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.
E-cigarettes entered the U.S. marketplace around 2007, and since 2014, they have been the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. youth, according to the CDC. In 2018, more than 3.6 million U.S. youth, including 1 in 5 high school students and 1 in 20 middle school students, currently use e-cigarettes.
The City of Miami Beach has had enough and wants to do its part in protecting the health, safety and general welfare of its residents and visitors.
This week, the city has announced that the smoking of nicotine vaporizers or similar products throughout the city's parks is prohibited.
“Nicotine has documented detrimental health effects, especially on adolescents, and e-cigarettes are rapidly becoming an emerging health care crisis in our schools and have no place in our parks,” said Mayor Gelber.
There are still many unknowndestructive side effects concerning e-cigarettes, including what chemicals areutilized in the vaping substance and how they affect physical health over along-term period of time.
The smoking of tobacco products is already banned at all city parks and signage will be modified to notify the public of the vaping prohibition.
HistoryMiami Museum unveils their latest exhibition, Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, ahead of the 2020 Super Bowl.
On Thursday, HistoryMiami Museum hosted a VIP celebration to unveil their latest exhibition, Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the largest and most comprehensive exhibition about professional football.
"What an amazing turnout forour red carpet event at HistoryMiami to be among all of the Miami footballlegends,” said Jorge Zamanillo, Executive Director of HistoryMiami Museum. “Anyfootball fan will be touched by the inspirational stories of the games,players, coaches and history on exhibition in Gridiron Glory."
Gridiron Glory is a panoramic view of the story of professional football – from its humble beginnings in the early 20th century to the cultural phenomenon it is today.
The 6,000-square-foot exhibition features more than 200 awe-inspiring artifacts, rare photographs, one-of-a-kind documents, spectacular footage from NFL Films, and interactive displays that challenge both mind and body. The interactive multimedia experience also includes a “Hometown Heroes” section to spotlight the Miami Dolphins and local football heroes.
Notables in attendance includedformer Miami Dolphins player and Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson, Hall ofFamer Lesley Visser, and about 40 Miami Dolphins alumni.
Guests were also able to see how they measure up to the pros by comparing their physical dimensions and athletic abilities to those of the biggest stars in the game.
Visitors also tried on vintagepads and jerseys along with today’s equipment and stepped inside the InstantReplayBooth to see if they could make the right call.
Interactive touch screen selectionkiosks also showed video clips on each member of the Pro Football Hall ofFame.
Attendees were also able to relivethe game-changing, milestone records that turned players into legends throughFantastic Finishes from NFL Films in a pop-up theater and tested theirknowledge of the 267 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame at interactivekiosks throughout the exhibit.
“What a great way to fire up our football spirit, as our community rallies to host our record-breaking 11th Super Bowl during the National Football League’s 100th anniversary,” said Rodney Barreto, Chairman of the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee.
The Gridiron Glory: The Best ofthe Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibition is sponsored by Exclusive HeathCare Sponsor Baptist Health, Miami-Dade County, and Miami Downtown DevelopmentAuthority.
The traveling exhibition has been featured in every Super Bowl city since its opening in 2012 and will run through Super Bowl week.
Gridiron Glory: The Bestof the Pro Football Hall of Fame officially is officially open tothe public and will run through Super Bowl 2020 in Miami, until Sunday,February 9, 2020.
Biscayne Bay is in a health crisis. It’s gasping for air. It’s at a tipping point. It’s doomed.
Biscayne Bay is in a health crisis. It’s gasping for air. It’s at a tipping point. It’s doomed.
Environmentalists have been sounding these alarms for at least two decades, warning that the bay’s placid turquoise waters and rich marine life would soon succumb to contamination from failing septic tanks and stormwater runoff, plastic pollution, overfishing, a warming ocean and the ever-growing pressure of development.
Now, Biscayne Bay lovers — from fishing guides who have seen grouper populations plummet in recent years to scientists watching in disbelief as seagrass meadows vanish, and environmental regulators who have ordered studies to understand what exactly is going on — agree on one thing: Enough of studies and research and proposals. It’s time to declare a state of emergency for Biscayne Bay.
“We are going to keep working hard to make sure that our bay survives and thrives,” Miami Mayor Francis Suarez told an audience of scientists, activists and policymakers who gathered Friday at Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay campus to address the bay’s dire predicament.
The proposed emergency declaration was one of the results of the second edition of the Biscayne Bay Marine Health Summit, a one-day powwow of citizens who are concerned about the troubles afflicting the bay, and elected officials and policymakers who can do something to fix them. Other ideas included the creation of a Biscayne Bay authority to focus on restoration efforts, the establishment of regional water quality goals and pollution reduction targets and the increase of sewer fees to help upgrade Miami-Dade’s failing infrastructure.
