Kait Vadenais

Elspiri is a new swimwear brand launching in the U.S. this summer and are based right here in Miami. Their first-ever swim and beach collection for Summer 2022 will feature colorful florals, bright solids and animal prints that reflect many of the tropical and oceanside colors reminiscent of Santorini and nearby islands.

“Elspiri celebrates individuality and diversity with adjustability and attention to detail to let your body tell your story,” said Juanita Carmet, Swim & Resortwear Designer for Elspiri. “Our feminine styles are designed to make you feel empowered and confident in your own skin.”

The body-positive swimsuits and beachwear evoke wanderlust towards the sea through their vibrant, coastal styles and versatile designs made for every body. The collection includes adjustable and supportive bikini tops with removable bra cups that come in four styles and seven different colors. Styles include:

• Cora - a lace front bralette with a supportive band in tones such as plumbago and fantasy floral
• Athena - an over the shoulder top with tie back, available in a painted animal print and bougainvillea pink
• Lyra - a versatile cross back bralette available in white, sorbet, bougainvillea and painted animal colors
• Ophelia - a triangle over the shoulder top, available in Greek blue and fantasy floral hues.

Elspiri’s bikini bottoms are available in three different styles and a range of colors, including: Thea, a high leg V-cut bottom available in bougainvillea, printed animal and fantasy floral colors; Maya, a high-waisted, high leg bottom available in plumbago and bougainvillea; and Zoe, a drawstring tie-side triangle bottom in sorbet, printed animal, Greek blue, and floral colors.

All bikini tops and bottoms are available in sizes small to extra-large, and can be mixed and matched. Bikini tops start at $79 and bikini bottoms start at $77.

For a little more coverage, Elspiri created two styles of one-piece swimsuits, including Chloe, a lace front piece with a deep V-cut back and adjustable straps, available in sorbet, bougainvillea, and painted animal tones. The Alexandra, is a cut-out, keyhole one piece with adjustable tie back strings and comes available in Greek blue and fantasy floral colors. One-piece swimsuits start at $165 for solid colors and $172 for prints.

In addition to swimwear, Elspiri is launching beachwear that complements its swimsuits or can be worn on their own as casual resort wear. From solid colored shirt dresses for a classic look, to sexy off-the-shoulder crop tops, the beach attire collection has something for everyone. 

When deciding on the collection’s materials to incorporate into the design, Carmet stated that “the brand strived to use quality fabrics from top mills in the industry to provide customers with the most value for their money. The human skin is the largest organ; we wanted to make sure we dressed it in premium fabrics.”

Elspiri is made with quick-dry, anti-pilling, and wrinkle-free premium Italian fabrics that maintain comfort, colorfastness, and elasticity. The beachwear collection is made with 100% Brazilian cotton and 100% viscose, giving each piece a linen appearance that is breathable, lightweight, soft and drapey. All fabrics used are OEKO-TEX® and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) certified.

To purchase Elspiri’s swimwear and beachwear or for more information, visit shopelspiri.com.

Silver Mirror Facial Bar is bringing its glowing concept Miami. Founded in New York City by Cindy Kim and Matt Maroone, Silver Mirror Facial Bar will be delivering its unique and customized facial treatments to Brickell later this year.

Started in 2016, Silver Mirror Facial Bar aspired to bring fast, effective, and affordable facials to the market. The company lives by three principles: (1) Love your skin (2) Respect your schedule and (3) Provide real results. The Miami location will span almost 1,800 square feet and include nine dedicated treatment stations, the largest for the brand.

“When looking for our first facial bar outside of NYC and Washington D.C., we felt Miami was the perfect next step outside of the northeast to embrace our fresh, modern approach to skincare,” said Maroone. “As a South Florida native, it’s always been my dream to bring our growing start-up to my hometown. From a skincare perspective, South Florida’s tropical climate presents unique skincare challenges, and we are excited to deliver dynamic, personalized solutions so that South Florida residents can feel confident about their skin.”

Silver Mirror Facial Bar offers a spectrum of luxury maintenance and targeted treatments, including the spa’s signature facials as well as add-ons, such as dermaplaning, hydradermabrasion, decompression massages, LED therapy, and chemical peels. In addition to à la carte facials, the brand offers a monthly membership platform that allows customers to prioritize their skincare needs, which includes discounts on services & skincare products, special give-a-ways and promotions, first access to new skincare technology and much more.

