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1O 1HE 1OUCH: Enhanclng the 8ody Parts 1hat
Men and women Love ......................................................................................q
Fltness
Changing the Way We
Work Out ...........................12
Quit Being a Sissy! ............16
Yoga Studio Reviews .........17
e Couple that Plays
Together ..............................19
Highlighting Steel Gym ...20
Fitness Listings ...................21
Nutrltlon
Spring Clean Your Diet ....24
Ayurveda .............................26
Clean Plates ........................27
we||ness
Barefoot Conditioning ......28
Alternative Healing ...........31
Workplace Woes ................32
Body Lab .............................34
Treatments for Two ...........36
Be Moved with ai Yoga
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Wellness Listings ...............38
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1he Ma|e Perspectlve:
By Andre Farnell
Physical attraction is all important in the dat-
ing game. at spark of interest in a delec-
table body part keeps the ames of passion
stoked in mature and loving relationships.
Visually, there are specic areas of the female
anatomy that men tend to focus on when
evaluating a womens level of attractiveness.
What body parts do men nd most attrac-
tive in a women? Ladies, if it is true that the
whole is the sum of its parts, then I am help-
ing you today in a very profound way. is
article will arm you with the most eective
exercises to tone your best assets.
Ive interviewed close to 200 men of
various ages, and now feel well-researched
in sharing this insight into which of your
lady-bits to pay even closer attention to the
next time you hit the gym. When asked to
answer which part of a womens body they
are most attracted to, most men answer the
eyes, the lips and the face in general. (I guess
that men really arent the Neanderthals we
thought, huh?) e other parts include...
A Nlce 8utt (C|uteus Maxlmusj
A tight backside lead the pack as one of the
most adored female body parts.
How to get your gluteus to its maximus:
e single most eective exercise for this
body part is the Dead-lift. In a standing po-
sition, grasp a set of dumbbells and let them
hang in front of the thighs. Keeping your
back at and hinging
at the waist, slowly
lean forward until
a stretch is felt in
the hamstrings, then
stand up contract-
ing your glutes as
you stand repeat 12
times for at least 3
sets. e Deep squat
(90 degrees or lower)
is another great exer-
cise to add to the mix
for the glutes.
Shape|y Legs (Quadrlceps]hamstrlngsj
Men love shapely, strong legs.
How to get them:
Try doing Lunges. Placing both hands
on your waist, take an exaggerated step
forward and lower your body to the point
where you have a 90-degree bend in both
legs. Return to the start position with an
exaggerated step backwards, repeat 15
times per leg take a
30-60 second break
and repeat 3 times.
A Proportlonate|y
Slzed" Chest
e results are in la-
dies, its not about the
size, but the presenta-
tion. e following ex-
ercises have a lifting
eect on your breasts.
How to tone the chest:
Try the Inclined
Chest Press. Lay on an
incline bench with a
dumbbell in each hand
and both arms at 90
degree angles at the el-
bows. Press the weight
upward and together
at the same time. Do
10-12 reps, rest for 30-
60 seconds, and repeat
three times. A great fol-
low up exercise is a Bent
over Row: Holding a dumbbell in each hand
hinge forward at the waist, while maintain-
ing a at back allow both weights to hang
downward, pull both weights up to chest
level and repeat 12-15 times. Rest for 30-
60 seconds. is strengthens the rhomboid
muscle group which holds your shoulder
blades backward. It will also correct your
posture and will naturally push the chest up-
ward and forward.
when usked to unswer which purt oj u women's body
they ure most uttructed to, most men unswer
the eyes, the lips und the juce.
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1he Fema|e Perspectlve:
By Iatie Silcox
Alright guys, you must know that we have a
thing for strong, well-shaped bodies. Maybe
you saw us peaking at your belt line as you
reached up high to grab something on the
top shelf, or eyeing your biceps as you peeled
o your t-shirt on a hot day. e truth is,
women love a strong, healthy body because
it gives cues to our mammalian brain that we
are in the presence of a suitable mate. We also
like to see you strong because you like to see
yourself strong. Pega Ren, Ed.D., a woman
and a clinical sexologist in Vancouver, British
Columbia, states that People get t not only
to attract others sexually but also to stand tall
among our peers. Here is the ladies top-list
for favorite body male body parts, and the
techniques to help you build them.
A 8road 8ack
Stimulate a girls ancestral attraction to a
broad, protective back.
Build the broadness by:
Lie on your back on a bench with the right
leg straight, the thigh at on the bench,
and your left foot at on the oor. Hold
a dumbbell in your right hand above your
thigh, palm facing inward. Keep the right
arm straight, lifting it up and back, creating
a 180-degree arc. Pause, and slowly return
to the beginning position. Switch legs and
hands after each set. Try three sets of 12.
Scu|pted Shou|ders
Shoulders speak to us. ey tell us they you
could sweep us o our feet if need be, but
that you can also wrap your arms around
us and cuddle.
To sculpt them:
To create shoulder width, work your lateral
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it gives cues to our mummuliun bruin thut we ure
in the presence oj u suituble mute.
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deltoids. Lean your right shoulder against
an exercise ball against the wall. Hold the
rest of the body straight, with your feet
open a little less than shoulder-width apart,
with the body at a 30-degree angle from the
oor. Hold a dumbbell in your left hand,
holding it below your right leg, palm facing
the wall. Lift your arm up and out to your
left, forming a straight line with your shoul-
ders. Pause, then lower the weight down
slowly. Try three sets of 12 with each arm.
A Nlce 8utt
Men arent the only ones
that like something to
hold on to. Biologists and
psychologists say that we
are subconsciously drawn
to a curvaceous butt to
grasp and maneuver.
To build a bodacious butt:
Try one-legged squats
that isolate the smaller
gluteal muscles. Stand on
one leg with the other leg
out in front of your body,
so that the heel is
slightly o the oor.