Recommendations on infrastructure and public works, governmental policy, research needs, and education and outreach will be used by a Miami-Dade Biscayne Bay task force that was created earlier this year to tackle the bay’s worsening conditions. The panel is expected to present concrete actions by January.
The health of Biscayne Bay has drawn new scrutiny in recent months after a Miami-Dade grand jury report and studies by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration painted a gloomy picture of Miami’s beloved bay. Meanwhile, Biscayne National Park is working on a new Fishery Management Plan as some fish populations are on the verge of collapse.
Two years ago, a massiveseagrass die-off in the Tuttle Bay basin was a loud wake-up call that reignited calls for tougher corrective measures and more efficient enforcement of regulations to protect the bay. Dan Kipnis, a fishing boat captain and climate advocate, recalls how the water in the northern protected basin between the Julia Tuttle and 79th Street causeways used to be pristine, making the area a popular spot for snorkeling. “The water here was so clear we could see the grass on the bottom and an abundance of fish,” Kipnis said. But in just a few years the seven species of seagrass that used to cover the basin’s bottom withered and died, turning the water into a murky and lifeless soup.
Scientists have pointed to known factors that have worsened water quality across Biscayne Bay: old and leaky septic tanks that have failed in increasing numbers, polluting the bay with nutrients that fuel algae blooms that in turn reduce the amount of light reaching seagrass beds; storm and wastewater flowing from dirty canals filled with high levels of phosphorus, which exacerbates algae production; dredging and increased sediment from Miami’s growing port and busier ship traffic.
A massive pumping system installed by Miami Beach in 2017 to deal with sea level rise was also considered a suspect. That year the city started to pump untreated stormwater into the bay, using a system that filtered out large debris and oil but didn’t treat the water for fertilizers and other waste like animal poop.
Stormwater runoff and leaky septic tanks have long been a problem, but in recent years more of the 108,000 units in Miami-Dade have failed because of sea level rise. The county decided to take a closer look last year and warned in a November study that by 2040, 64 percent — or more than 67,000 units — could have issues every year. That’s because septic tanks need a layer of dirt underneath to do the final filtration work, capturing the solids and returning the liquid waste back to the aquifer. In South Florida, there’s not that much dirt between the homes above ground and the water below, and as the sea level rises, the groundwater is being pushed even higher. It’s wetting the layer of dirt that is supposed to be dry. Wastewater doesn’t filter efficiently in soggy soil, so it comes out.
Another eye-opener on the health of the bay was a recent studyby NOAA looking at water quality parameters between 1995 and 2014. Researchers concluded that Biscayne Bay may be facing a “regime shift” as its lush seagrass beds are gradually being smothered by thick algae that are being fed by rising nutrient levels in the water. The study looked at chlorophyll — an indication of the presence of algae blooms in the bay — and phosphorus, and concluded that the bay may be changing from a seagrass-dominated ecosystem to an algae one.
“We have a lot of data on what’s happening in the bay and these changes we’ve observed in this recent study are very alarming,” said Chris Kelble, a co-author of the study and oceanographer at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Lab on Virginia Key.
Last month, a grand jury convened by Miami-Dade’s State Attorney Katherine Fernandez-Rundle issued an alarming report saying the damage to the “crown jewel of our environment” may soon become irreversible. The report targeted a host of factors hurting the bay, from the aging wastewater infrastructure to the use of disposable plastics and the cooling canals at the Turkey Point nuclear plant.
The plant, operated by Florida Power & Light, uses an outdated cooling system that’s producing an underground plume of saltwater that is leaking into Biscayne Bay. That’s threatening not only the health of the ecosystem but also drinking water supplies, as the Biscayne Bay aquifer sits just below the surface.
*This article was originally published in the Miami Herald by Adriana Brasileiro and can be found here.
Miami-Dade is failing to repair the aging infrastructure and an underfunded Water and Sewer Department (WASD), leading to major health risks for residents.
Miami is a worldwide tourist destination for its beautiful beaches and clean water — but nobody can enjoy it when shit is spilling into the bay. Aging pipes installed near Oleta River State Park in the 1960's ruptured last month, resulting in 1.5 million gallons of raw sewage leaking into the Oleta River and Biscayne Bay.
The Oleta pipe breach is just one example of water-quality problems in Miami-Dade County. Aging infrastructure and an underfunded Water and Sewer Department (WASD) have led to repeated warnings all summer that Miami's waters are not safe for swimming. Yet the county is not recommending adding extra money to WASD's budget to maintain or replace old sewer pipes and is actually considering slashing funding in its upcoming budget meeting tomorrow.
