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Haymakers for Hope, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research and care, is hosting its first charitable boxing event in Miami Beach and they’re looking for participants like you to join in this fight against cancer. Founded in 2010, Haymakers for Hope has helped raise over $32 million to knock out cancer.
Haymakers takes normal, everyday people and provides a once-in-a-lifetime, life-transforming opportunity to fulfill a desire to see what they can do in the ring. Anyone can sign up and there is no prior boxing experience required. First time amateur boxers are matched with opponents of similar size, age, weight and skill level, and undergo an immersive, four-month training program with experienced trainers.
The journey culminates in an electrifying gala event on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the Fillmore Miami Beach, where participants have their first official amateur USA Boxing match in front of nearly 2,000 supporters. All donations raised benefit the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, South Florida's leader in cancer diagnosis, state-of-the-art treatment and follow-up care, as well as various other cancer charities handpicked by the participating boxers.
Applications are closing soon. Click to apply to box and become an ass-kicking do-gooder! You can follow Haymakers on Instagram here and visit haymakersforhope.org for more information.
Haymakers for Hope, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research and care, is hosting its first charitable boxing event in Miami Beach and they’re looking for participants like you to join in this fight against cancer. Founded in 2010, Haymakers for Hope has helped raise over $32 million to knock out cancer.
The idea of jumping on a bike in Miami is so inherently un-Miami that the thought alone is enough to make most people shudder. In addition to dodging construction sites and potholes, there's the fact that the blistering heat and oppressive humidity might actually turn you into a puddle, Alex Mack-style.And as bad as Miami drivers might be, they're infinitely worse when you're sitting on top of two wheels instead of four. Last year alone, cyclists were hit 900 times in Miami-Dade County. And a new map compiled by personal injury lawyers Mark Kaire and David Heffernan shows exactly where those crashes are happening.Kaire and Heffernan, both avid cyclists who have represented dozens of injured bicyclists over the years, say their firm put together the map using data from Florida's Integrated Report Exchange System from 2012 to 2016."We're trying to make people aware of the danger of biking in Miami and target some of the most dangerous intersections where there’ve been a lot of accidents," Kaire says.Kaire had an idea of where recreational cyclists were likely to be hit — mostly Key Biscayne and parts of South Beach — but he was surprised to see a fairly even distribution of crashes across the county, suggesting that many more victims used their bikes for transportation rather than leisure.Despite the fact that crashes happen in almost every part of the county, the data shows clusters at five particularly dangerous intersections. Based on reports, the worst intersection in the county is actually in North Miami at Griffing Boulevard and NE 125th Street, where seven people were hit on their bikes.Rounding out the top five intersections are Eighth Street and Ocean Drive in South Beach, NE Second Avenue and NE Sixth Street in downtown Miami, NE Miami Place and NE 54th Street in Little Haiti, and Biscayne Boulevard and NE 29th Street in Edgewater."I guess the surprising thing is to see that it's really spread out everywhere," Heffernan says.Both lawyers say they'd like to see Miami-Dade cities become bicycle-friendlier by doing things like adding bike lanes. Though some of the injured cyclists failed to wear helmets or have the proper safety gear, poorly designed roads also contribute to the problem, Kaire says."We've got Citi Bike stands throughout the city, and while it sounds great, we don't have the infrastructure," he says. "We lack bike lanes, bike paths, and awareness by motorists."Heffernan says he'd like to see Miami get to a place where there's mutual respect between drivers and cyclists, even though the map is evidence that the two sides don't always look out for each other on the road."We've got a long way to go. There are a lot of drivers that hate cyclists and vice versa," he says. "But the law applies the same. We want to heighten awareness hopefully on both sides."*This article was originally published on The Miami New Times by Jessica Lipscomb and can be found here.
A new map compiled by personal injury lawyers Mark Kaire and David Heffernan shows exactly where those crashes are happening.
Consistency. That's the big takeaway here. We asked a few popular Miami trainers what they eat for breakfast and their responses were consistent. They all are eating the most meticulously consistent breakfast every morning.Its not that much of a shocker if you really think about it - they need a ton of fuel to power them through an onslaught of morning classes. But what's really cool is seeing how they've all figured out exactly what works for them through trial and error, something we should all be learning from.So, if you want to know what your favorite trainer is woofing down before you see them every day, here ya go.Christa DiPaolo - Founder of “The Cut,” EquinoxI'm a creature of habit so I typically eat the same thing for breakfast every morning, except when I'm traveling - 1/2 grapefruit, 2 soft boiled eggs, 1/2 avocado, sautéed Brussel sprouts, black coffee.My favorite thing on the planet are eggs. And I eat them EVERY single day, I'm obsessed with them! I'm equally obsessed with avocado and definitely not afraid of some good healthy fat. I also like to start my day off with some greens. If I don't have Brussels sprouts, I'll go for spinach. The veggies keep the meal balanced and add a touch of fiber to keep me feeling satiated.This tried and true meal gives me the much needed energy for the morning with a combination of protein, fat, fiber and natural sugar.Elisa Miller – Instructor, Jet Set PilatesI am on the Bulletproof diet. I wake up and have a fresh cup of Bulletproof Coffee with XCT Oil and heavy whipping cream. The fats help slow down the effect of the coffee, giving me plenty of slow concentrated fuel to get me through my morning. I fast until 3pm each day.
Alvin Davie – Partner, The BOXBecause my day starts early and may consist of sparring and intense cardio, I need to fuel my body with protein and carbohydrates that are light on my stomach and quickly digested.I have recently fell in love with Cytosport’s P-protein Evolve shake and their protein bar. The share and bar both have over 20 grams of protein in each and taste great.Jai Faith – Lead Trainer, Legacy Fit DoralMy favorite breakfast is steel cut oatmeal with a half banana, coffee with unsweetened almond milk and a tablespoon of sugar in the raw.Rachel Scherdin – Instructor, PilatesI have the same breakfast everyday – ½ cantaloupe or watermelon – its easily digested and gives me quick energy to get me though my workout.Allison Santini – Instructor, SoulCycleA typical breakfast for me is oatmeal made with almond milk, and I add cinnamon and banana slices on top. I need to eat at least 2 hours before class, otherwise I feel too full on the bike once my adrenaline gets going.When I wake up for my earlier morning classes I’m not as hungry because I usually eat later in the evening after my night class, but I always make sure I have some fuel in my stomach before class, at the very least a banana or KIND bar.
