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You don’t need to have dance experience to enjoy the benefits that come along with barre workouts. Here are eight barre studios around South Florida to try in 2021.

Pure Barre

At Pure Barre, you can start with a Foundations intro class to learn the barre technique before moving onto tougher classes like Empower and Reform for a proper challenge no matter your level.

• Locations: Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Pembroke Pines, Weston, Fort Lauderdale, and East and West Boca Raton
  

Sweat Studio

This studio is heated to spike your heart rate and ensure a good sweat. The barre-less barre class will dynamically have you moving in all ranges of motion in order to burnout each muscle group.

• Location: North Miami
  

barre3

Feel empowered after a full-body, balanced workout at barre3 combining strength conditioning, cardio, and mindfulness. Meet yourself where you’re at and go after your goals with self-love!

• Location: Boca Raton

The Bar Method

The Bar Method is proud of their signature technique and claims it's the most-efficient way to reshape your body. Using many class types such as Bar Move and Bar Express, there is a challenging (and safe!) workout for everyone!

• Location: South Miami
  

exhale

Strengthen and lengthen in a peaceful environment with amazing views at exhale. Enjoy their signature approach to barre with sustained holds and micro movements both in the studio or on the beach.

• Locations: Brickell, Bal Harbour, and South Beach

Barre Envy

Barre Envy's Classic class may be traditional, but their classes such as Barre-lesque and Barre Rhythm are anything but, blending other disciplines with traditional barre techniques.

• Location: Delray Beach
  

The Barre Code

Pulse and shake at The Barre Code and take class knowing that you will use a variety of different props and the routine will constantly change, all while enjoying high-energy playlists.

• Location: Edgewater

Athletix Rehab & Recovery, a boutique physical therapy clinic with locations in Coral Gables and Davie, opened its third location in Deerfield Beach at the end of last year. This new location is located inside D1 Sports Training. 

In order to expedite clients’ return to play, Athletix focuses on functional rehabilitation with an emphasis on manual therapy, corrective exercise, performance-based sport-specific exercise, and postural realignment. 

D1 Deerfield Beach is a 21,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility that includes top-of-the-line strength and performance equipment, an expansive turf, a half basketball court, and a specialized lacrosse training area. D1 Sports Training offers superior performance and fitness training to athletes of all ages and skill levels. 

Some of the services that Athletix offers include sports physical therapy, stretching, spinal manipulation, and massage therapy. With a variety of techniques and amenities available, Athletix can help with maintenance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. Their exercise recovery services help decrease recovery time and optimize future performance. 

Athletix physical therapists have all graduated from accredited physical therapy programs and are state-licensed. While the Athletix team has extensive experience treating athletes from various disciplines, including professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, USA Olympics, and more, they accept patients with all different conditions.

Upon booking an appointment, the doctors at Athletix first conduct a physical therapy evaluation to determine the root cause of your impairment. From there, they create a customized plan of care to get you back in the game. 

Athletix Rehab & Recovery is located at 1401 Green Road, Suites D/E/F in Deerfield Beach. For more information, check out their website at athletixrehab.com or follow them on Instagram at @athletixrehab. 

After witnessing more residents hit the pavement this last year, the Downtown Miami YMCA is launching a brand new running program to make sure you’re logging your miles effectively. With the addition of personal trainer and running coach, Ally Robinson, to the team, the Y is now extending their offerings to include one-on-one personal run coaching sessions along with weekly interval running classes. The 60-minute classes are offered every Saturday at 8:00 am and are designed to make you a stronger, more efficient runner – no matter your experience level.

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In addition, the YMCA is kicking off the year with an 8-week “Road to 5K” Program beginning on Saturday, January 23rd.

The Road to 5K program includes:

• Saturday morning interval running classes
• Utilizing the ample outdoor space at Bayfront Park, the YMCA indoor running track, or the cardio wing with treadmills spaced appropriately apart
• 60-minute, one-on-one run coaching session
• Personalized training plan
• Discounted personal run coaching sessions

Whether more running is simply part of your resolution, you’re looking to add more variety in your miles, or there’s a virtual race you’ve got your eye on - this program is for you. It’s open to both YMCA Members and Non-Members (Members: $79 / Non-Members: $119). Click here to register.