"Clean water is what makes Miami, Miami," says Kelly Cox, general counsel for Miami Waterkeeper. "We have a clean-water economy in Miami, and tourism, real estate, commercial fishing, and recreational activities are actively compromised by the condition of the water."
Within the past 30 days alone, there have beenfour major incidents reported to WASD due to broken sewage infrastructure. Inferior asbestos-cement pipe material resulted in the discharge of 154,000 gallons on SW 112th Street, and a leaking release valve on SW 128th Street led to a spill of 13,200 gallons of raw sewage. A leaking sewer tap caused 33,826 gallons to spill near NE 192 Street and West Country Club Drive, and a broken air-release valve led to a 591-gallon leak from Key Biscayne.
Cox says the proposed budget cut is "just another setback" for WASD.
"This is an opportunity to invest in our water resources, cut down the backlog of needed projects, and be proactive in proper maintenance of the pipes, but instead we're slicing the budget," she says.
Rachel Scherdin is one of the most popular Pilates instructors in Miami and owner of Transition Pilates in Coral Gables.
Rachel Scherdin is one of the most popular Pilates instructors in Miami. Her new Coral Gables studio - Transition Pilates, is an intimate experience in traditional Pilates. We caught up with her for a Quick 10 interview powered by HALO Sport, but you can also follow her on Instagram - @transitionpilates.
The City of Miami Beach has banned single-use plastic beverage straws, stirrers and single-use plastic bags with enforcement beginning July 2020.
Moving toward becoming a plastic-free city, the City of Miami Beach has spearheaded banning single-use plastic beverage straws, stirrers and single-use plastic bags on the city’s beaches, streets, and prohibiting plastic bags from being distributed by sidewalk cafes, marinas, and other public places.
Today, the City Commission took ita step farther by unanimously passing an ordinance that prohibits single-useplastic beverage straws and stirrers citywide – further reducing the amount ofplastic pollution in the city’s storm drains and waterways as well as improvingwater quality.
“Every move we make to strengthenour litter laws citywide significantly reduces the amount of litter andpollutants on land and in the water,” shared Mayor Dan Gelber. “Protecting bothour natural environment and wildlife is a priority for our city and a cause wewill never stop fighting for.”
Plastic straws are one of the mostcommonly found littered items on the beach – many of which end up in the ocean.Taking approximately 200 years to begin degrading, the average plastic straw isonly used for a few minutes before being discarded.
“A fundamental part of ourplastic-free movement begins and ends with our businesses,” added Gelber. “Our#PlasticFreeMB program has voluntarily signed over 120 businesses thus far. I’mexcited to see that education and reach continue in building anenvironmentally-conscious economy that values our beautiful paradise.”
Similar to the city’s plastic bag restriction, the ordinances will be phased with full enforcement taking place beginning July 2020. Over the course of the next three months, the city will launch its public education campaign to inform businesses, such as food-service providers and hotels, of the provisions of the regulation as well as assisting with identifying reusable alternatives.
Businesses providing plasticstraws or stirrers with the service and delivery of any beverage to patronswill be fined $50 for the first offense, $100 for the second and $500 for thethird and subsequent violation(s).
The Unlimited Martial Arts academy (UMA) experience from New York is coming to Miami in collaboration with the 5th St. Gym, operated by Dino Spencer.
Martial arts experts Sifu (masters) Anthony Fontana and Phil Cruz are bringing their Unlimited Martial Arts academy (UMA) experience from New York to Miami beginning September 16th in collaboration with the 5th St. Gym, operated by Dino Spencer.
UnlimitedMartial Arts will serve the South Beach community as a training and fitnessstudio within the 2,300square ft. 5th St. Gym. The academy will offer a variety of different classesfrom Jeet Kune Do to one-on-one personal training sessions onand off the beach.
For the UMA Miami launch, Fontana aims to provide his students with the tools they need to perform to their fullest while strengthening their body and mind, helping them to achieve their fitness and self-defense goals.
Sifu Anthony Fontana is a certified personal trainer and trained in numerous martial arts with over 20 years of experience under his belt. He has trained exclusively under Sifu Phil Cruz in Jeet Kune Do, the Filipino Martial Arts, and Muay Thai. Fontana also studied under Guro Ron Balicki and Diana Inosanto, Bruce Lee’s goddaughter, and represents MARS (Martial Arts Research Systems).
Mostrecently, Fontana was recognized by Guro Dan Inosanto, Grand MasterFred Degerberg and acknowledged by Guro Ron Balicki, and wasawarded his 2nd Degree Black Belt in the Degerberg Blend.
Althoughthe striking arts is Fontana’s main passion, he believes in the importance ofbeing a well-rounded martial artist as situations and tactics change when afight goes to the ground or if a weapon is involved.