Dani Battisini – Instructor, Tropical VinyasaI have a turmeric steamer for breakfast - coco milk, turmeric, fresh ginger, pepper, MCT Oil, cinnamon and coco nectar. A perfect way to “break the fast” alkalizing. Then I go for a coffee.Jenna Guadagni - Co-Founder, The Buddha ShackMy breakfast is very strict and I follow it everyday. I start with 8 ounces of warm water with lemon that energizes me and provides a nice Vitamin C boost.Next is a multi-vitamin with 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds inside another 8 ounces of water, followed by one more glass of water to flush out my system.A drink a coffee with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil before my 6am workout, followed by 2 hardboiled eggs with the full yolk and ¼ avocado.Laura-Ann Roberts – Trainer, DanceBodyMy morning routine always starts with a bit of a cliché – drinking a mix of warm water, lemon, apple cider vinegar, a dash of cinnamon and honey. If my stomach isn’t up for that, since it’s quite acidic, I will make myself a detox Yogi tea.I follow up with either two soft boiled eggs and a side of greens like spinach, kale of water cress. If I don’t have time to make eggs I will eat some Greek yogurt, berries and a high-fiber cereal. Both give me the stamina I need to conquer my physical day as well as mentally prepare myself for whatever lies ahead.Amanda Mestre – Yoga For AthletesI normally have a breakfast smoothie after running two miles in the morning. The smoothie has pineapple, spinach, coconut water, cucumber and a half a banana. I’ll add chia seeds and the Amazing Grass Raw Reserve blend to get my daily dose of algae, spirulina, etc.
Michelle Bertran – Founder, FierceFit MiamiI always have 3 eggs, whether they are scrambled, sunny side up or boiled egg whites. Then I’ll have either whole wheat toast or a whole wheat waffle topped with SunButter and berries. Avacado is another must for breakfast.Roger Caibe Rodriguez – Co-Owner, Shazam FitnessWhen I am training for performance, I wake up and immediately have whey protein. It’s a routine before I start my routine. If I am coaching, I add some coffee to provide some early morning energy.After that I usually go for 3 egg whites and 2 whole eggs with ½ avocado and chopped sweat potato. Eggs are made on extra virgin olive oil to add my share of healthy fat. I’m a simple guy so this is very often.On no training days I usually, go simpler so I just eat ½ cup of oatmeal (measured raw). I make it with coconut or almond milk (unsweetened) and add some almonds and cinnamon.Lizzy Chiappy – Director of Yoga for Athletes, Green MonkeyDuring the week my breakfast is quick, easy and very nutritious: a smoothie. I use Vega One protein powder which is plant based, coconut milk, a handful of raspberries, a banana, chia seeds and cinnamon.I like consistency during the week, because it keeps things simple so I can focus on my goals. On the weekends though, my favorite will always be pancakes. I enjoy nutritious ones that are absolutely delicious. That sets the tone for my entire week.Priscilla Rojas – Trainer, Gravity & Oxygen and The Fit ShopI am up at 5am during the week so I try to fast for as long as I can before breakfast. I do my best to avoid carbs before noon so that I can allow fat burning through the morning.Some days I teach high intensity classes early morning and after lots of trial and error, I’ve learned that I need carbs before teaching these classes.When demonstrating explosive movements, your body resorts to primarily carbohydrates, so when all I’ve had for breakfast is proteins or fats, I feel worn out and sluggish. Trial and error has helped me figure out what works best. Everyone is different and we have to fuel our bodies accordingly.
Consistency. That's the big takeaway here. We asked a few popular Miami trainers what they eat for breakfast and their responses were consistent.
It’s no secret that Downtown Miami’s experiencing an urban renaissance, but we’re still struggling with a street network that’s basically designed and built with the sole purpose of moving cars.After over a year of planning, design, and coordination with partner agencies, the Miami Downtown Development Authority is making strides to fulfill Miami’s commitment to Complete Streets — one that would involve changing the SE/SW 1st Street corridor (between SW 2nd Avenue and Biscayne Boulevard) to include a red bus lane and a green bike lane.Looking to cities like Chicago, New York, and San Francisco for inspiration, the pilot project is designed to create dedicated spaces for cyclists, pedestrians, and mass transit in the downtown area, which has seen a population surge of 150 percent since 2010 and is now home to over 90,000 urbanites.
“Downtown Miami has experienced explosive growth over the past 10 years, and while this momentum has brought the urban core to life – it has also magnified the reality that our city is growing faster than its infrastructure has kept up,” said Miami Downtown Development Authority executive director Alyce Robertson.Complete Streets is a design approach to street planning and design that enables convenient and comfortable travel for everyone — no matter their age, income, race, ethnicity, physical ability, or method of travel. The nationwide initiative has strong support and policies in place across 50 states and 955 individual municipalities. Research has found this approach brings benefits like positive environmental impact, greater local economic development, and improvements to physical health. “It’s a concept about streets being for everyone, no matter your ability, age or how you travel,” said Fabian De La Espriella, an urban designer and transportation planning manager with the Miami DDA.Other cities have adopted Complete Streets initiatives and implemented dedicated transit lanes and traffic calming measures to self-enforce driving behavior and make streets accessible to all users. The crazy idea: actually provide people the spaces to move safely around their neighborhoods, and they’ll do it.Starting the third week of June, roadwork will start taking place for approximately six weeks to remove current striping and add new paint to transform the street into a multimodal corridor. Tentative completion is projected for the end of July, and at no point will the entire street be closed off to traffic.
