and your partner as you continue with the workout.

Whether you take the class religiously or just from time to time, the workouts change from class to class so there is no way that you will be bored or be able to go on "autopilot". It's all about intensity, intervals and of course - variety.

This nightclub oriented workout complete with fog machines and dancing by the instructors while you complete your stations, are followed by access to bathrooms that have a number of
amenities including showers as well.

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SWITCH PLAYGROUND
Soho Playground
180 6th Ave
NY, NY 10012

12th St Playground
130 East 12th St
NY, NY 10003

www.switchplaygroundusa.com

www.switchplaygroundsa.com

IG @SwitchPlaygroundNYC

Read more from the Oct Issue of Athleisure Mag and see Athleisure List | Switch Playground in Mag.

ATHLEISURE LIST | BRRRN

On May 1st 2018, Brrrn became the world's first cool temperature (45°F-60°F) boutique fitness concept and lifestyle brand, opened a 3,000-square-foot studio with a rustic, industrial-chic, lodge aesthetic in New York City's Flatiron neighborhood (107 W 20th Street). The research driven concept is disrupting the fitness landscape by pairing the benefits of routine cool temperature exposure (called mild cold stress) with exercise (called environmental conditioning) to optimize the fitness experience—as well as provide other health benefits, such as burning more calories than in ambient or hotter environments. Brrrn
debuted with a three-tier group of exercise programs: FLOW (Yoga-Inspired Mobility and Strength Series at 60°F), SLIDE (Cardio Slide Board Core & Conditioning Series at 55°F) and HIT (Battle Rope-Infused HIT Series at 45°F).

The flagship studio includes male and female identifying locker rooms with Nebia showers, an eight-person communal infrared sauna experience and exclusive Brrrn apparel. The Brrrn Coldture™ is a body-positive community that strives for progress, not perfection.

Jimmy T. Martin and Johnny Adamic are multi-hyphenates whose backgrounds extend beyond the real of fitness. Martin is a former Division I athlete who has 10 years experience as a private trainer to C-Suite executives and influencers in fashion and entertainment. He also worked as a freelance copywriter and background performer on Saturday Night LIve from 2011-2016.

Adamic's background is in public health and journalism. Prior to Brrrn, he worked for the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene and served on former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Obesity Task Force doing obesity and chronic disease prevention. He also wrote for The Daily Beast as their health contributor. He earned his yoga teacher training and personal training certificates. He met Martin at a private training facility in Soho.

When you exercise in cooler temperatures, you optimize the fitness experience because you burn fat, you can grow a tolerance to cold, and cooler temperatures provide the optimal temperature for working out.

In the long term, frequent and routine exposure to cooler temperatures can help you acclimate to cold. This means you can spend more time in cooler temperatures, allowing you to reap more of the benefits.

Guests can enjoy locker rooms, showers, bathrooms, full refresh bar, Orlando Pita Play Hair products, 8 person infrared sauna experience, state of the art sound system, exclusive Brrrn
Apparel and Unity Water.

BRRRN
107 W 20th St.
NY, NY 10011
www.thebrrrn.com
IG @Brrrn

Read more from the Sep Issue of Athleisure Mag and see Athleisure List | Brrrn in mag.

ATHLEISURE LIST | B MVMNT

Bizzie Gold is one of the world's top Personal Development and Wellness experts with 5 global brands held by BUTI Inc, her parent company which started in 2012. It has grown into a global business in 27 countries. This parent company recently launched B MVMNT in May in the LES. With the success of her Buti Yoga in 2012 that included a number of streaming videos, in May 2018 she launched the brand's first brick and mortar studio.

The Stanton Street studio offers a carefully curated experience of Celebrity Trainer Bizzie Gold's unique movement and wellness methodologies. All B MVMNT class sequences utilize spiral structure technique® to facilitate the deep release and toning of the body - physical, emotional and energetic.

Through primal movement, dynamic asana and cardio-sprints, students breakdown the emotional barriers that hold them back from achieving self-love and true human connection. Music guides the classes like an internal GPS - no more 8 counts or reps. The beat blended movement forces you out of your head and INTO YOUR BODY. It is in this magical place that you integrate your human experience instead of escape it. All formats incorporate elements of shaking and vibration to help release stored trauma and stimulate cellular organization.

B MVMNT offers drop in classes in addition to 3 membership tiers, private training and nutrition counseling. The studio includes a community infrared sauna complete with BOSE sound system and chromotherapy lights, NKD by Bizzie Gold retail shop and Golden Ratio protein bar. Non-heated classes are taught in a room with ambient temperature of 78-80F while heated classes are taught with far infrared towers to gently heat and detoxify the body - the ambient temperature may rise between 85-90 degrees.

The lockerrooms are equipped with changing rooms, wifi equipped lounge, community vanity complete with DryBar blow dryers and products as well as a 4 person infrared sauna. Guests can also purchase NKD by Bizzie Gold at the retail shop as well as purchase items from the Golden Ratio protein bar/cafe.

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B MVMNT

114 Stanton St #1506

NY, NY 10002

www.BMVMNT.com

IG @bmvmnt

Read more from the Sep Issue of Athleisure Mag and see Athleisure List | B MVMNT in mag.

ATHLEISURE LIST | NEO U FITNESS

Located in midtown, in a 20,000 state of the art fitness hub, Neo U Fitness is not only about housing a number of concepts within its walls, but it is a live streaming and on demand platform for top trainers and brands that make itself available to a worldwide audience. This fitness center uses cutting edge technology to link people to these elite trainers. The focus is to highlight great fitness methods while exposing and growing fitness brands. With a belief in fitness and wellness, both are integrated into the offerings provided.

There are 3 studios where guests can take boxing, yoga, bootcamp, dancing and more. Check out the schedule to see who or what method will be showcased on your date and time of interest. Each room is designed with interchangeable equipment and atmospheric projectors.

In addition to the studios, the cafes come along with premium amenities are available for its guests. There are plenty of showers, daily lockers, and a NEO Cafe serving juices, smoothies and acai bowls.

In a recent class, we enjoyed the lounge area where we were able to chat with our fitness host pre and post class. There is also a boutique to purchase apparel as well. With live streaming cameras available in the studio, Neo U is focused on being the Netflix or Amazon of fitness to truly provide access to their offerings worldwide.

NEO U FITNESS

420 5th Ave

NY, NY 10018

IG @NeoUFitness

Read more from the Aug Issue of Athleisure Mag and see Neo U Fitness in mag.