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72% of Instagram users have made purchases based on something they saw on the platform - says a study done by Dana Rebecca Designs in August 2017. It's no secret that altheisure is one of the biggest benefactors of the growing Instagram marketplace, and for local brands like OneLove Active Wear, powering the brand with recognizable influencers has been key.Jaidy Pardo, Founder and Designer of OneLove Active Wear, started the athleisure brand during a period of self-discovery after her divorce."My son is the inspiration behind the brand, and is my 'One Love,'" said Pardo. "After my divorce, I was searching for something to give me the flexibility I needed to be a single mother."As the designer of every legging in the line, Pardo wanted to make sure her products not only fit the needs of clients, but were functional as well."All leggings are one-size-fits-all," states Pardo. "They are built for fashion and function - they will stay in place while you're training and look good when you're going about the day."OneLove Active Wear boasts an impressive 10-point benefit checklist for all their leggings:

• Squat Proof
• Sweat Proof
• Butt-Lift Effect
• Tummy Control
• High-Waist or Mid-Rise
• Flex Fit
• Authentic Designs
• Washer/Dryer Safe
• Affordable
• Worldwide Shipping

Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, Pardo loves that her designs are brought to life in Medellín - the textile capital of the country."I have built great relationships back in Colombia that allow for me to deliver custom products to my clients," says Pardo. "They call me up with a specific design request or alteration and I can turn it around in days."Aside from dressing some of the hottest local influencers, celebrities like Águeda López and Laura Posada have have also been spotted sporting OneLove Active Wear designs.Flexibility is one of the many benefits of being a startup in the athleisure market. As bigger brands must read trends, Pardo and OneLove Active Wear can adapt on the fly and turn designs around at lightning pace. The brand has a slew of stylish designs that are outfitting some of the hottest fitness influencers in Miami, with new ones hitting the online store every week.Shop the OneLove Active Wear store at: https://oneloveactivewear.online.

JetSet Pilates, one of the most popular places to practice Pilates in Miami, has announced plans to open their 7th location, this time in the Brickell neighborhood.JetSet Pilates will call the Infinity Building home, nestled neatly on 13th street next to the newly constructed SLS."We'll be opening mid-April with an awesome line-up of new and veteran instructors," said Aryan Rashed, JetSet Pilates Co-Owner. "We'll have classes 7 days a week and are thrilled to be in the Brickell neighborhood."JetSet's unique classes and resistance-based body conditioning equipment are designed to fuse core principles of weight training, cardio, and Pilates into one 50-minute non-stop signature workout.

*Read: JetSet Pilates Taps Into The Fountain of Youth With High-Intensity Cardio Class*

The pace is rigorous, and the difficulty level is dependent upon spring tension (or lack thereof) which varies from exercise to exercise. Classes are broken up into segments, some as short as 30 seconds and others well over a minute long.If that news wasn't enough, JetSet Pilates has also announced their 8th location will be coming in May, this time in South Miami.For more information, visit www.jetsetpilates.com.

All three South Florida counties are ranked among the 10 healthiest in the state, according to a new annual report.Miami-Dade County ranks fifth, Palm Beach County ranks eighth and Broward County rounds out the top 10 in the annual County Health Rankings from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.Although at least one of the South Florida counties has ranked among the top 10 since the rankings began in 2011, this is the first year that all three counties made an appearance in the top 10.Miami-Dade County made the biggest leap, moving from 23rd overall last year to fifth in 2018. Miami-Dade's No. 5 ranking ties for the previous high set in 2014 and 2015.Palm Beach County has ranked in the top 10 each year since 2015. It continues to rise in the rankings, going from No. 10 in 2015 to No. 9 in 2016 and No. 8 last year.Broward County ranked No. 19 a year ago before moving into 10th place this year.Monroe County also ranks among the top 10 for the fourth consecutive year. The Florida Keys were ninth in 2015, seventh in 2016, 10th in 2017 and seventh in this year's rankings.The rankings are based on 34 health categories, including clinical care, social and economic factors and physical environment.St. Johns County, just south of Jacksonville, ranked No. 1 in the state. Collier County on Florida's southwest coast ranks second, followed by Martin County at No. 4 and Seminole County at No. 5. Sarasota County is sixth and Lafayette County is ninth.On the other end of the spectrum are the most rural of Florida's 67 counties.Union County was dead last in the state rankings. Putnam, Madison, Gadsden, Dixie, Bradford, Hamilton, Columbia, Levy and Okeechobee counties round out the bottom 10.*This article was originally published on ABC Local 10 News by Peter Burke, and can be found here. Photo Credit: Associated Press.