Extend your arms
out to the sides
for balance. Bend
the supporting leg
to lower yourself
as far as you can.
Pause, then return
to the starting posi-
tion. Finish the set
with one leg before
repeating sets with the other leg. As the
exercise gets easier, try holding a 5- or 10-
pound dumbbell in each hand while you
squat. Do three sets of 10 repetitions on
each leg.
Try each of these exercises, for both men
and women, at least twice a week. By cou-
pling them with a well balanced diet, you
will help ensure that your body parts look
their best!
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I recently had the invigorating
experience oF interviewing one oF
the most energetic, innovative and
seasoned gurus oF the personal-
ized Ftness training world. In this
enlivened interview with FitFngine
Magazine, Fdward explains why
most people Fail in their Ftness
goals, as well as the components
oF his patented exercise program
which allows people to succeed
according to their own individual-
ized needs.
kS Edward, why do most people fail with
their weight loss and tness goals?
Ej Research from the Centers for Disease
Control show that only 1 out of 10 Ameri-
cans is successful in working out on a regular
basis. Of those, 60% said that they would like
to exercise, but that they cant t it into to a
hectic lifestyle. In order to help people suc-
ceed in their tness goals, we must help them
to see visible results within thirty days. Oth-
erwise, most people become frustrated and
stop doing it. Listen, people are busy, and just
because you are exercising on a daily basis,
does not mean you are achieving tness. Be-
ing active and being t are not synonymous.
We have to make tness an eective and ef-
cient part of busy peoples lives.
kS What are the ingredients that make up
an eective tness program?
Ej You need the ve components of tness
to be part of any tness or weight loss pro-
gram in order for it to be eective. ese are
exibility, cardio eciency, muscle strength,
muscle endurance and proper muscle to
fat ratio. Add to those ve components the
four stages of working out warming up,
stretching, work load and cool down. en,
you must consider the persons individual-
ized body type. is includes taking into
account their lifestyle and nding ways to
integrate working out into each persons
unique environment. Each and every time
we exercise, in order to get the full benets,
we have to hit all ve components of tness.
is is the dierence between plain exercise
and true tness. ink about people who
Iatie Silcox
An lnterview with litness lcon,
Edwurd juckowski, Ph.D,
CEO, q lounder oj Exude litness in NYC
CHANCINC 1HE wAY
wE wORk OU1
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jog. ey may be very active, but if they only
jog, they probably do not have very strong
core strength or upper body strength. ey
are t to jog, but not t to live. We have
to think in terms of being functionally t.
We have to think of how t we need to be
to get through the normal course of action
throughout the day.
kS What are the top tness fallacies?
Ej Most people simply dont know the ve
components. ey just go to the gym and
ail around, or they buy expensive work-
out equipment that they later use to dry
their laundry. People arent working out in
the specic individualized formats for their
body type. ey also arent working out hard
enough to combat the 3000 calories that
they are taking in daily. Burning 300 calories
is equal to one beer! Its one glass of wine!
Also, if you have big thighs and a Spoon
body, why are you doing squats? Trainers will
say, Oh, you are so strong in your thighs! But
you are not there to strengthen them, but to
reduce them. Dierent goals require dier-
ent training methods. ere is a big fallacy
with women who read tness articles about
muscle. ey think theyll burn more fat if
they add more muscle, and in theory this is
true. But adding muscle to become more
ecient in burning fat, thereby increasing
your metabolism, is much more complicated
than that. In order to reduce or trim down,
what they need to be doing is working on
burning fat versus building muscle through
both body type specic intense cardio and
muscle endurance-type training. By doing so,
it will give them a better ratio because they
have burned more fat.
ink about marathon runners, balleri-
nas, and swimmers. If the theory that you
need to lift weights to burn fat and have a
healthy body ratio were true, these athletes
would all be overweight. And they certainly
arent! When is the last time you saw a fat
marathon runner? And this is because they
are burning enough calories to stay thin.
Lifting weights is not the only way to pos-
sess a healthy body ratio or weight. Con-
sumers need more knowledge and power.
Its the intensity at which we exercise that
increases our metabolism. If your body
juckowski's tness regimes uim
to muke proper exercise und
euting sensibly u consistent purt
oj New Yorkers' hectic lijestyle.
hasnt changed in thirty days, you need to
change. is is why people arent exercis-
ing. ey are frustrated that things arent
working. ey are choosing programs that
are inappropriate. If you want to motivate
people, have them engage in a program they
can maintain today, tomorrow, next week
and next year by educating them on the
components and phases of tness. Teach
them how to work for their body type and
get them to see a change and believe me,
theyll be motivated!
kS Why should employers be concerned about
helping to get and keep their employees t?

Ej Its all about energy, the ability to over-
come adversities, and possessing good self-
esteem. You wont nd a lot of low-energy
or unt people that are highly productive.
Good tness gives you more focus, and you
can achieve more. Your immune system is
stronger, you get fewer colds and you re-
cover from illness more quickly. You will
be less absent from work and strive to be
better each day. So, its a cycle. If you are
feeling bad and are not sound in body and
mind your energy will be down. If you
feel good, you will exude condence and
feel that you can conquer the world!
Edward Jackowski, Ph.D. is the Founder & CEO
of Exude Inc, ( www.exude.com), Americas pre-
mier motivational and one-on-one lifestyle tness
company located in Manhattan. He has authored
six books and his medically proven, trademarked
and patented tness regimens based on body types
(Hourglass, Ruler, Spoon, and Cone Body
Types), are dramatically changing the way we look
at exercise. He has been featured in over 1,000
magazine articles, television shows, radio shows
and websites both in the USA and internationally.
Look for regular Q&A columns by Edward in
upcoming editions of FitEngine.