To continue an at-home maintenance program, the acclaimed facial bar also carries an extensive collection of the best medical-grade skincare and beauty products on the market today, including iS Clinical, Skinceuticals, Revision, Sanitas, Dr. Dennis Gross and Supergoop! among others.

The company is as passionate about healthy skin as it is about giving back, with a focus on education, healthcare, social justice and women’s economic-development opportunities. The company partners with nonprofits to donate a portion of Seasonal Facial proceeds to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Women’s World Banking, City Year and Experience Camp.

The new Brickell location will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week, offering an easy solution for clients looking to pop in during lunch breaks or on their way home from work. Silver Mirror Facial Bar currently has locations in the Flatiron District and Upper East Side in New York City and in Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. In addition to its Miami location, the company is opening additional locations in Bryant Park (NYC) and Navy Yard (Washington D.C.) in 2022.

Head to silvermirror.com to learn more or keep up with the new location at 115 SW 8th Street in Brickell.

OutFit is celebrating one year of bringing outdoor workouts to the West Broward community. The mobile fitness franchise delivers 50-minute, circuit-style classes using public outdoor spaces and a van equipped with TRX training gear and a heart-pumping sound and light system. What better way to celebrate than by expanding services to include East Broward and adding yoga and Zumba classes!

Founder Randy Hetrick, a former Navy SEAL and Founder of TRX®, launched the pilot program in West Broward in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic when many of the fitness industry’s most seasoned trainers and innovators found themselves out of work and gyms closed everywhere. Hetrick brought together a team of veteran fitness industry executives to form OutFit.

“Our mission at OutFit is to deliver an inspiring, expertly-led boutique exercise experience that is convenient, fun, and affordable for the Broward County community,” said Hetrick. “With our pilot program, we tested and optimized OutFit’s robust programming and now we’re thrilled to scale it in East Broward. We have added even more classes for everyone of all skill levels to enjoy with the addition of yoga and Zumba classes.”

In addition to the new yoga and Zumba classes, OutFit’s diverse offerings now include signature HIIT (high intensity interval training) Strength Circuit, HIIT Cardio Circuit, Total HIIT Circuit, Tabata Circuit, Cardio Line Circuit, Strength Line Circuit, Interval Down Circuit, and 30/30 HIIT Circuit. Classes use a variety of equipment including TRX, kettlebells, strength bands & Bandits, power bags, Rip Trainers, jump ropes, and agility ladders to challenge members appropriately at all skill levels and make exercise fun. OutFit is accessible to people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels.

OutFit memberships are monthly and you can get your first class free when you download the app. OutFit gives back by offering free unlimited family memberships to all active duty municipal First Responders (Fire, Police, EMTs) and their immediate family members, in the communities that OutFit serves.

To learn more about OutFit, visit OutFitTraining.com.

YouFit Lifts is an ongoing initiative where YouFit Gyms partners with, and supports, local charities and nonprofit organizations in the communities surrounding their 80 locations across the country. The inaugural event, Benefit for Bradley, will raise funds for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1.

For Jose Migenis, Florida Regional Director for YouFit Gyms, Nicklaus Children's Hospital plays an important role. His son Bradley, who turned 3 on April 7, has been in the care of a team of specialists at the hospital since birth. Bradley was diagnosed with epilepsy, cortical vision impairment and cerebral palsy, conditions that affect his developmental abilities.

“It’s hard to put into words the immense amount of gratitude that my family and I have for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and YouFit Gyms,” says Migenis. “During the most critical time, the team at Nicklaus, provided our family with exceptional care and compassion.  As we continue through Bradley’s journey, we feel supported as we navigate the best options to provide Bradley with the best quality of life; and YouFit for their unconditional support and willingness to launch YouFit Lifts with their first event Benefit For Bradley, that will help so many other families in the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital community.”

Patrons who make a $15 donation will be entered to win a year membership as well as receive a 2-day pass to their YouFit Gyms location to participate in the Benefit For Bradley event. There will also be small bites to keep guests fueled pre- and post- workout.  Migenis along with his wife, Vilma, and of course, Bradley, will be making appearances at several Miami YouFit locations throughout the weekend.

