Kait Vadenais

The University of Miami is looking for participants in an upcoming study on blood vessel health, body composition, and aerobic fitness, and they want to pay you to workout!

This 3-month program includes a 30-minute exercise program three times weekly for 12 weeks that can be done virtually via Zoom, or in-person at Sexy Sassy Strong in Brickell. The total time commitment also includes one hour of laboratory testing both before and after the program. Upon completion, participants will also be compensated for their time.

Volunteers for the study should meet the following criteria:

• Age between 18 and 45
• Gender is female
• BMI is between 25 and 45
• Non smokers
• Fluent in English

For more information on the study click here, or reach out to Gina Zito at gcz5@miami.edu.

ADAPT is proud to debut a 20,000-square-foot expansion to its North Miami fitness facility and announce the launch of its non-profit arm, ADAPT Foundation. The new space doubles ADAPT’s size and includes multipurpose courts, a parents lounge, locker room, and areas for programming that will take place under ADAPT Foundation, which will educate and empower local youth through wellness experiences that support lifelong personal growth.

Located at 14901 NE 20 Avenue, Studio A in North Miami, ADAPT was founded by Scott Grondin and Jorge Sanchez with the aim to create a comprehensive wellness center that emphasizes quality over everything. Passionate in their belief that physical activity and exercise fosters personal development and wellbeing, the expansion brings an opportunity for ADAPT to reach more members of the community and engage youth who are most in need.

“We’re excited to be able to expand our offerings and welcome even more members of the community into our ADAPT family,” said Jorge Sanchez, co-owner and director of performance at ADAPT. “We are passionate about the importance of physical activity and fitness for overall well-being, and it’s important to lay the foundation for that at a young age. Through ADAPT Foundation, we hope to provide a positive and productive environment for wellness experiences that support lifelong personal growth.”

ADAPT Foundation programming will include one-on-one mentorship focusing on nutrition, fitness and overall wellness as well as enrollment in ADAPT’s Youth Development Program (YDP) classes, which are geared to help young athletes to build power, speed, and athleticism. Participants will have the opportunity to join some of ADAPT’s other enrichment programs for all ages as well.

The expansion adds to ADAPT’s long list of amenities that include a functional fitness floor with top-of-the-line strength and conditioning equipment, recovery lounge, sauna, cold plunge, massage and therapy rooms. ADAPT’s fitness and specialty offerings include group exercise classes with four types of workouts, functional golf training, programming for kids and teens, and hybrid conditioning and technique-based sports training.

Its growing team comprises 30 expert wellness professionals including personal trainers, physical therapists, massage therapists, a dietitian and a yoga instructor. Individualized professional services include personal and semi-private training, Mindtap sports psychology coaching, nutrition counseling, and Chainwork physiotherapy.

Founded in 2015, ADAPT moved from a 6,000 square-foot facility to its current location last year, which opened just before the pandemic began. Despite the challenges of running a gym during a pandemic, the business found safe ways to operate, and quickly saw a need for expansion.

“We’re proud to announce this expansion after the year of uncertainty our industry faced during the pandemic,” said Scott Grondin, co-owner and director of operations at ADAPT. “We felt the impact pretty hard, having opened our new facility just six weeks before the shutdown, but we focused our additional energy on creating better systems and processes, educating our team, and improving and expanding our facilities to be prepared for the surge of demand that we saw coming on the other side.”

Scott Grondin and Jorge Sanchez founded ADAPT, Athletic Development & Performance Training, choosing to use an acronym that fit their goals and philosophy. Together, the duo worked to create a unique culture for their facility that focuses on improving the quality of a workout and correcting alignment and body positions in order to ensure the best exercise and prevent injury.

ADAPT’s four types of group fitness classes include Functional Strength Training, a full-body workout with functional movements; Torch, a high intensity interval training class; Flow, a sequence-based class that uses a single piece of equipment or tool; M.A.S.H. (Myofascial Release Active Stretch Habits) a maintenance class focused on releasing and lengthening tight muscles.. Membership prices start at $59.

For more information, visit trainadapt.com.

Registration for the 20th Anniversary Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon is now open. The races will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022.

