Kait Vadenais

On Sunday, December 18, Anatomy will host their 6th annual #HourPushUp Challenge raising funds for Udonis Haslem Foundation and Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. This challenge invites members and guests to work out for wishes and the future of the Miami community, calling upon participants to do as many pushups as they physically can in a one-hour timeframe.

Udonis Haslem, Marc Megna, Chris Paciello, and the Miami community, will gather to participate in this special and meaningful experience, challenging themselves for a cause. This event is also a celebration of Udonis Haslem’s charitable efforts as he enters his 20th and final season for the Miami Heat.

“We are so grateful for Udonis Haslem and the amazing community we have created through Anatomy, bringing generous participants to this event every single year," said Anatomy. "Watching our community come together for such a great cause touches our hearts, and we look forward to seeing what we can achieve at our 6th annual #HourPushUpChallenge!”

Prior to the challenge, each of the participants will collect monetary pledges, donated on a per push-up basis.  Supporters of the event also may offer flat-fee donations via the website. 100% of the funds raised per push-up will be donated to the Udonis Haslem Foundation and Make-A-Wish Southern Florida to help enrich lives of people in local underserved communities and grant wishes to local wish kids.

To date, the #HourPushUpChallenge has raised more than $568,000 and granted over 110 wishes for kids. Last year marked the first #HourPushUpChallenge where Udonis Haslem Foundation joined forces with Anatomy and Make-A-Wish Southern Florida for this event, helping to raise an excess of $215,000. This year, Udonis Haslem, Anatomy, and Make-A-Wish Southern Florida have set a benchmark of $300,000 as their minimum goal to raise to help impact the children and our community.

“I'm very excited for year 2 of the #HourPushUpChallenge," said Haslem, 3x NBA Champion and Miami Heat Captain. "We had a great time last year giving back to the community. A lot of people came together for a cause that they believed in, and we were able to make great things happen. We hope this year we raise over our goal of $350k and go even bigger!" 

Haslem has created TEAM UD, which will be led by 5 people. That group will raise money and do push-ups together in hopes to complete 2,000 push-ups in an hour with the goal of each push up being worth a minimum of $30 per push up.

“We thank the generous folks at Anatomy fitness, Udonis Haslem, and everyone who participates in the #HourPushUpChallenge," said Norm Wedderburn, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. "The event has become one of our favorite events of the year and helps impact the lives of those in our community. The determination and hard work of all of the participants and organizers means that many more children will get to experience a wish come true.”

Anatomy’s 2022 #HourPushUpChallenge will take place at Anatomy Coconut Grove located at 3363 Pan American Drive in Miami. To donate or participate visit PushupChallenge.AnatomyFitness.com.

Open now is a boutique wellness studio designed to incorporate your fitness, nutrition, and recovery needs all in one space. Welcome to Wellhouse Collective in Pinecrest!

Show up and aspire for more. Commit to a higher standard, break thresholds, and change your body and mind with effective HIIT workouts and biohacking concepts all under one roof. Whatever fitness level you're at, this workout is for you!

Workouts consist of four metabolic rounds of 10 minutes each with methodically timed breaks in between. Short, smart bouts of structural and compound exercise are combined with isolated weight training, running, and climbing. The room is energy-charged thanks to powerful beats to maximize your momentum and lights and colors that enhance your mental state and get you working harder than you thought you could.

In addition to a great workout, Wellhouse Collective also offers metabolic coding. In 30 minutes, the Wellness Team can unlock your body's personal code and give you the tools to propel your 90-day transformation. You also can watch your progress via images from a 3D full body scan, or enjoy the Wellroom with an infrared sauna, compression boots, massage therapy guns, and more.

First timers can get one week of unlimited classes for $99. Class packages and memberships are also available starting at $35 for a drop in.

Experience why Wellhouse Collective has been called Miami's leading transformation studio. Wellhouse Collective is located at 7890 SW 104th Street in Pinecrest. You can also find them online at wellhouse-collective.com or on Instagram at @wellhouse.collective.

Planet Fitness, operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announced their second Fort Lauderdale location slated to open in November. The new gym will be located at 3600 North Federal Highway.

The 21,600 sq. foot location will boast state of the art cardio machines and strength equipment, a 30-Minute Express Circuit, rowing machines, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, HydroMassage loungers, massage chairs, tanning booths, Total Body Enhancement booths, and more.

“We’re excited to be adding our 22nd Planet Fitness club to the South Florida Market and this Fort Lauderdale club will be our biggest and most unique to date,” said Brandyn Lorenz, Vice President of Real Estate, Grand Fitness Partners, a franchise division of Planet Fitness. “The club is situated right on Federal Highway so it will be easy to see and access from all directions in addition to having an abundance of parking. This multi-level club will have an entire floor dedicated to the Black Card Spa amenities that will overlook the main gym floor as well as providing a clean, accessible, and judgement-free atmosphere for all to enjoy. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to our second Planet Fitness location Fort Lauderdale, FL!”