Okay, so you are crushing it as a personal trainer or spin instructor or group fitness expert. And now you are ready to branch out and start your own fitness biz. Awesome! But here’s the thing: being a rock star at your craft and running a successful business is not mutually exclusive. At all.That’s a lesson that I – a fitness small business owner myself – learned after many, many years of hitting roadblocks, changing direction and learning what works (and what doesn’t). Through these lessons (which I share below), I have taken Pilates in the Grove from a 500-square-foot space to two, 1,600-square-foot locations that generate seven figures…and growing.And now I want to help you build an infrastructure and cultivate a philosophy that will put you on the path to a thriving wellness brand. Here are my tips for creating a successful fitness business.1. Understand Your WHYIt is crucial to not only understand WHY you are doing what you’re doing, but to be able to articulate that to your clients. Really think about it: what gets your juices flowing? What is your business’s purpose? And more importantly, why should your potential customer care about what you’re “selling”? In his book, “Start With Why” (which I highly recommend to any entrepreneur and their team), Simon Sinek writes, “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” And that couldn’t be truer.2. Understand Your WHOI often hear fitness professionals say that “anyone can benefit from my services.” While that may be correct, it actually undervalues what you do and the service you provide. Creating a niche market and truly understanding your customer base (and how they think) will yield much higher returns, especially when budgeting where and how to spend your marketing dollars and time. So set out to become the go-to person for [fill in your fitness specialty]. Not everyone is your customer…and that’s ok.3. Build A CommunityPeople enjoy doing business with people that they like. It’s just human nature. It’s kind of like that restaurant you keep going back to, not because the food is the best, but because the host knows your name and the bartender remembers your favorite cocktail. Consumers like to feel special, and it’s no different with fitness clients. Growing a successful fitness business is not just about running your clients through a program of exercises, but about developing that personal relationship and creating trust. This approach cultivates clients for life, rather than for a season.4. Keep Your Clients On TrackSet goals for your clients, and then demonstrate consistency in helping them achieve those goals. Clients seek you out because they want something different or better than what they have or had. They are looking to you for guidance and accountability to achieve their desired results, so communicate with them. Speak directly about how often they should work with you for optimal results, and encourage them to schedule sessions for weeks and even months in advance. Keeping your customers consistent with their schedule improves accountability and ensures a full schedule for you.5. Continue To Learn & GrowThe world around us never stops moving forward, and neither should we. If you want your business to thrive, seek out opportunities to learn, grow and improve. With new studies about human biomechanics, treatment options and fitness protocols constantly emerging, there’s a lot of information out there. Attend fitness conferences/workshops, listen to podcasts and read. Read a lot. Train with an expert in your area, and soak up all you can from them. Surround yourself with a team that inspires and motivates you to be better. Even after 20 years in the wellness industry, I am still an education junky that seeks every opportunity to learn from the best. And I believe that has been a key to my success.I’ll be the first to admit that scaling a profitable fitness biz isn’t easy, but I can tell you from firsthand experience that it is possible. So get focused, work hard and prepare yourself to succeed. And finally, don’t worry about what the competition is doing. Focus on you, your clients and your goals. You are, after all, your best investment.

Aubrey Bailey is an Instructor at SoulCycle. Outside of SoulCycle, Aubrey listens to music when she is out dancing or hanging with her new pup, Ryley. Get #AUBsessed with Aubrey Bailey at one of her classes.StayFit305: What kind of music do you workout to?Aubrey: "I tend to use a wide variety of music in my classes, but I love me some pop remixes, some throwbacks, and some EDM sprinkled in from time to time.”StayFit305: What does music mean to you?Aubrey: “Without music life would be so boring! Music holds the power to fulfill us, empower us, and emotionally connect us. Music gives people a chance to express themselves without having to say anything at all. I use music as motivation in my classes at SoulCycle. My goal is to create an environment with bumpin’ beats to keep riders excited and focused, allowing them to push it to the next level.”Aubrey’s Favorite Spin Songs:

• “Don’t Quit” – DJ Khalid & Calvin Harris
• “The Middle” – Zedd
• “… Ready for It (Bloodpop Remix) – Taylor Swift
• “God’s Plan” – Drake

Listen to the complete playlist on Spotify, here.

The soft-opening of Rise Nation Miami this Wednesday marks the climax to one of the most anticipated fitness studio openings of the year.Settled in the Design District, Rise Nation Miami and it's featured VersaClimber, is a fan-favorite of superstar athletes from all over, including NBA stars Dwayne Wade and LeBron James."When I took the class in LA it was an experience I've never had at a fitness studio before. I knew I had to bring it back home to Miami for everyone here to experience for themselves," said Rise Nation Miami Partner, Patryk Tracz.The momentum-neutral workout activates all the major muscle groups of the human body simultaneously, making it one of the most effective calorie burning workouts on the market. The high-intensity nature of the workout means you only need 30-minutes of sweat to reach that calorie busting goal. Climbing is zero-impact and self-regulating, making the workout accessible to a more diverse demographic.At the time of opening, Rise Nation Miami will be only one of five studios globally in the Rise Nation. Cleveland, LA, Dallas and soon-to-be Australia make up the rest.Rise Nation Miami is offering some great limited time promotions:

• 5 Classes - $60, originally $110
• 10 Classes - $100, originally $200

For more information or to book a class, visit www.rise-nation.com.

Alex Rodriguez is bringing one of the hottest new fitness concept in the nation, TruFusion, to the 305, and plans to open the doors on March 26th. A fun and high-energy, all-in-one fitness hybrid, TruFusion Gables is a revolutionary multi-studio destination that offers over 65 assorted workout styles and up to 240 unlimited classes per week, including heated and non-heated classes featuring yoga, barre, Pilates, bootcamp, boxing, cycling, aerial, kettlebell, and battle ropes.This marks the brand’s debut in the Miami area, as Rodriguez is not just a TruFusion loyalist and passionate supporter, but a substantial investor and franchisee. The opening of TruFusion Gables, launches the brand’s first venue on the East Coast following TruFusion’s most recent opening in Scottsdale, Arizona.“TruFusion is changing group fitness forever and it’s fast becoming the new standard for the way people work out,” said Rodriguez, who is also a board member of the company. “I’m so excited to bring TruFusion to the city I grew up in, and I know my friends and fans in Miami will love the experience, too."Rodriguez spent some time in Las Vegas last year when he discovered TruFusion and immediately recognized how transformative it is. Working out at TruFusion regularly, he saw the potential in its national expansion plans and, ultimately, the opportunity to bring it to Miami. Rodriguez and others will participate in an official Grand Opening celebration at the new venue, to take place in May.

