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Life Time’s Newest Athletic Club is Now Open at The Falls in Kendall

Life Time debuted its unique athletic country club experience at The Falls in Kendall on Friday, August 4. The opening marks the Company’s second location in greater Miami and fourth in South Florida as it continues its nationwide expansion.

“Life Time at The Falls is the first of its kind in Miami, and our sixth shopping center destination with Simon as part of our asset light strategy,” said Parham Javaheri, Life Time Chief Property Development Officer. “We’re eager for Miamians to experience the unmatched programs and offerings Life Time is bringing to The Falls and the area as part of Simon’s commitment to create new experiences for their customers.”

Life Time Miami at The Falls is a three-story athletic club replacing the former Bloomingdales with a massive outdoor beach club with leisure and lap pools, waterslides, luxury seating with cabanas and an expansive outdoor Life Cafe & Bar. The building features the ultimate boutique experience with seven dedicated studios cycle, group fitness, Pilates and yoga programming; three indoor pickleball courts; an expansive fitness floor with state-of-the-art equipment and dedicated space for one-on-one Dynamic Personal Training; Kids Academy for kids 3 months to 11 years old; LifeCafe restaurant; full-service LifeSpa salon and spa, and luxurious dressing rooms with rejuvenation suites for men and women with whirlpools, cold plunge, saunas, steam rooms and complimentary towels and lockers.

“We welcome Life Time as our newest brand to open at The Falls,” said Sundesh Shah, Simon’s Senior Vice President, Specialty Development. “Simon is thrilled that more south Florida residents can now experience this one-of-a-kind athletic country club. Its world-class fitness and lifestyle amenities only add to how residents can play, dine, and shop at the center.”

Life Time is open Monday through Sunday from 4 a.m. to midnight. For more information, visit Life Time Miami at The Falls. It is located at The Falls Shopping Center at 8778 SW 136th Street in Miami.

‍Life Time debuted its unique athletic country club experience at The Falls in Kendall on Friday, August 4. The opening marks the Company’s second location in greater Miami and fourth in South Florida as it continues its nationwide expansion.

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Spin and Sculpt at Peach Fest on August 12

Tickets are still available for Peach Fest, a Rodé x Glutehouse wellness event that combines spin, strength training, and meditation. It will take place on Saturday, August 12 at 10 am at Rodé Cycle in Brickell.

Tickets are still available for Peach Fest, a Rodé x Glutehouse wellness event that combines spin, strength training, and meditation. It will take place on Saturday, August 12 at 10 am at Rodé Cycle in Brickell.

Experience invigorating cardio and empowering strength workouts before finding tranquility in a guided meditation. Sweat, strengthen, and meditate together for a well-rounded and uplifting community experience.

Tickets include goodies from sponsors including TLF, Planta, RSP Nutrition, FuelHouse, and more.

To reserve your spot for the event and find out more click here.

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"Largest Pickleball Festival in the World" Coming to Miami Marine Stadium in January

Get your paddle ready! The Pickle Games, the world's largest pickleball festival, is coming to Miami Marine Stadium on January 13-14, 2024. The event is being brought to life by Steve Suarez, the founder of Wodapalooza, and is for everyone from amateurs to professionals.

Get your paddle ready! The Pickle Games, the world's largest pickleball festival, is coming to Miami Marine Stadium on January 13-14, 2024. The event is being brought to life by Steve Suarez, the founder of Wodapalooza, and is for everyone from amateurs to professionals.

The Pickle Games will include doubles and mixed doubles tournaments across age divisions, and even a pro division. The general public will also be able to access the festival and visit vendors, food and beverage experiences, activations, musical performances, and more. There are plans to install 100 courts for the event.

The two-day event plans to host 800 professional and amateur teams and hopes to attract upward of 5,000 attendees daily. For competitors, there will be a 5,000-square-foot athlete village with physical therapists, hydration stations, and Instagram ops.