YouFit will also launch Burpees for Bradley, a 39-burpee challenge. This number signifies the longest number of days in which Bradley has been seizure-free in the past year.  Burpees for Bradley will take place at all locations as well as on social media @YouFit, allowing anyone, anywhere to participate. Those participating in Burpees for Bradley via social media, can make a donation and are encouraged to tag #burpeesforbradley.

 “We are so grateful for YouFit’s support of the children and families in our community – families like Bradley’s who are committed to seeking the best possible medical care and a brighter future for their children,” says Matthew A. Love, President and CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. “Bradley is one of close to half a million patients who receive care at Nicklaus Children’s each year. This type of community support propels us forward in our vision of creating a healthy future for every child.” 

All proceeds raised from Benefit from Bradley will be donated to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation.

For more information about Benefit for Bradley, to sign up, or make a donation, visit nicklauschildrens.org/benefitforbradley. You can also follow Bradley’s journey at @vilmers on Instagram.

Vegandale is known as "North America's fastest growing vegan festival" and it returns to Miami on Saturday, May 21. This will be the first time the festival is here since 2019.

The festival will be held at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park from 11 am - 7 pm. Vegandale is an experience that encompasses visual art, music, food, and spirits. Everything sold on-site - food, drink and merchandise - is 100% vegan. There will be nearly 100 vendors from across the country.

Event parking will be limited and can be reserved in advance. There will also be shuttle busses running or rideshare is strongly encouraged.

Tickets are available online now or will be available for an increased price at the door, on a first come first serve basis. Learn more at vegandalefest.com or on Instagram @vegandalefestival.

lululemon is taking their trade-in and resale program Like New nationwide. Starting on Earth Day, April 22, lululemon Like New will be available to all guests across the U.S., including right here in South Florida.

Through the program, lululemon guests can trade in pre-loved lululemon clothing in exchange for an e-gift card and shop resale products online at likenew.lululemon.com. If everyone bought one item used instead of new this year, it would save the equivalent of 18,700 dump trucks full of waste, the water of 1.25 billion showers, and the carbon equivalent to planting 66 million trees, according to a ThredUp Report.

"We are excited to expand lululemon Like New, our trade-in and resale program, to all guests across the U.S. beginning April 22," said Calvin McDonald, lululemon CEO. "Our successful two-state pilot in 2021 has led to this moment, as we continue to advance our Impact Agenda commitment to make 100% of our products with sustainable materials and end-of-use solutions by 2030."

lululemon’s Impact Agenda is a multi-year strategy to create an equitable, sustainable future, with a central vision to minimize environmental impact, contribute to a healthier world, and generate long-term value. 100% of lululemon Like New profits will be reinvested into sustainability initiatives.

Ready to trade in your gear? Bring good condition items to your local lululemon store, including Aventura Mall, Brickell City Centre, Lincoln Road, and Merrick Park. After reviewing your gear, you will receive an e-gift card for eligible items and you can take home items that are not accepted. The e-gift cards can be redeemed online and at the store. Gear ranges from a $5 credit for tops to a $25 credit for outerwear.

For more information on the program, check out likenew.lululemon.com/tradein.

Bünda, pronounced BOON-DUH, is Portuguese slang for "butt" and, you guessed it, their goal is to get you a better butt. Check out this studio in Coral Gables for a tough lower body workout that benefits your entire body.

The workout:

Every Bünda class is 50 minutes and consists of 3 rounds. Each round is half StairMaster and half resistance and strength training. Fun fact: Bünda is the world’s first group fitness studio to incorporate the Stairmaster! At Bünda, they believe that training the lower body often is the key to a total body change.

You should also know:

Bünda workout programs are backed by science and years of research. Studies have shown that frequent glute training burns more fat. Workouts are based on form and progressions, not intervals and intensity.

Their motto is "Better Butt, Better Body, Backed By Science."

What makes Bünda unique?

"BÜNDA workout programs are backed by science and years of research," said Katie Lunger, co-founder and co-creator of Bünda. "Studies have shown that frequent glute training burns more fat. We base our workout on form and progressions, not intervals and intensity. On the floor we use traditional resistance training methods and the stair master program focuses on maximum fat utilization instead of high intensity intervals which burn mostly sugar."

