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IN THE STUDIO with Don Brooks

Whether you've been enjoying your workouts or are adding items into the mix, we always like hearing about methods that people are doing. We took some time to chat with celebrity fitness trainer Don Brooks who is also known as Don-A-Matrix. We know of him from episodes on Keeping Up with the Kardashians as he has been the family's trainer for a number of years. We also know that he has sessions for his followers and fans to workout alongside him. We wanted to find out more about his journey into the fitness industry, his method, philosophy and some movements that we can include within our routine.

GET VACCINATED ACT UNVACCINATED WITH DORRY SEGEV, MD.,Phd

The Covid-19 pandemic has deeply altered all of our lives and we feel truly blessed to have the opportunities to have high-quality vaccines available in the US. We came across some truly excellent work in this area by a world-renowned organ transplant surgeon, Dorry Segev, MD, PhD, particularly around the efficacy of the vaccines for organ transplant and immunocompromised patients, and reached out to find out more about his studies and findings and definitely have important information to convey to our reader community. Please take note and pass along this information to your family and friends if applicable.

COURSE BOUND WITH JULIE TYSON

On Aug 16th - 22nd, THE NORTHERN TRUST golf tournament will be back at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, NJ. We attended back in 2019 and in anticipation of the upcoming event, we wanted to find out more about this tournament, its importance in the golf season and how it benefits its communities. Julie Tyson is the Executive Director of the PGA TOUR of THE NORTHERN TRUST. She shared her career journey, how she came to working in the golf industry, her approach to putting on one of golf's biggest tournaments as well as how she balances a myriad of schedules.

BIRCH AQUARIUM

ATHLEISURE LIST: San Diego, CA

HYDRATION CHECK WITH HARLEY PASTERNAK

We always enjoy catching up with Harley Pasternak, MSc, celebrity trainer, nutritionist and Propel ambassador. He is someone that is not only passionate about working out and food nutrition, but he also believes in the importance of hydration as these three things optimize your body as you go about your day. We wanted to see what he has been up to since we talked to him last summer; get some tips on working out; solo or with friends without equipment and what tools he enjoys using.

CRYSTAL SPRINGS RESORT

ATHLEISURE LIST: Hamburg, NJ

A WILD RIDE HEIMANA REYNOLDS

Next month the Summer Olympics will take place in Tokyo. While we look forward to seeing a number of our favorites in Track & Field, Swimming and Volleyball, there are a number of sports that will make their debut and skateboarding is one of them! We're excited to catch up with an athlete who has been at the top of his sport for the past couple of years and is an advocate for skateboarding and its community. Heimana Reynolds has showcased his style and creativity at a number of World Championships, X Games and will now take the world's biggest stage in just a few weeks representing Team USA Skateboarding.

How to Empower Resilience in Your Kids

Kids face challenges in life, teenager coaching helps your kids to build resilience and be able to bounce back, empower optimism, problem-solving, and take risk.

IT'S SPRING & IT'S IN THE 80'S… THE 1980'S!

RUNWAY COLLECTION NEGRIS LEBRUM IS FEELING NOSTALGIC

MINDFUL DEDICATION WITH CHRIS BRICKLEY

As we head closer to the NBA Playoffs, we caught up with Chris Brickley, a Player Development Coach who played at the University of Louisville under Rick Pitino, worked with players at the NY Knicks, and launched a successful training company, BlackOps Basketball. His training has been sought after by a number of basketball players, entertainers, and more.

THE ART OF THE SNACK Balade Restaurant

This month, we're embracing Spring transitioning into Summer which is the perfect time to try out new places that have been on our list. It hasn't missed our attention that National Hummus Day is May 13th. In this month's issue, we talk with Balade's chef and restaurateur, Roland Semaan to find out more about his Lebanese-American restaurants.

THE GO GETTER JADE PURPLE BROWN

We've been a fan of the art created by Jade Purple Brown who is known for her pops of color! You've seen her work with clients that have included Drew Barrymore's Flower, EOS, Murad; a splash page for Adobe Illustrator, images that have included iconic pictures of Diana Ross and Beyoncé, or whether it's been her creativity when it comes to showcasing strong women in a 60's and 70's style! We took some time to talk about her portfolio, process and how she got into the industry.