Early bird registration is now open and priced at $400 per team. Tickets include entry to the tournament, commemorative merchandise, and access to the athlete village and grounds all weekend.

For more information or to register, head to thepicklegames.com.

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Tremble Pilates to Grow in South Florida with Palm Beach County Expansion

Tremble Pilates is coming soon to Palm Beach County. With two locations planned in Boca Raton and an additional location in Palm Beach, it won't be long before more South Floridians will be shaking things up in class.

Tremble Pilates is coming soon to Palm Beach County. With two locations planned in Boca Raton and an additional location in West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, it won't be long before more South Floridians will be shaking things up in class.

Tremble is a high-intensity, low-impact workout that combines the best of strength training, cardio and Pilates-inspired movements all in one session on reformers. The full body, functional movements are centered around the core and will make you stronger both mentally and physically.

The new studios will have a similar vibe to Tremble's current Midtown location, with expanded room for private sessions and events. Tremble currently has 7 locations across Miami in addition to locations in Nevada and New York - including one in the Hamptons.

Follow Tremble on Instagram to stay up-to-date on their latest locations, or check their website to book a class.

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Crunch Fitness Secures 53,000-Square-Foot Building in Broward County

Crunch Fitness will be opening in Sunrise by late 2023 or early 2024 at 9919 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Crunch Fitness will be opening in Broward County by late 2023 or early 2024 at 9919 W. Oakland Park Blvd in Sunrise.

Founded in 1989, Old Chelsea Station, New York-based Crunch Fitness has more than 400 locations throughout the United States, including nine in South Florida, as well as Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Portugal, and Spain. In addition to Sunrise, another location is slated to open in Lake Worth at 4651 Hypoluxo Road, according to Crunch Fitness' website.

For more information, check out the club page on the Crunch Fitness website.

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Pickleball House Launches Exclusive Pop-Up Pickleball Experience During Race Weekend

The Pickleball House is coming to Miami! The Pickleball House is a one-day, exclusive pop-up pickleball networking experience with a curated, open play for all levels, a competitive amateur tournament, and pop-up activations. The Pickleball House Miami event will take place on Friday, May 5 at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami.

The Pickleball House is coming to Miami on Friday, May 5 at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami. This one-day, exclusive pop-up pickleball event and networking experience will have a curated, open play for all levels, a competitive amateur tournament, and pop-up activations.

“I’m stoked to introduce The Pickleball House to Miami as our second event and create an epic pickleball experience where athletes, creatives and business professionals can enjoy the sport and network all under one roof,” said Drew Danzeisen, CEO and Founder of The Pickleball House. “On the 19th floor at this premium venue, in a city like Miami, we’re bringing the sport to new heights and I’m confident TPH will offer a one-of-a-kind sporting networking experience all while supporting two incredible organizations giving back to youth sports and raising awareness for protecting the environment.”

Recognizing a niche in the rapidly growing sport of pickleball, The Pickleball House was founded not only to host a unique networking sporting event but to launch a platform that has a significant local impact. The event has partnered with two organizations, Udonis Haslem's UD Foundation and Clean Miami Beach.

The UD Foundation, empowers youth through sports with a focus on mental health and will be co-hosting a pickleball youth clinic on May 6 at a local park, with two donated Pickleroll court surfaces from The Pickleball House. Additionally, Clean Miami Beach focuses efforts on raising awareness for eliminating single-use plastics and protecting Miami’s beaches. Clean Miami Beach will benefit from Alto Rideshare rides throughout the race weekend.

The Pickleball House’s Miami pop-up event will take place on the 19th floor of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami and feature three courts of pickleball play along with a dedicated networking lounge featuring a golf simulator, mini bowling lane, billiards, and sponsored activations.

For more information, ways to attend, or get involved, visit www.ThePickleballHouse.com or follow along on Instagram @ThePickleballHouse_.