De La Espriella said SE/SW 1st was considered low hanging fruit to implement a complete street because it is a street that is currently underutilized when compared to its capacity. The road was built to carry way more cars per day than currently use it, which means that it can be transformed without creating traffic delays. “You have the ability to repurpose space on the street and to accommodate other users without affecting existing traffic patterns,” he said.It’s the first of its kind in Downtown Miami, which is a big deal. The initiative has been a collaborative approach between the Miami DDA, Miami-Dade County, and the City of Miami, along with support from the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) and the Health Foundation of South Florida.De La Espriella said there’s sometimes initial hesitation to roadwork, but the benefits surpass the temporary disturbance. “People like spending time in places that are more walkable. Businesses end up opening up to the street, vacancy rates decrease — It’s a proven cycle.”*This article was originally published on The New Tropic and can be found here.
It’s no secret that Downtown Miami’s experiencing an urban renaissance, but we’re still struggling with a street network that’s basically designed and built with the sole purpose of moving cars.
Pilates ProWorks, an outside-the-box fitness concept centered on the fundamentals of classical Pilates with a modern, innovative twist, is excited to introduce its latest original workout - Tone & Flow.An athletic combo class delivering a vigorous flow between yoga and Pilates, Tone & Flow demonstrates Pilates ProWorks’ dedication to providing fun, high-energy workouts that offer variety and keep clients engaged.Through a fusion of familiar yoga postures, calisthenics and Pilates core strengthening moves, Tone & Flow allows clients to sculpt, tone and flow their way to a strong body and calm mind.From upbeat yoga sequences designed to raise your heart rate, to plank variations that will challenge muscles you didn’t know you had, to a series of stretches to combat tension, participants will improve balance, stamina and flexibility, and achieve effective, sustainable results without the pain or harm of more high-impact workouts. Ample available modifications make this 55-minute mat class accessible to all levels.“Continuing to develop diverse and inventive fitness is a fundamental part of Pilates ProWorks,” said Pilates ProWorks Co-Founder Taylor Carter. “By fusing Pilates and yoga, clients can now gain the mind-body benefits of the two practices all in one dynamic, efficient class. It’s a powerful two-in-one workout and we’re beyond excited to roll it out to all of our studios.”Tone & Flow joins the roster of Pilates ProWorks’ beloved creative offerings such matBox, a full-body workout that brings together kickboxing, Pilates and Yoga into one intensity-packed session; and Pilates Pro, the signature amped-up Pilates class that combines resistance, lengthening, and strength training into a high-energy, music-fueled total body workout.Tone & Flow is rolling out to Pilates ProWorks across the country including the Coral Gables location in South Florida.
Tone & Flow demonstrates Pilates ProWorks’ dedication to providing fun, high-energy workouts that offer variety and keep clients engaged.
You can order just about anything these days with an app on your phone – a car service, food, groceries - you name it, it will find a way to your doorstep. So why not add ‘personal trainer’ to the mix? Enter Helthee App – the Uber for fitness.Started by a trio of Miami natives – Brett Heimann, Zachary Parris and Gabriel Penaloza, Helthee App makes it simple for you to connect and book with certified fitness professionals in your area and at your convenience. Simply download the Helthee App or log on to Helthee.com. Choose from a variety of workout types, desired time and location, trainer gender preference, and book in seconds. A certified, vetted and insured Helthee trainer will arrive at your home, office, hotel or local park in as little as an hour, or up to a month in advance with start times as early as 5:30am and as late as 9:30pm.Helthee trainers will bring all the required equipment for your appointment. All appointments are 60 minutes and you can book single (solo), pair (you + a friend), or small-group (you + 4 of your friends). Helthee's services are available 365 days including holidays. The Helthee App is currently available across all iOS&Android devices.Earlier this year, Helthee App expanded to New York City, a market critical to their growth."It's an exciting step for us expanding into New York City," said Brett Heimann, CEO & co-founder at Helthee. "New York City is the first stop of our nationwide expansion, as we plan on bringing Helthee: On Demand Fitness to other growing, health-conscious cities that are ready to take advantage of our services."
Helthee App makes it simple for you to connect and book with certified fitness professionals in your area.
The Superior Bike Shop opened this month, to offer Miamians a distinctive, and affluent, new way to travel the city. Catering to both serious cyclists and luxury lovers who pedal for pleasure, the high-end shop pays tribute to the tradition of bike riding while being inherently future-forward.The new 1,500 square foot space, located in the heart of Wynwood at 2105 NW 2nd Avenue, features an elite collection of contemporary, hand-assembled bikes from Europe that were handpicked based on their one-of-a-kind quality, performance and limited availability in the United States.
The Superior Bike Shop boasts three contemporary brands – Schindelhauer, Fabike and 8bar – that are committed to designing and producing the lightest and fastest urban bikes for the modern city. Frames are designed for brisk city biking and made using super light-weight titanium, carbon fiber and aluminum alloys found only in professional sports until recently.A focus on technical innovation has allowed these brands to incorporate the most advanced technologies and time-tested design elements including: Gates carbon drives, Brooks seats and handlebars, Schimano cranksets, Pinion gearboxes, Rohloff Speedhubs and slick hand-made tires and wheels. Both men’s and women’s bikes are available and prices range from $2K to $7K.
“The Superior Bike Shop experience is like stepping into art gallery, where the bicycles are appreciated for their design and technology and admired like pieces of art,” explains Michael Nikolaev, founder and bike enthusiast. “Owning a bike from The Superior Bike Shop is a unique privilege as they are masterpieces designed to be comfortable, durable and timeless.”The bikes are sculpted for performance, and every line serves a purpose. Seating is complimented by minimalistic materials to provide secure balance while ergonomic support ensures complete control. The lightweight frames offer easy transportation, and carbon fiber belts eliminate the unrefined mess of oil for a lifetime exceeding 20,0000 kilometers.Miami’s wealth of character and unrivaled style served as the inspiration for The Superior Bike Shop while the city’s climate and flat terrain make it an ideal landscape for those on two wheels.
