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Jenna Guadagni wanted to step-up her spiritual game. So she did what anyone else would do. She spent the last year in Shaman School (yes, that’s a thing), traveling back and forth to Nashville, Tennessee learning energy and crystal healing techniques.

Now, she is taking her life’s work - all of that spiritual knowledge and her advanced yoga teacher certification, to completely refresh and rebrand her spiritual spot in Coconut Grove known as the Buddha Shack. The newly energized space, which moved to a new location directly across the street, is simply called, Buddha Grove.

“Coconut Grove is my home. It’s where I live,work and raise my daughter,” says Guadagni. “I feel so connected to thecommunity and the people. I love being able to offer a safe space for residentsof all ages to practice movement and mindfulness within walking and/or bikingdistance.”

Buddha Grove will sooth your soul with 30+ classes a week, featuring top Miami teachers leading the classes. Everything from early morning motivation classes, to late evening R&B restorative classes. Buddha Grove will also have Sunday evening energy flow classes, where Guadagni herself will take you through a chakra opening meditation, a slow flow yoga class, as well as a shamanic journey through your savasana, where you can say “hello” to your spirit animal.

“You can still expectto have a cozy “living room" space where you can hangout on the couch, usethe wifi and chat,” says Guadagni. “We also still have our signature hip hopclasses in the evenings and our Buddha Burn classes in the afternoons.”

For more informationon Buddha Grove, visit https://buddhagrove.co/.

No fluff. Justscience. That’s what the husband-wife duo of Lynet and Paco Aspuru are bringingto Pinecrest with their latest creation, Antidote Fitness Labs.

“We’ve built fitness concepts internationally with a keen attention to detail and over 20 years of experience,” says Lynet. “We are so excited to be launching a new generation of group fitness studios in our hometown of Miami.”

The 4,000square-foot studio will open up to a gorgeous lobby designed by award winningdesigners and architects. After checking in, guests will pass throughindustrial glass doors into a huge workout space and be immediately energizedby the nightclub quality sound and lighting system.

“All of ourequipment is top of the line,” says Lynet. “Our Climb Towers are actuallybrought in from Australia. Each guest will have their own Lift Station whereweights and resistance bands are easily accessible for them, and they have alarge personal space to do their movements, no crowding here.”

The Antidote workout is a 50-minute class that changes every day. What stays the same is the use of Metabolic Rounds, meaning that you will push yourself to the limit for short bursts and rest in between.

There are fourrounds that are 8-12 minutes each, taking you through a range of athleticmotions. By running on Woodway treads, climbing on PowerTowers, and lifting at apersonal weight station, guests can expect a full body workout that is going toshred fat and tone muscle.

Antidote Fitness Labs will also feature aMetabolic Lab for nutritional guidance, a Stayku 360 Body Scanner to accuratelymeasure progress, and an infrared sauna for recovery and anti-aging.

“We chose Pinecrest to launch this concept because we saw a needwaiting to be filled,” says Lynet. “This community has always been passionateabout health and fitness. We knew that if there was a community that wouldappreciate a modern and high-quality fitness studio, it would be thisone which has been disregarded in the past because of its location so far fromMiami’s explosive development scene. It’s time someone brought somethinginnovative to the suburbs.”

Antidote Fitness Labs is set to open in March 2019. For moreinformation, visit https://www.antidotefitnesslab.com/.

A rebrand of Fit Shop Fort Lauderdale, ROAR Station reopened on February 3, and is delivering increased intensity and high-energy workouts under fierce red lighting.

Owner AdrianeAbraham wants ROAR Station to be a place where you come to tap into your innervoice and strength. The goal is to get clients to ignite the rumble in theirgut, smash their highest limits, and max out their full potential.

"Thepurpose in studio is to get you to that place so you're stronger, not justphysically, not just the workout, but life in general," said Abraham."I want you to feel what you are capable of."

The studio isbringing a raw, urban feel to downtown Fort Lauderdale, with subway tiling andchain-link fencing. The interior of the studio was purposely built to helppeople become vulnerable and let go emotionally. One element of the redesignedstudio is the Voice – a wall with empowering messages acting as a constantremind to go harder, be more, and keep going.

ROAR Station isa high intensity interval training (HIIT) station, focused on strength,conditioning, and boxing. MAX OUT is a HIIT and strength classes thatalternates focus between upper, lower, and full body days. Classes will vary,with stations combining strength with power and endurance. SMASH is 10 stationsof alternating HIIT and boxing. It is high energy, encouraging you to SMASHthrough anything standing in your way. Lastly, ZOOM is a performance class thatchallenges your agility.

For classes thatincorporate boxing, there are gloves to rent and wraps available for purchase.ROAR Station also sells gloves or feel free to bring your own.