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Inaugural 2023 National Cycling League Cup Launching April 8 in Miami Beach

‍National Cycling League (NCL), the first-ever professional cycling league, which is also majority-minority and women-owned is set to officially launch the National Cycling League (NCL) Inaugural Miami Beach Invitational Cycling Race. Teams will compete for over $1M in a four-race series on iconic city streets nationwide kicking off with its inaugural race in Miami Beach.

National Cycling League (NCL), the first-ever professional cycling league, which is also majority-minority and women-owned is set to officially launch the National Cycling League (NCL) Inaugural Miami Beach Invitational Cycling Race. Teams will compete for over $1M in a four-race series on iconic city streets nationwide kicking off with its inaugural race in Miami Beach.

NCL’s mission is to re-image cycling and turn it into a world-class spectator sport; one filled with nonstop action that is easy to watch and has mixed-gender teams where men and women contribute equally to the scoreboard.

The NCL Cup is a series of 4 criterium races on the country’s most iconic streets of the most classical cities. Miami Beach is first, followed by Atlanta, Denver, and Washington D.C. where teams will compete for a series prize of over $1 million.

A full day of fun for the entire family, Miami visitors, and locals can watch the race from the exclusive hospitality area VIP seats, or for free at one of Ocean Drive’s famed cafes. The community is encouraged to participate in charity group rides, kids’ races, and volunteer opportunities – and enjoy food served by Smorgasburg Miami - 13th Street and Ocean Drive at Lummus Park in the FanFest expo.

For more information, visit NCLRacing.com and follow the National Cycling League (NCL) on Instagram.

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Miami Named One of the Healthiest Cities in America as part of MINDBODY's 2023 Wellness Index Report

Miami is the second healthiest city in America! Mindbody announced the ranking of the Top 10 Healthiest Cities in America as part of the 2023 Mindbody Wellness Index. For the first time ever, San Francisco was ranked as the Healthiest City in America, knocking out Miami as the three-time winner.

Miami is the second healthiest city in America! Mindbody announced the ranking of the Top 10 Healthiest Cities in America as part of the 2023 Mindbody Wellness Index. For the first time ever, San Francisco was ranked as the Healthiest City in America, knocking out Miami as the three-time winner.

To calculate this annual ranking, Mindbody surveyed over 17,000 adults in the 50 most populated US cities and ranked those cities from healthiest to least through a proprietary scoring algorithm. The rankings are based on a variety of factors, including how much residents exercise, how stressed they feel, the amount of rest they get, how many of them smoke, and how much alcohol they consume. We also look at how close they are to friends and family and whether they feel spiritually fulfilled.

"Each year it's so exciting to see what cities will make the top ten list, giving us an idea on just how residents prioritized their wellness. As the definition of wellness continues to evolve, the annual ranking of the Healthiest Cities in America look at various consumer health metrics that contribute to overall wellness." said Fritz Lanman, CEO of Mindbody. "After a few challenging years for the industry, it's especially exciting to see new cities enter the top ten, while seeing San Francisco jump to the top for the first year ever, showing us wellness is on the rise everywhere."

While Miami may not be at the top of the list this year, it's still at the top of its wellness game. The Magic City has the highest number of residents who exercise 90 minutes or more per week, with most of that time spent pumping iron. How do we know? The most popular workout in Miami is strength training. Residents also take relationships and spirituality seriously—Miami has the 4th highest number of residents who feel spiritually fulfilled and nearly 70% say they feel close to friends and family.

2023 Mindbody Wellness Index Top 10 Healthiest Cities in America:

  1. San Francisco, CA
  2. Miami, FL
  3. San Diego, CA
  4. Atlanta, GA
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Alburquerque, NM
  7. Los Angeles, CA
  8. New York, NY
  9. Oakland, CA
  10. Tampa, FL

Check out the full list here.

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North America's Largest Yoga Conference and Trade Show Returns to Fort Lauderdale March 18

The Yoga Expo, North America’s largest yoga conference and trade show, will return to the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Dubbed a “celebration of consciousness,” The Yoga Expo aims to elevate communities across the U.S. with a focus on informing, nourishing and empowering people to make healthier lifestyle choices for the mind, body, and spirit.