Inspiredby Bruce Lee’s philosophy stating, “Research your own experience. Absorb whatis useful, reject what is useless, add what is essentially your own,” he continuesto work with renowned teachers to enhance his training and find his own uniqueexpression of the arts.
UnlimitedMartial Arts Miami offers a diverse array of martial arts beyond traditionaltraining to men and women with classes including Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai,Filipino Boxing, Weapons (Kali) and MMA.
BrazilianJiu-Jitsu and Capoeira will be introduced later in the year.A Battle-Ready circuit-based group class prepares participants for an actualfight, without the risk or pressure of actual harm. Group cardio and strengthtraining classes, and two children’s programs including the “Little Dragons”for ages 8-13 and “Little Koi” ages four to seven.
At Move Lift Live, the training continues long before the class ends. That’s because the Brickell-based CrossFit gym isn’t founded on the same principles as the traditional elite program.
At Move Lift Live (MLL), the training continues long after class ends. That’s because the Brickell-based CrossFit gym isn’t founded on the same principles as the traditional elite program. While typical gym-goers solely focus on breaking a new PR, members at MLL can expect to pursue a wide array of body goals and find a more comprehensive, but equally ambitious, training program in the process.
“Group fitness does not mean you should be ignored,” stated Founder & Owner of Move Lift Live, Troy Jason Valls, who sought to start his own gym after nearly 15 years of an on-again, off-again back injury.
Valls often spent more hours dedicated to physical therapy than his own fitness regime, anxious about the vulnerability of one bad move leading to injury and aggravated at constantly being taken away from the floor. CrossFit was looked to as the ultimate way to push your body to the next level, yet too many of its teachers coached with no emphasis on body awareness.
“I wanted to find a way to improve my own performance and understand my movement so I started looking into the technical details,” added Valls. “I’m a nerd and wanting to learn more is in my nature. Before I knew it, I was getting certifications in CrossFit and Mobility.”
An unfortunate setback quickly grew into a passion. His vision: an all-encompassing gym where you can find the perfect “yin” to a high-intensity “yang”. Ditching a successful career in advertising, he began by finding people who shared his drive to continually evolve their education and recruited a diverse team of trainers.
Fast forward ten years and today Valls has built a gym based on a responsibility to make people better. He’s established a haven where coaches understand the importance of keeping people moving but are cautious of injuries that lead individuals to avoid fast-paced fitness for life.
Beyond holding a CrossFit certification, the highly-qualified trainers at Move Lift Live range from certified yoga teachers to physical therapists and past CrossFit Games athletes. It’s one of the only fitness communities where multiple fitness and health disciplines live together under one roof.
All MLL plans include yoga and mobility sessions, a central and often overlooked aspect of rigorous strength and conditioning. Open gym sessions also provide an effective way for people to try out movements on their own time or stop for guidance, support and tips on how to manage any discomfort they might experience from, say, their shoulder or knee.
“Most of the time you see people with injuries or limitations it’s related to their overall joint health, ” explained Valls. “As coaches, we obviously want to retain our clients, but we do so by giving them more opportunity to rehab. ”
The personal supportand unparalleled expertise paired with a guaranteed sense of community createthe perfect recipe for any person, regardless of skill level, to accomplish thefitness goals of their dreams.
We caught up with Jeremy Abramson for a Quick 10 interview powered by HALO Sport, but you can also follow him on Instagram - @coachjeremy305.
Most known for his Animal Flow and bodyweight movements, Miami fitness professional Jeremy Abramson seems to be everywhere these days. After growing up on the West Coast, Abramson found himself in Miami needing to make a major life change. We caught up with him for a Quick 10 interview powered by HALO Sport, but you can also follow him on Instagram - @coachjeremy305.
Tell us about yourself - where are you from andhow did you find your way to the 305?
I’m from San Mateo, CA, about 20 minutes south of San Francisco.After graduating from the University of Oregon, I landed my “dream job”with the Oakland A’s. Life was good. However, things took a twist in July 2014.In the same week, I got fired by the A’s and found out my girlfriend wascheating on me. At 24, I decided I needed a change of scenery.
I had a friend in Boca and visited him shortly after my lifeunraveled. We spent a lot of time in Miami, and I was so attracted to theenergy (and weather) of the city. 2 months later, I packed up my Honda CR-V andmoved my life to South Florida.
How did you get your start in fitness and as aninstructor?
Ever since 18, I was passionate about fitness. However, I saw it as a hobby, rather than a career. Things changed after waking up one morning with zero excitement for the day and dreading getting out of bed. I knew I had so many gifts to offer the world, yet I wasn’t doing it. That same day, I quit my job and decided to gamble on myself. That is when my life changed forever and my career in this industry began.
How do you stay full of energy throughout theday?
