Women’s Health & Fitness Day
Sponsored by The Greater NYC Affiliate of
Susan G. Komen for the Cure!
Women’s Health & Fitness Day will include interactive fitness demonstrations, activities and educational programs highlighting the importance of living a healthy lifestyle from some of New York’s top fitness and health experts. Various fitness classes including yoga, pilates, core fusion and zumba and a series of mini-seminars on topics such as nutrition for children, healthy eating, fitness and wellness, and parenting will take place all day. A public blood drive, health screenings, blood pressure testing, nutritional counseling, fitness assessments by personal trainers and gaming stations with Kinect Dance Central for Xbox 360 and Just Dance for Wii will be available throughout the day!
Raffle Information:
Raffle items including spa and massage gift certificates, gym memberships, yoga and pilates packages, personal nutritional consultations, apparel from top fitness retailers, sporting goods, healthy snacks and much more will take place in the Exploreum at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM. You must be 18 years of age or older to enter and must be present to win. Please check in at the BodyLocal table to receive your raffle tickets and to sign up for fitness classes and seminars.
| Fitness Classes - Located in the Great Hall |
| 11:30am - 11:55am |
Kids Yoga with Caravan of Yogis |
| 12:00pm - 12:25pm |
Pilates by Power Pilates |
| 12:30pm - 12:55pm |
Yoga by Pure Yoga |
| 1:00pm - 1:25pm |
Core Fusion with Exhale Spa |
| 1:30pm - 1:55pm |
MB Yin by Magen Banwart |
| 2:00pm - 2:25pm |
Zumba with The Ailey Extension |
| 2:30pm - 2:55pm |
PHYSNIQUES Slim Down & Tone for "Shape Up NYC" |
| Health & Wellness Seminars - Located in the Classrooms in the Michael Tyler Fisher Center for Education |
| 11:00am - 11:25am |
Living Meditation- Jessie Johnson, Living Meditation |
| 11:30am - 11:55am |
Nutrition for Children- Nancy Easton - Wellness in the Schools |
| 12:00pm - 12:25pm |
Alternative Approaches to Looking & Feeling Great- Mindy Pickard, Three Treasures Acupuncture |
| 12:30pm - 12:55pm |
Top 10 Healthy Eating Tips- Lisa Moskowitz & Tanya Zuckerbrot |
| 1:00pm - 1:25pm |
Women's Fitness Through the Age Cycles, Sue Hitzmann, MELT Method |
| 1:30pm - 1:55pm |
Growing a Healthy Parent. Growing A Healthy Child- Stefanie Sacks |
| 2:00pm - 2:25pm |
Spring Awakening for Your Female Body- Jessica Gripo, Laughing Sage |
| 2:30pm - 2:55pm |
Women's Fitness & Wellness in the Modern World- Dr. Eden Fromberg |
We are proud to welcome our Women’s Health & Fitness Day Partners!
Susan G. Komen: The Greater NYC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure (Komen Greater NYC) is dedicated to eradicating breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. Komen for the Cure is the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Visit www.komennyc.org for details.
Bikram Yoga Bay Ridge: Bikram Yoga is an amazing 90 minute class scientifically designed to work every muscle, bone, joint, ligament, tendon, gland, and organ in the body. While improving strength, balance, and flexibility, you will re-shape and heal your body, and relieve stress and tension. Additional benefits include the prevention of illness and injury, weight loss, and limiting the effects of aging. Students of all levels and ages benefit from this total body workout. Visit www.bikrambayridge.com for additional information.