"I feellike ROAR Station is a very meditative workout," said Abraham. "Comein, check out, and do your thing in the space, go in your zone."

ROAR Station is located at 729 NE 2nd Ave in Fort Lauderdale. You can also follow them on Instagram at @roarstation.

The team behind The Wynwood Yard prepares to bid farewell to themagical space it has called home for 3.5 years on May 5, 2019, its final day.In honor of the big-hearted and supportive community of guests, collaborators,neighbors and partners that have given The Yard life, purpose and immensecheer, the team is inviting everyone to revel in the the most exciting,inspiring, creative and fun final three months.

*Read: Visionaries Behind Wynwood Yard Head West to Open The Doral Yard at Downtown Doral*

Wynwood Yard founder Della Heiman created a video sharing her profound gratitude for everyone that has visited, enjoyed, celebrated and shaped The Yard, and her hopes for the grand finale “Magic Season.”

Catch legendary musical performances by local and national acts including everything from fusion quartet Electric Kif & Friends to South Florida’s Grateful Dead tribute band, Unlimited Devotion and Jersey Shore natives The Shady Street Show Band.

Foodies will revel communal feasts like  Indian Shabbat with Anita Sharmaand Mathew Webb of Annamon March 1st and Nutritious Nights: AnAphrodisiac Affair, with hosts Susan Cartiglia of RadiateMiami and Functional Medicine MD, Dr Jarred Mait will tickle your senses onApril 6th.

Yard Fest, a blowout celebration on The Yard’s last weekend, invites everyone from loyal #yardrats, out-of-town visitors, kids, and adults of every age to help The Yard go out with a bang! The grand finale farewell bash will feature over a dozen musical performances, fitness and wellness workshops, kid-friendly garden activities and much, much more.

As if that weren’t enough, The Yard’s regular jam-packed schedule of events brings a smorgasbord of family-friendly, fun and unique events to make each and every day at The Wynwood Yard remarkable.

Take a piece of The Yard with you with new Yard caps and beach towels, or go big at The Yard Sale, where you can become the proud owner of the beloved “I Love MIA” sign created by The Soze Agency (100% proceeds of which will be donated to the agency). Modified shipping containers, furniture, plants and even a food truck will also be on sale!

Weave your own memorable celebrations into The Yard’s final season making it the locale for your next birthday bash, anniversary, baby shower or any special occasion! No event is too big or too small for The Yard’s event pros. Get started by filling out the events form at http://bit.ly/bookyoureventattheyard.

G21Fitness in Oakland Park has announced their newly expanded studio and groupfitness offerings to their luxe facility, that features an infrared sauna,stretching, massage areas, and private shower locker rooms.

AtG21, programs are designed using 10 proven components of fitness:cardio-respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed,coordination, agility, balance and accuracy.

G21keeps its private gym limited to personal training clients and a capped numberof elite members to keep the space quiet and uncrowded. Everything matches theblack and gold branding, with immaculate attention to details.

Recoveryis emphasized at G21's unique stretching, yoga, and massage area. Stretchingand massages are available in 60 or 90-minute increments, and are done byin-house licensed therapists.

G21also has an infrared sauna with lights that can penetrate human tissue thathelps with detoxification, relaxation, weight loss, pain relief, bloodpressure, improved circulation, and muscle recovery.

SeparatingG21's main facility, and the brand-new group fitness studio, is a turfed outdoortraining space. Equipment moves outside and classes often take advantage of thegreat South Florida weather.

Duringthe week, a variety of group fitness classes are schedule to focus members onspecific muscle groups. On Saturday mornings, there are two, 75 minutefull-body workouts dedicated to resistance and conditioning, followed byrecovery yoga.

Firsttime visitors can take advantage of the complimentary “first group fitnessclass” or “personal training consultation session.”

G21 is located at 3401 North Dixie Hwy in Oakland Park. For more information, visit www.g21fitness.com or @g21fitness on Instagram.

IntensityX3 is agroup training gym featuring intense workouts that promise to produce greatresults. Set in a spacious room featuring mirrors and purple lighting, the threeclass specialties are summarized by Fight, for kickboxing, Flight, representinghigh intensity interval training, and Lift, representing resistance training.

The all-in-onestudio for those with a passion for kickboxing sports a membership that givesyou access to both their East and West Boca Raton locations.

Before you jump into class, first-timers are required to take Kickboxing 101 - a quick crash course offered 30 minutes before class to review technique. That is just the beginning of the guidance offered by the attentive trainers.

After you have mastered the 101 class, guests are allowed to move to IntensityX3’s traditional kickboxing classes throughout the week, that also includes a hot kickboxing class.