What do members like best?

Here are a few of their reviews:

• "Love the combo of Stairmaster and weight training. I like that the focus is heavier weights because I know this makes more of a difference! Highly recommend!"
• "Love that they focus on your form. Quality over quantity!"
• "I really like their Classes. The instructors are excellent about correcting form and suggesting modifications for injuries."
• "Amazing concept! Felt challenging but in a great way! Big on form over everything! Even on the stair master :)"
• "Super challenging class but really rewarding. Focused on personal best and reps, not a certain time."
• "Was my first time trying out this class and I loved it! Coach is very motivational and provides a lot of great insight regarding nutrition, form, etc. Really recommend it!"

‍The extras:

Bünda has showers and validates 75 minutes of parking for $1. They have Year Of Ours workout apparel for sale, as well as their own Bünda merch. You can even find their own equipment for class designed for the Bünda Patented floor stations.

How to join in:

Your first class at Bünda is free. They also have a new client special where you can get 3 classes for $30. After that, drop in classes are $30. Bünda also offers an unlimited monthly membership called The Bünda Journey for $199. Class packages are also available with a one year expiration.

Location:

The studio is located at 25 Merrick Way in Coral Gables. They also have other locations in California in Los Angeles and Santa Monica.

Where to find Bünda online:

Instagram: @trainbundamia @trainbunda

Website: www.trainbunda.com

CorePower Yoga is opening its first Florida studio right here in Miami at the beginning of May. To celebrate, they are hosting a handful of free events around Brickell. As we wait for the in-studio classes, check out these events below:

Find your Centre with CorePower Yoga @ Brickell City Centre

It’s time to find your center with CorePower Yoga! Grab your yoga mat & your yogi bestie for a FREE C2 class on Saturday, April 9 @ 8:30 am and FREE Bodyweight YS classes on Saturday, April 16 and Saturday, April 23 @ 9 am at Brickell City Centre. Make sure to RSVP HERE to reserve your spot.

Lululemon Runclub

Calling all runners! This free run club includes private shopping and a post-run outdoor stretch with a CorePower Yoga instructor to celebrate the Miami studio opening! Lace up your sneakers and meet us on Sunday, April 10, Sunday, April 17 and Sunday, April 24 at Brickell City Centre. RSVP HERE to reserve your spot.

CorePower Yoga at Citizens Miami

You can do yoga just about anywhere...including Miami’s ground-breaking new culinary market (600 NW 1st Ave)! On Tuesday, April 19, Thursday, April 21 and Sunday, April 24 at 9 am and get ready to experience some of CorePower Yoga’s fan-favorite classes, followed by exclusive tastings of Miami-based bites. Free to the public, but please RSVP HERE to reserve your spot.

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CorePower Yoga shares the transformative power of yoga with every mind, every body, everywhere. With over 200 (223 to be exact) locations in 22 states and virtual live-streaming and video on-demand classes, they offer a physically intense workout that is rooted in the mindfulness of yoga.

CorePower Yoga will at 25 SW 9th Street in Brickell. Stay tuned for more details about the studio opening.

Open now in the Strata Wynwood building, Legacy has a new headquarters and gym in the Wynwood neighborhood. In the 7,000 square foot space, members can expect the same tough Partner Interval Training (PIT) workouts, state-of-the-art equipment, and no-day-off culture.

"No days off" is Legacy's motto and a reminder to put yourself first, and now it is hanging from the ceiling as a giant neon sign and embedded in the turf of the new space.

"In 2008, I had a vision for the brand, and although we have faced obstacles over the years, the commitment to that vision has never wavered. Our team, our members and myself as a person have grown tremendously in the last 14 years, yet each day still feels like we are just touching the surface of our potential as a company and the leader in group fitness," said Manning Sumner, CEO and founder of Legacy.

"The opening of this new location is another huge milestone in Legacy's ever growing journey and we feel it will give us the proper platform to innovate and influence the fitness industry in a significant way. Until my last breath, I will continue to dedicate my time to empower those around me to be the best selves they can be and inspire people to never take a day off on themselves."

Known for their partner workouts, classes here challenge opposing muscle groups to help improve speed, power, endurance, and metabolic rate. Now members will have access to recovery options following their workout, including cold plunges, a sauna, and an IV suite for injectable therapies. Coming soon is the Pit Stop, for post-workout beverages that include smoothies, wine, and beer.