BodyLocal: NYC’s 1st online healthy lifestyle marketplace for local fitness, nutrition and wellness businesses and our mission is to help people live active & healthy lives by making it easy for them to access the community of people who play, learn, compete, eat and thrive together. BodyLocal offers a comprehensive directory of local businesses and professionals that is searchable by neighborhood and category, listings of class schedules, news & information from local experts, Q & A forums that connect experts and consumers, and a marketplace to buy and sell gear, equipment and apparel. For more information visit: www.bodylocal.com/
City Sports: An award-winning specialty sports retailer headquartered in Boston, City Sports is the premiere destination for urban athletes and active lifestyle enthusiasts. The company operates 18 metropolitan stores across the East Coast, with locations in Boston, Providence, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Atlanta. City Sports offers a comprehensive assortment of performance footwear, equipment and apparel from leading athletic brands, special niche brands and its proprietary "CS by City Sports" line , all focused on outfitting the urban athlete who participates in running, triathlons, training, cycling, swimming, yoga and tennis. City Sports was named one of 2010’s “50 Best Running Stores in America” by the Independent Running Retailers Association in conjunction with Formula4Media. Visit www.citysports.com for location information.
Clean Plates: Clean Plates is the only nutritionist and food critic approved guide that covers restaurants—from fast food to fine dining—featuring every dietary preference from delectable vegan dishes to juicy grass-fed burgers. Clean Plates is dedicated to finding all of the healthiest, tastiest, organic, local and sustainable restaurants. Visit www.cleanplates.com
Continuum Health Partners, Inc., Beth Israel Medical Center: Is a non-profit hospital system comprising four historically distinguished New York City hospitals: Beth Israel, Roosevelt, St. Luke’s, and NY Eye & Ear Infirmary. Together, we offer full range of primary specialty care, utilizing the most advanced treatment approaches. Visit www.WeHealNY.com for more information
Exhale: Is a spa and studio like no other. Offering 18 locations in 9 distinct markets, exhale brings a revolutionary approach to wellness, fusing a robust menu of spa therapies, fitness, yoga, and healing programs to help you realize the results that are right for you. In need of a refresh? Schedule a Fusion Massage with one of our expert therapists, and enjoy the therapeutic benefit of custom herbal and aromatherapy oil blends layered on to the rhythmic massage movements. Looking for an incredible workout? Try a Core Fusion class – the 60-minute mix of ballet bar work, Pilates, and interval cardio training promises to raise your heart rate and leave you feeling stretched, toned, and energized. Visit www.exhalespa.com to learn more today.
Equinox: Jump start your fitness goals at Equinox Columbus Circle! Enjoy an integrated group fitness program including 8 genres of Yoga, Pilates Mat, Sculpting, Cycling and Stretching classes. Exclusively available at Equinox Columbus Circle! For more information contact Erica Gomez at erica.gomez@equinox.com.
KIND Healthy Snacks: KIND Healthy Snacks are all natural gluten free snacks made from ingredients you can see and pronounce! Fill up without filling out! Research shows that eating two KIND bars a day helps to prevent weight gain. So, kick off your New Year with a healthy KIND of habit. To learn more about KIND, visit www.KINDsnacks.com
Maine'iac Primitive Movement: Primitive Movement is how we grew to be proportionate strong human beings. This method of practice heals and re-aligns your body simply by learning how to move again. Moving like the human species was meant to. Visit www.primitivemovement.com for details.
MB Fitness: Based in New York City, Magen Banwart founded the transformative Best Body RE BOOT program which she offers both to groups and privately. She also teaches Yin Yoga workshops to New York City's business and fashion elite and leads mind and body wellness workshops and retreats both nationally and abroad. Visit www.magenbanwart.com for additional information.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society:
The New York City – Southern New York Chapter of the National MS Society is committed to helping the 10,000 people living with multiple sclerosis in the five boroughs and Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Sullivan counties continue moving their lives forward. The chapter raises funds locally to support the Society’s critical research initiatives and to provide hundreds of comprehensive support services and educational programs for people living with MS, their family and friends. Visit www.MSnyc.org for more information.