As an introductory special, new members can join Planet Fitness Fort Lauderdale Federal Highway before the club opens for 25 cents down and $10 a month with no commitment during the presale, occurring now through mid-November. New members can join online today at: www.planetfitness.com/gyms/fort-lauderdale-federal-hwy-fl.

Planet Fitness provides a high-quality experience at an exceptional value and is home of the Judgement Free Zone®, where members experience a hassle-free, non-intimidating environment. Membership includes a variety of other benefits, including brand name cardio and strength equipment, fully equipped locker rooms, flat screen televisions and free fitness training by a certified trainer through the PE@PF program.

For more information or to join online, please visit www.PlanetFitness.com.

In a one-of-a-kind philanthropic initiative, players from the Miami Heat, Dolphins, Marlins, Inter Miami, and Florida Panthers have teamed up to support Greater Miami nonprofits. Athletes from the five major professional sports teams in South Florida donated signed jerseys to the “Jersey for Miami” campaign. This effort rallies donors to support more than 1,000 local nonprofit organizations.

“Our professional athletes will help us win with ‘Jersey for Miami!’ The Miami Foundation is so grateful to the Heat, Dolphins, Marlins, Inter Miami and the Panthers for their incredible support said Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation. “This jersey campaign is an outgrowth of our community’s love for all sports and to rally together. When we connect through this campaign, we’ll create a new team of Floridians passionate to build and strengthen the social and economic fortitude of Greater Miami.”

Participating professional players include Gabe Vincent, Miami Heat; JJ Bleday, Miami Marlins; Robert Taylor, Gregore de Magalhaes Silva, and Leonardo Campana, Inter Miami; Jaelan Phillips, Dophins; and Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers.

Funds raised through “Jersey for Miami” will boost the overall dollar amount available to nonprofits that participate in Give Miami Day, on Thursday, November 17, one of the nation’s biggest 24-hour giving events. Last year, Give Miami Day 2021 made history as more than 38,000 donors generously gave over $32 million to champion causes that improve local quality of life and equity.

The contest is simple: now through Friday, November 11, the pros root on the public to be champions and recruit donors to raise money through nine nonprofit categories - animal welfare, arts and culture, economic development, education and youth, environment, equity, faith-based services, health and wellness, and inclusion and community care. The top three fundraisers win a set of five signed jerseys, cash prizes up to $5,000, plus a Give Miami Day gift card to be used on that day so they can further support nonprofits.

This campaign grows the dollars available to nonprofits in advance of Give Miami Day into an extra score for our Bonus Pool that will profit all participating organizations. The Miami Foundation will distribute these extra dollars to nonprofits throughout the event, giving them access to more cash than just what is donated on Give Miami Day.

Details and registration are located at JerseyForMiami.org. Winners will be announced on Give Miami Day.

Whether you like trying new gyms or getting active outdoors, Key Biscayne has a lot of options for you! Here are 10 ways to break a sweat on the island - besides going to the beach!

1. Loop Key Biscayne

Get results with a 50-minute, intense total-body workout done on the MegaFormer. You will use slow and controlled movements with constant tension to work your slow-twitch muscle fibers to failure and every class is different so you never get bored.

2. Miami Kiteboarding

Kiteboard in flat, shallow waters. If you don't know how, lessons are available for all ages. If kiteboarding is too adventurous, can also rent kayaks or paddleboards here.

3. Miloki Flow

Learn how to defend yourself in the modern world with functional movement. All fitness levels can feel empowered and improve their basic movement skills through Jiu Jitsu classes at Miloki Flow.

4. Code of Life

Find a complete coordination of mind, body, and spirit at this studio. Check out a Hardcore class for Pilates with a twist, or try their newest class, Baby + Me Pilates, for a 20 minute express mat Pilates class that can be done without or without your little one. Whichever you take, you will be living the code of life!

5. Crandon Park Tennis Center

Home to the Miami Open until 2018, play on the surrounding courts or even in the stadium. Still working on your tennis game? Lessons are available.

6. Move365

Move, Sweat, Lift, in a HIIT-inspired bootcamp workout or get all the benefits of cardio, endurance, and Pilates with Afternoon Sweat. Move365's class schedule has a variety of reformer and non-reformer classes to keep you having fun with fitness.

7. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Located at the southern end of Key Biscayne, there are lots of activities to experience at this 400 acre park, including camping, mountain biking, geo-seeking, roller blading, and surfing.

8. Bear Cut Fitness

Make the impossible possible and reach your potential at Bear Cut Fitness. Meet up at the Village Green and try a WOD with a tight-knit fitness community.

9. Crandon Golf Course

Play on this public 18-hole golf course that is as challenging as it is beautiful. There is a lighted driving range you can practice on and golf lessons are available as well.

10. Pilates Zone

Try Aerial Silks at Pilates Zone to improve both functional strength and flexibility. Aerial Silks target a strong engagement and strengthening of the core muscles. Take a group class or schedule a private session.

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And coming soon!

Key Biscayne Fitness

Keep an eye out for this new gym that will be offering circuit training, functional movement, boxing, and more!

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Yoga Joint Midtown opened officially in August. If you haven't already stopped by (and what are you waiting for?!) here are the details on the newest yoga studio in Miami.