Edward jackowskl's patented htness reglmens are based on body types: ru|er (re|atlve|y
equa| body proportlonsj, cone (upper body conslderab|y |arger than the |ower bodyj, hour-
g|ass (welght carrled on the upper torso and |ower body, wlth tendency towards a narrower
walstj, and spoon (|ower body conslderab|y |arger than the upper bodyj.
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I live a double life. Both take place on mats,
but very dierent types. One mat involves
yelling, hitting, and messed up ears, while
the other mat is a time for introspection,
relaxation, and healing my body. In many
ways the two seem to be opposites, however
each aects how Being the manly men that
we all are we seem to spend the majority of
our tness time playing sports and lifting
weights. And why not? I for one love com-
petitive sports; basketball, soccer, hockey,
handball, whatever you throw at me.. Sim-
ply put, I like running, I like shouting and I
like winning.
So why am I writing about yoga? Well,
life needs to have balance. Just as you bal-
ance your workouts to increase cardiovas-
cular endurance, strength and (hopefully)
exibility, you should approach your life in
the same way. Yoga is an amazing compli-
ment to any level of tness bu. From the
couch potato, to the weekend warrior to the
high level athlete, all can benet from a yoga
practice. Simply put, its relaxing. And we
never seem to take time to relax any more.
e two biggest excuses used for not
starting yoga by men are Its for girls
and Im not exible enough. His-
torically, yoga was mainly taught and
practiced by men leaving only the
exibility defense. And claiming you
cant do yoga because youre too tight
is like saying you cant lift weights
because you are too weak. Instead,
you adjust the weights to what you
can do, just as you adjust your yoga
practice to suit your needs.
So step onto the mat; youve got
nothing to lose!
QUI1 8EINC A SISSY!
Cet on the Mat
}oseph Bentley East Yoga
212 Avenue B
(13th St. just o the southwest corner of
Avenue B)
New York, NY 10009
T: (212) 420-8411
www.eastyoga.com
is sweet little neighborhood Vinyasa yoga
studio sits in the east village. Owner Kari
Harendorf has successfully created a focused
yet fun petite practice space that oers an
accessible 25 classes per week. In addition
to open level Vinyasa classes; Intro to Yoga
classes, Toddler classes, and an unusual dog
yoga class called Doga are oered.
Ishta Yoga
56 East 11th Street
New York, NY 10003
T: (212) 598-4800
www.ishtayoga.com
is recently opened studio is the real deal
and so is its co-owner and founder Yogiraj
Alan Finger, one of the leading internation-
al Yoga and Tantric meditation teachers of
our generation. e studio oers over 50+
weekly yoga classes mostly in the ISHTA
Style (Integrated Science of Hatha, Tan-
tra, and Ayurveda, which blends the clear
Iyengar alignment with athletic Ashtanga
Sequencing while moving on the breath).
Yogiraj, Alan Finger (who is also founded
the respected YogaWorks studio) is authen-
tic balance in motion. Also, try a class with
Jean Koerner, whose graceful challenging
yet masterfully safe classes will transform
your body, mind and spirit.
1he Sports Center Hea|th C|ub at
Che|sea Plers
Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers
(across the Westside Highway on 19th
Street)
New York, NY
T: (212) 336-600
www.chelseapiers.com
ere is something for everyone at this
ultimate tness playground located on the
docks of the Hudson River at Pier 60. As
you approach the entrance the smell of the
ocean will energize your step inside where
you will be greeted by a cheerful front desk
sta and welcomed into the piazza of this
enormous club. e gourmet snack bar sits
at the heart of this warehouse-like space
and it is a healthy sandwich, smoothie,
espresso, whole-meal spread extravaganza-
there is even a sushi bar manned by a real
sushi chef! Move into the pristine Zen-like
locker rooms that are equipped with sauna,
steam room, plentiful showers, robe and
towel service and of course rows and rows
of tall spacious lockers.
In-Depth Yoga Studlo Revlews
Melanie Salvatorre
Cluiming you cun't do
yogu becuuse you ure
too tight is like suying you
cun't lijt weights becuuse
you ure too weuk.
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vlraYoga
580 Broadway, Suite 205
[between Prince & Houston]
New York, NY 10012
T: (212) 334-9960
www.virayoga.com
is Soho gem is a delightful authentic in-
carnation of heart opening Yoga. e stu-
dio oers over 40 classes a week from Anu-
sara teachers. e magic pours down from
the top as founder and Certied Anusara
teacher Elena Brower personies what it
means to be Life Giving and Open to Grace.
is erce master yogi is walking compas-
sion, joy, humor and basic down to earth
goodness wrapped in a humble eloquent
petite yogi package. She remembers every
persons name in the room (generally there
are wall to wall students) and she playfully
inspires with every word.
Yogaworks Downtown
138 Fifth Avenue (4th oor)
New York, NY 10011
T: (212) 647-9642
www.yogaworks.com
Yoga works, its that simple, is the slogan
of this top national yoga studio and I do
agree. is boutique hip studio has soul.
e years of good yogi voodoo can be felt
in the oorboards of this two-asana room
yoga school and the students (which come
in all shapes and sizes) are serious and de-
vout practitioners. e yoga classes (over
80+ a week) are an eclectic oering of Iy-
engar, Ashtanga, Viniyoga, ISHTA, Iyen-
gar, Vinyasa, Restorative as well as Pre and
Postnatal classes scheduled.
Yogaworks westslde
37 W. 65th St. (4th oor)
New York, NY 10023
T: (212) 769-9642
www.yogaworks.com
is agship YogaWorks studio is deserv-
ing of all of the success and national fame
that it has received. is spacious, full ser-
vice yoga oasis is the ower in a storm of
activity in the Lincoln Center area. In addi-
tion to top quality Yoga and Pilates instruc-
tion this studio provides showers, dressing
rooms, free towel service, a Zen tea lounge
and an amazing boutique with yoga clothes,
accessories, books, and music. With almost
100 yoga classes a week plus a dedicated
Pilates room, this studio is the epitome of
minding its practice. As with the other
YogaWorks studios in NY, LA and San
Francisco, the classes are eclectic and many
styles are oered; YogaWorks, ISHTA,
Iyengar, Ashtanga, Anusara, Vinyasa, Re-
storative and more. e teachers are of the
highest quality and all are a minimum of
500+hr Yoga Alliance Certied, the studio
is also home to the countries most sought
after YogaWorks teacher training program
and so as you would expect the instruction
is extraordinary.