FOR THE COMMUNITY WITH NICK SAGAR

This month, our cover story features Nick Sagar, we chat about his career with the premiere of his show Run the World on STARZ which airs this month. We talk about how he got into the industry and a number of his creative talents from martial arts, breakdancing and soccer.

IN SYNC STEELE JOHNSON

This month’s issue marks another interesting milestone within the past 15-16 months. Last year, our May Cover Issue #53 was 2 X Team USA Beach Volleyball 2X Medalist April Ross and at that time, we were unsure of whether the Olympics were going forward or if they would be postponed. A year later, we have navigated a pandemic, vaccines are being administered and we have a number of sports and events that have come back. The Summer Games in Tokyo is moving ahead and although it’s been a strange year, it’s amazing to think about what this year has been as we all have our individual stories.

IN BALANCE with Laurie Hernandez

We fell in love with Laurie Hernandez's personality and energy when she competed in her inaugural debut at the Summer Games 2016 in Rio! She showcased her skill and commitment to the sport of gymnastics with the Final Five and left with a team gold medal and a silver as an individual.

CHANGE AGENTS NEEDED WITH GURWIN SINGH AHUJA

This month, we talked with Gurwin Singh Ahuja whose career has included his public service in focusing on Civil Rights, working in the Obama Administration as well as being focused on the importance of sustainable access to cure issues such as Climate Change and being ready for how we go about our work as we continue to evolve.

Sustainable Fashion: Making to last

Designers are increasingly committing themselves to sustainability, and fashion shows are going online—all reducing their environmental impact in the bargain.

Burn All The Leggings

What do you wear to the reopening of society?

NOW CLOSED!

Carrera models encasing the manufacture Calibre Heuer 02 have been available since 2018, but the series lacked a classic version with a closed dial. Now TAG Heuer has closed that gap in the line in an attractive way.

New Standard

After a development period of five years, Oris launched its new in-house movement with 10-year recommended service intervals and a 10-year warranty. Calibre 400 runs five days and offers increased antimagnetic protection. It debuts in the modern Aquis Date dive watch, a timepiece that represents the essence of the brand.

You Don't Need Fast Fashion In Your Life

There have been times in the past few years when I’ve walked past a Zara or H&M store and lingered in front of the window, wishing I could go in and drop $ or $ on a cute top or dress. The old me, years ago, would have done it – not because I needed the outfit but because it was fun and affordable. But that was before I knew what I do now about the fast fashion industry and just how atrocious it is for the environment.

The 'Unbundling' of NYFW, Over 300 Fashion Nova Workers in L.A. Have Gotten Covid-19

As IMG rolls out its official schedule for New York Fashion Week, Chantal Fernandez breaks down the changes in its calendar, as well as the CFDA s, and in the ways designers present new collections more broadly, in Business of Fashion.

TikTok-Approved Beauty Products You Need Now

Say hello to another affordable drugstore beauty product you need to add to your makeup routine if you want long and luscious lashes.

GET YOUR FRONT ROW SEAT TO VIRTUAL FASHION SHOWS

It’s hard to remember now, but it was during the fall ready-to-wear shows last February that the fashion world first became aware of the coronavirus, even before it had been declared a global pandemic.

5 MAJOR FASHION MOMENTS TO REMEMBER FROM THE SS21 COUTURE CATWALK

Drama, decadence and a whole load of attitude — Couture Fashion Week unleashes a welcome dose of escapism at the best of times, let alone in.

Carlos Nazario – 12 Months.14 Covers.

The fashion industry can’t seem to get enough of Carlos Nazario.

Ultra-fast Fashion Is Eating the World

Even a pandemic can't stop people from buying clothes they don't need.

Striking Simplicity

Patek Philippe’s new 6301P features not only a grande sonnerie with a petite sonnerie and a minute repeater, it also comes with a patented “seconde morte” jumping subsidiary seconds.

Stop and Go

A split-seconds chronograph is a rather rare complication. Sinn offers the 910 Anniversary model at a reasonable price. We tested this retro stopwatch with contemporary features.

WHAT A YEAR!

In 2020, our extended test examined an annual calendar from Longines, a mix of elegance and superior functionality at a great price. Our test of the Annual Calendar from the Longines Master Collection took place over a period of several months.