While other cities across the country are still stuck inside, staying active is important for all aspects of your health. There’s no better time to get out and enjoy this Miami winter with a little extra accountability on the side.

After weeks of voting, the STAY FIT 305 community has voted Bodytek Fitness as the "Best Gym in Broward 2021."

With six location across the county - Davie, Weston, Pompano Beach, Pembroke Pines, Wilton Manors, and Parkland - Bodytek Fitness is a massively popular destination for fitness enthusiasts.

Classes at Bodytek Fitness are centered around High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) organized in a circuit, that blends traditional weight training, TRX, kettlebell, core and cardio.

For more information on Bodytek Fitness, visit https://bodytekfitness.com/

Honorable Mentions

Here are the honorable mentions (in no particular order) for "Best Gym in Broward 2021."

• Ride Element
• Elevate 954
• ROAR Station

After weeks of voting, the STAY FIT 305 community has voted Slash Fitness as the "Best Gym in Palm Beach 2021."

Located in Delray Beach, Slash offers a combination of group fitness and personal training. Weight training, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), and stretch/barre/yoga, are all on the menu at Slash, with the focus on burning fat, defining muscle, and improving the quality of your healthy and active lifestyle.

For more information on Slash Fitness, visit https://slashfitpro.com/

Honorable Mentions

Here are the honorable mentions (in no particular order) for "Best Gym in Palm 2021."

• Pit Fitness
• Johnny O's Gymnasium
• 1 Fitness

After weeks of voting, the STAY FIT 305 community has voted Anatomy as the "Best Gym in Miami 2021."

With their fourth location set to open in Coconut Grove later this year, Anatomy has been on a moonshot since they opened the doors to their South Beach location back in 2014.

Already operating in Midtown Miami, 1 Hotel South Beach, and Sunset Harbour, Anatomy offers a large variety of group fitness programming, luxury amenities, and personal training to compliment their traditional membership offering.

“The most important person isn't us, it’s the other person - service is important when guests walk in the door,” said Anatomy Co-Founder, Marc Megna, in an interview with STAY FIT 305 last year.

For more information on Anatomy, visit https://anatomyfitness.com/

Honorable Mentions

Here are the honorable mentions (in no particular order) for "Best Gym in Miami 2021."

• ADAPT
• Legendary Fitness
• CKO
• TapOut Fitness
• Move Lift Live

Glassbox is 3,500 square feet of light-filled space with the goal of helping local health and fitness entrepreneurs cultivate their communities. Located in Miami Ironside, Glassbox offers inspiration for all types of mindful wellness experiences.

Glassbox was neutrally curated to allow itself to serve as a clean canvas for all creators to utilize the space for their individual offerings. Some of the features of Glassbox include floor to ceiling windows, a wraparound balcony, and the ability to open up to three sides.

The space is equipped with hi-speed wifi, a SONOS sound system for easy airplay, and an auxiliary cord setup for DJ or external players. There are three onsite bathrooms, two showers, and a refillable water station. Street parking is complimentary and the North Side parking lot also has 80 paid parking spaces available.

Wellness-preneurs can safely host clients, workshops, and more on an hourly basis. This large, open air space is perfect even during COVID. Glassbox has the ability to fit up to 45 mats while still maintaining social distancing regulations. The in-house cleaning team uses natural, hospital-grade solutions both before and after studio use. Masks are also required to enter the space and at event check-ins.

Glassbox offers memberships with benefits that include:

• Private bathrooms & showers
• Fridge & kitchen space
• Refillable water station
• Check-in desk & area
• Natural décor elements like rugs, plants & pillows
• Daily cleaning team
• Easy online booking platform
• Wifi
• Outdoor sound system 
• Wrap around balcony
• Direct access to Lemon Garden

Right now Glassbox is offering an exclusive founding member offer at $300 per month for 4 hours per month. There is no sign-up fee and a minimum three-month commitment required. This special membership pricing ends January 31st.

Glassbox is located at 7610 Northeast 4th Court in Miami. For more information on Glassbox, email connect@miamiironside.com or head to www.glassboxironside.com. You can also find Glassbox on Instagram at @glassboxironside.