Personally, I nd that there is no better way
to keep your relationship spicy than a hot
workout together. Put down the chocolate-
covered strawberries and that glass of merlot,
and use the season of romance to infuse your
body with a great energetic couples work-
outs. e following are some workout ideas
for couples, designed to allow you both to
have fun while still staying on track with this
years tness goals.
Sign up for a class together. Take a swing
or salsa dancing class. Check out your
local partner yoga class, sign up for a
martial arts lesson or an indoor climbing
workshop.
Do some cardio workouts side-by-side.
Try taking a spin-class that allows both
of you to work at your own tness level.
1HE COUPLE 1HA1 PLAYS 1OCE1HER,
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There is no better wuy to keep
your relutionship spicy thun u
hot workout together.
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Not only was New Yorks Steel Gym voted
best gym New York City, under a variety of
many categories, it is also a place where you
can ex your charitable muscles as well your
physical ones.
Steel Gym regularly contributes to
Help Is On the Way Today, an organiza-
tion that supports children who were born
with HIV and AIDS. ese kids are com-
ing from underprivileged, low income fami-
lies, states co-owner Ken Hunt on a tender
note. ey simply dont have full the medi-
cal benets they need. It is a terrible situa-
tion. We do a toy drive for them around the
holidays, and in September we do a back-
pack drive.
e gym artfully combines healthy liv-
ing with loving giving, encouraging their
members to buy a Drink Pink Shake, for
breast cancer research every October. All
of the proceeds go to the charity. Here,
explains Ken, You dont make a one-time
donation. You want be healthy, so you buy
the shake, and you contribute over and
over. e Steel Gym team also contributes
to a whole host of other charities, including
Silvias Safe Haven Home, e Campaign
for Human Rights, GLAAD, and the New
York Restoration Project.
As a smaller non-chain gym, we have a
social responsibility. Many people look to
our gym as a place for their livelihood, be-
cause we foster a unique sense of community.
Here everybody does know everybody. We
pride ourselves on the best costumer service,
and we believe that we can harness the en-
ergy of the gym to do good work in the City.
FI1NESS LIS1INCS
Pl|ates Centers
A|ycea Ungaro's Rea| Pl|ates ~ 1rlbeca
177 Duane St.
New York, NY
www.realpilatesnyc.com
Cool boutique Tribeca Pilates studio. Aly-
cea Ungaro is also a best-selling author of
Pilates books.
8eyond Pl|ates Integrated Fltness Center
545 8th Ave Ste 1600
New York, NY 10018
T: (212) 216-9797
www.beyondpilates.net
With a change your body-change your life
motto, the Beyond Pilates Integrated Fit-
ness center oers personal and small group
classes designed to stimulate muscle activa-
tion techniques. ey are passionate about
pilates, as well as goals such as sculpting
muscles, toning, losing weight, increasing
exibility and overall well-being,
Center For Movement Pl|ates Studlo
1018 Lexington Ave,
New York, NY
T: (212) 988-6066
www.centerformovement.com
Specialized in Certied Pilates Gyrotonic
instructors. Under Elle Jardim and Donna
Singer, you will be are re-educated on how
to use your body in new ways. Oers both
private and semi-private sessions to help stu-
dents individual needs and abilities. Cheer-
ful and peaceful setting!
Pl|ates ReFormlng New York
225 E 64th St
New York, NY
T: (212) 944-0611
www.pilatesreformingny.com
Pilates Reforming oers group Pilates class-
es that can provide a reformer machine for
every student! e studio also features other
forms of body work, private instruction, and
sells a nice selection of reference books, vid-
eos and pilates music.
Pl|ates Shop Yoga Carage
2805 Broadway
New York, NY
T: (212) 316-9164
www.pilatesshopyogagarage.com
I loved that this studio in the Upper West-
side is in a townhouse. You can enjoy the
outdoor sitting garden, after taking individu-
alized Pilates classes, as well as one on one
privates and small group classes.
Power Pl|ates
49 W 23rd St
New York, NY
T: (212) 627-5852
www.powerpilates.com
is studio claims to oer a pilates class that
will break your treadmill boredom, or even
send you into spiritual bliss! If you are look-
ing for a six-pack of abs, this studio will give
you the best Pilates class on the market.
HICHLICH1INC S1EEL CYM
workouts For Cuys who 8e|leve ln
Socla| Causes
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re:A8 Pl|ates
33 Bleecker St
New York, NY
T: (212) 420-9111
www.reabnyc.com
re:AB! oers a friendly atmosphere and a
really helpful sta. e equipment is spaced
so that you have a comfortable distance
from others. ey sta oers a great team
approach to teaching, so that you can try
many teachers, and still feel the common
thread of the studios standards. Check out
Brookes class for a great workout!
1he Pl|ates Movement
210 E 68th St
New York, NY
T: (212) 452-0540
www.pilatesmovementnyc.com
Oers Authentic Pilates in a beautiful,
tranquil setting on the Upper East Side.
Under Jennifer Ruggiero, the studio is well-
equipped with brand new equipment by
Gratz Industries.
vo|ar Pl|ates & Cyrotonlcs
1841 Broadway, Suite 500
New York, NY
T: (212) 581-8151
www.volarpilates.com
is studio oers great beginners classes in
Pilates, with small, all-levels instruction.
e space oers mats, reformer machines,
pilates chair and other machines. Private
sessions and small-group classes are also
available.