New York Blood Services:
Donate blood between 10:30am-3:00pm. A donation only takes about 45 minutes and can save up to 3 lives! For more information contact Leandra Elberger at lelberger@nybloodcenter.org. New York Blood Center (NYBC) is one of the nation's largest non-profit, community-based blood centers. NYBC has been providing blood, transfusion products and services to almost 200 hospitals, serving 20 million people, in greater New York since 1964. NYBC is also home to the Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute and the National Cord Blood Program at the Howard P. Milstein National Cord Blood Center, the world's largest public cord blood bank. NYBC provides medical services and programs (Clinical, Transfusion, and Hemophilia Services) through our medical professionals along with consultative services in transfusion medicine.
New York Coalition for Healthy School Food: Is a statewide nonprofit that works to improve the health and wellbeing of New York's students by advocating for healthy plant-based foods, including local and organic where possible, farm to school programs, the elimination of unhealthy competitive foods in all areas of the school (not just the cafeteria), comprehensive nutrition policy, and education to create food-and health literate students. Find out more at: www.healthyschoolfood.org
NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, Shape Up NYC: Shaping Up has never been this easy! Shape Up NYC offers free fitness classes every week at dozens of locations across the five boroughs. Shape Up NYC classes are taught by expert fitness instructors who know how to make fitness fun. Class offerings are varied and include aerobics, yoga, pilates and zumba. Visit http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/programs/shape_up_ny/shape_up_ny.html for more information.
New York Road Runners: Is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the sport of running, enhancing health and fitness for all, and meeting the needs of the communities we serve. Best known today for our calendar of innovative races throughout New York City- including the world renowned ING New York City Marathon. Our work has also evolved to include critical youth and community services programs that promote physical health, emotional well being, and personal achievement for people of all ages and abilities. Find out more at: www.nyrrf.org
New York Sports Club: No matter what your fitness level, New York Sports Clubs offers a multitude of options for everyone, including a wide range of group exercise and fitness programs. Select facilities also offer racquet sports, pools, basketball courts and other recreational activities. All Clubs are fully equipped with tons of strength training equipment, cardiovascular machines and other exercise equipment. Additional services such as personal training, massage, steam room and sauna, Sports Clubs for Kids and fitness assessments are also available. Visit MySportsClubs.com to find a location near you.
Nike: It's time to free your potential. Training in Nike Free shoes not only feels great, but their engineered flexibility helps ignite the muscles in your body from the ground up for improved strength, balance, and flexibility - giving you more from your workout. Learn more about Nike Free and experience the innovation for yourself with a chance to trial Nike Free footwear. Stop by the Nike booth and show us your check-in on Facebook for a Nike Free Dri-FIT Cotton shirt! Also, hear from Nike experts about Nike Training Club: Your personal trainer - anytime, anywhere! Nike Training Club is a full-body training app designed for you to make yourself whatever you want to be. Whether you're looking to get lean, toned, strong or focused, NTC takes every workout to the next level. Inspired by world-class athletes and developed by Nike professional trainers, each one of the 90+ drills builds on the fundamentals of strength, cardio, interval, and core training to create workouts that continually challenge your body and maximize results. See how the app works with demonstrations from one of the Nike Training Club trainers! Visit us at www.nikewomen.com
Nutrition Energy: Whether your goals include optimal sports performance, weight loss or wellness and disease prevention, Nutrition Energy will work with you to create an individualized meal plan, which fits your lifestyle and helps you reach your nutrition and health goals. Our nutritionists are all Registered Dietitians and specialize in diverse areas of nutrition from sports performance to diabetes education to weight loss and eating disorders. Each of us owes it to ourselves to make proper nutrition and exercise a priority in our busy life. The nutritionists at Nutrition Energy will guide you through the integration of healthy eating habits and choices for an improved lifestyle now and in the future. Find out more at: www.nutritionenergy.com
Power Pilates: Is a global network of 110 training centers in 10 countries support by more than 7,000 Power Pilates instructors. At Power Pilates you will be empowered to discover your inner strength, transform mind and body, increase stamina, improve your health and achieve a new and exciting physical well being. At our booth you will find education, motivation and support to get started in living a lifestyle of optimal health! The community will learn that your body will totally transform from the inside out; Posture will improve, abdominals, back and buttocks will strengthen and become more visibly toned, while arms and legs will become leaner when doing Pilates. Energy levels will dramatically increase. Chronic back pain and other debilitating physical ailments will decrease significantly as your range of motion and mobility improves. And people around you will notice a substantial difference in your overall appearance. Visit us at www.powerpilates.com
Pure Yoga: Named “Best Yoga” in 2009 and 2010 by New York Magazine, Pure Yoga brings a new level of yoga experience to Manhattan. With our two uptown locations, Pure Yoga presents a home and a playground for the modern yogi, and a source of inspiration for the spirit, the soul, and the body. Pure Yoga offers classes for beginners and advanced yogis, in styles ranging from Ashtanga to Yin Yoga, from Hot to Vinyasa Flow, Anusara and more. This is yoga in its purest state. No hype... simply Pure Yoga. Please visit www.pureyoga.com for details.