Your favorite “always on time, can’t use Miami traffic as an excuse because the next class starts in 10 minutes” studio - Sweat440  - is reopening their South Beach (January 2, 2021), Coral Gables (January 9, 2021), and Brickell (January 16, 2021) locations after closing their doors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

So what has Sweat440 been up to since you’ve last dropped in for one of their popular 40-minute express sweats? Quite a lot actually.

“After our initial closure in mid-March, we launched a daily email campaign that sent In-Home Sweat440 style workouts with videos and instructions to all our members,” said Sweat440 Chief Operating Officer, Matt Miller. “Recently we have taken Sweat440 outdoors with a class series in both South Beach and Doral Yard. These workouts are body weight and band only, instructor led, and socially distanced.”

So what can you expect when the doors reopen? Well first things first. If you’re dropping in to the South Beach location you might want to get there early for your first visit back - they relocated upstairs in the same building.

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“Our address is still 1916 Bay Rd., however we will be taking over the upstairs space which will feature a full studio redesign, new "blue room" lighting system, upgraded bathrooms, and an extra 230 square feet of usable workout space for increased social distancing,” stated Miller.  “Additionally, all our studios will now feature a self-check in kiosk system that will be supported by our new proprietary mobile phone application.”

Sweat440 isn't taking any chances when it comes to COVID-19 and has implemented a ton of new changes to their studios to keep them safe and healthy for guests.

• Reduced capacity of 50% 
• 6 ft. social distancing
• Mask/facial covering guidelines
• Installed virus killing UV lighting for HVAC systems
• State of the art electrostatic fog gun that kills 99% of germs 
• Sweat440 staff will wear facial coverings at all times and will undergo temperature checks prior working 
• Each studio will undergo deep cleanings with hospital grade products two times per day and throughout the day high-touch areas (handles, equipment, etc.) will be sanitized regularly
• Temporarily, locker use, water fountain use, towel service, and showers will be suspended in accordance with local guidelines
  

If you ask us, that’s pretty thorough. It’s great to see gyms like Sweat440 and others take the responsible approach to the pandemic while still providing their services to members.

“2021 will be a bounce back year for Sweat440 as we look to restart the rapid expansion we had planned before the pandemic hit,” said Miller. “Look for several more Sweat440 studios to open up both in neighboring South Florida communities and across the country. More details to come soon.”

And we’ll have them right here on StayFit305.com

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There are so many ways in which we try to de-stress and unplug from the world: meditation, long walks, exercise, breathing techniques; however, for some, including myself, it’s difficult to completely “shut the brain off” despite these attempts.

Like the body, the brain needs to REST, or Restricted Environmental Stimulus Therapy that is. This form of therapy involves taking away as many stimuli as possible and in this particular case through floating.

Enter Float Plus - located in West Palm Beach, you can experience REST via float tanks that are filled with over a thousand pounds of magnesium sulfate, also known as Epsom salt. The salinity is as dense as the Dead Sea’s allowing the body to effortlessly float. The float tanks are filled with approximately ten inches of water and the water temperature is equivalent to one’s skin’s surface, 93.5 degrees Fahrenheit, making you feel weightless and one with the water. This was my first floating experience and I was looking forward to the deprivation of stimuli for a change and curious about its overall effectiveness.

I was given earplugs and instructions on how to utilize the controls for lighting and music. Once you step inside the tank and close the lid, the healing begins. Initially, my senses were firing off and in overdrive. I was trying to get used to the water and its buoyancy while acclimating to the fact that I was about to experience no external stimuli, sans clothing. Once I shut off the music and lights, I allowed myself to take in my surroundings. After about 15 minutes, I settled into a deeply relaxed state, floating in complete darkness, silence, and utter stillness which brought me to the point where I could hear my own heart beating. The hour went by way too fast.

Following my session, I sat with owner and Maryland native Philip Nuttle to discuss what led him to open Float Plus. A former USTA tennis player, Nuttle was well aware of the importance of restorative conditioning. When he relocated to South Florida, his longtime, childhood friend and ultra-marathon runner came to visit. During one of his visits, he asked Nuttle where the closest floating place was as he needed to go in preparation for an upcoming race. Nuttle had no idea what he was talking about.  They eventually found one in Deerfield Beach and from there, Float Plus was born.