Fltness Centers
yoFlFty
44 E 74th St.
New York, NY 10021
T: (212) 535-2159
50ftyworkout.com
Personal training for people over fty. Not
only will they work your body, they also ad-
dress working out your brain through scien-
tically-tested stimulating brain-games that
increase blood ow. e website alone is
worth visiting!
Crunch
144 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
T: (212) 869.7788
www.crunch.com
is gym really makes tness a form of en-
tertainment. With classes like Cardio Strip-
tease, Pole Dancing, and Anit-Gravity Yoga
Wings, and Bootcamp, you will be having
so much fun, you will hardly notice that you
are working out. e instructors are from all
walks of life, and make the atmosphere a true
experience.
Davld 8arton Cym
8 Astor Place
New York, NY
T: (212) 505.6800
davidbartongym.com
is gym exudes hipness. ey also claim
to make you look better naked. Check out
the sun drenched strength training oor
and the live music sets by local and inter-
national DJs.
Exude
133 East 55th Street, 2nd oor
New York, New NY
T: (212) 644-9559
www.exude.com
Best gym for personal one-on-one train-
ing: Whether youre an avid exerciser, have
medical concerns, are out of shape or un-
motivated, Exudes clients can train with
an Exude Fitness Consultant at home or
at the Body Type Center. Excellent for
tailoring a routine to your specic needs.
Incredible track-record for changing bod-
ies in 30 days!
Stee| Cym
146 W 23rd St
New York, NY 10011-2403
T: (212) 352-9876
www.steelgym.com
If chain-gyms arent your style, try this in-
dependent tness center. One of the most
well equipped gyms in New York City, and
a family owned and operated business,
Steel Gym allows you to pay your personal
trainer. is reduces the high price of per-
sonal training!
warrlor Fltness
29 West 35th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
T: (212) 967-7977
www.warriortnessbootcamp.com
In this gym you can train like a marine with
actual marines! What more could a guy or
gal ask for? Become a real warrior using
the actual principles and rigors of the US
Marine Corps. From running, stretching,
calisthenics, obstacle course, free weights,
circuit training and other Marine Corps
based exercises, you will truly be pushed to
the test at this gym.
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Eat more raw foods in spring time.
ink of what plants are doing. ey are
sprouting! is means that we should be
eating more sprouts, fresh delicate beans
and seeds.
Check with a doctor rst, but consider a
short fruit and vegetable juice fast, or an
Ayurvedic Kitcheree fast.
Avoid heavy, fried foods, white sugars and
ours, as well as processed meats.
Remember, healthy eating is not a diet,
its a lifestyle. Take it one step, one better
choice, and one day at a time.
SPRINC CLEAN YOUR DIE1!
Claire Fountain
Spring oFFers the perFect time For
detoxiFying the body aFter winter
hibernation and cold. Spring can
also be a great time to rid your body
oF a little excess weight, as well as
strengthen yourselF For the sum-
mer to come! Here are a Few tips
For cleaning up your diet For Feeling
strong this spring!
Get back to basics. Ditch the 100-calorie
diet packs and sugar laden yogurt. Eat
clean by avoiding additives, long ingredi-
ent lists, and needless junk.
Raid your own kitchen and restock it
with plenty of fresh seasonal vegetables,
fruits, whole grains and lean proteins.
Find the produce section of the grocery
store and make friends with it. Go for
colors! Work fruits and vegetables every-
where you can in your diet.
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Health diet fads come and go every year. We
make vows to our mirror and our Maker,
then determinedly embark on a plan of eat-
ing guided by the latest nutritional theory
and buoyed by promises of miracle solu-
tions. All too often we quickly move to con-
fusion and disillusionment when the new
regime turns out to be neither miraculous
nor a solution. Worse, the theories keep
shape-shifting.
According to Ayurveda, foods that
make your taste buds sing a joyful song
actually enliven your bodys inner intelli-
1HE MOS1 NU1RI1IONAL
PUNCH: An Easy Crocery Llst
Miriam Hospodar and Iatie Silcox
Clean Plates NYC, by Jared Koch, is the sin-
gle-best hand-book for eating clean, mean
and green New York City. e author knows
that New Yorkers dine outa lot. He also
knows that many ego-conscious, health-
conscious diners would love to know where
to nd a delicious antibiotic and hormone-
free steak or plate of tasty organic veg-
etables, free from the ravages of hormones,
antibiotics or pesticides. Clean Plates NYC,
the organic-food lovers little-black book of
restaurants was created by the author, a nu-
t r i -
tion-
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con-
s u l -
tant,
and his co-taster, Alex Van Buren, an ac-
complished New York City food critic.
ey personally visited each of the restau-
rants in the spirit of their coined concept,
bio-individuality, a belief that all of us need
dierent foods at dierent times.
Book Review
C|ean P|ates NYC
Iatie Silcox
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photos Katie Silcox
loods thut muke your tuste
buds sing u joyjul song
uctuully enliven your body's
inner intelligence.
Captlon For Food shots
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The electrical equipment
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magnetic elds. Whereas
the earth (and our bodies)
pulsate at rate of 7.83
beats a second, the electri-
cal equipment we are in
contact with pulsates at
a higher rate of 60 cycles
a second. Our continual
exposure to the extremely
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evidence suggests wearing shoes weakens the
feet, leading to other problems.
According to Nike research, running in-
juries, sprains, bunions, hammer toes, shin
splints and plantar fasciitis are almost non-
existent in barefoot populations, said Ms.
Krauss, a Nike Elite Instructor. By insulat-
ing the sole from the ground with an athlet-
ic shoe, sensory feedback is diminished and
the natural function of the foot is impeded.
Similarly, researchers at the University of
Witwatersrand, South Africa, compared
8AREFOO1 CONDI1IONINC
Ondine Constable
Decades ago, I stared in astonish-
ment at the bare Feet oF my Friend
Flspeth, who stood in the doorway.