HIIT Box, acombination of kickboxing and a conditioning bootcamp, is a member-favoriteclass. The first half of class is kickboxing on the heavy bag, beforetransitioning to a “gloves off” format, featuring resistance and HIIT training.

IntensityX3 alsofeatures “hybrid classes” with a special focus on legs, arms, and core. Ourfavorite part was working out barefoot, allowing for better grip and control.

If you arelooking to mix up your routine, the workouts at IntensityX3 offer lots ofenergy and variety. The studio is very community driven and members build eachother up as they work to get to earn points and move to the next level. Membersearn points based on the number of classes they take, and the ultimate goal isworking your way up to the highest level to earn a pair of golden gloves.

IntensityX3 isrunning a special one-week trial. Get seven days of unlimited classes and freeboxing gloves. West Boca is located at 8221 Glades Road and East Boca islocated at 500 NE Spanish River Boulevard.

For moreinformation, visit https://www.intensityx3.com/ or on Instagramat @intensityx3.

Whether you’re looking to improve your technique or just purge some frustration by throwing your best combos at the bag, we rounded up the must-try Miami boxing studios in 2019.

*Jab, Cross, and Hook: The Best Boxing Studios in Miami 2018*

CKO Kickboxing

CKO Kickboxing locatedin Brickell sports the signature “CKO” class, involving plyometric movements,heavy bag and core work for an intense and sweaty hour.

Fight Club

Fight Club has locationsin Downtown Miami and Doral. Class offerings include boot camp, boxingexplosion, technical boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, spinning andcircuit training.

TITLE Boxing

With locations in Brickelland Hallandale, TITLE Boxing is perfect if you’re looking for anauthentic, full-body workout. TITLE Boxing also offers kickboxing, MMA, andprivate training sessions.

Equinox

Equinox is has a variety ofboxing classes in it’s lineup. From THE CUT to Boxing Bootcamp, guests will beglad they dropped in for a sweat.

FitBox Method

FitBox Method inEdgewater combines high intensity intervals with circuit training, and eachclass includes heavy bag work, dumbbells, medicine balls, and Schwinn AirdynePro Bikes (super intense).

Body & Soul Boxing

Try the Body & Soul Boxing experience in Coral Gables if you’re looking for that gritty boxing experience. The open-air warehouse makes you feel like you’re training for a title shot, or filming a scene in Rocky.

Mickey Demos

The air-conditioned Mickey Demos in offersa wide-range of classes, from Boxing Bootcamp to Intense Boxing Drills. Theclasses sound intense- and are - but are designed for all fitness levels.

Anatomy

Throw your best combos on theheavy bags at Anatomy. Get your heart-rate pumping as the workout intensifies,ending with calisthenics and core work to really feel that burn.

SobeKick

Sweat it out in SunsetHarbour at SobeKick. Try the Plyo Box for a more cardio infused workout, or getin a total-body shred with the Core T4 workout with Tony Thomas.

Sucker Punch Fitness

Located in Palmetto Bay nearThe Falls Shopping Center, Sucker Punch Fitness offers a great cardio boxingclass in addition to their bootcamp class.

Sweat Equity - an interest or increased value inone’s body earned from exhausting effort and strenuous exertion.

That definition iswhat helped named family-owned Sweat Equity, the Fort Lauderdale functionalfitness studio.

At Sweat Equity,the workout will push you to your limits by incorporating a wide range ofexercise equipment as you move through station-based, high-intensitycircuits. 

Coaches ensure apositive fitness experience by ensuring proper form and providing contagiousenergy. Knowledgeable on overall wellness including diet and weight loss aswell, Sweaty Equity coaches can provide members all-inclusive health guidanceand training.

The Sweat Equitycommunity uses a unique mobile app that helps keep members motivated andsupported. The app is also integrated with their in-house biometric trackingtechnology, the Neo Health Onyx Scale. This allows Sweat Equity members to seethe numbers behind their growth, and create measurable goals for long-termhealth. Members can also easily book classes and personal training sessionsthough the app as well.

The walls insidelook more like a street you’d find in Wynwood, featuring original, hand-paintedmurals, adding color and character to the space. There are showers for thosefitting a workout into their busy schedules.

Sweat Equity isvery eco-conscious, using self-powered cardio machines and renewable materialsand products with a goal to minimize their carbon footprint and be asustainable fitness studio.

Located at 909 East Cypress Creek Road in Fort Lauderdale, Sweat Equity offers a free week trial. For more information, visit sweatequityfit.com, or on Instragram at @sweatequity_fitness.

We rounded up some of our favorite, must-try gyms in Miami for 2019. 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. You can also click on the links below to see who made the list in previous years.