Join runners from all over the world on a course that brings you across Miami and Miami Beach. Registration will be capped at 15,000 participants this year so make sure to secure your spot before it sells out.

The weekend also will include a family-friendly Tropical 5K race on Friday, February 5.

As an event, the Miami Marathon has evolved to become one of the fastest-growing annual marathons that hosts tens of thousands from around the world. Known for its scenic, USTAF-certified, flat, single-loop and Boston-qualifying course, the event attracts first timers and elite distance runners alike.

This year, participants have the option to complete their Life Time Miami Marathon, Half Marathon, or Tropical 5K virtually as well.

For more information and to register for any of the races that weekend, head to themiamimarathon.com.

UNKNWN launched the Nike LeBron 8 “South Beach” 2021 last week with a curated in-store experience at their Wynwood location.

The outdoor courtyard and basketball court have been repainted with pink and teal to commemorate the re-release of the style. The transformation is also in celebration of the release of LeBron James’ movie Space Jam: A New Legacy.

In store, UNKNWN is also showcasing rare and specialty Nike LeBron PE basketball shoes from LeBron James’ personal collection and giving away personalized “Welcome to South Beach” custom photo booth postcards during the release of the style.

Check it out yourself at our upcoming bootcamp class this Sunday at UNKNWN (261 NW 26th Street, Miami). Join STAY FIT 305, UNKNWN, and NOCCO for a morning sweat on Sunday, July 25th at 10:30 AM for an all-levels bootcamp workout, featuring Miami fitness trainers Laura Carolina Gonzalez Marin and Andres Aleman. Get your tickets here before they sell out!

ROAR Station announced their relocation to a new, larger space in Fort Lauderdale this week.

The 5,500 square foot studio will be perfect for all of the group fitness classes. The new address is 1110 NE 8th Ave, Bay #4 in Fort Lauderdale.

ROAR Station offers a variety of high intensity interval training classes featuring cardio, boxing and strength training. They offer three styles of classes - MAX OUT, with strength and intervals, focused on upper, lower and full body, SMASH Boxing, taking your core and conditioning to another level, and Zoom50, a sports performance inspired class, which will take your agility, footwork and conditioning to another level.

Learn more about ROAR Station, or sign up for a class at roarstation.com, or find them on Instagram at @roarstation.

Lettuce lovers rejoice! Taste the difference with Imagine Farms produce, grown right here in Miami with no pesticides or preservatives.

Originally named Box Greens, the company was started in 2016 by two sisters, Cheryl Arnold and Lisa Merkle, who were born and raised in Miami. Lisa was recovering from a life-threatening cancer diagnosis; and Cheryl, a serial entrepreneur had just exited her previous endeavor. While Lisa was recovering from surgeries and chemotherapy, Cheryl was looking towards a brighter future with her sister by researching, designing, plotting, and planning what would eventually become Imagine Farms.

With Imagine Farms, they created an indoor, vertical, hydroponic farm located in Little Haiti. Here they can sustainably grow a wide variety of lettuces, herbs, and microgreens, utilizing technology and minimally impacting the environment. Not only do they use 95% less water than a traditional farm, but there is also no pesticides or harsh chemicals, no food waste, and no agricultural runoff.

"We're an indoor farm, because of the precise growing conditions our greens are flavorful, crisp, and tender," said Lisa.  "Our customers are obsessed!  We never use pesticides or harsh chemicals and deliver salad greens that are ready-to-eat, 365 days a year."

The manifesto of Imagine Farms is to produce large quantities of food within urban cities, minutes from where residents live, work, and play. Distributing in close proximity to where the produce is grown minimizes food miles and reduces food spoilage and food waste.

Some of the produce currently being grown and sold by Imagine Farms includes their Happiness Blend, which is their version of mixed salad greens with romaine, green leaf, red leaf, and crispy, and Butterhead Babes, which is butterhead lettuce that can be used as a lettuce cup for culinary dishes.

Expect to see microgreens, salad turnips, sorrel, white Russian kale, leaf broccoli, and round Paris carrots soon, and they are always open to requests of what else they should grow.