The Superior Bike Shop opened this month, to offer Miamians a distinctive, and affluent, new way to travel the city.
From the creator of Fitbox Method comes a new lifestyle workout concept called Cyclebox. "Unlike the rest of indoor cycling studios, Cyclebox focuses on comradorary instead of competition," says Avidan Edelsberg, creator of Fitbox Method and Cyclebox. "You will share the experience and be motivated by a positive room of riders all aimed at the same goal."
Cyclebox takes a step back and focuses on what made indoor cycling a popular trend, “Club Music." At Cyclebox, you will dance away calories with your teammates in front of a giant 150-inch screen showcasing the best sound tracks, music festivals and concerts.
"Our studio is nightlife inspired, with a total acoustic glow in the dark room," boasts Edelsberg.
Classes at Cyclebox are primarily aimed at burning calories, but also provide a full body workout, including upper body strength, training while using aerobic weights and shadow boxing.
"Our goal is to make you sweat and burn calories without noticing how hard you've been working," states Edelsberg. "We want to make you feel like you just came out of a night club after dancing all night."
Classes are 45 minutes in length, and will be taught by some of the industry's most talented instructors. Prices will range between $6 - $12 with membership, and $14 - $25 with packages.
Don't miss the soft opening on May 8th, with the grand opening coming in June. For more information, visit www.fitboxmethod.com.
At Cyclebox, dance away calories with your teammates in front of a giant 150-inch screen showcasing the best sound tracks, music festivals and concerts.
Adrian Escarate didn’t win a penny of the $1,175,505 that Miami Open champion Roger Federer earned Sunday for defeating Rafael Nadal.But be assured that Escarate, though not outwardly beating his chest, feels proud that he played a small part in getting the world’s sixth-ranked tennis player prepared to beat the equally respected seventh-ranked Nadal.“Yes, I do,’’ he agreed on Sunday afternoon. “I feel like I did a good job.’’Escarate, 28, an assistant St. Thomas University men’s tennis coach and Miami Killian High alum, served as a tournament-designated “hitting partner’’ for the past two weeks of the Miami Open. He warmed up several world greats, usually hours before their matches. But none were more famous than Federer, 35, who became the oldest Miami Open victor with his 6-3, 6-4 victory.At 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Escarate was on Stadium Court with Federer, hitting ground stroke after ground stroke, setting up lobs, slamming overheads, moving his iconic partner back and forth for about 25 minutes.“It was a surreal experience,’’ said Escarate, a native Chilean who came to Miami with his parents at age 3 and has been attending the Miami Open every year since he was 5. “My parents were there, my uncle, some friends – a pretty big crowd. I was just trying to hit my best, trying to move and not let the nerves get to me. Just trying to keep the ball deep and match his speed.”Before Sunday’s practice session, Federer, from Switzerland, asked that Escarate hit with him Saturday at about 12:30 p.m. on the seventh floor roof of a Miami Beach hotel. “I couldn’t believe it,’’ he said.One reason Escarate, a former St. Thomas player and top juniors competitor, was in high demand as a tennis partner for the Miami Open is that he is left-handed, as is Nadal. Thus, practicing with him helped prepare Federer and others for their next match.“The ball comes with a different spin when you play a lefty,’’ explained Escarate, who also teaches at the Biltmore and Salvadore Park in Coral Gables. “It’s traveling in a different direction than usual. Usually, a player’s forehand is their strength, so it’s easier for the lefty to go to the player’s backhand.’’Among several players with whom Escarate practiced were 55th-ranked Nicolas Mahut of France and Japan’s Kei Nishikori, the World No. 4 who lost in a quarterfinal, as well as American Shelby Rogers, who lost to left-handed top women’s seed Angelique Kerber.Escarate, who is studying for his masters in communications at St. Thomas, made the cut with about eight others, he said, during a mid-March tryout at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park, where the tournament is played.The hitting-partner gig is volunteer, but freebies include some tournament T-shirts, sweater, cap, parking pass, about $20 in daily food money, water and Gatorade.Escarate said Federer was quiet, but “a nice guy’’ and thanked him several times.One coveted prize Escarate didn’t get: a ticket to see Sunday’s final.“Watching it from the players’ lounge,’’ Escarate texted during the match.He left it happy.This article was originally published in the Miami Herald and can be found here.
Adrian Escarate didn’t win a penny of the $1,175,505 that Miami Open champion Roger Federer earned Sunday for defeating Rafael Nadal.
For fitness enthusiasts, Miami has it all. The year-round beautiful weather has helped Miami and the Beaches blossom into one of the premier fitness destinations in the country and certainly on the East Coast. So if you are traveling to Miami and looking to sweat off that mojito, here are a few places we recommend checking out that will give you a little taste of Miami.January – MarchThe cool weathered early Winter months of Miami make it ideal to stop by Key Biscayne. The Rickenbacker Causeway is one of the most popular places in Miami to bike and run, providing one of the best views of Downtown and Brickell in the city. Crandon Park is a great place to make a pit stop for a break or to double down on your "sweat sesh" with a little bodyweight boot camp.
April – JuneMargaret Pace Park is neatly located in the friendly neighborhood of Edgewater that is booming with fitness activity. The Venetian Causeway is right there in case you feel like biking or running over to Miami Beach. Along the way, get great views of Biscayne Bay and the city that you’ll never forget.
July – SeptemberSouth Pointe Park is one of the coolest spots in Miami. First, it’s tucked away in a surprisingly quiet little neighborhood on Miami Beach which locals refer to as “South of Fifth.” The Park has it all: open green spaces where you are sure to find a group fitness class you can drop-in, and an excellent walking/running/biking path you can follow all the way alongside Miami Beach for a number of blocks North. If that’s not enough, sit back and watch the cruise ships sail pass Fisher Island from the Port of Miami.