‍The experience:

Yoga Joint is a Yogi-owned and operated company that takes great pride in providing outstanding customer service to their members. You don’t just take a Yoga Joint class; you experience a Yoga Joint class! That means immersive sound, state-of-the-art infrared heat systems, shock-absorbent flooring, and lighting that changes color to match the intensity of the class. They owe their 360-degree approach to yoga and fitness to a unique combination of three hot classes – our Flow, FIIT, and Restore.

What makes Yoga Joint unique:

“We have focused on cultivating the ultimate experience for our members - and that begins before you ever walk through the doors. From our customized app that allows you to pick your favorite mat spot, earn YJ credit for referring a friend, or prepare for class with our exclusive pose library, we strive to make your experience easy, positive, uplifting, and motivating.”

You should also know:

Daily, members provide Yoga Joint with positive feedback about their incredible teachers. Yoga Joint knows from experience that it takes strong and dedicated training to create a great teacher. That’s why they have gone to such great lengths to recruit and train those who embody our values, can create an encouraging environment, and possess the skills to make every class feel fresh and new.

Why members love it:

Yoga Joint member Mike Fetherston said, “When I first started doing yoga at Yoga Joint, I could barely touch my toes, was more than 155 pounds overweight...and in poor physical shape... And now, as a 49-year-old guy who was never that physically active, I can hold a handstand for over a minute! I love what my body can do. Because of yoga, I am now in the best shape of my life."

The extras:

Every Yoga Joint studio enjoys complimentary lockers, spa-inspired showers, and change rooms with bath products, hair dryers, towels, and anything else you could possibly need to look and feel your best after class. And if you forgot to bring your favorite post-workout clothes, you can always swing by one of the on-site boutiques.

How to join in:

Your first class is always free. Beyond that, Yoga Joint offers month-to-month membership or class packs.

Location: 

Find Yoga Joint Midtown at 3111 NE 1st Ave #300 in Miami. You can also find Yoga Joint in Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Coral Springs. And, in the new year, they will be introducing a new franchise program that will expand Yoga Joint beyond South Florida into new markets.

Where to find Yoga Joint online:

Instagram: @yogajoint

Website: www.yogajoint.com‍

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Infinity Sports Institute in Edgewater is hosting their next health panel, You're Not Crazy, on Saturday, October 29 from 9:30 am until noon. Named for those times when you may have been told you were "crazy" or "making things up" by your doctor or family, this panel will ‍discuss how to navigate your healing journey after your doctors have told you your tests are normal and you still feel like something is wrong.

The industry professionals who will be speaking will go over the variety of holistic practices and methods available and educate guests on the importance of self-advocating. Panel speakers include Founder/Owner of Infinity Sports Institute, Hector Maradiaga, Registered Dietitian, Madison Shaw, RDN, LDN, Founder/CEO of Biohax, Dr. Marcos de Andrade, MD, MBA, CEO of The Root Cause Method, Jillian Acosta, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, and President of Self-Mastery Gym and Swergold Advisory, Mitch Swergold.

In addition to learning how to navigate through chronic pain, join the event to network, get a complementary DXA body composition scan, and stretch. You can also check out vendors including Emily Marie Apparel, ViveGreen, ISI Elite Training Miami, Women Run Wynwood, and complimentary products from Suja Juice.

All proceeds will go towards Mr. Psychedelic Law, a non-profit organization that combines medical and spiritual research to drive responsible legal reform in Florida for psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelics.

To learn more about the event or to register, click here.

Fitness brand 54D will open its first studio in New York City this month, marking the beginning of the company’s national expansion plans.  The new 6,041-square-foot studio will accommodate 120 members per cycle, with a maximum of 30 members per individual class.

With a no-excuses approach, 54D’s signature 54-day program features high intensity group training, nutrition, recovery and community. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, 54D has received global acclaim after founder and former professional soccer player Rodrigo Garduño took to Instagram amid pandemic lockdowns and motivated hundreds of thousands of people around the world to stay positive and healthy.

“We have always been a catalyst of transformation. We conceive techniques to train the mind and body and prepare our community (or participants) to break limits to achieve results,” said Garduño, founder and creator of 54D. “Our expansion in New York City seemed like the perfect position to continue the brand's evolution, following our vision to make this program accessible to more people. 54D in New York City will introduce people to the new version of themselves.”

Besides its physical locations, the brand also exploded digitally in over 90 countries with 54D ON, the online version of the brand’s signature 54-day program that offers a state-of-the-art at-home workout experience, and, earlier this year, launched an Amazon Alexa Skill, where users are able to access quick workouts and get inspiration directly from the brand’s founder.

“Since we started offering our online program, we have had so much interest from various markets to bring our on-site program to them,” said Omar Yunes, CEO of 54D. “People want to experience immersive, in-person training. It’s a program unlike any other. We are proud to begin our national expansion and give people the opportunity to try the program on-site. We felt New York City was the perfect place to kick off our expansion and are excited to open our doors this fall.”