Greater Miami can enjoy the produce within hours of harvest through their subscription with local delivery. The subscription is $18 per week for a pound of lettuce, or $20 a la carte. Deliveries take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and greens can also be picked up directly at the facility.

New subscriptions get their first order free with the promo code Imagine Free at checkout. Visit imaginefarms.com or find them on Instagram at @imagine_farms.

Eat healthy without the planning, prepping, and portioning that comes with meal prepping. Let Chef Nicole Miami deliver flavorful, well-balanced meals right to your door!

For Nicole Retchin, providing Miami with a healthy meal delivery service is her passion. About 6 years ago, Nicole started small and part-time out of her own kitchen before beginning to rent kitchens, and as the business really took off, she purchased her own.

The meal plans are portion-controlled into two sizes - Lean Machine with meals between 400-500 calories and recommended for someone who is looking to maintain or lose weight and learn proper portion control, and Ultimate Warrior, with meals between 700-800 calories and recommended for people who live an active lifestyle.

Chef Nicole's meals are healthy but not restrictive. They are made with whole foods and real ingredients, without eliminating any food groups. All meals are comprised of lean protein, complex carbs, and vegetables.

Some of her recent meals have included: 

• Turkey vaca frita with brown rice and black beans, grilled plantains, and asparagus.
• Dijon salmon over farro with orange-grated brussel sprouts and goat cheese
• Slow-cooked brisket with cauliflower mac and cheese and green beans
• Sauteed shrimp linguine with saffron garlic cream over spinach

Nicole loves trying new foods and that inspires her weekly menus, which are anything but boring. There will always be lots of cultures represented with new meal options every week. The menus feature as many seasonal options and locally sourced produce as possible. Nicole also has breakfast and snack options available, as well as kid’s meals.

We love that Nicole acknowledges that food is fuel for your body and you don't have to eat less, you just have to eat right!

"I have been an athlete my entire life running high school cross country and track & field, to training and completing half marathons and triathlons," said Nicole. "I am very passionate about the role proper nutrition plays in overall health and well-being, and athletic performance. Food is fuel for the body and mind."

To order, head to chefnicolemiami.com and check out the menu. Orders are due by midnight on Thursdays for delivery the following week. Deliveries take place on Mondays and Wednesdays across the greater Miami area.  First-time users can get 10% off their first meal plan order with promo code STAYFIT10.

Lastly, be sure to follow @chefnicolemiami on Instagram for all the mouthwatering food pictures and the latest menus.

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Miami Beach is renowned for its wide array of award-winning spas located throughout the city. Now, as the summer kicks into high gear, take advantage of being a local with unbeatable deals as part of Miami Spa Months, taking place now through August 31, 2021. As part of the two-month promotion, enjoy up to 50 percent off a variety of treatments – from pampering with an open-air spa facial to indulging in a Swedish or Balu fusion massage or even disconnecting with a private couple's mud bath treatment. 

"Now more than ever, we can all use some self-care, and we're inviting travelers to indulge in tranquil spa treatments in celebration of Miami Spa Months," said Steve Adkins, Chairman of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA). "As the poster child for relaxation and renewal under the sun, Miami Beach is ready to pamper travelers and help them decompress, so they can return home feeling refreshed and recharged."

Earlier this year, 86 percent of Americans reported emotions associated with prolonged stress, including anxiety and anger, according to a study by the American Psychological Association. The study also found an increase in unhealthy weight gain and drinking due to high-stress levels. However, according to the Mayo Clinic, integrative medicines – like massages – are standard treatments for reducing stress, pain, and tension while improving blood pressure, immune function, and increasing overall relaxation.

"Following the events of the past year and a renewed focus on wellness, the proverb 'health is wealth' has never been more accurate or top of mind," said Grisette Marcos, Executive Director of the MBVCA. "The offers included as part of Miami Spa Months are truly unbeatable, making now the perfect time to escape from the daily to-dos and enjoy an overdue detox escape to Miami Beach."