*10 Miami Gyms You Need to Try in 2018*
*10 Miami Gyms You Need to Try in 2017*

Rise Nation Miami

You’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. Sweat with some of Miami’s top fitness trainers throughout the week at this Design District favorite.

Anatomy

Anatomy has tripled in size in the matter of months, opening studios in Midtown Miami and the 1 Hotel South Beach, to complement it’s flagship studio in Sunset Harbour. Guests can hit the gym solo, work with a personal trainer, or take one of the many group classes like Ignite, Body Battle Xtreme, Booty Blast, Kettle Flow, Get Jacq’d and more.

Elev8tion Fitness

Downtown Miami’s Elev8tion Fitness might not befamiliar to all, but for those who love to hit to gym solo, or work with apersonal trainer, it’s the go-to spot in town. Fitness celebs and influencersflock daily to the warehouse space, filled with the best equipment - and thatwas all before the recent square footexpansion. The new addition houses even more turf space, and makes room forgroup fitness that you won’t want to miss.

TruFusion Coral Gables

A.Rod’s neighborhood favoriteTruFusion offers a variety of programming that any fitness enthusiast can’thelp but gush over. TruFusion packs the studio walls for TRX, Circuit Training,Pilates, Yoga, Spinning, Bootcamp, Boxing and more. We recommend trying some ofthe heated classes to mix things up. TruFusion’s community vibes make it amust-try studio in 2019.

SOL Yoga

SOL Yoga burst onto the scene in 2018, first opening its flagship location in Wynwood, and then later announcing an expansion to Fort Lauderdale. The stunning 2,200 square foot facility has attracted some of Miami’s most coveted Yoga instructors to teach in their heated space. We recommend dropping in for class with Dan Phalen.

Society Fitness

Formerly known as Society Barbell& Fitness, Society Fitness went through a rebranding in late 2018 to caterto the growing Brickell crowd. This neighborhood favorite sits right on theMiami River, allowing you to take in the gorgeous views as you sweat through theirrevamped Society Performance class that bootcamp andHIIT lovers can’t stop raving over.

Barry’s Bootcamp

Barry’s Bootcamp is one of themost popular workouts in the country let alone Miami, with loyalists flockingfrom all over. Now with three South Florida locations in South Beach, MidtownMiami, and Aventura, Barry’s Bootcamp sports a talented lineup of instructorsthat will leave you dripping in sweat … and loving it.

Exhale

With locations in South Beach, Downtown Miami, and Aventura, Exhale has a can’t miss offering of Yoga, Barrer, HIIT and more. It doesn’t hurt that Exhale’s locations are at some of the most beautiful hotel properties in the 305. We recommend dropping in for a class with Jessica Schreiner on South Beach.

Sweat 440

This boutique, circuit-styled studio, is arguably one of 2018’s most popular new gym openings. Settled in the uber-popular Sunset Harbour neighborhood on South Beach, Sweat 440 features four, 10-minute stations, that work various muscle groups. The setup allows for owners Cody Patrick and Matt Miller to mix and match muscle groups, exercises, and equipment, making it a can’t miss workout.

SoccerShape

If you’re looking for something very non-traditional in your workout, the SoccerShape should be your next stop. Inspired from their training as Miami FC members, founders Mason Trafford Rhett Bernstein, and Jonathan Borrajo have fused together easy-to-do soccer drills, with a bootcamp twist. Guests will sweat at some unique and exciting locations around the 305, getting a glimpse of what its like to train like a pro.

Core FitnessTraining (CFT) is the latest gym to open up in Hollywood. Opposite the Diplomatbeach resort, CFT is a boutique gym with stellar personal trainers and avariety of hard-core classes to choose from every day.

Owner DeanStatler has worked hard to create a gym where the group training is personal.Statler has purposely limited the class size, allowing for participants toreceive more individualized attention during every session.

“I wanted to create a gym that incorporates a variety of HIIT but not with 50 people in a class," says Statler. "I wanted something more personal where people get the attention they need without having to pay for a personal trainer."

The mantra at CFT is: “Hard work, works.” This slogan isn’t just for the members; every trainer is as committed as you to maximizing every minute of your workout to help you fulfil your fitness potential.

Core FitnessTraining is packed with modern training equipment like sleds, battle ropes, TRXstraps, rowing machines, bikes, aqua bags and so much more. This allows gueststo work through diverse and dynamic workouts programmed by the training staff.

Classes at CoreFitness Training are different every time but follow a weekly schedule thatblends strength, weight and endurance training.