Nuttle felt this was the type of place residents in Palm Beach needed to find an escape from the outside world. He flew to California to do some research on various floating tanks, check out floating places in the California area to gather ideas from a logistical and operation standpoint, and chat with owners to obtain their perspective and guidance. He brought those ideas home and on this fall, Float Plus held its grand opening.

Nuttle expressed that floating provides several modalities that one can tap into such as visualization, in which athletes use in preparation for a big game or competition.  On a physical level, floating produces positive hormonal shifts such as increasing serotonin levels and decreasing the production of cortisol as well as improve overall sleep quality, skin condition, mood enhancement, and the list goes on. Clinical studies have also shown that floating helps those who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

The majority of Nuttle’s clientele consists of women, veterans, yogis, athletes, first responders, and corporate leaders. Many utilize floating to prepare for a game, a big presentation, life events, or to purely escape the everyday stressors of life. Professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors Steph Curry has proclaimed to be an avid floater and raved how floatation therapy helps him with recovery, long road trips, and visualization.

Float Plus also has a sound therapy room, a sauna, and private showers for an all-around restorative experience. It is also is the only floating business that offers 45-minute float sessions rather than the typical hour, and an open float for those not comfortable being fully enclosed in a tank. To learn more about the benefits of floating, visit their website, https://floatplus.net/.

Body Fit Training is the newest studio in Fort Lauderdale, having officially opened last month. In each 50-minute class, members will experience proven training techniques for fast conditioning results. The Fort Lauderdale location is the second Body Fit Training franchise in the United States and the first on the east coast.

With a background in strength and conditioning, studio owner Andy Hanley decided to get into group fitness with Body Fit Training. Originally from Ireland, Hanley's brother owns two Body Fit franchises in Australia, where the concept was created.

"What drew me to the company was that it was a very well-considered approach to training, anchored to scientific loss," said Hanley. “There is constant variety but there is also consistency that builds familiarity and allows you to learn the workouts and patterns.”

The Body Fit system is made up of 10 programs, some more aerobic based, some more endurance based, all done within 4 to 6-week training blocks. Within those blocks, members are encouraged to progressively overload, meaning that they are gradually increasing the weight, frequency, or number of repetitions week over week. According to Hanley, this is as close as the average person will get to training as professional athletes do.

There are two floor coaches at all times to assist with form and offer direction. The technology at Body Fit Training is meant to enhance the experience, with heart rate statistics quantifying how hard everyone is working and screens showing the moves on the walls. 

Body Fit workouts are designed to be high-frequency, with members attending up to six times a week. The rest and recovery are built into the workouts each week, making it easier to maintain training consistency and also making it more sustainable.

Body Fit also runs challenges three times a year to help members get extra dialed into their goals. While some challenges are based on body composition, others are based on strength gains and personal records. Challenges include detailed nutritional plans and specific goals, and of course, there are winners.

Members can manage their workout schedules and payments from the Body Fit app. Memberships also include access to  BFT2U for virtual workouts. This allows members to do a similar session at home or while traveling. The workouts will have the same theme as the in-person class that day, whether it be power or endurance, and there is the same work to rest ratios. The app also gives you the option to do the workout bodyweight or with resistance bands.

Of course, BodyFit is complying with all current COVID-19 guidelines and best practices in studio and they invite you to come in and try a class. Check them out at 408 N Andrews Ave in Fort Lauderdale. For more information, head to their website or find them on Instagram at @bodyfit_fortlauderdale.

It's that time of year again! It's your chance to show love to your favorite gym or studio in Palm Beach. Voting ends for this year's Fan Favorite Award: BestGym/Studio in Palm Beach on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 11:59PM EST. The winner will be announced in 2021.

RELATED: The #1 Voted Best Gym in Miami 2020

It's that time of year again! It's your chance to show love to your favorite gym or studio in Broward. Voting ends for this year's Fan Favorite Award: Best Gym/Studio in Broward on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 11:59PM EST. The winner will be announced in 2021.

RELATED: The #1 Voted Best Gym in Miami 2020

Not all gyms are created equal, and more often than not, hotel offerings are of the basic cardio type. That's why the the SLS in Miami Beach and Brickell have collaborated with the widely popular New York based luxury personal training gym – DOGPOUND – to bring a virtual fitness experience right to your room, that will elevate your next stay.