Travelers ready to embark on their detox journey will have several luxury destination spas to choose from this summer. A few highlights include:

• The Palms AVEDA Spa is offering options with four different treatment packages priced at $139 each. Travelers can choose from a signature facial and manicure treatment, a full-body Swedish massage, a Tropical Island Glow body treatment, or a Tropical Island Journey massage experience.
• For couples, enjoy an invigorating mud bath treatment paired with a bottle of bubbly in a private villa at Esencia Wellness. Vacationers can also choose a 'Woke in Wynwood' facial or a full set of lash extensions for $139, or a Nobu Miami Nagomi massage, facial, and body exfoliation ritual for $199.
• Valmont for The Spa at The Setai features four private spa suites with just enough room for up to two guests. Enjoy ocean and pool views, a private bath and steam room, and choose from a hydration facial, full-body skin polish, 'Triple Fix' treatment with facial cleanse, foot and scalp massage, or 50-minute Bali fusion massage for just $139 each. If 50 minutes isn't enough, guests can choose the 80-minute Bali fusion massage for $199.
• Head over to The Spa at Carillon Miami Beach and pick from an array of massage, facial, or body treatment options while enjoying breathtaking rooftop views of the Atlantic Ocean.
  

For more information on Miami Spa Months deals on Miami Beach, follow @ExperienceMiamiBeach on Instagram or download the Miami Beach App at http://www.miamibeachapi.com/app/.

Miami Swim Fashion Week is back on Miami Beach beginning today, July 8, and running through Sunday, July 11. This annual event by Paraiso focuses on the promotion of swimwear and resort wear brands and their upcoming collections and is the largest event like it in the world. And what better place to do it than where we wear bathing suits all year long!

This year is a busy schedule of runway shows, events, and parties to make up for last year's pandemic restrictions. In fact, this is the first full capacity fashion event since COVID-19. The Paraiso tent will be at Collins Park and events will also be held at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, Mondrian South Beach, and Plymouth Miami Beach.

Some of the 30+ designers you can expect to see include:

• Oh Polly!
• Honey Birdette
• Liliana Montoya
• Boohoo
• My Happy by Stef Roitman & Mery Racauchi
• Mery Playa
• Maaji
• NIA LYNN Collection by Nicole Williams English
• and more!

While you can find resortwear and bikinis at any event, but some will be showing off cultural diversity and sustainability as well. PNDMC has a collection created by Shervan McClain, the first African American Male swimwear designer to show at Swim Week. Gabriella Montells is from Miami and her swimwear line, Swim'in G uses eco-friendly sustainable techno-fabric, made of ECONYL® regenerated Nylon, and also gives back to the oceans.

For the entire schedule and list of events, click here.

Echelon Fitness announced its partnership with GRAMMY®-winning independent international superstar, education advocate, business entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Pitbull. Also known as Mr. Worldwide, Pitbull is ready to ride as part of the official Echelon Fitness team.

In addition to a financial investment in the company, Pitbull's involvement will offer considerable new content and value for the Echelon Community members, globally. The partnership will include:

• Dedicated anthem song written to inspire members, and get the world moving and feeling good. The Echelon anthem will be released as a single on his new album, heard on his upcoming I Feel Good tour and through radio and TV Echelon spots.
• Special dedicated "Ride with Pitbull" content channel, including the music of Pitbull.
• Ability to ride with Pitbull himself along with some of his dancers including classes created and taught by his dancers, The Most Bad Ones.
• Exclusive, co-branded bike and merchandise centered around his Timeless album launch.
• Echelon's engagement with Pitbull's educational learning centers SLAM! by offering internships and college scholarships.
• The anchor channel will live within the Echelon Fit app (exclusive to members) featuring Pitbull's brand, image and music.

"It is truly an honor to partner with Echelon Fitness," says Armando Christian Perez (Pitbull). "With this new venture, we look forward to producing new avenues for music and fitness. Music is the universal language. Fitness is a cultural movement. Together we will create a powerful generation. I don't know about you but that makes me feel good, Dale!"

"Learning Pitbull was a fan of our product and our community was humbling," said Lou Lentine, President and CEO of Echelon Fitness. "We have been experiencing significant growth, and confidence from key financial investors, including a recent investment led by Goldman Sachs. Pitbull has featured and been featured with some of the biggest talents in the music industry. And now his latest feature is with Echelon Fitness. We are so excited to welcome Mr. Worldwide to the team!"