The Yoga Expo, North America’s largest yoga conference and trade show, will return to the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Dubbed a “celebration of consciousness,” The Yoga Expo aims to elevate communities across the U.S. with a focus on informing, nourishing and empowering people to make healthier lifestyle choices for the mind, body, and spirit.

The Yoga Expo will include several spacious yoga and meditation rooms featuring dozens of styles of yoga classes, keynote speakers and workshops for all levels and ages. The expo will also include a highly curated exhibition marketplace with over 100 local, national and international brands highlighting the business of yoga and destination retreats, holistic health and wellness, wholesome food, entrepreneurship, wealth creation, art, culture, music and dance; a VIP lounge; and a networking area.

New this year, attendees can also partake in TEDx-style lectures, panel discussions and real-talk open forums dedicated to professional development and the business of yoga, holistic living, innovation, and progressive science for the awakening of human potential. Confirmed panel speakers include Sarah Platt-Finger, director of yoga at Chopra Global and co-founder of ISHTA Yoga.

“My goal is to bring together the South Florida community to experience the healing power of yoga and how to apply it to their lives beyond the mat,” says Arianne Traverso, The Yoga Expo CEO and a wellness leader and yoga instructor who has facilitated worldwide training and retreats for nearly two decades. “Through this expo we hope to make mindful living an attainable goal for everyone and an unforgettable event that will include everything from meditation lounge chairs to guided yoga sessions to expert wellness panels.”

The Yoga Expo is open to all levels, from beginners to seasoned yogis. It provides a learning experience for those that want to know more about what yoga entails and is meant to celebrate making yoga accessible to everyone by bringing all different yoga styles together under one roof.

For more information, visit TheYogaExpo.org or contact Sandra directly at Sandra@theyogaexpo.co. You can also follow The Yoga Expo on Instagram at @yogaexpoworld and Facebook, Twitter and TikTok @TheYogaExpo for updates.

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YouFit Gyms Brings The Fun Back to Fitness With New 2023 Programming

YouFit Gyms is bringing the FUN back to fitness! Starting January 1, 2023, the fitness chain is adding new programming designed to make fitness fun, engaging, entertaining, and results-driven.

YouFit Gyms is bringing the FUN back to fitness! Starting January 1, 2023, the fitness chain is adding new programming designed to make fitness fun, engaging, entertaining, and results-driven.

“Quiet quitting has led to the lowest engagement rate in the workforce in a decade. Hustle culture has been canceled and people are simply burnt out,” says Allison Rand, Vice President of Marketing of YouFit Gyms. “In response to this cultural mindset we want to start a fitness movement that shifts away from overworking and brings the fun back to fitness,” Rand continued.

In addition to Free-Friend Fridays, where members can bring a friend with them on Fridays because working out with a friend is always more fun, YouFit’s fun new programming includes:

  • Playground Fit – Bring your inner child to life with this total-body workout that combines simple exercises and your favorite childhood games and activities. Your coach will guide you through a series of upper and lower body exercises in timed intervals, and other activities that will surely bring energy, fun, laughter, and excitement to any workout routine.
  • Glow in the Dark – Get your glow (and sweat) on in Zumba and cycle classes with black light and complimentary glow-in-the-dark accessories that can be worn to make classes feel more like a party than a workout.
  • HIIT+ with DJs – YouFit’s small group personal training style classes get even more amped thanks to DJs.
  • Yoga with live music – Flow to the beat and get lost in the live music during yoga classes.
  • Pickleball – Grab a paddle and play indoor Pickleball available at 28 locations.
  • DJ Zumba Pop-Ups – Each week YouFit will host Zumba classes with DJs in Miami.
  • Find Your Fun – To help identify the types of classes and workouts that are best suited to help members reach their goals, those who take the YouFit Find Your Fun survey, will receive one complimentary personal training session.