• Monday: Boot camp style circuits designed to build lean muscle tissue and burn fat.
• Tuesday: Tabata training is one of the most popular forms of high intensity interval training that combines 20 seconds of work, with 10 seconds of rest over a period of time, keeping your metabolism engaged for hours after your workout is complete.
• Wednesday: ‘Wild Wednesday’ is all about volume, as guests work through a high number of reps and sets this class is definitely mentally challenging.
• Thursday: Butts and Guts - this class focuses on building firm glutes, legs and blasting your core.
• Friday: Sum it up – this takes a little bit of everything you’ve done in the week for a full functionally loaded movement class.
• Saturday: ‘Super Set Saturday’ focuses on building lean muscle by keeping your muscles under tension with SUPER SETS to get stronger.
• Sunday – ‘Ripped’ is a functional ab class that will focus on working your core whilst keeping your heart rate up!

Thrown into themix of the weekly schedule is Sunrise Beach Yoga, Boxing, Cycle Shock, Zumbaand my personal favorite “Body Shock.” This class is highly recommended; it’san intense full body, high energy workout with loud hype music and an evenlouder and more hype instructor; Annick.

Core FitnessTraining also offers “open gym,” a window where can do the workout of the dayat their own pace, there will always be a trainer on hand to push you throughif needed.

CFT host aspecial monthly activity. Last month, taking full advantage of their location,they hosted “Burn & Brunch,” a fully equipped workout on the beach,followed by use of the spa facilities and an unlimited brunch at the Diplomat,all for just $50.

Parking is free and if you sign up to Core Fitness Training in February as a STAY FIT 305 reader you can have access to the gym and unlimited classes for $99 a month. Your first class is complimentary, so give it a try. Stay tuned on their Instagram @Core2Fit for updates.

It's no secret that Miamians crave health and wellness. It's literally what our entire site is about. The latest studio, workout, trainer, health food, etc.

But how does Miami stack up against other healthy cities around the globe? TravelSuperMarket.com took a look at major cities around the world, rating them on eight different criteria - spas, gyms, yoga & Pilates studios, health food shops, vegan option restaurants, parks/green spaces, average sunlight hours, and the cost of a one-night stay.

So how did we so? Well, the Magic City came in the respectable #6 slot out of 50, so pretty damn good. Paris took the top spot, with Chiang Mai, Barcelona, Pattaya, and Vancouver completing the rest of the top five.

Here is what the rankings had to say about the 305:

Turquoise waters, glamorous neighbourhoods and colourful art deco buildings, Miami combines the luxury of white sands and the excitement of trendsetting nightclubs, making it one of the most sought after destinations to travel to. There are over 500 vegan option restaurants and over 300 health food shops, so it’s not surprising Miami scores highly when it comes to the world’s healthiest cities.

TravelSuperMarket.com

Do you agree with Miami in the #6 slot? Head on over to our Instagram - @StayFit305 - and show some love for your city! For the complete list, click here.

Rise31 justbecame the latest neighbor in West Delray Beach, after opening their spin andyoga studio at the start of this year. Ride in a cycling class, reshape in ayoga classes, and reawaken with an in-house café – Rise31 gives members a 3-in-1experience, which is how they decided on the number in their name.

“Rise”represents inspiring people to achieve a higher level of results throughexercise. It also reminds participants that we rise by lifting others.

Thecycling classes feature impressive lighting, including a glowing sunrise on theback wall. Rhythm is Rise31’ssignature class, where participants ride to the beat of the music. Rise31 alsohas a True to the Road ride thatfocuses on resistance, speed, and intensity.

While membershave the option to receive their ride stats post-class, none of the classes arefocused specifically on metrics and numbers. Rise31 caters to the needs of bothcompetitive riders and those looking for a place to disconnect.

Yoga atRise31 features the In-Trinity board – a training platform that buildsstrength, deepens flexibility, and improves balance, coordination, and agility.

For thoselooking for a more traditional flow, they also offer classes on regular mats. Theyhave a unique Yin-Yasa class that isa blend of the traditional vinyasa and yin flows to both engage your musclesand relax your mind.

Inaddition to lockers, showers, and shoe rentals, Rise31 has its own coffee,smoothie, and juice bar, R-Café, in the lobby of the studio. Members canpreorder their beverage on the Rise31 app before class and it will be waitingfor them when they are finished their workout.

Committedto helping Delray Beach become a healthy and happy community, Rise31 is givingback by hosting a charity ride on the 31st day of each month. Alldonations will go to a local Palm Beach or Broward County charity organization.

Rise31 islocated at the Delray Marketplace at 14859 Lyons Road in Delray Beach.  Local residents get the first class free andnew guests also have the opportunity to get two classes for only $30. For moredetails, you can visit them on Instagram at @rise31_delray or online atrise31.com.

Dancing is not just for the clubs when it comes to the 305. Some of Miami’s best fitness studio and incredible instructors get you to sweat all through shaking your tail feather. So where should you dance it out in 2019? Here’s our list of the five must-try Miami fitness inspired dance studios.