For more information about the Pitbull Listening channel, the Echelon Connected equipment and membership, visit echelonfit.com.

As gyms and studios reopen and return to full capacity, our workout habits are once again shifting. We are starting to get back to our pre-COVID workout routines and in-person classes. According to ClassPass' new Comeback Report, here are 8 trends we can expect for the remainder of the year, and beyond.

‍1. IRL Experiences Are Back And Here To Stay

• 9 of the current top 10 experiences getting booked on ClassPass are for in-person classes and appointments.
• Once we go back to in-person experiences, we keep going back. Among users who have returned to class, average usage is 10% higher than it was before the pandemic.

2. Vaccination-Required Classes Are In

• Studios such as [solidcore] are starting to offer vaccination-required classes. These classes typically require proof of vaccination at the door, but no mask during class. 
• A ClassPass survey shows 69% of members would prefer returning to classes that require a vaccine, and 18% plan to only return to studios with vaccination requirements.
• 59% of respondents would prefer to remove their mask in class once vaccinated.

3. The Afterwork Workout Is Back On Our Calendars

• 5:30pm has just made a comeback as the time we are most likely to break a sweat; earlier during the pandemic we saw lunchtime workouts score the #1 spot.
• Lunchtime workouts are still popular (12pm is the second most popular class time), but we are finally venturing out and using an end of day workout as the perfect way to create separation from our email, take a deep breath and kickbox our way through some workday frustrations.

4. Yoga Is Growing A Loyal Following

• Livestream yoga is the only digital class type in the top 10 most booked classes and appointments.
• In-studio yoga has climbed to the second most popular class type since studios have reopened. It’s likely that the at-home yoga spike produced some new students, and that both new and seasoned yogis are excited to practice with a community again.
• People new to ClassPass are most likely to book a yoga class first.

5. Outdoor Classes Continue to Boom in Popularity

• The outdoor trend first started as a way for studios to offer classes while their indoor spaces were closed. Since May 2020, there has been a 917% increase in the number of studios offering outdoor classes.
• Outdoor classes continue to grow in popularity -- May 2021 saw the most outdoor reservations in a single month ever on ClassPass.

6. Self-Care Tops Our List Of Needs

• For the first time ever, massage is one of the top 10 reservation types on ClassPass.
• In many cities such as NYC, one-third of ClassPass credits are now being spent on wellness and beauty services including massages, facials, manicures, haircuts and more.

7. Weekend Glow-Ups Have Returned:  

• Friday is now the most popular day to make a beauty or wellness appointment. We are back to booking blowouts and manicures before the weekend, wanting to feel our best for seeing friends and family for the first time in over a year! 

• Vaxed and waxed is not just an Instagram hashtag -- searches for wax services are up 700%+ compared to June 2020.

8. We Crave New Experiences Beyond Our Homes:

• Around the world, discovery of new experiences is on the rise. In the past month, ClassPass usage increased by more than 100% in the US and tripled in the UK. (data is from May 1, 2021 to June 10, 2021)

• Strength training is the most-booked class type as people return to studios and look for classes with gear they may not have had access to at home. Digital classes have dropped significantly in the rankings -- only Livestream Yoga remains in the top 10.
• We are again getting social -- there has been a 64% increase in people inviting their friends to class since the start of the year (January 2021), and May saw the highest volume of people inviting friends to class since pre-shutdown.

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To read more of the ClassPass survey results, click here.

You can call it a comeback! ClassPass surveyed members during the month of June to find out whether or not people are returning to in-person experiences post-COVID and the results of their Comeback Report are showing YES. Here are the things we missed most about IRL workouts and the 5 reasons we are heading back according to survey participants.

‍1. Better Access To Equipment

• Since it can be hard to fit a Pilates reformer in a studio apartment, two-thirds of people say access to equipment is one of the main reasons they are heading back to class.
• 4 of the top 5 fitness genres with the highest recent reservation volumes use equipment that is typically not found in home gyms.

2. Feeling Good Physically And Mentally

• 60% of people say in-person classes and appointments are better for their mental health than an at-home digital routine – and let’s face it, after a tough year, self-care is now more important than ever.