The 11,000 sq. ft. venue will feature a unique blend of workouts allowing members to customize their experiences based on their individual interests and fitness levels – accessible to an unlimited number of classes with just one membership, all under one roof. Heat up to 103 degrees and humidity of 40% will allow members to potentially burn up to 800 calories in one class.With an emphasis on community, variety and experiential satisfaction, TruFusion Gables will offer signature classes including Tru Bootcamp (fusing Pilates, kettlebell and yoga), Tru Hot Barre (a fusion of yoga, Pilates, cardio and ballet), TRX (suspension training) and one of its most popular, the “R-rated” Down ‘N’ Dirty Bootcamp (an adult version of Tru Barefoot Bootcamp with some fun bump-and-grind layered in). Members will have access to five group exercise studios including hot yoga, an astanga room, TRX, cycle and hot Pilates.The luxe atmosphere of TruFusion Gables, where members will enjoy spa-like locker rooms with upscale amenities and a retail boutique offering the latest fitness and athleisure trends, derives equally from its upscale design and first-class finishes.Additionally, TruFusion Gables will offer a healthy-eating-inspired café with indoor and outdoor seating featuring fresh grab-and-go foods, wraps, salads, and other made to order energy snacks, juices and smoothies. The café will serve as a central gathering spot at TruFusion where Members and non-members alike will dine, socialize, mix and mingle in an upbeat and fun atmosphere where beer and wine will also be on menu.TruFusion will offer a special promotional rate of $30 for the first 30 days, with monthly memberships starting at $149 with unlimited usage.

In addition to Rodriguez, TruFusion is being brought to life in Coral Gables by a powerhouse ownership group that includes TruFusion Co-founder and CEO Mike Borden, developer Mark Advent and Karina Frangulyan.Advent is the founder and creator of the famous New York New York hotel and casino in Las Vegas and a hospitality, entertainment, leisure, gaming, retail and tourism specialist who creates large-scale international destination experiences. Frangulyan is a certified public accountant, former head of financial reporting at JetSmarter Inc. and former auditor at Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP.“TruFusion is like nothing else in the fitness industry – the wide variety of workout options makes the experience fun, challenging and addictive as the more I workout the better I feel. Karina and I have really enjoyed being part of Alex and Mike’s TruFusion ever-growing family and vision. It’s been amazing working with Alex, who has an electrifying passion for fitness and business,” Advent said.“Alex has been such a great supporter and partner in TruFusion that we’re eager to open our doors in Coral Gables,” said Jonathan Fornaci, president and COO of TruFusion. “This is our first of many venues on the East Coast, and I know that people will be excited to discover the holistic wellness experience that distinguishes TruFusion.”TruFusion is located at 301 Giralda Avenue in Coral Gables, next door to the popular Tap 42 restaurant and across the street from the Coral Gables Museum.For more information, visit www.trufusion.com.

The blossoming South Miami fitness community has welcomed its latest addition – Grit Miami.Co-Founded by Alex Osuna and Lyonel Lumarque, Grit Miami is challenging you to face your weaknesses head-on, with qualified coaches, like-minded classmates and safe programming.Knowing camaraderie is the key component to community building, Grit Miami has stripped away any limitations you may have, scaling their programming to fit your goals.This state-of-the-art facility, located a few blocks from Dadeland Mall, is packed with 11 classes everyday to compliment their personal training offering.Their functional group fitness classes are always scalable, include detailed technique work, and make safety a top priority. So much so, that they shared with us their Grit Fit Tips for safety.Here are four Grit Miami Fit Tips that will have you ready for your first class at Grit Miami:Check Your Ego – It’s important to stay within your own comfort level when deciding how much weight you can efficiently move. Grit Miami’s coaches are always on the floor to help guide you on just how much load is appropriate for your fitness level.Form Matters – A challenging yet attainable rep scheme is key. Once fatigue sets in, your form may be compromised, and that’s when injury usually occurs.Slow Down – Not only is the frequency imperative, but the speed at which you perform any movement is equally important. A slower pace, in some cases, may prove to be more beneficial since it keeps you mindful of form and technique. Know Your Limits – Being mindful of your own limitations is pivotal, especially in a group setting. It may be easy to imitate others’ rep schemes or the amount of weight they are stacking on their bar. In the end, each person must be in tune with their body’s abilities at that moment.

Legendary comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, said it best, “To me, if life boils down to one thing, it's movement. To live is to keep moving.”In a society where we spend an average of 12-hours a day sitting, movement has seemed to take a back-seat to technology (think laptops, phones, cars and TV’s).While moving our bodies has a direct correlation with overall health and longevity, it has an equally profound effect on our brain function, memory, and cognition.If I haven’t yet convinced you to sit less and move more, then maybe these scary statistics from the Center of Disease Control will.