Spa Week Media Group: Since 2004, millions have experienced the benefits of the spa lifestyle thanks to the efforts of SpaWeek.com and its Bi-annual Spa Week Event where spas nationwide offer full service spa treatments for only $50. From dynamic, industry-shaping content and life-changing sweepstakes to a prestigious National Gift Card Program and influential Social Media presence, Spa Week has evolved into a leading lifestyle resource. As always, Spa Week’s mission is open up the spa lifestyle to the masses and make “Spa” an accessible and affordable reality for generations to come. Spa Week will be providing complimentary tattoos for children, a Spa Week gift card giveaway and more! For additional information please visit: http://www.spaweek.com.
Stefanie Sacks, M.S., Culinary Nutritionist: Works hands-on with individuals and groups in transition to a healthier way of eating as a food counselor, nutrition educator and chef instructor. She has been studying food and healing for twenty-five years, has her Masters of Science in nutrition from Columbia University and is a graduate of The Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts. Stefanie is noted for her unique expertise in creating a seamless translation of the most recent disease specific medical science to a client’s own plate with the kitchen as the centerpiece of education. Stefanie involves her clients in the day-to-day process of redefining their relationship with food to prevent illness and restore health. In Stefanie’s private practice she works intimately with notable figures in television, entertainment, design and finance. She also teaches and consults. Visit her at: www.stefaniesacks.com
Tanya Zuckerbrot and Associates Nutrition, LLC: An upscale nutrition consulting company that presents The F-Factor Program. This is a comprehensive health plan, to help you reach your ultimate weight and fitness goals. We provide you with an individually customized meal plan tailored specifically to your needs. We focus on adding foods into your diet rather than cutting foods out, a common requirement on many other diet plans. Clients don’t have to sit at home with frozen dinners. Instead, they can go out to eat and be able to navigate any menu with confidence and ease from day one. The F-Factor lets people change their life without changing their lifestyle. Visit www.Ffactordiet.com
Team In Training: Is the world’s largest endurance sports training program which benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The program provides Training to run or walk a marathon or half marathon, participate in a triathlon or 100-mile bike ride. Participants will raise funds for blood cancer research and patient services in exchange for personalized training, airfare, lodging and race entry. For more information go to www.teamintraining.org./nyc
The JCC Health Club: Is committed to providing "fitness for everybody"—people of all ages and physical abilities—in a friendly and approachable environment. From indoor cycling to Pilates, Nia to aerial yoga, M.E.L.T.® to boxercise, The JCC Health Club offers both registered programs and drop-in fitness classes. Unlike any other club in the city, registered programs—led by innovators in the fitness and wellness industry—are available to both members and nonmembers for a fee, with a discounted rate for members. The JCC is also the only health club on the Upper West Side to offer free fitness classes to both members and nonmembers. For more info visit jccmanhattan.org/healthclub
The M.E.L.T. Method®: Is a self-treatment technique that helps prevent pain, heal injury, and erase the negative effects of aging and active living. MELT simulates the hands-on techniques that manual therapist Sue Hitzmann uses to eliminate stress, pain, and dysfunction in her private clients. This unique Hands-off Bodywork™ approach is the first treatment that simulates the techniques – and the results – of manual therapy. Visit http://www.meltmethod.com
The Pregnant New Yorker and Maternal Massage & More: Provides alternative, fun health events in NYC and Brooklyn. We bring the best guest speakers together to teach the pregnant community something they may not have known about before. We are not here to judge but only to inform. The pregnancy events provide an opportunity to learn something new about different services and products and a chance to meet other pregnant women. Visit: http://www.thepregnantnewyorker.com/ for more information.