My energy is my superpower. First off, I prioritize high-qualitysleep. I have a very sophisticated morning routine that consists of a 25-superfoodgreen juice, mushroom-infused coffee, and a lot of water.
I also make sure to move my body throughout the day. Whether it isa 5-minute walk or a 10-minute stretch, we need to keep our bodies and brainsactive throughout. I avoid sitting for long periods of time and make sure tofuel with clean, high quality, nutrient-dense food.
What is one fitness myth you would like to bust?
“No Pain, No Gain” - I literally cringe when I hear people say this. While some mental discomfort and physical fatigue are beneficial, you should never train when you’re feeling high levels of physical pain. Instead, focus on recovery. That may mean making love to a foam roller, having an ice bath, or stretching in the sauna. Just listen to your body, because it is the best teacher you have.
Other than where you teach, where is yourfavorite place in Miami to train?
Muscle Beach, South Pointe Park, and Margaret Pace Park. I lovetraining outdoors with a beautiful view of Miami. There are so many powerfulbenefits to connecting with nature. The average American spends 93% of theirlife indoors, so I encourage everyone to take advantage of our beautifulclimate and get outside!
What are you excited about right now?
I’m extremely excited about the StandUp2Sitting Podcast, that Ilaunched in March. It allows me to connect with the top Miami healthprofessionals in a very intimate way. By having these powerful guests sharetheir stories, we are empowering every single listener to do the same. So far,it has been listened to in over 35 countries and continues to grow. You canfind it on iTunes, Spotify, and all other platforms.
What is a long-term goal you are working towardsor would love to achieve?
To launch a non-profit, aimed at impacting inner-city youth through fitness and nutrition. There are so many kids in our city who are struggling and don’t have a positive or safe space to hang out. I want to fill that void.
What is the one thing you do every day to stayfit?
There’s A LOT of things I do that contribute, but I’ll say thatnurturing my relationships is huge for me. I’m so grateful for the people thatI have in my life, especially my parents. I try to communicate with them everyday to let them know how much I love them. Those conversations always leave meinspired. And I always sleep better knowing that my relationships are thriving.And I need that quality sleep if I want to energize and inspire people!
How do you practice mental health in youreveryday life?
A cold shower is non-negotiable. I rarely want to turn the knob all the way to the right, but it’s a great practice of mental toughness. I’m able to translate that overcoming of fear to other aspects of life. It’s a great way to reduce inflammation and speed up your metabolism.
What do you love about the South Floridafitness/health & wellness community?
That it is so diverse, and it continues to evolve. From Acroyoga jams to cacao ceremonies, there are so many unique experiences to connect with the community and elevate our consciousness.
It has been one year since co-owners Melissa Callahan and Lizzy Chiappy opened the doors to Casa Vinyasa in South Miami.
It has been one year since Casa Vinyasa opened their doors in South Miami. Co-owners Melissa Callahan and Lizzy Chiappy, created a space where community and yoga go beyond four walls and a mat.
For those that have never visited,Casa Vinyasa is the only studio in South Miami with infrared heating technology, something that might be morepleasing if you’re not a fan of a typical heated class.
“It’sunreal to already be celebrating a year,” saidco-founder Lizzy Chiappy. “Wecouldn’t be happier with our yoga home and look forward to continuing to growour family.”
Complete with a robust 59-class schedule, the heated Power Vinyasa flow is the signature class in the Casa Vinyasa lineup. The boutique studio offers non-heated classes that include Vinyasa Flow, Yogalete, Pilates y Más, Restorative Flow, Yin, Yoga for Vitality, and Yoga for Parkinson’s which is funded by the National Parkinson’s Foundation.
Casa Vinyasa is in the middle of a renovation to create more space and openness in our lobby area,including hanging plants in the Yoga room to create more “freshness” in the air.
Inaddition, to the one-year anniversary, Cas Vinyasa is introducing their first200-hour teacher training, called Home Base, that begins on Friday, September13.
Acommon assumption people make is that they have to be an advanced Yogi to doteacher training or have to want to be a teacher.
“Yoga teacher training is so much more than that,” said Chiappy. “It really should be called life training. The tools learned can be applied to every facet of our lives. Teacher training allows you to connect with yourself and others, to grow in your practice and in your life. It gives you the opportunity to find your voice and step into leadership.”
Restore Hyper Wellness is a new franchise in South Florida that is focused entirely on helping your body run optimally.
Recovery has long been a neglected part ofworkout routines, but it is finally getting the recognition that it deserves. Afterall, for how long can you keep up your current workout schedule if you don'ttake care of your body?
Restore Hyper Wellness is a new franchise inSouth Florida that is focused entirely on helping your body run optimally.While they just celebrated their grand opening in Boca Raton, the companyalready has plans for a Pinecrest location with others soon to followthroughout Broward and Dade counties.