The New York City studio will be located at 125 W. 25th Street. 54D currently has multiple studios in Miami, Mexico, Colombia, and is slated to open in Los Angeles and Broward County in 2023. For more information, visit www.54d.com.

Mimi Ghandour, founder of online yoga platform and lifestyle brand Mimi Yoga, has announced the opening of Mimi Yoga Studio, her first brick and mortar hot yoga studio. Located in the heart of Wynwood, Mimi Yoga Studio is scheduled to open on Monday, October 31.

Unveiling a safe, welcoming space that celebrates community, kindness, authenticity, inclusivity, and a sense of lightness is Ghandour’s longtime dream brought to life. “I am honored to have cultivated a global community that allows like-minded people to connect with one another from around the world,” she says. “I wanted to create a physical space that will serve as a home for this community and for anyone seeking true connection, both on and off the mat.”

When entering Mimi Yoga Studio, guests are embraced by an oversized, white oak archway, a design theme that carries throughout the studio. Behind the frosted glass doors leading to the practice room, an immediate sense of serenity washes over. Before even stepping onto their mat, aquamarine travertine floors and ombre, ocean blue walls lull yogis into a sea of tranquility, allowing them to ‘go deep’ – deep into practice, deep into breath, deep into self. A warm glow from LED-illuminated mirrors enhances the depth of connection.

The studio is equipped with storage lockers to safely store belongings, open cubbies for students to store their shoes, as well as a shower for those who need to quickly freshen up post-class. Mats, towels, blocks and ankle weights will be available. An array of merchandise by rotating local artists and women-owned businesses will be available at the studio’s store.

Known for her signature power flows, enchanting mantras, and positive, infectious energy, Mimi will lead classes, teacher trainings and workshops in the studio. With multiple classes held throughout the day, seven days per week, she has also curated a lineup of several, sought-after Miami instructors who each bring their unique expertise to the Mimi Yoga Studio. Classes are designed for students of all levels and include power vinyasa, vinyasa flow, and restorative. Students will seal their practice with a complimentary cold, rose essential oil-infused towel placed gently on their foreheads during final resting pose, savasana.

The studio will also serve as home to Mimi’s Yoga Alliance-certified, 200-Hour Mimi Yoga Teacher Training program. Mimi has certified 170 yoga students both in-person and online since her first teacher training in 2021. Her sixth, 10-week yoga teacher training began October 3.

Mimi Yoga Studio will also host events, including a free, monthly community class for the public. The class schedule and pricing can be found on MimiYoga.com and classes can be booked through the MINDBODY app.

Mimi Yoga Studio is located at 278 NW 27th Street in Miami. Visit mimiyoga.com for more information and follow on Instagram at @mimiyogastudio and @mimiyoga_official.

Peloton is going to start selling its bikes, treadmills and other products in Dick’s Sporting Goods locations. While there is no launch date yet, they are aiming to have Peloton products in more than 100 Dick’s stores in time for the holiday shopping season.

The collaboration will make Dick’s the first brick-and-mortar retailer outside of its namesake stores to carry Peloton equipment. Peloton had long been an exclusively direct-to-consumer business before it began selling its products on Amazon in August.

Dick’s will carry Peloton’s Bike, Bike+, Tread, and Guide, as well as bike shoes and exercise mats, the companies announced last week.

“This partnership [with Dick’s] is a natural fit for our brand and our Member acquisition goals,” said Jen Parker, Peloton’s senior vice president of global direct sales.

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To read the entire article on CNBC by Jack Stebbins, click here.

lululemon is launching a new service to connect members to the most dynamic fitness content, community and products—at home, in person and on the go. lululemon Studio will build upon more than 10,000 on demand and live-streamed classes that have been available with a MIRROR subscription, adding content from fitness and wellness partners across North America.

“Our guests’ fitness needs have evolved and lululemon Studio is solving for them by providing members with access to fitness content from our world-class trainers and studio partners at home, on the go and live in studios around North America. lululemon Studio unlocks the versatility our community has told us they are looking for now. No longer will you have to choose between going to your favorite studio or streaming a class at home—you can have both,” said Nikki Neuburger, Chief Brand Officer, lululemon.

lululemon Studio members will have access to some of the most sought-after studios online and in person from AARMY, Y7 Studio, DOGPOUND, FORWARD__Space, Pure Barre, Rumble, AKT and YogaSix. Members will be able to stream new weekly classes from these partners as well as sign up for discounted classes in person at the studios’ brick-and-mortar locations.

“MIRROR has always been one of the most flexible platforms that can adapt to changing fitness trends. With lululemon Studio, we’re expanding our offering to solve for our guests’ needs, extending our relationships with new studio partners and our ambassadors to add hundreds of hours of content in one place, while providing access to in-person studio classes for the ultimate hybrid experience,” said Michael Aragon, Chief Executive Officer, lululemon Digital Fitness. “We see lululemon Studio as being the daily go-to destination for experiencing the most dynamic content from the industry’s top trainers and studios, covering a range of fitness genres for all levels.”