October – DecemberMiami wouldn’t be the incredible city it is without all of the art, culture and food. Nowhere in the city can you find more of that than in Wynwood. The neighborhood has a “can’t-miss” vibe to it, so we highly recommend biking through this gem during your visit to Miami. See all of the giant artistic murals as you sweat off that artisanal spirit you just gulped down before popping in one of the many healthy eateries the neighborhood boasts.For some great sports and fitness events and offers, take advantage of Miami Sports & Wellness Month by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.
If you are looking to sweat off that mojito, here are a few places we recommend checking out that will give you a little taste of Miami.
Miami is a bicyclist’s nightmare. Bike lanes are few and far between and drivers treat cyclists like they’re an affront. Getting around by bike during rush hour is a courageous act.Copenhagen, meanwhile, is a bicyclist’s dream. Bicyclists have their own lanes separated from vehicle traffic and the traffic lights are timed to keep them moving at peak travel times, rather than riding their brakes or doing that really annoying thing where you wobble and peddle slowly to try and avoid having to come to a complete stop.Urban designer Mikael Colville-Andersen is on a mission to make more cities like Copenhagen.Although he was born and raised in Calgary, Canada (“If you think Miami’s bad [for bicyclists], Calgary sucks,” he says), he’s called Copenhagen home for a long time now, zipping to and from work on his bicycle. And he travels the world with other members of his company, Copenhagenize Design Co., teaching cities like Strasbourg, France, and Detroit how to get there themselves.Bernard Zyscovich, the man behind the Rickenbacker overhaul dubbed “Plan Z,” brought him to Miami last week in hopes of inspiring us to do some of that here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qHWKTQRPfQBut what does it mean to Copenhagenize a city? And what does that look like for a car-centric city? It’s possible, Colville-Anderson says – Copenhagen was as car-choked as Miami a couple decades ago.“I just think it means that you are taking the bicycle seriously as transport. It’s not just a way to get to the beach, it’s an integral part of the transportation system in a city… Copenhagenizing a city is just merely implementing best practice bicycle infrastructure, making it safe and accessible and attractive to ride a bike,” Colville-Andersen said.“There’s a zeitgeist at the moment. This is not some wacky little idea. There are cities all over the world doing this. Paris, Strasbourg, Detroit, and Long Beach, California. They are ready for a game-changer, they are ready to shift the paradigm. When you have Detroit and Long Beach, you know America is on the verge of an urban transport revolution.”Here’s him elaborating on it at TedxZurich:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX8zZdLw7csCan Miami get there? We talked to Colville-Anderson just after he arrived at his hotel on Miami Beach, straight from the airport. He had pretty much only seen the expressway, the Macarthur Causeway, and South Beach when we asked for his first impression.“I threw up in my mouth almost the entire way here because of the typical American traffic engineering… but as soon as you hit South Beach, there’s girls in bikinis riding bikes… It’s chaotic traffic but there are regular people on bicycles using bikes to get around,” he said.So Miami Beach is doing alright (although South Beach residents who get around on a bike might beg to differ). The rest of the county, not so much.That’s because Miami-Dade is not designed with bicycles in mind, leaving much to desire for those on two wheels. That brings us to Colville-Anderson first suggestion for Copenhagenizing Miami: desire lines.Desire linesPlanners in Copenhagen paid attention to the shortcuts bicyclists were taking through parks and intersections, and then built infrastructure to make them official paths.Colville-Anderson says “desire lines” – the routes that bikers want, versus the routes in place — are what Miami planners should be paying attention to.You’ll often find cyclists bending the rules or creating their own paths in order to get around efficiently. Those routes that Miami bikers are unofficially using are the desire lines which Colville-Anderson says are the solution. Infrastructure created with bicyclists in mind can “seduce” people into choosing the bike over the car to get around, he says.
The “Green Wave”Most cities have an urban core that a majority of working residents have to drive toward in the morning for work, and leave from in the evening when they head home. Lots of cities alter their traffic light patterns or even swap lanes over to keep traffic moving in the in-demand direction.But there’s nothing like that for cyclists, and anyone who has tried to share the road with cars during a traffic jam can agree that it’s pretty much the worst experience ever.Not so in Copenhagen, where the separate lane for bicyclists is set up to give them a pretty much constant green light for several miles headed toward the urban core or away from it, depending on the time of day. Some cities have started doing this during periods of bad weather as well, to minimize the time bike commuters have to spend in the rain.The first step? Plan Z.Essentially, Copenhagen used human-centered design – with bicyclists’ needs given as much weight as pedestrians, transit users, and drivers – for their city.So too does Plan Z, Zyscovich’s fantastical reimagination of the Rickenbacker Causeway, which would turn the popular but dangerous roadway into a linear park with a separate, parallel roadway for bicyclists and pedestrians as they enter the causeway.*This article was originally published on The New Tropic by Ariel Zirulnick and can be found here.
Essentially, Copenhagen used human-centered design – with bicyclists’ needs given as much weight as pedestrians, transit users, and drivers – for their city.
Sweat it out with Fitbit Local Miami, a series of free monthly workouts in Miami, led by the local FitBit Ambassadors.Give new meaning to the "No Days Off" mantra and join Fitbit Local Miami Ambassador Suyumi Quiroz for 45-minutes of calorie torching bootcamp at Legacy Fit. This combination of strength, cardio, muscle endurance, flexibility, core and functional movement patterns will help you make every second count.
It's that time of year again! Just a few short months ago, Matthew Fraser and Katrin Davíðsdóttir stood in the center of Stub Hub center as the World's fittest man and woman, titles given to the winners of CrossFit Games.The 2017 CrossFit Games kicked off last night with the first open work, 17.1. Dave Castro didn't mess around with the first qualifying workout of the worldwide competition. Take a look at the workout below and watch some of the world's top athletes - Patrick Vellner, Brent Fikowski, Samantha Briggs and Kristin Holte throw down.
The 2017 CrossFit Games kicked off last night with the first open work, 17.1. Dave Castro didn't mess around with the first qualifying workout of the worldwide competition.