• Over 100 million Americans are living with Diabetes or Prediabetes
• 1 in 3 Americans is obese (compared to 12% in 1960’s)
• Americans spent over $100 billion in 2016 to “treat” back pain
• Over 3 million deaths in the U.S per year are due to physical inactivity

Now, that is the bad news - but here’s the good news:YOU ARE IN CONTROLBy making some simple lifestyle changes, we can reverse a lot of the negative effects of Sitting Disease. By simply sitting less and moving more, we can dramatically increase our health and prevent future disease. In addition, you will likely see your focus and productivity improve with mood and energy levels increasing as well.Here are a few videos for a quick explanation on why exactly sitting is so destructive to the body and some simple solutions that you can start today.

1. How Sitting Ruins the Body

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePaj1n0rDB82). Alternatives to Sittinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_T-RPgOalg3). Stretching While Sittinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSWK0xXDO-w

In a unanimous vote Wednesday, the Miami Beach City Commission left most of the beach open to experienced kiteboarders, backing off what one commissioner called a “knee-jerk” reaction to restrict the sport along the waterfront.Before a roomful of kiteboarders in blazers and tinted sunglasses, the commission set new rules: No kiteboarding south of 24th Street, or between 25th and 29th streets, where the beach is severely eroded and home to high-occupancy condos.But a small patch at 25th Street and everything north of 29th Street will be fair game –– as long as the kiters steer clear of swimming zones and are certified level three riders.All beginning kiteboarders will have to take their lessons at the designated learning beach on 76th Street, commissioners said, where Bouchet Brothers concessionaire has its stand, the Kite Shop, offering equipment, apparel and lessons.The motion settled a months-long battle between boarders, local residents, and public officials. Historically, kiteboarding has not been strictly regulated on Miami Beach, but an angry complaint letter lodged in October by someone who had been hit by a kite brought the sport to the attention of the city.After the city received the letter, Ocean Rescue installed a lifeguard tower at 26th Street, turning the kiters’ favorite launch spot into a swimming zone. One of the city’s few restrictions on kiteboarding prohibits the activity within 400 feet of a lifeguard tower.“There was one accident, and safety officials responded with a knee-jerk reaction,” Commissioner John Elizabeth Aléman said. “Lifeguard towers are for swimming safety, not kiteboard enforcement.”In addition to determining where kiteboarders could legally practice their sport, the resolution included three safety regulations, proposed by the kiters themselves.

• Kiters must stay 200 feet from shore at all times.
• Kiters must stay 50 feet from swimmers at all times.
• Kiters can use the beach only for launching and landing.

Now that regulations have been determined, city staff will draft a plan to figure out who will enforce them.After the commission voted, two dozen boarders filed out of the room, cheering and clapping each other on the back.“I feel very happy,” said Bruno Perez, a Miami Beach businessman and longtime kitesurfer. “I’m glad the city was able to reach a consensus. I’m going to the beach today.”Residents who had opposed kitesurfing were also pleased. Although no representatives of the condominiums attended the commission meeting, several expressed their satisfaction with the result later in a phone interview.“We wanted regulation and enforcement. We wanted the kites restricted from going to close to shore,” said Otto Ramos, a resident of Oceanfront Plaza. “I’m very much glad this is over.”The only person who voiced unhappiness was Francisco Escudero, an 18-year kitesurfer who helped found the Miami Beach Kiteboarding Foundation, the nonprofit that established the safety regulations.Escudero runs Skybanditz Kiteboarding and has been petitioning the city since 2011 for a special permit to teach lessons. But teaching permits are very hard to come by, Escudero said. The Kite Shop has the only kiteboard teaching permit on Miami Beach.The kiter said he was pleased that recreational kiteboarding would continue along Miami Beach, but that he felt instructors had been scapegoated. Limiting lessons to the 76th street area would give The Kite Shop a monopoly on instruction, Escudero said.“I’ve been painted as the bad guy here,” Escudero said, “but there could be lessons at other locations along the beach. I’m just going to keep petitioning the city.”*This article was originally published on The Miami Herald by Tartly Hitt and can be found here. Photo by Daniel A. Varela.

Check out these spinning studios in the 305 and South Florida area for a fun and sweat filled workout.SoulCycleLooking for a spin class that will fill you up with good vibes? SoulCycle is the studio for you. A big name in the indoor cycling world, these candle lit classes will give you SOUL while you sweat. Riders pedal to the beat of the music is this rhythm-based class. Through out the ride, instructors choreograph different moves to target riders’ arms and abs. The class also includes a killer arm series with hand weights that will tone your upper body in no time.

• Amenities: Shoe rental, water for sale, towels, digital lockers, showers, Le Labo products
• Locations: South Beach, Brickell, Coral Gables
• Types of Classes: Theme rides, SoulSurvivor (60-minutes), SoulChallenge (90-minutes)

FlyWheelFlywheel classes will have you pushing to be at the top of the torque board. Riders can choose to opt out of the torque board, making Flywheel the perfect studio for those who like competition and those who are along for the ride. Races interspersed through out the class will bring out your competitive self. An arm series with weighted bars will have your upper body burning.

• Amenities: Complimentary shoes, water for sale, towels, digital lockers, showers, changing rooms, Bliss products
• Locations: South Beach, North Miami, Boca Raton
• Types of Classes: Theme rides, 60 min rides

RedBike Redbike is a spin class with a dance party vibe. Lighting that changes with the beat of the music and guided choreography will have you dancing on your bike. Fun and sweat-filled classes work your core, arms, and legs.