3. Pushing Ourselves To Achieve More

• 81% of people say they push themselves harder in class than they do on their own – which makes sense considering there’s not a tempting couch or needy pet nearby. 

4. Receiving Guidance From Instructors

• 74% of people prefer to have an instructor’s direction and encouragement when working out. Shoutout to our faves!

5. Greater Accountability

• 67% of people say in-studio classes make it easier to work out regularly and keep up a routine – and ClassPass makes it easy to pencil it in.

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ClassPass allows consumers to book at over 40,000 gyms, fitness studios and spas through their monthly membership. Read more about trends they found in their Comeback Report here.

Last week, Peloton announced Peloton Corporate Wellness as a new way to bring Peloton content or connected fitness products to businesses and organizations. The same Peloton experience loved by more than 5.4 million members is now available to organizations that are committed to providing employees access to innovative mental and physical health resources.

"Introducing Peloton Corporate Wellness is the latest step to making the award winning Peloton experience more accessible," said Peloton's President William Lynch. "Over the years we've worked hard to help our Members achieve healthier and happier lifestyles. Peloton Corporate Wellness is the natural extension for us to be able to scale that offering. Together with our Corporate Wellness partners, we're now able to share the experience with millions more while also driving stronger culture and community within the workplace."

Organizations can now offer subsidized access to Peloton Digital and All Access Memberships, as well as exclusive benefits on Connected Fitness products. Corporate Wellness partners will receive access to tailored enterprise features to help drive strong engagement, reduce administrative workload and measure impact, all via an easy to use and secure platform. Each Corporate Wellness partnership will benefit from Peloton's brand and marketing expertise, extensive knowledge of member engagement, and community-building tools.

In addition to the measurable and tangible health and wellness benefits that Peloton can deliver, Peloton Corporate Wellness also has the unique opportunity to help organizations drive employee engagement and retention. Peloton's high engagement and member satisfaction is driven in part by the number of community-first features like tags, which helps members find other members with similar interests on the Leaderboard, and sessions to make it easier to workout with a group. Similar to a live class, sessions is another way to work out together where members can schedule any ride or run, 20-minutes or longer, then send an invite to others to join that class.

Peloton's social tools can be used to help teammates bond while also forging great fitness habits.

Learn more about Peloton Corporate Wellness at onepeloton.com/corporate-wellness.

A new and unique beer collaboration between J Wakefield Brewing and Legacy Fit aims to be your post-workout beverage this summer.

Legacy Fit posted on their Instagram page, "We often say at Legacy... We want you walking out better than you walked in. We are focused on building a community that goes beyond the gym walls. Beer like working out is social and fun. We were thrilled to collaborate with @jwbrewing on a post workout beer. If anyone knows beer it’s them."

John Wakefield, Owner, Founder and Brewmaster at J Wakefield Brewing in Wynwood, works out at Legacy Fit and loves a good beer after a hard workout. It only made sense for him to team up with Manning Sumner, Founder and Owner of Legacy Fit, to create the perfect post-workout beverage.

Named "No Days Off" after the infamous Legacy Fit philosophy, J Wakefield describes the beer as a "3.5% Mango/Raspberry sour ale with electrolytes added. The acidity and tartness from the base beer when paired with the minerals from the sea salt we added makes this the perfect post workout beer. The raspberry and mango play a key component in bringing a bit of sweetness to the picture to round it all out."

You can pick these 4packs up now in the J Wakefield taproom to go for $18 or you can try them out at Legacy Fit Wynwood during their Happy Hour workouts.

Looking for a new place to flow in the Midtown Miami/ Design District neighborhood? Look no further than the new YogaSix studio coming soon!

‍The experience:

YogaSix is a full sensory yoga experience that is energizing, empowering and fun. The studio offers 6 different yoga classes created for all levels, including Y6 Power, Y6 Mix, and Y6 Restore.

Members can choose a class format based on their personal goals. Whether you want to work on challenging poses and physical push, or you want to stretch and relax there is a class for you.

What makes Yoga Six unique:

"My favorite thing about YogaSix is the fact that their classes are adaptable to people of every shape size and experience," said member Johanna Godinez. "It means that every time I get there not only do I learn some thing, I also feel like I belong."