The offering is as it sounds. Book an accommodation at either the SLS South Beach or SLS Brickell location and be treated to a virtual session by one of DOGPOUND’s trainers tailored to your fitness level. The session includes key stretches, bodyweight moves, and an overall, well-rounded fitness experience, that can be done right in your room, or anywhere on the SLS property.

"We've noticed a significant rise in requests for health and wellness services at sbe properties and sought out a partner that aligned with our consumer's luxury lifestyle and could provide the best-of-the-best," said sbe Chief Business Officer Philippe Zrihen.

This innovative solution between sbe (parent company of SLS) and DOGPOUND is surely to catch on with consumers and competing brands, especially as sbe rolls out the program to other properties around the globe in 2021 including the Mondrian Doha.

"Wellness is no longer a nice-to-have when guests are picking their preferred hotel, it is a must-have. DOGPOUND is a natural complement to our growing suite of upscale wellness offerings, and an example of our promise to continue delivering elevated new products and services to our sbe tribe,"said Zrihen.

Not to be overlooked in this collaboration is the fact that the DOGPOUND experience is now available to South Florida locals that doesn’t require first getting on a plane. The NYC based operation has locations in Tribeca and West Hollywood and is hugely popular in their respective communities. The addition of DOGPOUND to the South Florida fitness market is surely to breed additional competition in the luxury fitness tier.

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Sarah Sutin's journey as a professional aerialist and flying trapeze artist has taken her around the world, to resorts and hotels in the Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos, Mexico, Canada, and back again, before settling in Martha's Vineyard.

It was there in Martha's Vineyard that Sutin was inspired to bring the magical world of aerial art to the masses. Now, Sutin and her team of high-flying, mind-bending, aerial artists are making Alchemy Circus accessible to all, no-experience required. Alchemy means a "power or process that changes or transforms something in a mysterious or impressive way," and that is exactly what Alchemy Circus encompasses.

After fine-tuning her offering to local in Martha's Vineyard, Sutin has brought Alchemy Circus to Miami, complete with a private rig, silks, straps, and a Lyra hoop. So what can guests expect? Exactly what you might imagine.

Sessions are 60 minutes in length and begin with a 10 to 15 minute warm up with stretching and mobility. From there, guests work on the apparatus of their choice, with the class structure pending experience level, comfortability, and skill progression. While beginners might work on technique, strength and basics, more advanced individuals will be challenged with more dynamic work. The session comes to a close with a cool down, some stretches, and aerial yoga if you're still craving more.

In addition to private, group, and kids classes, Alchemy Circus offers entertainment for corporate events.

Alchemy Circus is continuing to grow and expand their offering to include trampoline classes in the future. Classes start at $75 for one class or $350 for a 5-pack. Kids classes are $65 per class. For more information, visit https://www.alchemycircusmv.com/

It’s been a while since most Miamians have hit the club, but the pounding music and neon lights of Rukus Cycling in Coral Gables will make riders feel like they’ve stepped into a super-healthy discotec. 

The cycling studio on Giralda Ave has only been open for about a month, owner Vanessa Bauer said, but it’s already gaining a following. With five instructors and multiple classes each day, Rukus gives riders plenty of opportunities to get their sweat on and patrons will leave sweaty.

Rukus offers two class types, Prime and Surge, to fit into individuals’ busy schedules. Prime classes, said Bauer, are 45 minutes long and feature lots of intervals, while Surge classes are just as challenging but condensed into 30 minutes. The studio also offers a breakout room separate from the main class studio which hosts a few bikes and a monitor and allows riders to take pre-recorded classes at any time or even stream programs from Rukus’ partner, Peloton.

Bauer, a former professional dancer, said she got hooked on Rukus after visiting their studio in Orlando with a friend and decided she had to bring one to Miami. The Coral Gables location, she said, is the first franchise in South Florida.

New patrons get their first ride free at the studio, and there are a variety of membership options to choose from, ranging from $68 per month for four rides monthly to $168 for unlimited rides with added benefits like unlimited Peloton screenings and retail discounts.  