For more information, or to find a YouFit Gyms location near you, visit youfit.com. Follow YouFit Gyms on social media at @YouFitGyms.

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Miami Moves to Designing Final Stretch of The Underline

The Underline, a 10-mile linear park, urban trail, and outdoor art and performance space under the elevated Metrorail line, is about to enter its final stretch in Miami. With a second, 2.14-mile phase well under construction and progressing fitfully to a mid-2023 completion date, Miami-Dade County public works planners and their partners at the nonprofits Friends of the Underline and the Underline Conservancy are simultaneously fast-tracking planning and design for the linear park’s last and longest section.

The Underline, a 10-mile linear park, urban trail, and outdoor art and performance space under the elevated Metrorail line, is about to enter its final stretch in Miami. With a second, 2.14-mile phase well under construction and progressing fitfully to a mid-2023 completion date, Miami-Dade County public works planners and their partners at the nonprofits Friends of the Underline and the Underline Conservancy are simultaneously fast-tracking planning and design for the linear park’s last and longest section.

Last week, the county and Underline staff and volunteers launched a series of meetings to gather public input for the project’s third and final phase, a 7.36-mile segment running from the edge of Miami’s Coconut Grove to the Metrorail terminus at Dadeland South. The segment runs through three municipalities — Miami, Coral Gables and South Miami — as well as unincorporated county territory and five Metrorail stations. The path will also go over at least three canals and waterways, at least one of which — the Coral Gables waterway — will require construction of a new footbridge.

On the wish list during Thursday’s meeting, among other requests: a skate park, tables for chess and courts for bocce bowling, and pickleball. Planners noted that wide spaces along the Underline pathway near Downtown Dadeland would provide ample space for sports and recreational facilities. A second in-person meeting was held Saturday morning at the Coral Gables Museum, with a third, online-only gathering set for Monday evening.

Next year will see more public meetings as planners and landscape architects unveil their designs and proposals for more than a dozen recreational “living spaces” or amenities along the final segment’s length, while laying out a precise construction schedule. The project’s managers say they have compressed seven segments of the planned trail and park into a single final phase to meet an end-of-2025 deadline for completion of the full Underline under the terms of a $22 million federal grant.

“This is a very accelerated schedule,” said Irene Hegedus, the Underline project manager at Miami-Dade’s department of transportation and public works, which is overseeing its design and construction. There’s some good news for those impatiently awaiting the debut of that last stretch: Rather than wait for the full phase three to be finished before inaugurating the new trails and features, the county plans to open each discrete section for public use as it’s finished.

Under a preliminary plan designed to speed completion while minimizing closures of streets and the existing, bare-bones M-Path, work will proceed from Dadeland South northward, and southward from the end of the currently under-construction phase two at Southwest 19th Avenue.

“We want to make sure we provide diverse activities for everyone,” said Miami-Dade Commissioner Raquel Regalado, whose district includes a portion of the Underline, at Thursday’s well-attended meeting at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Added Miami-Dade Commissioner Eileen Higgins, whose district also encompasses sections of the park: “We actually try to build what you want. We take your input seriously.”

Photo of Phase 3 from theunderline.org

Read the entire story by Andres Viglucci in The Miami Herald here.

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ClassPass & Mindbody Reveal Top Fitness & Wellness Trends of 2022

ClassPass analyzed thousands of reservations made on their platform over the past year to create the 2022 ClassPass & Mindbody Look Back Report. Here are some of the trends they found around fitness and wellness.

ClassPass analyzed thousands of reservations made on their platform over the past year to create the 2022 ClassPass & Mindbody Look Back Report. Here are some of the trends they found around fitness and wellness.

Fastest growing workouts

Sculpt classes – often a subset of Pilates, yoga and strength training — were the fastest growing workout of 2022 with a 471% increase in bookings from January to October. Acro Yoga also saw growth, with reservations increasing 200% in 2022. So, if you’re looking to improve your flexibility and try your hand at acrobatics, might be a good time to give it a go.