South Florida’s coveted indoor cycling studio, RedBike Studios, is scheduled to open its second location on February 23rd. Following its amazing success in Brickell, RedBike Studios is ready to open its doors in the heart of Aventura at 18725 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 350.RedBike Studios, a concept born, bred and inspired by Miami, has reinvented the riding experience - drawing from the culture, sounds, flavors and magic that is special about its native city and incorporating these elements into its rides. RedBike Studios introduces a high level of quality, intimacy, convenience and service different than that of traditional large health clubs and gyms.
South Florida’s coveted indoor cycling studio, RedBike Studios, is scheduled to open its second location on February 23rd.
We rounded up some of our favorite, must-try gyms in Miami for 2017. This is where you are going to want to sweat, train, recover, have fun, learn and enjoy all that the fitness community in Miami has to offer.
Body & Soul Boxing Gym
Body & Soul made our list last year in 2016, but they recently expanded their boxing program into a whole new facility. The facility has already had celebrity visitors including Khloe Kardashian. Our visit left us sore and sweaty, making Body & Soul Boxing Gym a must-try for everyone this year.Located: 3870 Shipping Avenue Miami, FL 33146
Spartan Gym
Experience the first ever Spartan Gym in partnership with Spartan Race. Located at the 1 Hotel South Beach, this 14,000 square foot facility is designed with dedicated areas focused on athleticism, endurance and strength. The facility has attracted some top talent, including Lawrence Sikorski, one of our “25 Miami Fitness Trainers You Should Follow in 2017.”Located: 2341 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139
Budokon University of Mixed Movement Arts
Founded in 2001 by the father of Mixed Movement Arts, Cameron Shayne, Budokon University is a professional-level educational institute committed to the advancement of mixed movement arts sciences. Enjoy Martial Arts, Yoga, Calisthenics and Animal Locomotion.Located: 31 NE 17th. St. Miami, FL 33132
Legacy Fit
Legacy Fit has grown quite the reputation for one of the best workouts in Miami. Don’t expect to drop-in a Legacy Fit class without leaving completely soaked in sweat. Their “No Days Off” rallying cry has amassed a loyal following of members willing to put in some serious work once they step through the doors. A new location is coming to Doral in the coming months.Located: 77 NE 24th St. Miami, FL 33137
Tropical Vinyasa
Already on our list of “Miami’s Best Yoga Studios – Where to Practice in 2017” is Tropical Vinyasa. Miami Beach’s newest yoga studio founded by Amy Dannheim and legendary Miami Beach Yoga instructor, Paul Toliuszis, is on the tip of everyone’s tongue. Between their beautiful space in Sunset Harbor, leading local teachers and light hearted events, Tropical Vinyasa is not to be missed.Located: 1825 West Ave #9 Miami Beach, FL 33139
FitBox Method
Full of great energy, good vibes and high-paced workouts, FitBox Method is offering some sweat inducing classes that can’t be missed. Their action packed classes are brought to you by some of the friendliest professionals in the city, and their constant community outreach and involvement is something to admire. You can always find the studio packed with tons of fitness enthusiasts looking to better themselves and hanging out at the Pura Vida Wellness bar post-workout. Drop-in for a class with PJ Venturino, one of the trainers on our "25 Miami Fitness Trainers You Need to Follow in 2017" list.Location: 1756 North Bayshore Drive #119, Miami, FL 33132
Society Barbell & Fitness
What can we say, there’s lots to love about Society Barbell & Fitness. The facility has all the makings of a typical CrossFit box, but through its own unique way, offers an unmatched experience. Their new “Society Fit” class offers elements of metabolic-conditioning, HIIT, Boot Camp and Plyometric training, eliminating the barbell from your workout.Located: 92 SW 3rd St. Miami, FL 33130
CKO Kickboxing Brickell
CKO is new to the fitness community in South Florida, but its quickly building a reputation for a must-visit gym. The high-energy class keeps you on your toes as instructors not only keep you working, but focused on technique as well. The Brickell facility is rolling out different classes and equipment and we suggest taking a class with Sebastien.
JetSet Pilates
The pace is rigorous, the difficulty level is incredibly high and they have an elite team of experienced instructors guiding and motivating clients throughout the entire class. Oh, and let’s not forget to mention some seriously booming tunes that will reverberate throughout your entire body. JetSet Pilates made an earlier list of ours as well, “12 Must-Try Pilates Studios in 2017,” and for good reason.Location: Coral Gables, Miami Beach, North Miami and Wynwood
WaterBiking Studio
Jump right in to the fittest pool party in Miami, WaterBiking Studio. Located in Coral Gables, the unique water cycling studio offers an exhilarating experience that can burn up to 500 calories in a 45-minute class! This class is recommended for anyone and everyone and already made our list of “Where to Spin in the 305 in 2017.”Location: 59 Merrick Way Coral Gables, FL 33134
Bonus: Beat The Gym
No reason to limit yourself to the limitations of a gym, this is Miami after all. And with that, comes gorgeous weather and picturesque backdrops that make perfect locations for a sweat session. Tony Thomas has cultivated something truly special with Beat The Gym, a mobilized workout that is hosted at some really cool locations across the city. It’s all body weight movements, but don’t let that fool you. Tony’s masterfully programmed workouts will have you hooked in no time.Location: See website for schedule, www.BeatTheGym.com
This is where you are going to want to sweat, train, recover, have fun, learn and enjoy all that the fitness community in Miami has to offer.
For months, the building at the corner of Lincoln Road and Lenox Avenue has undergone a transformation into Miami Beach's newest fitness capital. Today, the new Nike Miami store opens its doors for the first time, giving fitness fanatics a first look at the brand's limited-edition swag and state-of-the-art shopping perks.What was once a 1999 Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn, is now a two-story, 31,000-square-foot athletic fashions mecca. Heidi O’Neill, president of Nike DTC, says choosing Miami for its latest innovation was a no-brainer. "As we thought about where our next steps would be in leading the future of sports retail, we thought Miami would be the perfect step in that journey."The new store's extravagant exterior was designed with Miami in mind, using waffle ironing in concrete and terrazzo panels, echoing South American and South Floridian design. In addition, the first floor showcases a multimedia installation by Miami artist Jessy Nite, combining the forces of painting, typography, and sculpture.