The studio is taking COVID precautions, which are displayed for patrons on a standing sign in the studio lobby. The sign indicates that bikes are spread apart, an air purification system is in use, and that Rukus gives riders the option to have shoes and gear pre-staged for a contactless pickup before class. 

Amenities include lockers, men’s and women’s restrooms and showers, a filtered water station, cycling shoes, towels, and drinks available for purchase. There is also a retail section selling branded merch, and the studio is a Lululemon affiliate.

Riders will definitely work up a sweat during the classes, and for competitive individuals, a screen at the front of the classroom displays rider stats. The music is poppy and upbeat, and instructors mix in climbs, sprints, and upper-body work for a well-rounded experience. The room is even surrounded by color-changing lights, which almost (keyword almost) makes riders forget they’re working out. 

For more information on Rukus Cycling, head to their website or find them on Instagram at @rukuscoralgables.

It's that time of year again! It's your chance to show love to your favorite gym or studio in Miami. Voting ends for this year's Fan Favorite Award: Best Gym/Studio in Miami-Dade on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 11:59PM EST. The winner will be announced in 2021.

RELATED: The #1 Voted Best Gym in Miami 2020

All good things start with the name. For F45, the F stands for functional training, and 45 is the total workout time. But 45 minutes is all you're going to need at F45 Upper East Side.

The massively popular franchise, which to our estimate is approaching 20 locations in the South Florida market, is a mix of circuit and HIIT style training focused on everyday movement. The franchise seems to have struck a cord with group fitness goers, with Instagram users sharing their latest sweat.

Designed to unify the muscle groups of the body to improve performance, the F45 programming mix boasts 37 different workouts, using a combination of over 2,700 exercises so members are always experiencing a different workout. Some days feature more cardio, while others are centered around resistance training.

"F45 has taken functional training to the next level. We are a HIIT training program that is not pigeon-holed into a repetitive and predictable class," said Alex Fernandez, Director at F45 Upper Eastside. "Our sessions get the most out of only 45 minutes, keeping our members guessing every day. There's no wasted time here. From the novice to the seasoned athlete, everyone sees results."

F45 Upper Eastside has free and easy parking, a big perk in Miami, a full service shower facilities., and a positive environment with coaches keeping you moving and motivated.

The studio is also following all current CDC guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic for cleanliness and safety.

"The well-being of our members is always on our minds since and even before our reopening," said Fernandez. "We take meticulous care to keep the studio clean and disinfected. Now we have doubled down our efforts by taking member and staff temperature before coming into the studio, requiring masks while working out, giving a towel and disinfectant when attending class to wipe down equipment, and creating individual pods for our members where they do not have to share equipment."

F45 Upper Eastside, is located at 7549 Biscayne Blvd in Miami. Sign up for your first class free at https://f45training.com/uppereastside/home or check them out on Instagram at @f45_training_uppereastside.

Did you know that three children die every day as a result of drowning? If that wasn't horrifying enough, Florida leads the country in drowning deaths of children ages 1-4 years. In a state with over 8,000 lakes, miles of ocean front, and what seems like a pool in every backyard, something needs to be done.

Thankfully, Drowning Prevention is of the highest concern for the South Florida YMCA, and the new L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center opening in Fort Lauderdale next year, will offer water safety and swim lessons to the community.

“Drowning deaths are the leading cause of death among small children, but we know drowning is preventable with swim lessons,” said Sheryl A. Woods, President & CEO of the YMCA of South Florida. “The Y is dedicated to making sure that all children have the opportunity to learn how to swim and that all families are educated about how to keep their loved ones safe in and around water – regardless of their race or ethnicity, or where they live.”

With the new pool at the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center in the Sistrunk community more people will be able to learn to swim, be safe and have the opportunity to enjoy water activities, with the goal of reducing the number of drownings in South Florida.

Here’s why it matters:

• 88% of youth drowning incidents occur under adult supervision - National SAFE KIDS Campaign
• Formal swimming lessons reduce the likelihood of childhood drowning by 88% - USA Swimming Foundation
• For every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency department care for nonfatal submersion injuries - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

In addition to offering life-saving swim lessons and drowning prevention programs, the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center will also provide fitness and lap swim programming for all ages, including active older adults. For additional information, contact the YMCA at 954-334-9622, or visit ymcasouthflorida.org.