Much oF her childhood took place
on the beaches oF Australia, unFet-
tered by shoes. I was experiencing
a revelation, a vision oF the perFect
specimen oF healthy Feet. No corns,
red pressure points, or tormented
toes.
Feet are meant to move freely, like hands.
ey communicate with us through sensa-
tion, the voice of pleasure and pain, asking us
to pay attention and make adjustments. To-
gether with the legs, feet provide the founda-
tion for the architecture of our bodies. And
like a building, a weak foundation causes
problems throughout the entire structure.
Clinical evidence suggests going barefoot
strengthens our feet by allowing them to
move the way they were designed. Not only
is walking barefoot good for the feet, but
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the feet of 2,000-year old skeletons and
three modern population groups Sotho,
Zulu (cultures who typically go barefoot)
and European. eir ndings? Feet were
healthier before shoes were invented. Okay,
Im sold. But going barefoot is impractical
in most cases for safety and hygiene.
Fortunately there are many ways to gain
the benets of barefoot conditioning. Here
are some do-it-yourself barefoot condition-
ing tips:
Try barefoot workouts, like a Nia class
Move your feet like hands wiggling toes,
spreading the toes, grabbing as if picking
up pennies or scrunching a towel.
Every time you step, lead with your heel
and imagine your foot as the mouth of an
alligator opening.
Keep your ankles pliable and strong by
rising up onto the balls of your feet as if
reaching for something on a shelf, then
slowly lower your heels down.
Flex your feet and stretch your calves be-
fore getting out of bed especially help-
ful for plantar fasciitis (pain in the arch
and heel, acute in the morning).
Create a barefoot-friendly yard, preferably
without toxic chemicals. Take your feet for
a walk and be thrilled by the sensation of
grass, moss, sand, or smooth pebbles.
Refresh achy feet with a soak of Epsom
salts and essential oils of lavender or pep-
permint: cool soaks in hot weather; warm
soaks in cold weather.
Massage a few drops of sesame or al-
mond oil on the soles and toes before
bed a great way to enjoy quality time
with your feet.
Favoring an anti-inammatory diet may
help reduce arthritic pain: fresh fruits
and veggies, whole grains, wild Alaskan
salmon, ground ax seed and/or omega 3
supplements; avoid red meat and fried or
processed foods; drink pure water.
Wear shoes that allow the natural ex of
your arches, that dont pinch your toes or
shift weight to the forefoot
As much as we try to deny it, we human be-
ings are part of nature and not separate from
it. One of the simplest and most eective ways
of acknowledging this fact is to live in harmo-
ny with the seasons. And as we acknowledge
this fact, we are able to harness the abundant
energy and positivity in the universe to sup-
port our own energy.
Spring is quickly approaching, and ac-
cording to Chinese medicine, is the season
of birth, renewal, creativity, vision, and hope
for the future. We have made it through the
winter. e dormant trees have begun to
burst forth with a vibrancy and vitality that
is stunning and if we want to do the same
there are several simple things we can do to
sync up with the energy of the season.
As the light begins to return after the
long hard winter, we can rise a little earlier
in the morning. It is the perfect time of
year to get serious about exercise as well; it
is time to get our blood owing as the sap
Running injuries, spruins,
bunions, hummer toes, shin
splints und pluntur jusciitis
ure ulmost non-existent in
burejoot populutions.
Acupuncture is tremendously
ejjective ut hurmonizing und
improving the junctions oj
ull the orguns.
AL1ERNA1IvE HEALINC:
Harnesslng the Power oF Sprlng
Andy Starr
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Carpal tunnel is one of the
number one problems fac-
ing the workplace today. is is mainly due
to poor body mechanics. Todays society is
computer based, so most people sit at a desk
with a computer. Work stations arent set-
up specically for that person, meaning that
the monitor might be too low, the keyboard
could be too low or too high, and other sce-
narios. at, coupled with poor posture leads
to nerve impingement, which can show up as
carpal tunnel or cubital tunnel syndrome.
what can we do to correct carpa| tunne|?
Number one, correct your posture. Second-
ly, raise your monitor. Hands down, most
peoples monitors are too low, which causes
the head to hang down, which attens out
the cervical spine. Get medical massage to
relieve the tense muscles so that blood can
ow through the area of tension, and bring
fresh oxygen and nutrients to the area.
You can also do contrast bathing to relieve
some of the pain.
what klnds oF theraples do you oFFer to
he|p lt?
I have developed a treatment protocol that
treats the neck, upper back, chest, arms and
hands to relieve the pressure and pain. I also
work with my clients to correct their pos-
Curpul tunnel is one oj the
number one problems
jucing the workpluce toduy.
wORkPLACE wOES:
1he Modern Prob|em oF Carpa| 1unne|
Sulyn Silbar
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ere is nothing like a day at the spa getting
pampered by the knowledgeable hands of
someone else. But sometimes, due to bud-
gets or time constraints, it makes sense to
invest in some bodybung home-spa
must haves. is edition of FitEngines
Body Lab features our editors top
picks for home beauty-care essentials
designed to bu, wrap, tan and glaze
you to your shiniest self.
Generations of South African
women know that the benets of me-
dicinal plants and mud masks are essen-
tial for beautication techniques. Try the
Rain African Spa
Baobab Body Mud
Mask ($19 hbfhome.
com) or the African
Red Tea Cleansing
Beauty Bar ($13, af-
ricanredtea.com)
Lulu Organics
Hair Powder can
instantly switch your
greasy mane back to
a just washed look,
without shampooing.