Other amenities include a locker room with large showers and dressing space, and on-site parking. Your first class is free!

Legacy now has six locations throughout South Florida, including in Coral Gables, Doral, Kendall, Pembroke Pines, and Fort Lauderdale. Follow them on Instagram at @nodaysoff or @legacyfitwynwood for up to date information.

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Fuze House is a new boutique fitness studio opening in the Sunset Harbour neighborhood in Miami Beach. Founded by Elisa Kaylin, Fuze House is a multidisciplinary studio where you can nourish the mind, body, and soul, for a boutique experience from start to finish. In an infrared-heated room, the small group classes will incorporate Bala equipment.

Class formats include:

• Hot Pilates
• Non-Heated “Lite” Pilates | Sculpt
• Sculpt | Strength
• Sculpt | HIIT
• Hot Yoga | Vinyasa Flow
• Hot Yoga | Power Vinyasa

The studio was designed and created by Kaylin, who wanted the space to feel like a home away from home.

“Think Malibu meets Tulum,” she says.

The studio was also designed with the planet in mind, from the sustainably-responsible bottled water to the natural and organic body and hair products in the bathrooms.  

Pre-sale classes are still for sale on Mindbody at a package rate of 10 classes for $200. Purchase yours here.

Check out Fuze House in the Palau condominium at 1201 20th St, CU-8 in Miami Beach. You can also find them on Instagram @fuzehouse.

Miami-based UNKNWN is giving you a taste of the Miami Open courtesy of a Lacoste takeover at their Wynwood store.

Lacoste’s limited edition cobranded collaboration with UNKNWN is now available and you can swing by for shopping and touch tennis through Sunday, April 3.

The collection was inspired by Lacoste's heritage and expansion history in tennis culture, and UNKNWN's commitment to all sports. The drop features tees, shorts, sweats and hoodies in classic Lacoste bodies. Available in black, grey, green and white, each piece features UNKNWN branding alongside the signature Lacoste crocodile.

Prices run from $60 to $110. The collection is also be available online at UNKNWN.com.

Outside, UNKNWN’s famous courtyard has been transformed into two touch tennis courts available for 30 minute matches. Court time is complimentary. To reserve your time, visit UNKNWN.com/events.

UNKNWN is located at 261 NW 26th Street in Wynwood and open from 11 AM to 7 PM daily.

Each year, Mindbody ranks the Healthiest Cities in America, and being active is an important part of that. For 2022, Miami took the number one spot for setting fitness goals and being most active.

Mindbody Online had this to say about the Magic City:

Miami tops the list with 83% of its residents who work out at least once a week. The city also has the highest percentage of people (aged 18-65) who work out three times a week or more. On top of that, Miami residents spend the most on their fitness, investing, on average, about twice as much as the average American.

And even if Miamians have a particularly busy workday, they aren’t likely to skip their workouts—they’re huge fans of exercising in the evening.

The rest of the top ten rankings are:

2. San Francisco
3. Atlanta
4. Washington, DC
5. Austin
6. San Diego
7. Seattle
8. Long Beach
9. Los Angeles
10. Boston

Stay active, Miami! Click here to read the full list.

Boxing gym Rumble has plans to open 4 studios in South Florida this year, including one coming soon to Miami Beach.

Rumble is a gym chain that opened its first location in New York City in 2017 and has since expanded nationwide. The company announced in February that it surpassed 200 signed franchise agreements, just one year since launching its franchise opportunity as part of Xponential Fitness.

Rumble classes are 45 minutes, with 10-rounds of strength and conditioning group workouts using aqua boxing bags and high-intensity strength training circuits. The workouts are known offering all the benefits of cardio in a boxing-based class.

The South Florida locations include:

• South Beach
  1220 17th Street, Suite 103

• North Miami
  14585 Biscayne Blvd‍

• Boca Raton
  327 Plaza Real

• Fort Lauderdale
  408 NE 3rd Street
  

All locations are in the works and are expected to open soon, per Rumble's website. For more information, check out rumbleboxinggym.com and look out for pop-up events and special membership pricing before the studios open.

Greenmonkey Yoga has expanded into a new and upgraded space in Miami Beach.