Also launching on October 5 is the new lululemon Membership program. All lululemon guests in North America are invited to sign up for a lululemon Essential Membership for free. This program enhances the guest experience by unlocking shopping perks, community experiences, and access to select lululemon Studio classes at no cost. Members also get early access to product drops, receipt-free returns in store, and more.

lululemon Studio Membership, which requires the Studio Mirror, is $39/month and provides members with the most immersive experience, including:

• All the lululemon Essential Membership benefits
• Unlimited access to content from lululemon Studio and its partners
• 10% off lululemon purchases*
• Special discounts to attend in-person classes at lululemon Studio partner locations
• Unlimited access to classes held in lululemon experiential stores, as well as additional benefits accessible through the lululemon Studio Mirror, app and in-person experiences.

Existing MIRROR members will automatically become lululemon Studio members, unlocking more value at the same monthly price. Get a 30-day trial by clicking here.

You can also check the Mirror out for yourself at any of our local South Florida lululemon stores, including Aventura, Lincoln Road, and Merrick Park.

Get ready to Tremble in more places! South Florida's fitness chain Tremble announced some exciting new locations today via Instagram.

The local brand is known for their full body workouts that combine the best of strength training, cardio, and Pilates-inspired moves on reformers. Now Tremble will be opening their first out of state studio in New York City and their first West Coast location in Nevada. The new Trembles will be opening as early as January 2023.

These announcements were in addition to the news of their two new South Florida studios, opening soon in Aventura and in the heart of Midtown.

Tremble currently has locations in Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Midtown, North Miami, South Miami, Coconut Grove, and Brickell. Learn more at makeittremble.com or follow them on Instagram at @makeittremble_.

The term 'hot girl walk' can be traced back to TikTok user @exactlyliketheothergirls in 2021 and it has really caught on since then. Essentially just a long walk outside while looking cute and maybe listening to an inspiration podcast or fun playlist, Hot Girl Walks have taken over. While you can certainly take a walk by yourself at any time, you could also join the Miami group and make some friends in the process!

We caught up with Hot Girl Walk Miami co-hosts Monica Villegas (@itsmonicavillegas), Lucia Di Tore (@luditore), and Lucy Nelles (@lucelianelles) to learn more about the group. Originally started by Gabi Ayala while she lived in Miami, the group lives on!

In your words, can you explain what a Hot Girl Walk is?

M, L, and L: The hot girl walk is a meet up held every week in Miami to help women connect, make friends and build community in Miami.

Why did you decide to start this Miami group?

G: I decided to start this community because I was in search of friends, which I found very hard to make in Miami. I decided to host the walks with the main focus on creating community and friendships because it was something deeply wanted and noticed other girls did too!

Did the three of you know each other before this group?

M, L, and L: No, we all met during one of the walks and loved it so much we knew we wanted to keep it going!

How many people now participate in the walks?

M, L, and L: Anywhere from 60 to 130 has been our largest group so far!

How often do you do a walk?

M, L, and L: Every Saturday at 9 AM! As the weather cools down we will probably do them closer to 10 AM though.

Where do you typically walk?

M, L, and L: We started testing different Miami routes but so far we've walked around Edgewater, Brickell, Miami Design District, and Miami Beach. We'll definitely continue to test more routes though!

What is a fun story about one of the walks you held?

M, L, and L: Being such a large crowd we usually attract quite a bit of attention and it leads to really nice interactions. We had a walk in Brickell once where an older lady asked what we were doing and when we explained it to her she was gushing about how beautiful it was that we were building a community of strong women who have each other's backs and get to connect on deeper levels.

What is your favorite part about the walks/ the group?

M, L, and L: It's amazing to watch this community grow every week! Not only is getting outside for a walk first thing on a Saturday morning an amazing way to kick off the weekend, but you also get to do it with an amazing, supportive group of women! We love seeing the community members hanging out outside the walk as well and building genuine friendships (lots of girls workout together, go to the beach, dinner or other activities during the week).

How can someone get involved if they want to join?

M, L, and L: Check out @hotgirlwalkmiami on Instagram for all of the details of our walks!

Experience what Mark Wahlberg calls the "best workout on the planet" at F45 Training in Brickell. The Miami studio reopened this week under new ownership and now the same team that owns and operates F45 Coral Gables will be taking you through 45 minute functional training workouts in Brickell.

As one of the largest F45 Trainings in Miami, the Brickell studio is a spacious 4,000 square feet. Within 45 efficient minutes and by alternating each day with high-intensity cardio, strength, or hybrid formats, F45 utilizes timed intervals to focus not only on building, but maintaining lean muscle, improving endurance, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. With over 5,000 rotating exercises, their programming allows them to never repeat a workout.

F45 Brickell emphasizes personal training in a group training environment with two trainers as well as TVs to demonstrate each exercise with modifications or progressions, accommodating all skill-levels, and pushing members through the workout. Not only do the trainers work to carefully correct form and challenge our members, but they create an unmatched energy that lives up to the F45 motto, “WE DON’T STOP.”

Check out their special Saturday sessions with an in-house DJ to make your morning weekend workout feel like a party. In the event you need to leave straight to work or any event, F45 Brickell also has two showers stocked with all of the necessities.