You should also know:

"We have amazing teachers that have been trained to provide a consistent and creative experience every time. Our teachers challenge and encourage our members to grow physically and mentally," said Michelle Abreu, Lead Teacher at YogaSix.

Why members love it:

YogaSix is a welcoming studio that teaches yoga for everyone! Teachers are passionate about their practice and would love to share it with everyone.

The extras:

YogaSix sells yoga retail and also has lockers. While not all classes are heated, they also have a state-of-the-art heating system in their studio.

How to join in:

They offer drop-ins, packages and unlimited memberships. The Midtown location is also offering pre-opening specials including the ability to become a Founding Member and lock in a discounted unlimited membership rate for life.

Location: 

Find them at 3900 Biscayne Blvd in the Design District. They also have a location Aventura at 18825 Biscayne Blvd. While the Aventura location has been open for over a year, the Midtown location is hoping to announce a grand opening date soon!

Where to find YogaSix online:

Instagram: @yogasix_miamimidtown

Website: www.yogasix.com

The Focused Movement Academy (FMA) in Miami is hosting an Obstacle Course Race Event on Saturday, August 14 in support of the Warrior Focus Foundation, a local non-profit.

The FMA will have over 20 obstacles held at their gym for a great cause. The event will consist of a 1 mile team qualifier. After that, the top 4 teams will advance to the 5K final round for a chance to win a cash prize, free OCR training, and more.

There will also be a spectator zone with vendors, snacks, and food trucks to make it a fun-filled day for the entire family.

This is a team-based event with teams consisting of two members - one male and one female. The entry fee is $120 per team. All fitness levels are welcome, even if you have no obstacle experience. The FMA's Spartan SGX coaches will be on site to guide you through every step.

All proceeds will benefit the Warrior Focus Foundation, which brings obstacle course racing to at-risk youth in Miami to set them up for a bright and limitless future.

For more information and to register your team, click here. Use promo code GYMFAM for 10% off registration.

Since launching last July, digital fitness program 54D ON has been working on continuing to offer the most comprehensive, online fitness program in the market. For graduates of the 9-week online program who want to sign up again, 54D is announcing the introduction of 54D ON + Upper Body Add-On, which will feature dozens of new classes focusing on the upper body and abs in addition to the regular high-intensity training that comes with the basic program.

Launched in July 2020 by fitness brand 54D, 54D ON is a 9-week online program divided into three specialized areas including high-intensity training, tutorials on nutrition and recovery, as well as a community component.  Online members are divided into smaller groups led by one of 54D’s coaches who are dedicated specifically to them, offering full guidance.

54D ON graduates keep pushing their limits in their fitness journey upon completing the high-intensity program. The new 54D ON + Upper Body Add-On and 54D ON + Lower Body Add-On give graduates the opportunity to continue to challenge themselves. 54D is also including an additional abs component to its existing 54D ON + Lower Body Add-On, which was introduced last September and has been popular with program graduates since.

The new add-ons are available for purchase as of June 7 and must be purchased in conjunction with the full 54D ON program. 54D ON + Upper Body and 54D ON + Lower Body each cost $425 and consist of the regular 54D ON, 9-week program plus 27 upper body episodes or lower body episodes, depending on the program selected, and 18 episodes focusing on abs and core. Each new episode is 30 minutes each and can be found on the dashboard of the regular 54D ON classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for the upper body, and Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the core workouts.

 “Since starting 54D ON, we’ve had people sign up for the program back to back,” said brand founder and former professional soccer player Rodrigo Garduño. “With the new add-ons, we wanted to give our repeat graduates the opportunity to improve their training and performance.”

The 54D ON program was designed to deliver measurable results through a combination of high-intensity training and discipline. 54D has taken an educational approach for the online program, creating training sessions and tutorials so participants can learn proper exercise techniques and good nutritional practices by the time they complete all the courses throughout the nine weeks.

The 54D in-studio and online system delivers results through a no-excuses, full-commitment approach to fitness. 54D currently has locations in Coral Gables, Colombia, and Mexico, and will open its second U.S. location later this year in the Miami Design District as part of its expansion plans.