Located at 736 6th Street in Miami Beach, the new studio is over 4,200 square feet with bigger yoga rooms, updated finishes, and showers. Greenmonkey is adding new teachers and new styles of yoga to their schedule, including Ashtanga and Yoga Sculpt. You can also find outdoor rooftop yoga classes.

Check out their website greenmonkey.com for the updated schedule and relocation deals on all packages and memberships.

Updated March 22

Lululemon took the natural next step for their athleisure brand and announced a new athletic footwear line for women last week.

Following a collaboration with sneaker brand Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL), Lululemon learned how to sell shoes in its stores and what its customers were drawn to. Their new women-first footwear was made based on the feet of more than a million women, to give a better fit and feel.

When asked about the inspiration for the new shoes, Sun Choe, Chief Product Officer said, “How do we recreate the unparalleled feeling of our pants, in footwear? That was the spark."

The first style launched today and is a running shoe called Blissfeel. It retails for $148 and comes in 10 initial colorways, including Black and White, Mink Berry, Electric Lemon, and Pale Linen. You can put these shoes to the test with a 30-day trial and return them for a full refund if you are unsatisfied.

More styles will be launching in the coming months, including ones for cross-training, the Chargefeel Low and Mid workout shoes, and post-workout, the Restfeel slide.

Prices range from $138 and $148. A men’s collection is reportedly in the works for 2023. You can find these shoes in stores around South Florida including at Aventura, Lincoln Road, Merrick Park, Dadeland, and Naples. Learn more or order yours at lululemon.com.

CinderFit, a gym in a block, officially went live with their website last week, ahead of their full launch later this spring. This Miami-based company is ready to takeover the local fitness scene.

During the COVID-19 quarantine, Takeo Ishii and Felipe Azenha were determined to maintain their exercise routine even though gyms had closed and home fitness equipment was sold out. Using some cinder blocks they had in their backyard, they discovered all the different ways the blocks could be incorporated into workouts and CinderFit was born.

Inspired by those cinder blocks, CinderFit's patent-pending design allows fitness enthusiasts to do 10x more exercises than a dumbbell or kettlebell, providing unrivaled total body strength and cardio training. The blocks range from 15 pounds up to 55 pounds and have different resistance band attachments.

Right now pre-orders can be placed directly through the website for delivery mid-April. Local orders can be picked up right here in Miami to eliminate shipping charges.There is also an exercise library with over 150 exercises and a 20-day CinderFit challenge is coming soon.

To stay up to date with the latest, head to cinderfit.com or find them on Instagram at @cinderfit.

If you are a fan of heated classes, chances are you have been to Sweat Studio. A staple in North Miami for years, the studio just relocated to a new space at 15400 Biscayne Boulevard.

Founded by Rikki Heiken, Sweat Studio is home to Miami's hottest workout. With heat as the foundation for every class, the workout features concepts to work the entire body and uses intervals of low-impact, high-intensity, and burning cardio with muscle sculpting techniques to strengthen and tone. The element of a heated studio ensures a good sweat to maximize your calorie burn while helping to detox the body.

The result is a fun, challenging-yet-safe, body-positive space driven by great music and positive energy. Sweat Studio offers four core class concepts designed to complement each other for a total fitness experience.

• Ultimate Sweat - This class is what Sweat Studio is known for. It consists of low-impact, high-intensity movements that will get your heart rate moving. Prepare to feel the burn in all the right places with this intense version of cardio pilates.
• Resistance Sweat - Using only resistance bands, this full-body class will fatigue your muscles. Challenge your core, lower and upper body using body weight and resistance bands.
• Weighted Sweat - A high-intensity workout with low-impact movements, it is designed to challenge you from start to finish using hand weights and ankle weights. Expect cardio bursts and total muscular sculpting for a sweat that burns.
• Rhythm Sweat - Move, dance, and sweat to the beat with this high-energy class designed to spike your heart rate through dance-inspired movements. Sequences taught by a classically trained dancer incorporate head-to-toe range of motion and music that’ll keep your energy all the way up.

Choose a workout best-suited to your interests and abilities, while also being encouraged to step out of the box and try something new. All classes are paired with motivating instructors and high energy music to keep you going.