Restore is your one-stop-shop for a full-body tune-up. They are offering a wide range of wellness services under one roof - some which have become more mainstream over the past few years and some that are new.
Among their more familiar services are cryotherapy - at Restore you can get the whole body, local, and facial cryotherapy - stretching, and compression therapy using NormaTec boots to maximize blood flow to reduce soreness. They also have an infrared sauna where you can detox and reduce inflammation while a chromotherapy light promotes effects on your mood and energy levels.
Some of their more unique recovery modalitiesinclude:
Hyperbaric OxygenTherapy -Lie in a comfortable pressurized chamber while breathing 90% – 95% pure oxygen.With more oxygen, all your cells can produce energy more effectively, and yourbody can heal itself in profound ways. According to research, hyperbaric oxygentherapy has even been shown to heal traumatic brain injuries, help fight offcancer, and heal tissue that is generally slow to recover.
IV Drip Therapy - Consult with a nurseto get a custom blend of vitamins and minerals depending on your needs. Thiscould range from hydration to immunity and it is administered by a registerednurse via an IV. If you need something quicker, they also have various energyboosting shots available as well.
PhotobiomodulationTherapy -Also known as PBM, this is a light chamber that uses infrared light to manageinflammation, help with recovery, improve skin clarity, and increase energy atthe cellular level.
Restore offers membership options that range from two services per month to a daily membership where you can literally choose one service every day from their menu. They also have drop-in rates for those who just want to try out a specific service.
Restore Hyper Wellness is located at 21170 St. Andrews Blvd in Boca Raton. For more information, you can contact them at bocaraton@restore.com or by giving them a call at 561-409-0003.
UNKNWN, the Miami-based retail destination and culture creator, has announced the opening of UNKNWN WYNWOOD in December 2019.
UNKNWN, the Miami-based retaildestination and culture creator within the worlds of art, fashion, sports, andmusic, has announced the opening of UNKNWN WYNWOOD in December 2019.
Co-founded by LeBron James, Jaron Kanfer, andFrankie Walker Jr., the company was built with the objective to reinvent shoppingby connecting brands to consumers through experiences and curatedproducts.
Opening its first store in 2011, UNKNWN offers an authentic assortment of covetable sneakers, collectible items, contemporary ready-to-wear, and designer apparel.
Now,the 10,000 square foot space set to open during Art Basel, will become UNKNWN’sofficial flagship retail location.
Locatedacross from the Wynwood Walls, UNKWN WYNWOOD will be an experiential venue for sporting andlifestyle events for the Miami community and global travelers, in addition tooffering the lifestyle and wardrobe of the co-founders.
UNKNWN WYNWOOD will also feature an indoorbuilt-in photo studio, custom photography equipment, and prop house.
We caught up with Miami Personal Trainer Regine Santa Maria for a Quick 10 interview, but you can also follow her on Instagram - @bodygoals_re.
After growing up in Caracas, Regine Santa Maria came to the magic city in her teens in search of a better life with her mother. Now a Personal Trainer, Santa Maria can be spotted around town working with clients. We caught up with her for a Quick 10 interview powered by HALO Sport, but you can also follow her on Instagram - @bodygoals_re.
Tell us about yourself - where are you from and how did you findyour way to the 305?
I’moriginally from Caracas, Venezuela where I lived 14 years of my youth, beforemoving to South Florida with my mother 20 years ago in search of a betterfuture and life.
How did you get your start in fitness and as an instructor?
My passion for fitness grew through battling a health condition from a young age. I played various sports which led me to the interest of partaking in fitness competitions later on in life. I became a Personal Trainer through the love, dedication, and motivation I received during my course of competition.
What is your favorite part of being a fitness instructor?
My favorite part of being a trainer is the ability to provide my knowledge, experience, and compassion with each individual client through their journey to a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
How do you stay full of energy throughout the day?
Honestly,my kids are the reason I’m constantly full of energy.
Tell us a little bit more about your specialty.
My specialties are Kettlebell, Mace Strength/Conditioning, HIIT, and Corrective Exercise. People love the energy and the killer workouts I provide.
Other than where you teach, where is your favorite place in Miamito train?
UFCGym, Trufusion, and Outdoor Training at Tropical Park and Key Biscayne.
Besides fitness, what’s one thing you’re passionate about?
SaltLife, baby!
What are you excited about right now?
Anupcoming local competition in October – HYROX.
How do you practice mental health in your everyday life?
Forme, working on mental health is when I workout. The best medicine to destress.
What do you love about the South Florida fitness/health &wellness community?
Theconstant support from the community along with allowing me to step out of mycomfort zone. Thank you STAY FIT 305 for the constant support.