Created by a New
York City herbal-
ist and graphic designer, this hair powder
restores your locks to their organic lus-
ciousness for hair on days of unwash.
e ingenious, hand-crafted, sensual
talc-free powder is created from natural,
organic ingredients like horsetail powder
and essential oils. e adorably feminine,
hand-screened packaging alone is enough
to make this a must-have in your body-es-
8ODY LA8:
Must Haves For Cettlng that Spa-8uFFed
Look at Home
Iatie Silcox
sentials list. ($40 www.luluorganics.com)
Dermologica is my all-time favorite
home-spa indulgence. Try their invigorat-
ing Exfoliating Body Scrub. Made of deca-
dent g, date and olive seed powders, as well
as papaya enzymes, orange, lavender and
rosemary, this scrub will make you want
to eat it as much as rub it on your body!
For intense moisture repair, try the Skin
Hydrating Masque, an oil-free facial gel
chocked full of antioxidants, vitamins, and
calming botanical extracts of bitter orange,
hops, cucumber and arnica. (www.dermo-
logica.com)
Create the atmosphere of a Mizuki spa
in the zen quiet of your own bathroom with
TerraNova Sakura and Green Tea
Calming Bath Salts (14$, terranova-
body.com) or indulge in a bottle of
Shu Uemura Cleansing Beauty Oil
(32$, shuuemura.com). is Japa-
nese delight is an anti-aging and anti-
oxidant skin purier featuring green
rea extract.
Engage in an ancient Java beauty
ritual with Jamus Jasmine Frangi-
pani Body, Hand and Foot Scrub.
e goal of the ritual is to
leave your skin as soft, glowing
and oral-sweet as possible.
($10, jamuspa.com)
St. Tropez is the only self-
tanner (and I have tried them
all!) that truly gives you that
justlanded-from-Bali-look
in the safety and convenience
of a bottle. ere website
even features Brazilian samba
music while shopping! (www.
sttropeztan.com)
For smoothing out your wrinkles and
blemishes, there is none better than the Som-
me Institutes ve-step line of facial cleansing
products. Its well worth the cost!
8ody Lab For Men
Men will love Cade, the new line from
LOccitane. The Juniper Bark Scrub
is a purifying gel cream for pre-shaves.
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Our editor's top picks
jor home beuuty-cure
essentiuls designed to bujj,
wrup, tun und gluze you
to your shiniest selj.
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Since its arrival in the early 90s. ai Yoga
Bodywork has gained in popularity, and is
now commonly seen on many spa and well-
ness center menus. e theoretical foun-
dation of ai Yoga Bodywork lies in the
concept that all of life at its most basic level
is energy. Within the human body these
energies ow along a network of channels
or meridians, each having a
specic function and energy
that it deals with. ai Yoga
Bodywork aims at stimulat-
ing the ow of healing ener-
gies within the body, opening
the areas which are blocked
and bringing the body, mind
and spirit back into balance
and harmony.
is work is therapeutic
and spiritual in nature, and
is performed with clothes
on. e client lies on a ai
Futon on the oor and re-
laxes for 1-2 hours as the
ai erapist moves him/
her around stretching open
tight areas and encouraging
increased range-of-motion,
improved exibility, and
mindful breathing.
8e Moved wlth
1hal Yoga 8odywork
1anya Sowards, R11, R1, CH1P
Thui Yogu Bodywork
lies in the concept thut
ull oj lije ut its most
busic level is energy.
What better way to celebrate the day of
romance than a full-body bu with your
honey at a local spa? Many area spas oer
great couples packages for St. Valentines.
Imagine a decadent day of luscious dark-
chocolate fountains, Eiswein, a delicious
full-body massage and your main squeeze.
e following NYC spas oer tempting
Treatments for Two.
De Novo European 8eauty Spa
115 West 57th St.
New York, NY
Suggested Treatment:
Any couple treatments are oered in the
same room. ey include candlelight, relaxing
music and complementary wine and snacks.
E|emur Day Spa y6
940 3rd Ave at 56th St, 5th oor
New York, NY
Suggested Treatment:
Infrared Sauna for two with the Honey Suc-
rosa Body Scrub and Indian Head Massage.
Falna European Day Spa
315 West 57th St #402
New York, NY
Suggested Treatment:
Champagne Rose Body Scrub for Two
Homme Spa
465 Lexington Ave (btw 45th & 46th Sts)
New York, NY
Suggested Treatment:
Couples Retreat, including Steam/ shower
and Jacuzzi for two in your own private
room with fresh owers, aromatherapy
candles, and a bottle of champagne.
Shangrl-La Day Spa
247 West 72nd Street
New York, NY
Suggested Treatment:
Valentines Delight, includes side by side aro-
matherapy massage with a chocolate treat.
Shlzuka New York
7 West 51 Street, Sixth Floor
New York, NY 10019
(212) 644-7400
Suggested Treatment:
e Rose Facial.
Sklnto|ogy
181 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY
Suggested Treatment:
Side by side Chocolate Massage.
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568 Broadway, Second Fl.
New York, NY
T: (888) 243-8825
www.blissworld.com
e rst Bliss spa, created by Marcia
Kilgore. While they may be a little pushy on
trying to get you to buy the products they
use during facials, this is still a top-notch
day spa, specialized in modern techniques.
Corne|la Day Resort
663 Fifth Ave. 8th Floor
New York, NY
T: (212) 871-3050, (866) 663-1700
www.cornelia.com
With amazing spa treatments, this is the
quintessential day spa. Lounging in the sun
on their rooftop garden, the Cornelia Day
Resort oers absolutely elegant spa care.
Try the facial, where one estheticians gives
you a foot massage while another gives you
a decadent facial.
Cowshed at Soho House
www.cowshedonline.com
Specializes in massage and facial services
for easing the discomforts of pregnancy.
Truly a skin nourishing, baby-nourishing
experience.
Exha|e Spa
150 Central Park South
New York, New York
T: (212) 249-3000
www.exhalespa.com
Exhale Spa specialize in relaxing treatments
such as acupuncture, facials, manicure and
pedicure services. An indulgent experience!