• Amenities: Complimentary shoes, water for sale, towels, lockers, showers, changing rooms, L’Occitane products
• Locations: Brickell, Aventura

VirtuRide VirtuRide is a full immersion experience. Want to feel like you are “king (or queen) of the road” without worrying about cars getting in your way? The studio has a giant screen projecting videos of the road, and bikes are set on moving platform that mirrors the projected topography. VirtuRide will make you feel like you are cycling outside. Read more about VirtuRide here.

• Amenities: Complimentary shoes, water for sale, towels, lockers, showers, changing rooms
• Location: North Miami Beach

Innerride Innerride is an exciting and invigorating spin studio located in the heart of wynwood. The studio emphasizes focusing inward and cheering on fellow classmates as you ride from the start of class to the finish. Music for each class is run by a DJ to ensure perfectly timed beats that make the class flow seamlessly.

• Amenities: Complimentary shoes, towels, lockers, changing rooms
• Location: Wynwood
• Types of Classes: Rooftop Rides, Latin Ride (Spanish Spoken)

Ride Element Ride Element brings the party to the bike. For those looking to spin in the Fort Lauderdale area, Ride Element will have you dancing to the beat under color-changing lights. With a focus on energy, passion, music, and community, this is a studio you will want to keep coming back to. Performance rides allow clients to monitor how hard they are pushing in class. The studio host’s charity rides where riders give back to the community by just attending class.

• Amenities: Complimentary shoes, towels, lockers, showers, changing rooms
• Location: Oakland Park, FL

Life Located in Coral Gables, Life features five group fitness studios, massage rooms, a reflexology bar, blow-dry bar, social area, and Commissary for post-workout food and drinks. Spin classes at Life feature premier instructors, who will lead you through a 45-minute total body workout that is sweaty and fun. Read more about Life here.

• Amenities: Lockers, showers, changing rooms
• Location: Coral Gables

WaterBikingWaterBiking studio is a fun spin on indoor cycling. Classes take place in a temperature-regulated pool where you will burn tons of calories spinning in water. The Coral Gables studio also offers other classes that take other popular studio classes to the pool. Be sure to check out Stay Fit 305's full feature on WaterBiking.

• Amenities: Shoe rental, towels, showers, changing rooms
• Location: Coral Gables

We rounded up some of our favorite, must-try gyms in Miami for 2018. 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.Life Coral GablesThis 11,000-square foot studio burst onto the scene in late January 2018, and is packing a sweat schedule every studio would be jealous to have, led by some of the hottest teachers in the area. A temperature controlled Yoga room, locker rooms, blow-dry bar, massage rooms and a full café, are just some of the amenities this gorgeous place provides. Life has created a “come and stay” experience, where visitors can get more than just a sweaty workout. Take advantage of some their new member rates and class packs. Oh, and don’t forget to try the STAY FIT 305 smoothie at the Café – yes, we have our own drink!Stunna’s FitNew to the South Miami fitness scene in 2017, is Stunna’s Fit - the “sweat-so-hard” warehouse founded by Gabriel Varona. Stunna’s Fit classes range from Fit Camp and Boxing, to Kettlebells and “Savage Sundays.” You are guaranteed to walk out of this place dripping in sweat, with a huge smile, knowing you can pretty much eat whatever you want, and it still won’t add up to all the calories you just burned.[solidcore] MiamiOne of the nation’s hottest studios is finding a home in Midtown Miami. [solidcore], a Pilates based workout, is a high-energy, ab sculpting workout, that will have you hating yourself in the moment, but loving the results the next day. Squat, lunge, hold, extend and crunch your body through a variety of sequences on [solidcore]’s reformer known as “Sweatlana.” Make sure to check out their new member rates and class packages.Buddha ShackThe Buddha Shack is the synergy of opposites: cozy yet minimalistic, stylish yet homey and glamorous yet it doesn’t make you feel out of place in yoga pants and a sport bra. The two Co-Founders, Christina Echavarria and Jenna Guadagni, opened the Coconut Grove Shack early 2017, and it has been a smashing success. Two-pound weights, mountain climbers and squat hops combined with meditation and synchronized breathing, creates a yoga class where our cardiovascular, strength and flexibility needs are all met.ShazamLead by Head Coach and Co-Owner Roger Caibe, Shazam is focused on making a difference with the best coaching guided by movement, nutrition and workout advice. Nestled on Calle Ocho, a few blocks west of Brickell, this sweat shop is offering more than your traditional Crossfit classes. They’ve packed their schedule with Olympic Lifting, Booty Blast, Powerlifting, Partner WODs, Kettlebell Push, Mobility classes and more.Om MovementLocated in central Coconut Grove, across from Peacock Park, the location couldn’t be more fitting and zen. Om Movement is beautifully decorated with thoughtful sayings, dreamy yogi merchandise and a front desk adorned with plenty of sparkling crystals. We recommend the Om Vinyasa class, a 75-minute heated class designed to help you reach your best form. If you want to try something more high-energy, check out the Prana room for their “Soul Sweat” group fitness class - a high-intensity group fitness workout where the class moves in groups from one station to another.Brooklyn Fitboxing MiamiInside this Coral Gables boxing studio, an instructor calls out a sequence of boxing moves: Hook, Cross, Upper Cut, Cross. What follows is a sequence of punches each landing in perfect rhythm to the music. Participants, or “fitboxers” as they are called at the studio, experience a full body workout that incorporates core work and dynamic conditioning. Sensors in the bags track your synchronicity, power, and calories burned. At the end of each class, fitboxers receive a score out of 100%. The score serves as a ranking among fitboxers in the class and in other Brooklyn Fitboxing studios across the world.Maham YogaMaham Yoga is a 60-minute high-intensity flow class set to upbeat hip-hop and pop music ranging from Biggie to Bieber. Classes are designed to be a full-body workout in an infrared heated space. They implement 3D mapping and visual effects that will transport you from Bali to the Swiss Alps. Stay after class to mingle in their co-ed steam room alongside some of the hottest bodies in South Beach.BFit BiscayneSpecializing in personal training, small group fitness, bootcamps, and pre/post natal training, BFit Biscayne is a must-try studio near Little Haiti, next to Morningside Park. The team has a great indoor space, featuring turf, TRX bands and weights, ready to hit your goals. This great group of trainers takes a comprehensive approach to their training and the community atmosphere they’ve built is second to none in Miami.Rise Nation MiamiYou’ve probably seen D. Wade, LeBron and other star athletes putting time in on the Versa Climber. Well, this 30-minute, high-intensity climb, puts the Versa Climber center stage as a solo act, that activates all the major muscle groups in your body. Get ready to sweat, because Rise Nation Miami is set to open in the Design District as one of five locations available around the world.