For local, first-timers looking to come see what F45 is all about, F45 Brickell offers a 7-day for $7 trial. Following the trial, there are unlimited memberships with discounts offered for first-responders, students, and military. For those not looking for a full membership, they also offer drop-ins, class packs, or weekly passes.

F45 Training Brickell is located at 923 Brickell Ave in Miami. You can learn more by heading to their website or following them on Instagram @f45_training_brickell.

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Just when you thought Miami couldn’t get any hotter, Channing Tatum’s Magic Mike Live announced their North American Tour will debut in the Magic City this fall. The limited-run live experience is premiering in Miami on October 13, 2022, at the Miami Marine Stadium site.

Conceived and co-directed by Channing Tatum, Magic Mike Live is based on the movies “Magic Mike” and “Magic Mike XXL” as well as the HBOMax series “Finding Magic Mike”. The 90-minute performance features some of the world’s sexiest, most talented men performing heart-racing dance routines in front of, above and all around you. Equal parts empowering and exhilarating, the show is punctuated by unexpected, temperature-raising acts from a thrilling range of acrobatic stunts, dance performances under falling water and extravagant musical talent, sure to keep you hooked and ready for more.

We talked to three dancers for Magic Mike Live to find out more about their fitness routines and lifestyle. Is anyone surprised they love the gym?!

‍What type of cross-training are you doing to prepare for the show? What kind of training do you do regularly? 

Nicholas Phillips: My preferred form of fitness or strength training is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) because not only is there a vital cardio element that keeps my stamina in check, it helps maintain my flexibility and mobility. I am also a coach at F45, a HIIT gym, so I am always there training and coaching.

Nate Bryan: For Magic Mike Live, I stay in shape by constantly stretching and keeping my body as warm as possible every moment of the day. I have a regular gym routine going to the gym 4-5 days a week, alternating heavy lifting with high volume days. My goal is to hit 2 different muscle groups per day.

Brian Siregar: I train at the gym 5-6 times a week with the good old Push/Pull/Legs split. I love the gym!

What does an average day look like for you? 

NP: Always start my day with a coffee from my Nespresso machine! If possible, I prefer working out in the morning. Most things after that, such as rehearsal schedules, are frequently changing depending on what job I am working on. If I’m not on a job I tend to fill my time taking dance classes and coaching at F45, sometimes working out twice a day.

NB: An average day is waking up around 10-11 a.m., and heading to the gym for about 1-1.5 hrs. I love producing music on the side, so I typically work on music for the rest of the day while my breaks are spent on stretching and eating since we are burning over 1500 calories while doing two shows a night. 

BS: We love a morning gym sesh. After that, I get to meal prepping for the day and soon enough in Miami I’ll be dancing every night!

How long have you been dancing for? What styles of dance are you trained in? 

NP: My brother and I started breakdancing when he was 14 and I was 11. Throughout my teen years I took it more seriously and started taking hip hop classes as well. After high school I did two years of full-time training in all styles; adding jazz and ballet technique to my repertoire followed by 1 year of full time musical theatre.

NB: I started my dance journey last summer on an unscripted reality show by HBO Max called “Finding Magic Mike.” I have always enjoyed dancing but this is the most serious I have taken it. While I am new to dance, I feel I have a natural ability to pick up things very quickly.

BS: I’ve been breakdancing since I was 13 but started training in more technical styles when I went to college where I studied dance.

What is your favorite type of workout? 

NP: I’m very much into HIIT workouts. 

NB: My favorite type of workout is either lifting heavy or just playing a sport to keep my athletic ability up to par.

BS: My favorite type of workout is just dumbbell work. Especially on push day, the pump goes crazy!

What is your favorite post-show or cheat day treat? 

NP: I’m a sucker for anything salted caramel, particularly ice cream!

NB: I HAVE AN OBSESSION WITH SWEETS! I find myself waking up in the middle of the night to grab some twinkies. Also a big cheesecake fan!

BS: McDonald’s, hands down. Large meal. Lemme at ‘em!

Anything else you’d like to add about your fitness routine or lifestyle? 

NP: Other physical hobbies of mine include tennis and snowboarding, both of which I’ve done from a very young age.

NB: A very big component of mine has always been to listen to my body and to get the right food in my system to help with the overall function of your body! Before working with Magic Mike Live I played professional baseball so I understand what it takes to work hard on and off the stage.

BS: I’d love to do more yoga to be honest. I definitely want to work so much more on my mobility.

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JETSET Pilates is in rapid expansion mode, growing its studio footprint throughout South Florida and statewide with its first ever round of franchising underway. The brand has already issued preliminary approval to five franchise applicants which will more than double its current footprint by early 2023.

The first JETSET Pilates franchise studios are anticipated to open in early 2023, with locations approved in Doral and Fort Lauderdale. The Fort Lauderdale location marks the brand’s first studio outside of Miami Dade County. There are applications in review for studios throughout South Florida including Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, Aventura, Sunny Isles, Delray, Boca Raton, Vero Beach, Jupiter, and West Palm Beach.