The Running Center: Is NYC’s first & only training studio for runners. We offer a proven training system and personal attention in our group programs and private training for runners of all levels, from beginners to competitive marathoners. We believe that everyone can gain by training like a runner, whether you are just getting started or a competitive athlete. By incorporating running into your training plan you will benefit from the improved fitness, weight control and stress relief that it provides. Let Coach Mindy’s 19 years of coaching experience help you get started on the right foot and the left one too! Visit www.TheRunningCenter.com
The Women’s Sports Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery: The first of its kind in the United States, the Women’s Sports Medicine Center at HSS is a nationally recognized health resource for active women of all ages and abilities, from professional athletes to eager novices. More information available at: http://www.hss.edu/womens-sports.asp
Three Treasures Acupuncture: Is a general acupuncture practice with special focus on pain management, women's health, allergies, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and pediatric acupuncture. Founded in 2005 by Mindy Pickard, the clinic is fast becoming a resource to the city's media and entertainment industries, but also serves the educational, financial and advertising fields, among others. To find out more information visit: www.facebook.com/ThreeTreasuresAcupuncture
Wanderlust Festival- Yoganonymous- Is a one-of-a-kind festival that brings together the world's best yoga teachers and top musical acts all in a setting of breathtaking natural beauty. We're talking about fun in the sun and dancing under the stars. Getting your down-dog on at the top of the mountain and sipping on poolside cocktails with your crew. Early morning meditations and all night chakra spinning musical performances. A place to root down and rise up, a place to get centered on your yoga mat and get funky on the dance floor. Yoga, music, nature, and a whole lot more. This is Wanderlust. Choose your own adventure: festival tickets, tickets + lodging packages, and full festival details and information are available at www.wanderlustfestival.com
Women’s Sports Foundation: The leading authority on the participation of women and girls in sports—advocates for equality, educates the public, conducts research and offers grants to promote sports and physical activity for girls and women. Please visit www.womenssportsfoundation.org
Yoga Journal: Is returning to New York City to bring you 50+ distinguished yoga teachers teaching 100+ classes, best-selling author Michael Pollan of Food Rules and The Omnivore’s Dilemma, panels, demos, music, meditation, the Yoga Marketplace and more! Use Promo code: NY16 to save $50 off the Main Conference! Visit www.yjevents.com for details.
Other participating partners include:
American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org
American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure - www.tour.org
Asphalt Green - www.asphaltgreen.org
Caravan of Yogis - www.caravanofyogis.com
Coca-cola: www.cocacola.com
Dr. Eden Fromberg - www.dredenfromberg.com
Fisher Center for Alzheimers Research - www.alzinfo.org
Fresh Direct - www.freshdirect.com
J&R - www.jr.com
Laughing Sage Wellness Group - www.laughingsagewellness.com
Lila Yoga, Dharma, and Wellness - www.lilawellness.com
Lucille Roberts - www.lucilleroberts.com
Modells - www.modells.com
New York Magic Women’s Soccer Org - www.nymagicsoccer.com
NYC Office of Emergency Management - www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/home/home.shtml
Strollercize - www.strollercize.com
The Ailey Extension - www.aileyextension.com
The New York Liberty - www.nyliberty.com
The Vitamin Shoppe: www.vitaminshoppe.com
To find more fitness & wellness companies in your neighborhood, visit www.BodyLocal.com
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