Want to burn some serious calories with varied styles of workouts? Looking for personalized instruction? Like the idea of reaching all your health and fitness goals in under an hour? Then run to F45 Doral. The “F” is for functional exercise and “45” is the duration of each workout.F45, founded in Australia, has become the fastest growing fitness franchise with locations in 29 countries, including the Sunshine State. It’s no surprise this workout has become wildly popular in the U.S. amongst similarly structured workouts like Barry’s Bootcamp and South Florida’s own Orange Theory Fitness.With F45 locations opening across the states, it is evident that class goers are seeing the transformation. With challenging total body workouts and complete nutritious meal-plans, F45 Doral is a one-stop-shop for a healthy lifestyle makeover and out-of-the box training for the most advanced gym rats.What is F45?F45 Doral is a circuit-style workout using functional exercises at timed intervals to get your heart rate up and tone every muscle. Husband and wife co-owners and head instructors at F45 Doral decided to open the franchise when Amanda was bored with her regular gym routine and couldn’t stay committed to exercise.The Brazilian Co-Founders – Amanda Silvestre, a nutritionist, and Ivan Pipolo, a fitness enthusiast – researched different training programs and were sold on F45 when no treadmills were involved in setting up the studio.“It was torture having to spend an hour by myself [on a treadmill]," said Sylvestre. "F45 is a community where people are excited to workout."What can you expect?There are different formats to each circuit class, like the "Foxtrot" class inspired by army training exercises, and "Brooklyn" - a class packing plenty of boxing punches. While "Foxtrot" and "Brooklyn" are more cardio-focused, the "All-Star" and "MKatz" workouts feature more weights and resistance training to build strength.F45 instructors demo each move on an LCD screen right in front of you before class begins. The screens also show a countdown timer and participants’ heart rate and earned fitness points. Just sync your heart rate monitor to the F45 challenge app.What is the F45 challenge?The "F45 Challenge" is an 8-week program designed for weight loss. The results are no joke - two Doral members have dropped over 100lbs combined. The challenge starts with a complete body analysis using InBody to measure fat vs. muscle mass and other biostatistics. The results are reviewed and analyzed, follow-by an orientation.Challengers will receive a meal plan complete with recipes and weekly grocery lists and commit to the F45 Doral workouts. The best part is the community support. Share your protein-packed food pics to Instagram with hashtag #f45challenge, compete in class for the most fitness points, and push your limits thanks to the coaches enthusiasm during the workout.Ready to try it? F45 welcomes drop-ins and you can schedule a full week trial for just $7. There are tons of commitment-free packages available or sign-up for an annual membership for deep discounts.Make sure to wear proper cross-training shoes, bring a bottle of water, and definitely have a towel on hand for the puddles of sweat you leave behind. Beginners are welcome.View the schedule F45 Doral schedule here.

Miami Beach is no stranger to the booming fitness industry spreading throughout South Florida. Sunset Harbor resident SobeKick, has found a way to make it feasible for just about anyone to feel like they’re working out in Miami, regardless of their physical location, by introducing SobeKick Live.SobeKick Co-Owner, Johnny Rock, was inspired to create the SobeKick Live program last summer, as a way to keep people who come to Miami motivated to be in the best shape of their life, with a “summer forever vibes” mentality.After messing with a few ideas, the design for an on-demand, live stream video feed of his Miami trainers pushing viewers to being the best version of themselves, was the solution.“The trainers are excited and motivated for the SobeKick Live program just as much as the online viewers,” said Rock. “It allows them to build their own brand and get more clients for themselves. Trainers are also compensated for the people tuning into the Live program, so they too are wanting to give it their all.”