Tamara Galinsky, JETSET Pilates Founder and Brand President, introduced the JETSET Pilates experience in 2010, attracting a large and loyal fanbase dedicated to the unique and challenging 50-minute workout. JETSET’s combination of traditional pilates, intentional choreography and seamless transitions set to energizing, curated playlists delivers transformative results, fast.

“This moment in the JETSET story is such a strong testament to the power of our brand and its ability to replicate," said Galinsky. "JETSET was created based on my vision to combine a transformative and effective workout with a mind-body connection while creating space to foster relationships. I’m energized every day by the JETSET community, whether I’m visiting a studio in person or seeing our clients share their results on social media. Franchising has been part of our business plan since our earliest days so it is very exciting to see it come to life to such intense demand from both clients and franchise applicants.”

With the new, rapid growth, current JETSETters will gain access to new, conveniently located locations and additional class times while the community grows, welcoming new members to each location. The brand is committed to maintaining intimate class sizes, with studios accommodating a maximum of 12 to 16 reformers. Other signature elements that will be consistent throughout every studio include a sleek, modern design and build out, brand scent, custom apparel, and social media friendly light and signage.

For more information on JETSET or franchising opportunities, visit: https://jetsetpilates.com/franchise/.

ICON Mediterranean is a colorful and wildly fun fast casual restaurant located in the heart of Wynwood. Brought to you by Jay Jwad of Vision Global Ent. Corp., every dish here is made daily in-house, and to accommodate Miami’s health conscious lifestyle.

The restaurant presents a simple, healthy, real and modern Mediterranean menu. ICON Mediterranean offers three types of proteins, including chicken shawarma halal, steak shawarma halal, and falafel, styled with four bases such as house samoon, whole wheat tortillas, rice bowls, and salatas. An array of toppings and sauces are also offered, from the ICON signature tahini to the garlic thoam, green tahini, BBQ tahini, spicy tahini, and cucumber yogurt taziki.

"The food industry has changed a lot from 10 years ago. People are more careful and smart with their selection when they go to a restaurant and can easily differentiate from poor quality to high quality," said "Jay Jwad, President of Vision Global Ent. Corp. "That’s why at ICON Mediterranean, I take pride in making sure that everything is made daily from scratch, which I understand requires more labor and costs, but we know for sure our customers appreciate our efforts."

Each dish is crafted daily using in-house made ingredients that are healthy and fresh and weaved in with the authentic culinary customs of the Mediterranean. It’s real food that’s thoughtfully made with love and energy. Here are a few of their specialties:

Chicken Shawarma Halal

ICON Mediterranean is the only restaurant in Miami to serve Chicken Shawarma Halal and Steak Shawarma Halal. It’s the healthiest category of meat, with the highest quality.

Samoon Bread 

The Samoon Bread, an authentic Iraqi bread, is made fresh daily in-house. It’s similar to pita bread and offers a healthy base that’s mixed with whole wheat flour and white flour with a unique ICON Mediterranean twist. 

Hummus

The Hummus is carefully crafted for three days. On the first day, the chickpeas are soaked. On the second day, they are boiled, washed and set in a cooler. On the final day of prep, the hummus is made. 

Falafel 

The Falafel is made over a two-day prep. The beans are first soaked and then mixed with chopped vegetables and herbs. 

In addition, diners can also experience American-style breakfast plates, including a selection of breakfast bowls and wraps. The restaurant also has a full menu of premium coffees and fresh 100% organic fruit juices, as well as a curated selection of wine and beers. Diners can also try ICON Mediterranean’s specialty dessert, Baklava. 

ICON Mediterranean is a destination where people of all cultures, heritages and ethnicities can celebrate and enjoy life together over modern Mediterranean food. Find ICON Mediterranean at 241 NW 24th Street in Wynwood.

Protecting the environment in Florida, home to the third biggest barrier reef in the world, while staying on top of your wellbeing and fitness routine with The Conqueror’s latest virtual challenge, Florida Keys. At the end of the challenge, everyone will be rewarded with a tailor made medal representative of the Florida Keys, as a fusion between coastal and marine life.

The Florida Keys archipelago extends 125 miles southward, from just below Miami to 90 miles north of Cuba and so the challenge is 125 miles that can be completed by walking, running, cycling or swimming the distance anywhere, anytime.

The Conqueror is a health and wellness app that helps people start and stick to regular exercise, while having fun, and feeling rewarded for their progress along the journey to achieving their goals. Customers can virtually travel iconic routes while tracking their distance based exercise, and on completion of the challenge, they are rewarded with a custom designed physical medal that represents the route.

‍Goals can be set at your own pace and alongside friends or other Conqueror community members to help stick with your routine this summer. and through The Conqueror app everyone will learn about historical, cultural and must-see sights along their journey. The regions include Florida City, Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key and the eclectic island of Key West and there are virtual postcards at milestones.

