by Downtown Magazine | Oct 7, 2019 | Featured, Fitness, Health, Wellness
By Andreina “Dre” Marrero, a personal trainer at The DOGPOUND Dre Marrero stands on top of a tire that DOGPOUND members use for exercise. Photo credit Alice Teeple. “Mind-body connection” is something we hear about in the gym, but many clients...
by Dan Metz | Sep 30, 2019 | Featured, Fitness, Health
When it comes to being strong, do we have the strength to do what’s best for us? By Lalaina “Lala” Duncan, a trainer at The DOGPOUND Lala Duncan, a trainer at The DOGPOUND. Photo credit Matteo Matty Matt As I sit to write this article, I’m channeling my...
by Jackie Hart | Sep 19, 2019 | Featured, Fitness, Health
Working out as a couple is a great idea and has many benefits. First and foremost, a “couple” workout doesn’t necessarily have to be with your significant other; it can be a friend, a mentor, or anyone that you are comfortable with. For...
by Downtown Magazine | Sep 16, 2019 | Featured, Fitness, Health
Written by Emily Samuels, a personal trainer at The DOGPOUND. The jumprope is one of the most underrated fitness tools out there. It’s portable and affordable for all ages and fitness levels! I also love the jump rope because it’s something you can constantly practice...
by Grace Capobianco | Sep 9, 2019 | Featured, Fitness, Health, News
Grace A. Capobianco Founder of Downtown and Kirk Myers before DOGPOUND early 2000 It’s no secret that we, the staff of Downtown Magazine, are big fans of Kirk Myers and The DOGPOUND. That friendship stretches back to before the founding of Myers’...
by Dan Metz | Sep 6, 2019 | Business, Featured, Fitness, Health
Kirk Myers and Rhys Athayde watch the Dogpound billboard in Times Square. Photo by Jade Gomez. Dogpound NYC employees were greeted with a treat last night: a Times Square billboard showing gym and employee highlights and flashing the Dogpound logo. Trainers watched as...