Most popular workouts

Strength training continues to be the most popular workout of 2022 for the second year in a row. Not only did it hold the top spot year-over-year but people also actually attended strength training classes more often in 2022 than 2021 —there was a 94% increase in reservations from 2021 to 2022.  

As exercising expands beyond just breaking a sweat, for the first time ever, stretching also made the top 10 fitness reservations list. Whether it’s recovery, preventative, or a low impact way to get your blood flowing, it’s important to incorporate stretching into your routine.  

And if you are a newbie, you are most likely to be found on a bike. The most popular first class on ClassPass is a cycling class.

Most popular day to workout

You are most likely to see a packed class on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. — the most popular time and day to workout. Classes that are 60 minutes are most likely to book out, and the 60-minute slot is the most-popular class length.

Most popular month to workout

While it may seem that January is a popular time to get back into a fitness routine, the most popular months to workout were actually August and September. This proved “back to school” season is also “back to the gym” season.

Read more in the full report here.

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BOXR Announces Merger with CrossFit Downtown Miami

BOXR announced this week that they are merging with CrossFit Downtown Miami. BOXR just opened in its new 30,000 square foot facility earlier this year across the street from CrossFit Downtown Miami.

BOXR Gym announced this week that they are merging with CrossFit Downtown Miami. BOXR just opened in its new 30,000 square foot facility earlier this year across the street from CrossFit Downtown Miami.

Mateo Attalla, founder of BOXR, said via Instagram, "We are so excited on this merger and looking forward to putting @crossfitdowntownmiami on the map as the #1 CrossFit gym in the world!"

As part of the merger, CrossFit Downtown Miami is closed for renovations in the coming weeks. BOXR added CrossFit classes to its schedule and displaced gym members are invited to use BOXR as their new home.

BOXR is a lifestyle gym with a variety of group classes, body building equipment, a stretching room, and a basketball court in addition to a boxing area and MMA cage.

To learn more about the merger and the renovations, follow BOXR and CrossFit Downtown Miami on Instagram.

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King of the Court Brings Pro Volleyball to Miami Beach

Professional volleyball players and Olympic gold medalists will take part in a Miami Beach demonstration event this Thursday, November 17 ahead of the King of the Court beach volleyball tournament planned for March 2023 as part of Miami Beach Live. Catch the action at Lummus Park between noon and 2 pm.

Professional volleyball players and Olympic gold medalists will take part in a Miami Beach demonstration event this Thursday,  November 17 ahead of the King of the Court beach volleyball tournament planned for March 2023 as part of Miami Beach Live. Catch the action at Lummus Park between noon and 2 pm.

“Our local volleyball community is excited at the prospect of seeing internationally recognized beach volleyball players bringing their talents to Miami Beach,” City Manager Alina T. Hudak said. “This will be an amazing event for Ocean Drive and a rare opportunity to see some of the most skilled athletes in the world.”

The free warmup event will feature Olympic gold medalists Julius Brink and Rich Lambourne, international referee John King and professional volleyball player Dave Palms all taking place at the volleyball courts in Lummus Park between 7 and 8 streets off Ocean Drive.

“I am super excited to see a King of the Court event in Miami Beach, probably one of the most iconic beaches in this world,” said Brink, a 2012 Olympic volleyball star from the London games. “The lifestyle and the atmosphere fits perfect to King of the Court which brings entertainment, high-class sport and joy to the people in Florida.

King of the Court Volleyball events have been held in Hamburg, Germany; Utrecht, Netherlands; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Doha, Qatar. While a few test events have been held in the United States, Miami Beach will host the debut U.S. tournament in a pop-up stadium on the beach in Lummus Park between March 9-12, 2023 as part of Miami Beach Live!

“I am excited to see King of the Court coming to the United States. The Netherlands is known to be innovative, and King of the Court perfectly illustrates how we continue to reinvent sports,” added Miami Consul General Ruth Emmerink of the Netherlands, where King of the Court Volleyball is based. “I can’t think of a better place to launch next than a sports-focused state like Florida, and in particular, Miami Beach.”