DanceBody DanceBody is a dynamic, dance-inspired fitness class that incorporates aerobic dance cardio, strength, plyometrics, stretching, and isolated muscle work that tightens and tones every muscle. The philosophy behind DanceBody is to define your body to resemble the physique of a dancer through feel-good motivation and training that empowers the mind. This full-body workout is easy to follow and set to energetic music. Each dance is choreographed to transform you body. DanceBody can be found at Anatomy and Winners Training Center.

Equinox Pump up the jams at this premier gym. Equinox offers clients a variety of dance classes to choose from. Class range from Latin music inspired Zumba classes to cardio-centric classes such as Body Language. Give Skyler Roger ’s class "Sykbeat" a try - its a plyometric and aerobic based dance class featuring hip-hop dance moves.

The Vixen Workout Ever wanted to feel like you were the star of the stage? Then The Vixen Workout is perfect for you. This dance fitness format uses choreography, killer music remixes, and stage lighting so you can experience the limelight. The Vixen Workout creates an environment where you can release your emotions, connect to your body, and experience a sense of community. Classes, while fun, are also effective. Clients burn anywhere between 400 to over 1,000 calories.

Body & Soul Sweat to beat at Body & Soul. Move your hips in one of their Zumba classes or try one of their signature classes like the Jam Sessions or Videosynce. In Jam Sessions, clients get to groove to the music in an easy to follow dance fusion class that combines the sculpting exercises with easy, upbeat and rhythmic dance moves. A perfect class for anyone trying dance fitness for the first time.

Powerumba Fitness Created by fitness instructors Martin del Villar and Pola Mochón, Powerumba is a dance fitness class based on the moves from salsa, reggaeton, merengue, samba, bachata, and more. The main objective of the class is to improve the client's strength and coordination through dance, while simultaneously imporving the cardiovascular capacity. Class will help clients relieve stress, burn fat, relax, tone muscles, and improves self-esteem. Clients can expect to leave feelinghappy and in a good mood.

Society Barbell & Fitness has been a popular mainstay in Brickell since its opening in March 2016. The 3,600 square foot functional fitness facility mainly catered to the CrossFit community by offering a “SocietyPerformance” class, featuring the barbell and CrossFit movements. Now, owners Adam Becker and Mike Vouvounas have announced a rebranding to match their updated fitness offering.

"The new SocietyPerformance allows for a ton of creativity from a programming perspective,” says Becker. “The class incorporates several different training methodologies, including bootcamp, HIIT, functional bodybuilding, plyometrics and more. We are not limited to the 20 or so movements that most CrossFit gyms are limited to.”

In addition to the revamped SocietyPerformance class, Glute Camp has been added to the schedule. Formerly known as Booty Day, the 60-minute booty building, firming and toning class remains as one of the more popular days of the week.

“The newprogram allows for a lot of people in a class and it creates a really coolenergy in the gym,” says Becker.

Society Fitness will also undergo some cosmetic changes. New wall art, a gaming and relaxation lounge, bathroom updates, and a tap featuring local breweries will be added.

“Brickell is home to the gym and it is where Mike and I live,” say Becker. “We like to think of Society Fitness as a “third place” for many. You have work, home and you need somewhere else to decompress and shed some of the stresses of life. Society Fitness is that “third place.”

STAY FIT 305 readers get an exclusive discount at Society Fitness. Use code STAYFIT305 to get a 20% discount off all class packages at www.Society.Miami.

Looking for a good ol' fashion ass kicking? We are talking the good kind. The one where you sign-up to sweat out your anger, frustration, and that late night cheat meal. Here is our list of 10 must-try Miami bootcamps in 2019.

Anatomy

Anatomy’slatest location in Midtown Miami is off to a blazing start after opening in late 2018. The SouthBeach location has been a staple in the Miami fitness scene for the last fewyears, attracting fitness enthusiasts to sweat it out at their luxe digs. Theirstar-studded roster of instructors includes some of the areas best, teaching classeslike Ignite, Body Battle Xtreme, Booty Blast, Kettle Flow, Get Jacq’d and more– all of which we recommend.

TruFusion Coral Gables

A.Rod’s neighborhood favoriteTruFusion offers a variety of programming that any fitness enthusiast can’thelp but gush over. TruFusion packs the studio walls for TRX, Circuit Trainingand Bootcamp, the latter of which you can even take as a heated class.TruFusion’s community vibes make it a must-try studio in 2019.

Society Fitness

Formerly known as Society Barbell & Fitness, Society Fitness went through a rebranding in late 2018 to cater to the growing Brickell crowd. This neighborhood favorite sits right on the Miami River, allowing you to take in the gorgeous views as you sweat through their revamped Society Performance class that bootcamp and HIIT lovers can’t stop raving over.