ADAPT has expanded their North Miami wellness center and added 7,000 square feet and two new courts to their space. They are perfect for volleyball, basketball, soccer, and training.

The new courts include hoops, nets, and a divider, as well as a lounge and family waiting area. This expansion improves on their existing fitness center with machines, weights, group fitness, and personal training.

ADAPT now has three full courts available for booking. You can book online at trainadapt.com/court-rental or call the facility at 786-717-7470.

Be a part of the Parkinson’s Revolution right here in Miami. On Saturday, June 12, Revolution Miami will be held at VirtuRide in North Miami. The national event is organized by the Parkinson’s Foundation and the goal is to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s Disease.

Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the US, affecting over 1 million people. In support of the cause, similar Revolution events take place across the country on the same day for inspiring, high-energy rides.

Riders of all abilities — from the fitness fanatics to the easy riders — are welcome to gear up and join. VirtuRide combines exercise and a great theater experience into one, featuring moving bikes in front of a mega screen. Start times are either 1 pm or 2:30 pm and the event will include a 60-minute ride as well as opening and closing ceremonies. For those who wish to participate at home, there is a virtual ride option as well.

Participants are encouraged to raise $250 for their ride, however, there is no minimum to participate. Revolution Miami is hoping to raise $10,000 through the event.

For more information or to register for the event, head to PDRevolutionFL.org. 

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AcroYoga Global (AYG), the only worldwide online community for the practice and teaching of AcroYoga, celebrates the first anniversary of its online teaching platform this week on May 27. Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, AYG provided a platform to globally unite people who were socially isolated and looking to feel empowered through their body’s capacities.

Combining the principles of traditional yoga practice and acrobatics, AcroYoga is a partner practice that involves creating and building physical shapes through collaboration, communication, and physical engagement. Partners counterbalance with, stack onto, and move with each other to achieve postures.

Over the last year, AYG has shared making this physical practice accessible and safe to all who want to participate, while embracing playfulness, curiosity, and creativity. Classes are offered in English with support in 8 languages, depending on the instructor. Teachers are from over 38 countries and represent all continents except Antarctica.

“The pandemic has greatly altered human connection, especially intimate social interactions such as touch and interaction. Our need to belong to a community, to a support group, to a chosen family has never been repressed on such a global scale,” says AYG Co-Founder Jill Campbell, “In AcroYoga, you touch your partner not only to achieve the postures, but also to nourish trust, complicity, friendship, and compassion, among other human qualities.” 

AcroYoga Global offers classes for all levels, from first-timers to seasoned practitioners, with a mission to make AYG accessible and beneficial to people of all race, gender, body size, language, class, and more.

In celebration of their first anniversary, AcroYoga Global seeks to grow its community by offering a free trial week of classes. After the initial week, receive unlimited classes for only $49 a month. AYG members have access to 15+ live classes per week and a constantly refreshing library of class playbacks, accessible on demand. Check them out at acroyogaglobal.com and find the schedule of classes here.

Retro Fitness opened its new corporate headquarters and support center at 1601 Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach. The new location was a strategic relocation for the brand amid its 15th year anniversary, prompted by Retro Fitness' continued national growth and expansion.

Retro Fitness is a national fitness franchise with more than 120 gyms open or in development across the country. With a new executive leadership team led by former Starbucks Senior Executive Andrew Alfano, Retro Fitness provides investors and franchisees with a full suite of world-class support services including real estate site selection, construction, training, marketing, and operations support all to deliver a simple turnkey and operational solution.

Retro Fitness' new 13,000 square foot support center will generate hundreds of new jobs and opportunities in the surrounding markets. The new state of the art facility and support center has a modern, industrial-chic layout, Retro Fitness branding and a collaborative workspace environment that features:

• Full penthouse floor

• 15 individual offices

• ABC Financial Learning Lab

• Podcast Studio to support its focus on mental health, nutrition and education

• Zen den inclusive of massage chair for its corporate employees

• Full smoothie bar like you find in all Retro Fitness Health Clubs

Retro Fitness has a franchise location here in South Florida at 9900 Griffin Road in Cooper City.

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