SobeKick Live allows users to workout from anywhere with direct instruction from the SobeKick trainers. The Live program is on demand via web, iOS and Android, with Roku and Apple TV accessibility coming soon. With a membership, you get access to the SobeKick class lineup, ranging from Boxing Bootcamp, Cardio Kickboxing, Abs & Butt, Core, Yoga and more. 35 new classes are added every week, totaling 140 new classes a month.“I have been with SobeKick about four years now,” said Shay Medal, SobeKick member. “I absolutely love the online classes. It’s exactly like attending the actual class and just as motivating. In one-hour, I’m burning up to 800 calories.”SobeKick Live is offering a promotion, with the first 30-days as a free trial, with no credit card needed. The program runs $29 a month, and is a month-to-month membership, with no commitment.SobeKick also offers a yearly subscription for $199, a steep discount from the month-to-month package. They also have gloves, jump ropes, weights and standup boxing bags for purchase as well.For more information, visit http://sobekick.com/.

The City of Miami Beach has announced that the six-week renovation of Muscle Beach, located at 9th and Ocean Drive, is set to reopen, Saturday, March 3, 2018, with a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for 10am.“MyEquilibria designs and manufacturers all of our own equipment,” explained Raquel Rodriguez, Co-Founder of MyEquilibria. “The prior Muscle Beach South Beach had a fairly small, but relatively complete outdoor gym consisting of basic bars. Our equipment is based on free body weight training.”The biggest upgrade comes in the form of MyEquilibria’s iconic “Tree,” an artistic rising 21-foot tall functional training system. When installed, the “Tree” is functional with a rings station, parallel bars, pull-up bar and elevated hooks for TRX and overhead resistance bands.Surrounding the aesthetically pleasing training “Tree,” will be 11 fitness accessory stations, some of which includes a twisting stability board, various handles, grips and bars, and a “wellness stone,” with low hooks for resistance bands and a low bar for triceps dips or incline push-ups. The stone is specifically curved and engineered to facilitate stretching, yoga, tai-chi and TacFit.“The designer of MyEquilibria’s “Tree,” Vito di Bari, and MyEquilibria Founder and CEO, Gian Luca Innocenzi, were both in touch with the Former Mayor Beach, Philip Levine, during the research and development stages,” said Rodriguez. “Mayor Levine was very supportive of the project, as was commissioner Ricky Arriola, and Parks & Recreation Director, John Rebar, who were all instrumental in pushing this project along.”The “MyBeast” section is a 30-foot long monkey bars, specifically designed for adults and athletes. Connected are 12 fitness stages which includes various handles, grips and bars for anything you can dream up, and a punching bag, stored in a lockable storage box overnight.“The sculptural elements are made from HPC (High Performance Concrete) and Ultra HPC,” said Rodriguez. “HPC is a mixture of reinforced concrete with granite or marble. Except for the newest line Calisthenics Pro, all of our equipment has the latest in international safety certifications specifically for outdoor fitness equipment.”The Calisthenics Pro makes up a separate area designed to replace the most popular equipment on the previous Muscle Beach design. A flag pole, converging parallel bars and tri-level pull-up bars, all freshly installed with the heights and diameters of the old equipment, but reinforced, painted and finished to prevent corrosion from the salt air and beach conditions.You can watch all of the action unfold on the Muscle Beach South Beach Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/musclebeachsouthbeach.

Miss Eddy Pink is an Instructor at Flywheel Miami Beach. Outside of Flywheel, Eddy fulfills her passion for music as a DJ. To ride with Eddy, check the Flywheel schedule. Connect with Instructors in the 305, follow Eddy on Instagram.STAY FIT 305: What kind of music do you like to workout to?Eddy: Remixes!STAY FIT 305: What does Music Mean to You?Eddy: “Music is my sanity. It gives me life, and allows me to speak to others without even speaking. My energy, when teaching a class doesn’t come from my morning Café Bustelo (ok maybe partially), but comes from the ridiculous beats blaring in the studio. Music is my daily does of happy.” Eddy’s Top Workout Hits:

• “September” – Throttle x Earth, Wind & Fire
• “Wake Me Up” – EDX Miami Sunset Remix
• “Voodoo” – Tribal Mix
• “Feel It Still” – Coldabank Remix

Listen to the complete playlist on the STAY FIT 305 Spotify Account: Eddy Pink's Workout Hitshttps://open.spotify.com/user/rroosddctp5esgj2phsns5o0j/playlist/2Ne9Hrm7wCsrJoY1IK1kqf