Born and raised in Atlanta, Olivia Fernandes couldn't help but give in to her Cuban roots and relocate to the Magic City.
Born and raised in Atlanta, Olivia Fernandes couldn't help but give in to her Cuban roots and relocate to the Magic City. Using her degree in Dietetics from Georgia State University, and her passion for fitness, Fernandes can be found at Rise Nation Miami and Flywheel. We caught up with her for a Quick 10 interview, but you can also follow her on Instagram - @mrslivfit.
Tell us about yourself - where are you from and how did you findyour way to the 305?
Atlanta born and raised. My half Cuban side brought me back down to the 305. Craved the warm weather and beach life.
How did you get your start in fitness and as an instructor?
Mybackground is in nutrition with a degree in Dietetics from Georgia StateUniversity. I have always been into helping others lead a healthy lifestyle.After I stopped dancing competitively, I missed the performance aspect andcoaching others through movement. I made the decision to become a certifiedYoga teacher and never looked back.
What is your favorite part of being a fitness instructor?
Being able to not only meet so many different people but to learn from them. Everybody holds a story and learning about my clients is why I do my job. The more I know about my clients, only helps me to do my job better.
What is one fitness myth you would like to bust?
WhenI hear “oh it’s not for me, my body wasn’t made to do that.” Your body and mindare capable of so much. It’s about breaking through those barriers. We can doanything we want; we just have to be willing to work for it.
Tell us a little bit more about your specialty.
Currently, my specialty is spinning, barre and Versa-climbers. Yoga is also such an important part of my teaching, whether it’s how I use it blended in with all classes I teach, or just yoga on its own. My classes are real, my teaching style is real. I’m not here to give you anything that’s not authentic, whatever I’m teaching we are all in there together, so we can walk out a little bit stronger every time.
Other than where you teach, where is your favorite place in Miamito train?
Precision Personal Training. It’s a small gym in Pinecrest. But I have the most amazing trainer that makes sure I too myself, stays on my A-game. (You know he’s good if I’m driving all the way over there.)
Besides fitness, what’s one thing you’re passionate about?
Myhusband. I was extremely fortunate to find my ride or die at a young age. Iwouldn’t be able to do the things I do today without him keeping me grounded.So shout out to the real MVP of the Fernandes household.
What are you excited about right now?
Thefuture. Not knowing exactly where I was headed in life used to be scary. Butnow that I’ve found my passion and get to wake up every day doing what I love,I know I’ll go exactly where I’m supposed too.
How do you practice mental health in your everyday life?
Byacknowledging everything that is happening in my life whether it’s good or bad.Always tempting to want to run away from the things we don’t like or thatchallenge us. I make sure I mentally stay aware and remind myself every day,that as long as I do the best that I can. Everything will work out. Happinessand life are all about a mindset.
What do you love about the South Florida fitness/health &wellness community?
Ilove how close this community is. Miami isn’t a huge place especially in termsof fitness. I love how I run into other instructors on a daily basis.
Hey Virgos - Stop Thinking and Start Sweating with These Must-Try Workouts. It's time to work on yourself this Virgo season.
Welcome to the season of motivation and detail. Expect to be wrapping up loose ends and moving projects and fitness goals at the speed of light! Virgo season runs from Aug. 23rd to Sept 22nd.
Detail-oriented Virgo is ruled by Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication. Virgos are always analyzing everything. On the outside, you’re sweet, but your quick mind never misses a detail. You’re an amazing, careful listener, and as a result, you give the best advice. You love to analyze everything.
You sometimes drive yourself crazy, because you never stop thinking. Virgo is a perfectionist and the Goddess of the zodiac (think Beyonce energy).
As an earth sign, you love the outdoors, and nature helps you chill out. Remember, it’s easy for the helpful Virgo to give, but harder for you to receive. Let your friends pitch in and support you in your workouts this month as it will be a great month to try a new work out with a group of friends.
Pilates One - The perfect workout for the detail oriented Virgo energy. These classes are all about precision and tiny movements that target muscles you didn’t even know you had. Founder Jeannine Bergman is one of the very few Master Pilates practitioners in the world taught by a direct student of Joseph Pilates himself. In these classes you can expect traditional Pilates moves on the Reformer and Tower - sculpting tools included. Allow your mind to control your body.
Ashtanga at Miami Life Center - Ashtanga is a traditional series of postures done in the same order every time. Simply put, Ashtanga yoga is a traditional series of postures done in the same order every single time. Talk about a Virgo energy dream come true. No surprises here and its known as one of the top 10 Ashtanga yoga studios in the world.