Bring a mat, towel, and grip socks, and check out a class at Sweat Studio. You can also experience it digitally by streaming their video on demand on MINDBODY. For more information, head to sweatstudiomiami.com or find them on Instagram at @sweatstudio_miami.

In honor of Women's History Month, we are celebrating some of the amazing women right here in Miami. Let us introduce you to Loni Paige and Mixology Mixer!

Many used quarantine cocktail-ing as a coping mechanism to save them during the pandemic and that was the inspiration behind Mixology Mixer.  Founder Loni Paige created a company to enable everyone to become their own at-home mixologist thanks to curated kits featuring a spirit and the necessary mixers, garnishes, and bar tools, to create unique liquid libations with the help of expert mixologists through a virtual cocktail making class.

Paige had almost two decades of experience working with celebrity events and spirit industries in South Florida when the pandemic started and quickly pivoted with Mixology Mixer. She capitalized on her experience in social and corporate events, marketing, and spirit promotions gained through her consulting business and embarked on a mission to help save the industry.

Mixology Mixer features themed virtual cocktail classes such as “Fireside,” where people learned to make three winter cocktails including Spiked Hot Cocoa, Café Calido, and a Coquito.  The “Talk Derby to Me” kit features Kentucky Derby themed cocktails including Mint Julep, Brown Derby, and Kentucky Sweet Tea.  Companies are able to choose their experience and schedule a date and time online. Once booked, Mixology Mixer sends the organizer a customized invite that can be shared with colleagues, staff members and guests.

The program includes a virtual link to meet the host mixologist who discusses the featured spirit, ingredients, and tips for making expertly crafted cocktails at home. There is also a step-by-step tutorial on how to create the cocktail followed by a question and answer session with the bartender.   Due to overwhelming success, Paige soon incorporated culinary experiences into Mixology Mixer, such as vegan sweet potato donuts, pizza making, and intro to risotto, where people could learn to cook.   She also launched activations that paired activities with alcohol such as paint and sip, partnered with Dr. Smood on a pour over coffee class, and even created a virtual bachelorette party package.

Paige has now taken Mixology Mixer direct to consumers with the launch of Club Mix.  This subscription-based club enables people to mix like a pro from the comfort of their own home. Every month they receive a new cocktail kit with a different theme.  Customers can also reorder the alcohol, mixers and gourmet syrups, which Paige creates in-house, through Mixology Mixer’s partnership with Primo liquors.  

One of the newest options is Skinny Mix, which are healthier cocktails made with low calorie, healthy mixers, in partnership with Jackie Figueiredo, certified nutrition and wellness coach. Figueiredo will guide you on how to live a healthy lifestyle while having fun too.

With the success of Mixology Mixer, Paige has been able to positively impact the hospitality community by creating jobs and an additional revenue stream for bartenders, chefs and caterers. In addition, as people start to gather for events again, Mixology Mixer are hitting the scene with their "liquid catering" pop-up bars.

To learn more about Mixology Mixer, head to mixologymixer.com or find them on Instagram at @mixologymixer.

Bang Model Volleyball presented by Farmasi will be returning to Miami Beach this weekend for its 12th annual gathering. This event is free and open to the public event and will take place from 10 am - 6 pm on both Saturday March 12 and Sunday March 13 at 8th and Ocean Front.

Miami’s top model agencies are invited to participate in this thrilling 2-day co-ed tournament to benefit The Angel Watching Over Me Foundation with the support of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority. Participating agencies include Next, Elite, Select, Source, BMG, JLM, Caroline Gleason, Ford & Front. With over 15,000 spectators, 12 agencies and 250 participating models this year’s event will surpass all of past tournaments expectations.

Returning title partner and vastly growing global brand, Bang, will be on site sampling all of their newest flavors, providing live entertainment, a rock climbing wall and custom airbrushing. Other event partners include Farmasi, Menin Hospitality & The Gale Hotel, iHeartMedia, and Mamitas Tequila Hard Seltzer, who is bringing brand partner Brody Jenner to be a guest DJ on Sunday 3 pm.

CBD brand Charlotte’s Web will be joining as the tournament's official CBD partner as well as popular delivery service Go Puff. Other partners that will be complimentary sampling include PH Perfection, St. James Tea, Koia & Miami’s favorite Carrot Express to name a few. For VIP guests, there will be complimentary cocktails provided by Tito’s Vodka, Whispering Angel Rose, Stillhouse Whiskey & Rancho de Gloria ready to drink cocktails.