As part of The Conqueror’s mission to help shape the future with an environmental and regenerative societal impact, every time participants complete 20% of any regular Conqueror Challenge they help stop 10 plastic bottles from entering the ocean or plant 1 tree, in collaboration with Plastic Bank and Eden Projects, social enterprises that build ethical recycling ecosystems in coastal communities or work in developing countries to rebuild natural landscapes destroyed by deforestation. So far The Conqueror has recovered over 8,000,000 plastic bottles from entering the ocean and planted over 6,000,000 trees.

The Florida Keys Virtual Challenge accompanies other United States landmark sights including 75 miles through Yellowstone Park, 64 miles from Kahului to Hana on the Road to Hana, and 70 miles across Niagara Falls. The top international challenges US people participate in include 20 miles of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, a 500 mile journey through the North Coast Scottish Highlands, a marathon of 26 miles across Athens, a 124 mile circular route around the Iveragh Peninsula in Ireland called the Ring of Kerry, the 41 mile Flower Route in the Netherlands, and more.

To join the Florida Keys challenge or learn about the other challenges, visit theconqueror.events/florida/.

Sweat440, which offers dynamic 40-minute workout classes, is officially open at Downtown Doral and has become the first fitness tenant in the Downtown Doral community. With locations in Coral Gables, Miami Beach and Brickell, this will be Sweat 440’s fourth location in South Florida and its first location in Doral.

The 3,190 square foot storefront features state-of-the-art equipment including rowers, assault bikes, sleds, battle ropes, TRX, individual lockers, and more. The Sweat440 fitness concept aims to revolutionize the boutique fitness industry by combining the motivational mindset of small group training with the convenience of workout times that best fit each individual.

Co-founded by seasoned professional trainers, Matthew Miller and Cody Patrick, Sweat440 is designed for beginners to experienced fitness enthusiasts looking for an effective and efficient exercise routine in only 40-minutes. With high-intensity workout training and cross-training classes beginning every 10 minutes, Sweat440 provides a solution for people’s tight schedules and gives Downtown Doral residents, employees, tenants and visitors the flexibility to workout at their convenience.

“Our concept works perfectly for a live, work, play location like Downtown Doral,” said Miller. “People who work in the office park can come take a class during their lunch break, residents can start their day by walking over for a morning workout and visitors can stop by for an evening class before grabbing dinner at one of the community’s restaurants. We have options for everyone; just show up whenever it fits your schedule and we will get you into class!”

“Wellness is an important component of Downtown Doral, but we were missing an actual fitness offering in the community”, said Ana-Marie Codina Barlick, CEO of Codina Partners, the developers of Downtown Doral. “We are confident Sweat440’s format and frequency will resonate with our community members and give them a convenient option to fuel their wellness routines.”

Sweat440 at Downtown Doral is located at 8405 NW 53rd Street, Suites E104/E105 in Doral. For more information on membership offerings follow @Sweat440 or visit www.sweat440.com.

Anatomy is debuting its fifth Miami location at CityPlace Doral as soon as this winter. To gear up for the anticipated Doral opening, Anatomy will host weekly group fitness classes at CityPlace Doral’s Fountain Plaza, every Tuesday (HIIT Boxing) and Saturday (Yoga), beginning this week.

Influenced by sports performance and the science of strength conditioning, Anatomy provides members and guests a life-enriching community where they can sweat, enhance, and recover together. Free and open to the public, each of the weekly group classes are catered to provide participants with an experiential first look into Anatomy’s signature offerings, before the official unveiling of its newest Doral location.

• ‍HIIT Boxing - Offered weekly on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., Anatomy’s group HIIT Boxing class will feature a combination of cardio boxing and functional movements to test the body to the max. The full-body challenge will have participants punching off those pounds, leaving them feeling nothing less than a knockout.‍
• Yoga - Anatomy’s invigorating group Yoga class, offered Saturdays at 11 a.m., will combine flow through poses and movement linked through breath, for a complete workout for the mind, body, and soul.

The classes will continue until Tuesday, December 20.

The new CityPlace Doral location will offer many of the services that Anatomy has become known for such as its dynamic personal training system, performed by expertly trained Body Architects, and a vast offering of indoor and outdoor group fitness classes. The Anatomy membership office is now open at CityPlace Doral and offering limited founding memberships.

Classes will be held at CityPlace Doral's Fountain Plaza located at 8300 NW 36th Street in Doral. RSVP for Anatomy’s group fitness classes by emailing Doral@AnatomyFitness.com or calling 786-575-0913.

SOL Yoga is coming to Miami Beach! It has been 4 years since SOL Yoga first opened in Wynwood and now the third location is expected to open in January 2023 in Sunset Harbour.

Additionally, the yoga studio is opening a new state-of-the-art Wynwood location just steps away from their current location.

Founder Catherine DeFrancesco said, ""Bringing SOL Yoga to life has been like having another child! A most proud and incredible dream come true... A gift of health, happiness and community, thanks to you! After everything we've endured over the past few years, the world needs more SOL Yoga. And why my team and I are looking forward to unveiling more exciting expansions in the coming months and years ahead!"

Construction on the newest location is already underway in Sunset Harbour. The existing Wynwood studio will be closing in December to accommodate construction.