Barry’s Bootcamp

Itshouldn’t come as a shock that Barry’s Bootcamp made this list. It’s one of themost popular workouts in the country, with loyalists flocking from all over.Now with three South Florida locations in South Beach, Midtown Miami, andAventura, Barry’s Bootcamp sports a talented lineup of instructors that willleave you dripping in sweat … and loving it.

Legacy Fit

There’sno messing around at Legacy Fit. Guests show up for arguably the hardestworkout in town, and are not disappointed. Founded by Manning Sumner in 2008,Legacy Fit has been one of the most popular workouts in the 305 for the lastdecade. Now with locations in Coral Gables and Doral, Legacy Fit is serving upthe #NoDaysOff movement to anyone up for the gritty challenge.

B-Fit

Justsouth of Little Haiti, across from Morning Side Park sits B-Fit Biscayne. Thisboutique studio is a neighborhood favorite, helmed by owner, Sam Simpson. Dropin for a full-body bootcamp, and recover with their in-house treatment team – MyoRenew,led by Andy Fortuna.

Sweat 440

This boutique, circuit-styled studio, is arguably one of 2018’s most popular new gym openings. Settled in the uber-popular Sunset Harbour neighborhood on South Beach, Sweat 440 features four, 10-minute stations, that work various muscle groups. The setup allows for owners Cody Patrick and Matt Miller to mix and match muscle groups, exercises, and equipment, making it a can’t miss workout.

Equinox

Withstudios in Aventura, Brickell, Coral Gables and South Beach, Equinox is one ofthe main players of fitness in Miami. Members crave their high-energy bootcampstyled classes like Firestarter, Master of One, Best Butt Ever and more. Dropin for class with any of their talented trainers like Lee Jimenez and DaniDellarco.

SoccerShape

If you’re looking for something very non-traditional in your workout, the SoccerShape should be your next stop. Inspired from their training as Miami FC members, founders Mason Trafford Rhett Bernstein, and Jonathan Borrajo have fused together easy-to-do soccer drills, with a bootcamp twist. Guests will sweat at some unique and exciting locations around the 305, getting a glimpse of what its like to train like a pro.

Stunna’s Fit

SouthMiami’s fan favorite Stunna’s Fit is a can’t miss workout in 2019. This is oneof those workouts where you are constantly pushed to your limits in a good way,and leave wanting more. The high-energy workout features various types ofequipment, with trainers that bring the energy. We recommend dropping in forclass with owner Gabriel “Stunna” Varona, but there’s no going wrong here.

Its a great time to be a practicing yogi in the 305. Miami is packed with some incredible instructors that can be found teaching at some really exceptional studios around town. So where should you lay your mat down in 2019? Here's our list of must-try Miami yoga studios.

SOL Yoga

SOL Yoga burst onto the scene in 2018, first opening its flagship location in Wynwood, and then later announcing an expansion to Fort Lauderdale. The stunning 2,200 square foot facility has attracted some of Miami’s most coveted Yoga instructors to teach in their heated space. We recommend dropping in for class with Dan Phalen.

TruFusion Coral Gables

TruFusion is anothernewcomer to the South Florida fitness scene that has quickly made aname for itself in the Coral Gables neighborhood. Offering Vinyasa, Yin, andAerial, TruFusion is another studio that offers both heated and non-heatedclasses. You can sweat it out in TruFusion’s 95-degree studio, or stretch it outin Yin room. A.Rodand J-Lo are known to drop in frequently.

Green Monkey

Once again makingour list is Green Monkey, which advocates the mantra of‘Live your Practice’. This is felt the moment you walk through the doors oftheir Miami Beach Coral Gables location. Green Monkey devotees rave about howwelcoming instructors are, making the studios feel like home.

OM Movement

Local favorite inCoconut Grove, OM Movement encourages consciousness inmotion through transformative yoga classes such as Aerial Yoga, Fluidus MethodYoga, which emphasizes precise postural alignment, and Handstands, Arm Balanceand Mobility. Encouraging for all levels, instructors are often praised by yogavirgins as a great space to learn the basics.

Casa Vinyasa

2018 was a great year forYogis in the 305. South Miami welcomed Casa Vinyasa to the neighborhood. OwnersMelissa Callahan and Lizzy Chiappy opened their heated space for seasonedyogis, athletes, beginners, weekend warriors and the yoga-curious. They offer awide range of classes from power Vinyasa to restorative flow, and private sessions.

Exhale

With locations inSouth Beach, Downtown Miami, and Aventura, Exhale has made our 2019 list. Strikea power pose, work on your core, restore and chill, or breathe deep in Exhale’sfour signature classes. It doesn’t hurt that Exhale’s locations are at some ofthe most beautiful hotel properties in the 305. We recommend dropping in for aclass with Jessica Schreiner on South Beach.