One of the most cutting-edge features in this new location is the Nike+ Trial Zones. Not only do you get to try on products, now you get to try them out. Get a feel for your new kicks while shooting hoops in the 285-square-foot basketball court or score a goal on the synthetic turf soccer field. You can even get a personalized running experience on a camera-operating treadmill. It records your stride and knee performance while you run, downloading your information and preferences to assure your best consultation.Nike store associates are basically the Apple Geniuses of fitness apparel, serving shoppers with hours of certified training knowledge. "If you’re interested in running, or taking your first yoga class, or trying out for a basketball team…we will match you with the right expert for you. Personal shopping meets personal training," O’Neill says.Nike Miami also blends the experiences of a sports center and an intimate boutique in its first-floor women’s section known as the Lounge. Ladies can enjoy one-on-one appointments for everything from bra-fittings to pant hemming. Fitting rooms here are double the standard size, with mood lighting that simulates a yoga studio or night run to make shoppers' decisions between cuts and colors come into focus.Nike+ member perks and access to premium products (like the Kobe Fade to Black Pack, Kyrie 3 “What The,” Air Force 1 UltraForce Mid and Zonal Strength Tights) are additional incentives to arrive ASAP to today's grand opening.Nike Miami Grand OpeningThursday, January 19, starting at 10 a.m. at 1035 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. Admission is free. Visit nike.com.*This article was originally posted on the Miami New Times by Sofia Harris and can be found here.
The new Nike Miami store opens its doors, giving fitness fanatics a first look at the brand's limited-edition swag and state-of-the-art shopping perks.
Founded by the insanely talented and fit, Chris Heria, THENX workout programs are more than just sweat-inducing, heart-pumping, HIIT and bodyweight workouts.Located here in Miami, THENX teaches the fundamentals of bodyweight training, step-by-step, in order to increase strength (physical and mental), burn fat, and help you achieve the most challenging moves (think Flag Salute a la Cirque du Soleil).THENX is all about progression, so whether you're a first timer or an advanced athlete, there is always a workout for improvement or technique to take to the next level.
For $9.99 a month you have access to all workouts, but you can choose the level that’s right for you. The Intro program breaks down the fundamentals of pull ups, push ups, dips, pistol squats and core in easy to follow short format video. Proper stretching/warm up, mastering the basics, proper vs. improper form, and how-to increase repetitions are all part of the Intro.Then as the strength is built, you move onto the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced, with each level building upon the prior with new skills mastered, strength and confidence gained, health improved and fat lost.New content is released daily, though you can choose to do whichever workout you’re feeling that day. The new app which they have recently announced, will allow you to create custom workouts. It is currently available in the Google Play store and coming soon to the Apple App Store.Check out the THENX YouTube channel to see some of the crazy moves and incredible workouts.
THENX workout programs are more than just sweat-inducing, heart-pumping, HIIT and bodyweight workouts.
Miami Beach’s popular lifestyle hotel, The Confidante, has teamed up with celebrated health and wellness group V Art of Wellness to create a dynamic program of fitness and wellness offerings for hotel guests and locals alike. Offering cutting-edge beach bootcamps, yoga, and outdoor functional fitness, Miami-based couple Christopher and Tracie Vlaun lead varied 60-minute fitness sessions tailored for and inspired by the hotel that take advantage of the hotel’s prime beachfront location and 10th floor open-air rooftop spa.The Vlauns, who regularly work with CEOs, high net worth individuals, professional athletes, celebrities, and royalty, have designed holistic fitness routines that lead to a healthier lifestyle, reduced stress and weight loss. Knowing that the body on average expends 30 percent more energy working out in the sand, these 60-minute beach workouts are tailored to all fitness levels encompassing all possible guest needs. Offered daily at 10 am, the classes are open to hotel guests and included as an amenity within the hotel’s daily resort fee; the cost per class for non-hotel guests is $20.A sampling of V Art of Wellness classes* offered at The Confidante include:
Beachcross Bootcamp, the V Art of Wellness Signature beach bootcamp class is a high calorie burning, dynamic, cross training bootcamp that integrates multiple training modalities.
Aeroga, a mastery of movement derived from yoga, pilates and a collection of progressive bodyweight exercises.
Shred Bootcamp, a total body workout for muscular strength and endurance.
Body Circuit Bootcamp, a high-calorie burning, dynamic bootcamp integrating training modalities such as interval aerobic and functional strength conditioning, core training, TRX and a basic yoga cool down.
Beach Body Blast,a fusion of low to high impact aerobic conditioning, cardio kickboxing, and bodyweight exercises focused on toning and strengthening the total body.
Dynamic Flow Yoga, during which guestsachieve their inner om, includes Vinyasa yoga when movement is synchronized to the breath, and poses run smoothly together and become like a dance,
Yoga Flow will have guests ‘namaste-ing’ all day long focusing on body alignment, pranayama (breath control) and flexibility.
Yoga Core Fusion combines the ancient asanas of Yoga to build strength, creates balance and increases flexibility with the core strengthening and lengthening movements of Pilates and an emphasis on creating a long lean toned body as well as cultivating a centered and focused mind.
Beach Bliss Yoga rounds out the offerings and focuses on the balance between movement and presence of the mind using postures and breathing, and is great for overall wellness.
Participants opting for a post-workout treatment at the rooftop Spa at The Confidante can’t go wrong with a 30-minute Neck, Back and Shoulder Massage ($80) which focuses on the upper body to release painful trigger points, restoring normal muscle function. The therapist uses an application of Arnica Salve to soothe pain and inflammation.For more information, visit www.theconfidantehotel.com.
Miami Beach’s popular lifestyle hotel, The Confidante, has teamed with health and wellness duo V Art of Wellness to create classes for guests and locals.