Haven
50 Mercer St.
New York, NY
T: (212) 343-3515
www.havensoho.com
Nice facilities, a simple and serene neigh-
borhood spa.
juvenex
25 West 32nd St., 5th oor
New York, NY
T: (646) 733-1330
www.juvenexspa.com
A beautiful experience, this Korean spa fea-
tures sultry steam rooms, ice-cold plunge
pools, and saunas guaranteed to leave your
body and skin in a state of bliss. Try their
incredible Jade Igloo, created from 20 tons
of semi-precious stones! Clothing optional
for women only from 6 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
and coed from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Bring your
bathing suits if coming during the coed
schedule.
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Nlcke| Spa For Men
77 8th Ave
New York, NY 10014
T: (212) 242-3203
www.nickelformen.co.za
is may be a mens spa, but this Chelsea
bliss-spot still knows how to give a good
wax. Oering a full menu of comprehensive
services for men.
Ohm Spa
260 5th Ave, 7th Floor
New York, NY
T: (212) 481-7892
www.ohmspa.com
Not your typical standardized spa experi-
ence, the Ohm Spas massage therapists
customize treatments to express a more
individual style of bodywork. is spa ra-
diates personality, integrity and a true indi-
vidualized touch.
1he Spa at Mandarln Orlenta|
80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street
New York, New York 10023
T: (212) 805-8880
ww.mandarinoriental.com
is award-winning spa features Chakra
Balancing with Hot Stones, Ayurvedic
Massage, Maternity Massages and one of
the best manicures in the City. Try the in-
credible lymphatic drainage massage for a
true total body detox.
1ownhouse
9 W. 56th St.
New York, NY
T: 212-245-8006
www.townhousespa.com
Try this three-story spa featuring an entire
oor dedicated to men! Try the SpaOceana,
a giant hydro-pool that soothes your senses
with hot steam and oil sprays.
Made of bark, wood powder and a mois-
turizing olive oil, this masculine sensual
scrub is addictive to anyone that catches
a whiff of you. (www.loccitane.com, $24
for scrub, $20 for gel). Love beer? Great,
your armpits do to! Check out Toms of
Main, Natural Deodorant Stick. The
same hops used to make beer so excellent
is a natural odor fighter. (www.tomsof-
maine.com, $6) Lastly, the Kiehls Close
Shavers Squadron Ultimate Brushless
Shave Cream will leave you smooth as a
babys you-know-what. Lubricating and
minty, this is the top-pick for your shav-
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ture and get them to raise their monitors,
and get proper alignment at their desks.
Anythlng e|se we shou|d know about car-
pa| and cublta| tunne|?
Carpal tunnel and Cubital tunnel can be dis-
abling, and doctors tend to want to operate.
I suggest that people try alternative thera-
pies, massage, acupuncture, and occupational
therapy to try to relieve the pain and make it
tolerable to go about ones daily activities. An-
other cause of neck tension is everyones de-
pendence on Blackberry and iPhones. When
coupled with poor body mechanics, and long
hours at a desk Its all a big problem.
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gence. Ayurveda explains that the process
of digestion begins the second the food hits
your tongue. Whether a food makes your
stomach turn or makes your mouth water
literally aects how nourishing it will be.
When we are in balance, we automatically
desire the foods that optimize our health.
However, when we become out of balance
in mind, body or spirit, our connection
to our bodys inner intelligence goes awry,
and we can start craving foods that put us
even more out of balance. ats when we
start reaching for the salsa even though our
acidic stomach is begging us to Just Say No,
or we take a third helping when were not
even hungry.
So what should I buy at the grocery
store to bring myself into balance?
Here are our top picks for how to get the
most nutritional punch for your money:
Green tea for polyphenols
Wild Omega 3-rich salmon
Blueberries for antioxidants
Heart-disease ghting olive oil
Inammation-preventing walnuts, al-
monds, pine nuts, and macadamia nuts
Whole grains like whole wheat our,
brown rice, barley and oatmeal
Greens for cancer prevention: kale,
broccoli, cabbage, cauliower, Brussels
sprouts, and collards
Tomatoes for avoiding prostate cancer
Brown rice for stabilizing blood sugar
Dark chocolate (70% or more) for dessert
Nutritional Punch, continued from page 26

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FI1ENCINE MARkE1PLACE & DISCOUN1S
Strength train by working in with each
other between sets. While you rest, the
other partner lifts weights, and visa ver-
sa. A perfect way to strength-train in the
same time as you would alone.
Get outside. Have you ever thrown a
football together in the fall? Research
your local hikes. Go canoeing. Dig a gar-
den together. Take a walk around your
block after dinner instead of your usual
evening TV veg-out.
Try new things. Compromise. If your
partner is passionate about hip-hop
dance classes, try it! At least you will
both have a blast laughing at each oth-
ers dance moves. She or he will love your
more for the fact that you tried than your
ability to get down on the dance oor.
Working Out Together, continued from page 19
I really believe that people who are working
to make themselves look good, are more ca-
pable of doing good for other people. is
may be a stretch, but when you have people
focused, you can use that energy to focus on
worthwhile causes. In this sense, we can ac-
complish a great deal, says Ken.
Visit our Fitness Listings for more info.
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Alternative Healing, continued from page 31
in the trees is beginning to ow. Spring is
the season of the liver and is the perfect
time to support its detoxifying function. A
very simple way to do this is to eat an abun-
dance of fresh vegetables, especially dande-
lion leaves (lightly steamed or sauteed) and
plenty of garlic. Another very eective way
to support the liver and all of the other de-
toxifying organs is to visit an acupuncturist.
Acupuncture is tremendously eective at
harmonizing and improving the functions
of all the organs and can be a great way
to support you as you transition from the
quiet of winter to the creative outburst that
is spring.
At Body + Mind NYC, we have been
steadily developing techniques to
heal injured muscles and
alleviate repetitive stress problems.
We help you correct muscular
imbalances and heal the body by
using exercise and massage.