Click here to purchase VIP Tickets or Limited Table Service and follow @ModelVolleyball on Instagram to see who will be the winner!

In honor of Women's History Month, we are celebrating some of the amazing women right here in Miami. Let us introduce you to Kate Durand!

Durand is the founder and owner of YO BK, a new-to-Miami yoga studio with two additional locations in New York. Located at Oasis in Wynwood, the new studio offers Inferno Hot Pilates (HIIT), Traditional Hot Yoga (Bikram), Power Yoga, and Yin Yoga classes.

During college, Durand discovered her love of hot yoga, biking 5 miles every day to the studio. That was when she realized her dream to teach yoga and have her own studio.

"I was inspired by my amazing mentor, Lisa Ingle, who owns three studios in San Antonio, Texas. I started practicing with her during my first semester of college and knew right away I wanted to teach and one day own a studio," said Durand.

Even once she graduated and moved to Beijing and then Bangkok to be a kindergarten teacher, she always made sure there was a yoga studio nearby. When she moved back to the States in 2011, she became a yoga teacher and opened her first studio in 2015 in Brooklyn.

Durand said, "Upon becoming a yoga teacher, Lisa guided me towards studio ownership and helped me narrow my real estate search down to Brooklyn and Miami, where our studios now live! Her guidance as a multi-tasking mother and business owner showed and continue to show me the way."

By 2018, she was able to open her second Brooklyn location. With a schedule of sold out classes, things were going great... until the pandemic.

"A big part of my success came from the ability to pivot - our NYC studios moved to online classes the DAY after the city shut down," said Durand. "We quickly moved to outdoor classes and finally back in-studio. As much of our competition closed, we continued looking for what was possible and are even stronger now because of it."

It was shortly after the pandemic that Durand had the opportunity to open her third location right here in Miami. She says there is never the "right time" to open a business.

"The only answer is to work hard, ask for help and put one foot in front of the other. Part of standing in our power as female entrepreneurs is asking for what's needed. Sometimes my tendency to want people to like me gets in the way, and I'm working to balance empathy with forging forward each day!"

"I love wearing many hats as a business owner. I'm a mom and a wife, so my time at the studios is even more special, knowing that it supports my family and I am showing my 10 year old son that women can be loving, focused and brave," said Durand. "At the studios, I teach, market, support our team and sometimes plunge toilets. I love that each day is different and brings in a wide variety of people."

For the full YO BK class schedule, head to yo-bk.com/miami. Their opening special of 2 weeks for $27 has been extended until March 15th.

Always a reflection of the evolving styles of its founders LeBron James, Jaron Kanfer and Frankie Walker Jr., UNKNWN first collection in 2022 is sport-inspired with apparel and accessories for men and women.

The UNKNWN Spring 2022 sport collection is inspired by activewear and reimagined with an emphasis on modern sportswear design and functionality. It features shirts, polos, jackets, joggers, biker shorts, sports bras and accessories all designed to lend an elevated feel and designer lens to activewear.

A representation of UNKNWN’s “The Sport of Fashion” mantra, the collection was tested by athletes in Fit Clubs and workouts that UNKNWN hosts weekly at its Wynwood store.

“This UNKNWN collection is designed for the everyday athlete," said Kanfer. "The breathable fabrics and athletic fit to each piece are specifically designed for all stages of your day.”

Each of the collection’s pieces can be styled as full looks or standalone pieces. With a focus on performance, the collection features multi-paneled designs with piping and mesh, lightweight and breathable materials, and fabric that stretches with movement and is sweat resistant.

The color story offers neutral, cohesive and cool tones consisting of ivory, chalk, navy, white and ice effortlessly ready to incorporate itself into a wide range of wardrobes and personal styles.

In keeping with the founders’ vision to make UNKNWN an inclusive shopping experience, UNKNWN’s sport is accessibly priced with pieces ranging from $40 to $115. Men’s sizes range from Small to XX-Large and women’s from X-Small to X-Large.

Find the UNKNWN Spring 2022 sport collection at UNKNWN’s flagship location in Wynwood and at UNKNWN.com.