As someone that has been practicing yoga for several years, I have found that one central theme remains the same: Practicing yoga is a workout for your body and your mind. Everyone’s reasons for practicing yoga are different and OM Movement ensures to offer a space for a variety of practices.After a few classes at OM Movement, it proved that you really can exercise your mind, body and spirit at this studio. Located in central Coconut Grove, across from Peacock Park, the location couldn’t be more fitting and zen. The studio is beautifully decorated with thoughtful sayings, dreamy yogi merchandise and, my favorite part, a front desk adorned with plenty of sparkling crystals. Definitely an entrance that hums “Ommmm.”The OM Vinyasa class at OM Movement with Joan Varini was a reminder to why myself, and many others, continue to practice yoga. She began class with a reflection on the idea that everyone does practice for different reasons and stressed that yoga is meant to evoke a sense of community as the word itself means "union" or "connection."During the OM Vinyasa class, Varini led us through a 75-minute heated (81oF) class with each movement carefully explained, assisting us in reaching our best form while also providing her insight into yoga.OM Movement’s philosophy of “Conscious Movement” is evident throughout the studio. Each room is named after a yoga phrase such as prana, meaning "breath" or "primary energy." Located at the back of the studio, this room is outfitted with equipment such as kettlebells, medicine balls, and jump ropes. The Prana room is for their “Soul Sweat” group fitness class, a high-intensity group fitness workout where the class moves in groups from one station to another.In the "Soul Sweat" class, with Christian Oliveira, we moved through rounds of box jumps, ring rows, wall balls, v-ups, and burpees. All of the exercises were scalable to your level and Oliveira took the time to correct form and keep the class motivated throughout. A slightly different style of class than you would normally think to take at a yoga studio.Which is why the variety of the classes makes OM Movement so unique. In addition to Soul Sweat, the studio offers classes such as OM Power Yoga, Fluidus Method Yoga, OM Heated Power Yoga, OM Hybrid, Skanda Yoga, Aerial Yoga and even Mindful Meditation. Both classes had the same meticulous awareness of movement and form by the instructors.OM Movement is located at 2895 McFarlane Road, 2nd Floor, Miami, FL 33133. Visit OM Movement Studio for more information, class descriptions and full call schedule.

Strip away all of the gym selfies and #swolemate hashtags, and you’ll find some “fit couples” who’ve been shot by Cupid’s arrow. This group has successfully blended their love of fitness and their love for one another. Let’s get to know four Miami Fit Couples.

PJ Venturino + Oriana Alvarez

• Status: Dating – One Year
• Follow: @fullbodyfit85 and @orianalvarez

How do you motivate each other in and out of the gym?We motivate each other daily. We're very driven individuals and take our jobs/careers seriously. We aim to be healthy people so we can enjoy life to the fullest. There's things we both want to accomplish in our lives, and we understand that through hard work, this can be attainable.Do you have any favorite places to train in Miami?We love to train at Fitbox Method and Life (obviously). Also outdoors, whether it’s at a park, beach, field, etc. Variety is key, always got to change it up.Apart from fitness, what else do you do as a couple for fun?When we have the time, we love to relax at various pools around town- always looking for new ones to try out. We like to try new things - whether we go to a museum, restaurant, gym, beach, or travel. And we love dogs and Game of Thrones!

Anthony Mendez + Jenny Ho

• Status: Dating – Eight Months
• Follow: @MendezFitness and @IAmJennyHoFit

How did you guys meet? Did fitness play a part?We met 9 years ago one afternoon on a training session at LA Fitness. Fast forward to 2016, Jenny was looking for a personal trainer and found me again on Instagram. We started working together and one thing led to another. Luckily fitness played a major part.How do you motivate each other in and out of the gym? We support each other on a daily basis. Jenny helps me stay organized and she's also my muse. She is the love of my life, the one person I can call my soulmate and swolemate. Anthony has been my biggest motivator and inspiration. I am so grateful to have him as my loyal partner and best friend. He has such a positive influence on my life. Together we create great energy and ideas, especially to influence others to work harder for their goals.How much work goes into your Instagram? Who is most likely the first to suggest a gym selfie/photo?A LOT! Jenny loves recording some boomerang clips for our Instagram stories during our workout sessions.

Ivan Pipolo + Amanda Silvestre

• Status: Married
• Follow: @Ivan_Pipolo and @Amanda.ASilvestre

How did you guys meet? Did fitness play a part?We met in Brazil in 2014, introduced by a common friend that told us that we were the most active people she knew (she didn’t know a lot of fit people), so she said we would be perfect for each other. I ended up moving out of Brazil, and spent a year in Miami by myself, until we reconnected via social media. Four months later, Ivan decided to move here with me. Six months later we got married in Las Vegas and opened F45 Training in Doral.How do you motivate each other in and out of the gym?Ivan is the most focused person I know, and my motivation is to become someone like him someday. He never skips a workout and is always sharp with his diet. I think my way to motivate him is to cook 6,000 calories for him everyday!What is your favorite cheat meal?Burger and Ice Cream.

Ron Gilbert + Jai Faith

• Status: Married – Nine Years
• Follow: @ronnodaysoff and @jai.faith

How did you guys meet? Did fitness play a part?I was in Miami on business and met Ron in a nightclub and bonded over our interest in fitness and basketball. From there, we started dating and Ron moved to the Bronx where I lived until a little over three years ago, when we switched things up and moved back to Florida.What is the most challenging thing about working out with your significant other?We actually enjoy training together because we both have different styles of training. We'll take turns with who plans the workout, and we don't go easy on each other, but also pull from each other's energy in the workout.How much work goes into your Instagram? Who is most likely the first to suggest a gym selfie/photo?We feel like Instagram is a way to share fitness tips, motivation and moments. Moments in the day where we are training our mind, body and soul, as well as just letting go, in an effort to encourage others to do the same. Moments with our clients or people that just inspire us. I usually have the trigger finger for a selfie before Ron does.Apart from fitness, what else do you do as a couple for fun?We love dinner out, movies and adventures, so weekend getaways are the best! Doing fun things with our little one to take him outside of his regular routine. We also love throwing a good BBQ (my dishes are Veggie Based). We both love serving at Potential Church. Ron serves with the Youth and I lead the Dance Ministry Team choreographing features for our church.