What an exciting year 2016 was. 2017 is poised to be another incredible year here in the Miami fitness scene and there are some extremely talented individuals leading that charge. After the popularity of last year's "25 Miami Fitness Trainers You Need to Follow in 2016," we decided to round-up another list of movers and shakers for this year. So here it is, "Miami Fitness Trainers You Need to Follow in 2017."
South Florida’s coveted indoor cycling studio, RedBike, is scheduled to open its second location this January. Following its amazing success in Brickell, RedBike Studios is ready to open its doors in the heart of Aventura at 18725 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 350.In the competitive boutique fitness scene, RedBike is the only concept born and bred in Miami. Inspired by the culture, sounds, flavors and magic of its native city, RedBike Studios has reinvented the riding experience by incorporating these elements into its rides. RedBike introduces a high level of quality, intimacy, convenience and service different than that of traditional large health clubs and gyms.From weekly all-Latin RumbaRides, to the synchronized club lights and bass-pumping beats that might make you feel like you’re out on South Beach, RedBike is a one-of-a-kind experience. Also popular for music enthusiasts are Thursday Theme rides and for hard-core riders 60-minute Champion rides.
The workout is a full-body, high-intensity, rhythm-based cardio-party taught by high- energy instructors who combine music, lighting, choreography and other special elements in an intimate setting. Riders can expect to maximize calorie burn, accelerate fat loss, build strength, and improve lean muscle tone. RedBike Studios gives you the energy, inspiration, and power to transform your body in a fun, motivating and liberating way.While traditional cycling studios solely aim to simulate the outdoor riding experience indoors, RedBike’s 45-minute full-body workout takes riders on a wild ride focusing not only on legs, but also on one’s core and upper body by using weights and rhythm based movements.“RedBike is not simply a cycling studio, it is a brand of fitness and wellness. Our goal is to expand this concept throughout South Florida and beyond, changing the perception of cycling studios and transforming as many bodies and lives as we can.” said RedBike Studios Founder Albert Ghitis.The 2,500 square ft. space will include a reception and waiting area, room for 30 - 40 bikes, state of the art sound and video system, bathrooms, showers and changing areas. RedBike puts service at the forefront, ensuring that clients’ needs are met at every step of the experience. Shoes and towels are provided free of charge.
From the moment clients walk through the doors of RedBike, the studio atmosphere is distinctly unique from the feeling at “big box” gyms. The vibe is fun, friendly and supportive from the start. RedBike is a concept that appeals to all ages and levels. The nature of the exercise and the motivational approach of the studio’s instructors appeal to beginners and novices as well as to experienced cyclists and fitness enthusiasts. Additionally, RedBike Studios branded athleisure items will be offered for purchase at both the Aventura and Brickell locations.In addition to offering single rides ($24), users can purchase 5-ride ($115), 10-ride ($220), 20-ride ($400), 40-ride ($720) and monthly-unlimited packages ($200). The first class is always free, so users have nothing to lose but 45 minutes. RedBike offers three different class levels for amateur to the most adventurous rider.RedBike is located at 18725 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 350, Aventura, FL 33180 and the hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday: 6:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. / Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; Closed in the evening / Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Please visit www.redbikestudios.com to learn more and schedule a time to enjoy this exceptional riding experience firsthand. Follow RedBike Studios on social media: @RedBikeStudios
Aventura welcomes RedBike Studios, the new high-end indoor cycling studio that has taken Brickell by storm.
Legacy Fit, known for their popular high-intensity partner bootcamps and catchy “No Days Off” motto, is expanding their South Florida presence with a new franchise location – Legacy Fit Doral.LegacyFit Doral, owned and operated by partners Denise Diaz and Xuan Thomas, is a 5,000 square ft. facility that is modeled after the Edgewater/Wynwood location.Founded in 2008 by athlete, entrepreneur and author, Manning Sumner, the Legacy Fit concept is pretty simple, yet highly effective. Participants are paired with a partner to work through a gauntlet of stations targeting the entire body in two minute intervals. The entire workout is about an hour long and leaves you dripping in sweat, yet feeling accomplished and hungry for more.
“We are looking forward to opening the Legacy Fit Doral location in early 2017,” said Diaz. “We have begun doing park workouts at Doral Central Park so the Doral community can see us in action and get a taste of what to expect when we are open.”Legacy Fit Doral has tapped 15 year fitness vet, Jai Faith, as one of their lead trainers and are looking to expand their staff.Diaz notes the final facility will also include a beautifully designed juice bar that members can enjoy post-workout. Based on our experience at the Edgewater location, it’s going to be a pretty popular hangout, as post-workout hydration is a necessity after a Legacy Fit workout.Legacy Fit Doral is running pre-sale rates as they build out the facility. Follow Legacy Fit Doral on social for more info on park meet-up times and membership rates, Instagram.com/LegacyFitDoral. Legacy Fit Doral is located at 3470 NW 82nd Ave Doral, FL 33122.
Legacy Fit, known for their popular high-intensity partner bootcamps, is expanding their South Florida presence with a new Legacy Fit Doral location.
The single-arm overhead press works your deltoids, biceps, triceps, lats, and pecs—making it one of the best upper-body exercises for men.But by changing how you sit, kneel, or stand during the exercise, you can take an already awesome resistance movement and send its benefits through the roof, says Sean Garner, a trainer at Anatomy at 1220 and runner-up in Men's Health "Next Top Trainer" competition.For example, moving from a seated to a tall kneeling position better engages your glutes, Garner explains. Likewise, shifting into an in-line kneeling position (where your front and back feet are aligned as if you were on a balance beam) requires the adductor muscles on the insides of your thighs to work harder.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMhXC9W4FTkWatch the video above to see Garner demonstrate those two variations as well as five other stances.The overhead press is just one example of how modifying your stance can make an exercise more effective. Start thinking about creative ways to mix it up, and the potential benefits are endless.“Change your stance, and change your workout,” Garner says.This post was originally published on MensHealth.com by Markham Heid, and can be found here.
By changing how you sit, kneel, or stand during the exercise, you can take an already awesome resistance movement and send its benefits through the roof.
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