MAHAM Yoga

Centrally locatedin the bustle of South Beach is MAHAM Yoga. Tucked away on West Ave, MAHAM Yogais led by Skylar Hauswirth, where many famous celebrities, influencers, entrepreneurs,athletes and models all lay their mat down in the heated studio at MAHAM Yoga. Hip-hopyoga is certainly the can’t-miss class led by Hauswirth himself.

Wynwood Yoga

Located on thewestern edge of the neighborhood, Wynwood Yoga is another must-try in 2019. Therealways seems to be a class getting ready to start at Wynwood Yoga – from theirsignature Hot Power Yoga to Vinyasa and Yin.

Ahana Yoga

The Design District’sAhana Yoga is another studio that has attracted quite a bit of attention fromsome of the most prominent instructors in the area to teach and practice. AhanaYoga also offers teacher trainings, retreats, and an events schedule, tobolster their mission of building a connected fitness community.

Prana Yoga

Tucked away in Coral Gables is one of Miami’s longest running Yoga studios. This hidden gem known as Prana Yoga has been welcoming yogis in the 305 since 1999, with over 75 classes a week. All experience levels are welcome at this neighborhood favorite. Prana Yoga also offers meditation, events & workshops, and even massages.

Opening in late 2015, Boca Raton’s Pit Fitness is focused on helping people get better every day.

Theworkout – circuit training with a partner that takes you through a gauntlet ofexercises. The result - a motivating and fun atmosphere for clients of all agesand fitness levels.

Guestsare encouraged to go through exercises at their own pace, and trainers arehappy to provide exercise modifications. During the week, classes arestrength-based and focused on individual parts of the body, while the weekendsare full body bootcamps on Saturdays.

“PitFitness was created to provide individuals with a place they could come get anamazing workout, without having to think about what exercises to do, in a funand motivating environment,” said John Dufault, manager and trainer at PitFitness.

Guestscan expect to get a lot accomplished in a one-hour class, and the trainers willhelp keep you focused and motivated until the last rep. The gym is filled withequipment, including an outdoor area, and each class is organized intostations. The giant space means you get lots of personal space and it neverfeels crowded, even with a full class. Pit Fitness also offers private trainingand athletic development.

The firstclass is always free at Pit Fitness and they offer a one-week trial for $25.Saturday bootcamps are only $15.

ThePit Fitness Center is located right off I-95 at 516 NW 77th St. in Boca Raton.

Checkout their website for more information at http://www.thepitfitnesscenter.com/or their Instagram at @thepitfitnesscenter.

Whilesmall-group training gyms have increased in popularity across South Florida,PumpFit Club offers its own unique personality and killer workouts.

PumpFitClub was founded by Hannah Eden in 2014. It initially began as a bootcamp classin the back of another gym before evolving into a HIIT training studio in 2015.Eden wanted to create a space to serve members, regardless of age, shape andsize, and help them set and achieve any fitness goals.

“Ourvision is to empower our local community. Once you walk through our doors, youare stripped from every single social label,” said Paulo Barreto, co-owner andoperator at PumpFit. “We work every single day on breaking stereotypes andpushing every member to discover themselves and the athlete within.”

Thefull-body, high-intensity, group workouts merge and mix intense cardio withresistance training for fat loss, toning and conditioning. The PumpFit programgoes beyond the typical stations and circuits. No class is the same, and eachday of the week offers a different structure of workout, challenging the bodyand mind with routines meant to improve overall fitness – from speed, power andagility to strength, balance and coordination.

“Weutilize many modalities of fitness to bring a diverse and ever-challengingexperience to each workout,” said Barreto. “At the core of our program is bodybuilding, kettle bell sport and flow, yoga, animal flow, and bodyweightplyometrics.”

Trainersare able to deliver individualized attention in a group setting, and are veryhands-on, ensuring correct form and providing positive energy andencouragement.

Atthe end of each class, after a much-needed cool-down and stretch, everyonegathers around a circle and brings their hands together. The trainer awards oneathlete who’s drive and work ethic stood out during the workout.

“Anyonecan receive the stamp regardless of fitness level, how fast they move or how muchweight lifted. It’s about recognizing effort and small victories, be it aperfect lunge or the first box jump completed,” said Barreto.

The stampgoes on your bicep and it says “F*cking Fantastic.” It’s a great goal for anyparticipant to have at PumpFit Club.

PumpFitClub is located at 408 N Andrews Ave in Fort Lauderdale. Check out the classschedule at pumpfitclub.com or find them on Instagram at pumpfit_club.