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Anatomy Announces 6th Annual #HourPushUp Challenge Benefiting Udonis Haslem Foundation and Make-A-Wish Southern Florida

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.

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.

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South Florida’s First and Only Aerial Zipline Park Now Open at Jungle Island

Treetop Trekking Miami is South Florida’s first and only aerial zipline adventure park. Situated across six acres on Watson Island, the new outdoor adventure park is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekly, Friday through Monday.

Treetop Trekking Miami is South Florida’s first and only aerial zipline adventure park. Situated across six acres on Watson Island, the new outdoor adventure park is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekly, Friday through Monday.

“We harmonize with nature so people can feel inspired and enjoy transformative experiences that heighten all the senses,” said Jean-François Couture, chief marketing officer of The Trekking Group, which designed and now operates the new park. “After completing one of our adventure courses, you will have accomplished something, pushed your limits, and become a new version of yourself. In addition, you’ll leave with a very different perspective of Miami.”

Once strapped into a harness and helmet, participants receive a safety orientation led by an expert guide. Treetop Trekking Miami uses a continuous safety clip system to keep guests safe and attached to the courses at all times. Climbers ascend at their own pace into the treetops where they encounter fun activities like balance bridges, Tarzan swings, swinging logs, cable crossings, and ziplines.

Adults and kids alike can choose from three exhilarating courses including the Explorer Trek and the Thrill Seeker Trek for ages 9 and up and the Discovery Course for ages 5 and up. Courses are color-coded based on difficulty level and combined offer more than 55 elements, seven zip lines, and ample opportunities for visitors to get out of their comfort zone and be immersed in nature.

While climbing, guests can get scenic views of the Magic City and Biscayne Bay. Additionally, at various points along the courses, guests climb over ponds and can both see and hear animals from below and up high. Several of the critters surrounding the adventure park include capybaras, gibbons, lemurs, iguanas, and ibises.  

Treetop Trekking Miami is located across from the cruise ports at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail. Tickets cost $44.99 for the Discovery Course, $54.99 for the Explorer Trek and $64.99 for the Thrill Seeker Trek.

Book your adventure today by visiting www.miamitreetoptrekking.com.    

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'Jersey for Miami' Curates Collection of Signed Miami Pro Sports Jerseys to Raise Funds for Give Miami Day

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.

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.

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Register Now for the Marlins Triple Play 5K presented by UHealth

Lace up your sneakers and step up to the plate for the family-friendly Marlins Triple Play 5K benefiting UHealth research for brain health and mental wellness. This run or walk will take place on Saturday, November 5 at loanDepot Park in Miami.

Lace up your sneakers and step up to the plate for the family-friendly Marlins Triple Play 5K benefiting UHealth research for brain health and mental wellness. This run or walk will take place on Saturday, November 5 at loanDepot Park in Miami.

Pre-race activities and race registration will begin at 7 a.m., with the race start time at 8:30 a.m. Experience a unique ballpark race as runners and walkers of all ages make their way through the ballpark for the Triple Play 5K, which features the finish line at home plate on the field of loanDepot park. The fun continues following the race for all to enjoy. 

Runners can choose a cause to run for, including Alzheimer’s Research, Parkinson’s Research, ALS Research, Mental Health, or Stroke Awareness.

Register now & pick your team to support! Click here to register and use code TP5KSTAYFIT305.

The Miami Marlins Foundation makes an impact by creating opportunities for youth to stay active, achieve academic success, and build leadership skills. Triple Play 5K sponsors include Bacardi, SOBE, PNC Bank, HairClub, Santa Teresa, Grant Thornton, Pepsi, Nudge, GHOST, Michelob Ultra, and Line 39.

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Infinity Sports Institute Hosts Upcoming "You're Not Crazy" Health Panel

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.

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.