Vanessa Brown - Personal trainer Vanessa Brown is all about building beautiful bodies via focusing on each individual muscle and training it to burnout. Her hyper-focused workouts emphasize form, repetition and precision. The ideal way for Virgo’s to hone their bodies and put that precise energy to good use.
The energy surrounding this month is going to be very light and grounded, but expect to play a little less than last season and work a little more as we move out of the summer months and into the high season of our city.
The $135 million newly named Baptist Health Training Complex will open in Spring 2021, where the Miami Dolphins will prepare for Sundays.,The $135 million newly named Baptist Health Training Complex will open in Spring 2021, where the Miami Dolphins will prepare for Sundays.,The $135 million newly named Baptist Health Training Complex will open in Spring 2021, where the Miami Dolphins will prepare for Sundays.
The Miami Dolphins announced today the extension of a multi-year partnership with Baptist Health to construct a state-of-the-art training complex and sports performance clinic in Miami Gardens. The $135 million newly named Baptist Health Training Complex will open in Spring 2021.
The partnership with Baptist Health is an extension of a decades-long relationship with the Miami Dolphins, with the entity serving as the Official Sports Medicine Provider as well as the Official Wellness Provider of the Miami Dolphins. Baptist Health also is a proud partner of the Miami Dolphins Foundation working together on a series of initiatives around the health and safety of South Florida students, coaches and parents to grow youth football participation in South Florida.
“We’re excited to bring the home of the Miami Dolphins players and coaches to Miami Gardens and back to Miami-Dade County,” Miami Dolphins Chief Executive Officer Tom Garfinkel said. “The Baptist Health Training Complex will be a state-of-the-art football facility with Baptist Health providing a world-class sports performance clinic available to the public so people can have access to the same care the players get.”
The 217,200 square feet complex (125,000 sq. feet training facility and 92,200 sq. feet indoor field) is more than 50,000 square feet larger than the team’s current facility. The Baptist Health Training Complex will house an innovation hub for new technology, spatial computing and a walkthrough space, a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy area, fuel bar, dedicated recovery area including cryotherapy and isolation tanks, an athletic training room with expansive rehabilitation space, meeting rooms with direct access to the fields, a two-story weight room with a cardio deck, locker rooms, equipment space, dining hall, auditorium, an outdoor practice area with two full natural grass fields, full indoor practice facility, a lobby with a grand staircase, office area, press area, fan amenities and a broadcast area.
“We are so proud to continue our long-standing partnership with the Miami Dolphins and look forward to the completion of the Baptist Health Training Complex,” said Nelson Lazo, chief executive officer, Doctors Hospital and Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, part of Baptist Health. “Coming together to create a powerful health and wellness facility will greatly benefit fans and our entire community.”
SPENGA Boca Raton celebrated their grand opening on Saturday, August 17 amarking the franchise's first location in South Florida.,SPENGA Boca Raton celebrated their grand opening on Saturday, August 17 amarking the franchise's first location in South Florida.,SPENGA Boca Raton celebrated their grand opening on Saturday, August 17 amarking the franchise's first location in South Florida.
If you've ever wished you could combine any of your favorite group fitness classes for a little more variety or cross-training, SPENGA Boca Raton is for you. The studio celebrated their grand opening on Saturday, August 17 and the new location is the franchise's first in South Florida.
The name SPENGA tells you all you need to know about the workout - it is a blend of the words spin, strength, and yoga, encompassing the three modalities that you will experience in just one 60-minute class.
Start with cardio on the bike, and follow it with a strength-based workout, before finishing with yoga stretching. This concept is designed to improve endurance, strength, and flexibility training in every session.
The spin portion using a SPENGA specific metric, the "Sweet Spot," helps participants track their progress and maximize their caloric burn. The Sweet Spot is a combination of how fast you are pedaling and how much resistance you add, creating power zone ranges that are unique for each rider. Bring your own spin shoes if you prefer them, otherwise, you can use the cages on the pedal with your sneakers.
For the strength training section, each participant has a personal space with their own equipment to use depending on the day, including a bench, free weights and kettlebells of various sizes, TRX bands, and a variety of slam balls. After the instructor demonstrates, a screen counts down the time for each interval.
The final third of the class is yoga and the mats are provided. Wind down with dimmed lights and gentle music to round out your workout. Combined, the well-balanced workouts make the time fly.
"A 60-minute SPENGA workout is unlike any other because it puts equal focus on cardio, strength, and flexibility," said SPENGA Boca Raton Lead Instructor Bernice Spiller. "Get ready for the best workout ever!"
SPENGA's amenities include lockers and showers. They also offer babysitting in a special kid's room during peak morning and afternoon class times.
Membership and package options are available online.
SPENGA is located at 5030 Champion Blvd, Suite F2, in Boca Raton. Follow them on Instagram @spengabocaraton.
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