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Sweat440, a dynamic 40-minute workout class, is set to open in Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbour neighborhood this month. Co-founded by seasoned professional trainers, Matthew Miller and Cody Patrick, Sweat440 will be designed for beginners to experienced fitness enthusiasts looking for an effective and efficient exercise routine in only 40-minutes.

With HIIT and cross-training classes beginning every 10 minutes, Sweat440 is perfect for anyone with a tight schedule or a hard-to-plan calendar.

“We’re looking forward to joining the Sunset Harbour neighborhood,” shares Cody Patrick, Co-Founder of Sweat440. “Sweat440 will revolutionize how people train, being able to hop in a class at any time makes working out attainable for any busy schedule.”

Sweat440 aims to revolutionize the boutique fitness industry by combining the motivational mindset of small group training with the convenience of workout times that best fit each individual. Sweat440 accomplishes this by offering four fitness stations, each lasting 10-minutes in duration, with a new set of members joining the class every 10-minutes. The 40-minute class will incorporate a quick, effective combination of cross-training, strength training, and HIIT (high-intensity interval training) aimed to burn fat and boost your metabolism. This method of training allows guests to arrive at times that are most convenient for their busy work schedules and every day routines.

“Sweat440 is designed for everyone from fitness enthusiasts to beginners of all levels,” says Matthew Miller, Co-Founder of Sweat440. “Our team will be available to oversee and guide participation, ensuring members are making the most of their 40-minute workout.”

Sweat440 will take over a 2,700 square-foot space with state-of-the-art equipment such as rowers, assault bikes, sleds, battle ropes, TRX and more. As a fun add-on, guests will also be invited to capture their post-workout glow at Sweat440’s photo booth featuring a halo light and one-click sharing options for easy posting across all social media platforms. Individual lockers will also be available for those opting to store personal items and belongings before jumping into their session. Members will have the ability to enjoy a one-step check-in process at an iPad-controlled kiosk before jumping in the next available class time. Those new to Sweat440 will be able to easily register at the front desk before joining the next group.

Sweat440 will offer a complimentary introductory class to all new guests. Classes will begin at $28 from March to May 2018 with prices subject to change. 10-pack classes and a monthly membership package will also be available (prices upon request).Sweat440 will be located at located at 1916 Bay Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information on membership details, please visit sweat440.com.

‍Class schedule:

• Morning – first group begins at 5:50 a.m.; last group begins at 11:50 a.m.
• Evening – first group begins at 4:30 p.m.; last group begins at 7:50 p.m.

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.

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.

A new Pilates studio in Midtown will have every muscle of your body shaking. The good news, everyone in Miami is about to have a six pack. [solidcore] Miami is set to open its first South Florida location with a February 24th soft-opening and a March 3rd, 2018 grand-opening.[solidcore] Miami is the 31st studio joining an impressive list of other locations that include New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Philadelphia. [solidcore] is not your average Pilates studio. The classes at [solidcore] are intense, the workouts challenging and the instructors' energy is magnetic.I attended one of the preview classes this weekend with Coach Jo Gomez. In a mirrored room, under blue lights, I was introduced to "sweatlana," the [solidcore] reformer that would become my best and worst friend for the next 50-minutes.Gomez went over some terms she would use in the workout and demonstrated some key moves we would perform. The music came on and the warm-up began with a series of planks in varying difficulty. Extensions, crunches, and extended holds added to a standard plank had my abs on fire. I could quickly see (and feel) that [solidcore] was not your average Pilates class.The class progressed targeting other muscle groups in a similar fashion to what had previously occurred. Squats and lunges made my legs shake, with sequences of holds and pulses mixed in with the exercise’s full range of motion. Bicep curls challenged my arms from various standing and supine positions. The 50-minute class, which is just as mentally demanding as it is physically, was over before I knew it. Through every hold, pulse, and extension, Jo shouted out words of encouragement that pushed your body past its limits.

“[solidcore] is purposefully sequenced to work your slow-twitch muscles to failure,” says Gomez. "Your muscles are in constant tension the entire class. The resistance-based workout is “intense but with no impact.”The class also requires a lot of stability and balance, challenging clients to use their core throughout the class. Aside from the physical aspect, [solidcore] Miami challenges your mental toughness.“You have to be willing to work your muscles to failure, that’s where you will see the change,” explains Gomez.With over 250 exercises to be done on "sweatlana," each class will feel different. While the class targets multiple muscle groups, each class will have a certain focus. Through a mix of classes and instructors your body will get a balanced workout.If you are wondering if I felt sore the next day, the answer is yes. However, that sore feeling will push me back to [solidcore] Miami, knowing this workout will make me one step closer to my goals.[solidcore] Miami is located at 135 NE 32nd Street. Clients can sign-up for coach in training classes, which start 2/14 and costs just $5. [solidcore] Miami is also offering new client and grand opening specials, with complementary towels and water for purchase for class. For more information and to checkout the [solidcore] Miami schedule click here.

Yup, you read that headline right. Depending on your circumstance, it is absolutely possible to avoid pill popping (and perhaps even prevent a pain management situation altogether) by incorporating Pilates into your fitness routine and lifestyle.Whether you’ve thrown your back out from lifting weights, tweaked your knee during that marathon training or want to proactively prevent sports-related injury, there ARE healthy alternatives (read: no addicting drugs!) to relieve pain and get back in the gym. And with our state – and our Miami community – facing an opioid crisis, it’s clearly time that we all think twice before turning to highly addictive medications, like fentanyl, hydrocodone, morphine, codeine and tramadol, to manage our aches and pains.According to the Miami Herald, prescription painkillers have caused dozens of deaths and hundreds of overdoses in South Florida in recent years. Florida Gov. Rick Scott has declared a statewide opioid epidemic and called for new regulations and $50 million in new funding from the state to address the problem.Thankfully, there is good news. We have the ability to mend our own bodies naturally through corrective exercise, specifically Pilates. By focusing on proper breathing, postural alignment, improved mobility and increased stability, the mindful movement of Pilates creates improved body awareness and refined motion. These changes may benefit many pain sufferers. Here’s how:

• Reduced torque on joints, such as the knees, hips and spine, directly reduces pain and inflammation.
• Improved breathing helps increase oxygen flow to the body, assisting damaged tissues during the healing process.
• Positive, pain-free movement increases the release of endorphins and dopamine, allowing the body to feel better and move more.
• Increased body awareness helps us become more cognizant of our bodies outside of the studio, reducing the likelihood of injury during both physical activity and everyday motions.
• Strong and mobile bodies are not only advantageous for quicker injury recovery, but also for lifelong injury prevention.

While pain meds can be an appealing magic bullet, natural methods – while under the supervision of a trained professional – are safe, effective, and at the very least, worth a try. At Pilates in the Grove, we are seeing more and more folks from all walks of life (including doctors!) utilizing the exercise as a replacement (or complement) for pain meds, injections and even surgery. And that’s why we are working hard to become part of the opioid solution by educating our clients and providing them with customized Pilates programming.As always, it’s important to consult with a medical professional (Pilates in the Grove is also a comprehensive patient-centered Physical Therapy facility) to determine your best treatment plan, but it’s just as important for active people to know that there are options beyond the prescription pad. And we all need a little support while navigating our journey to a healthy, pain-free life.

Recovery is equally as important as when we push our bodies to the next level. Whether you just ran a half marathon, or you are training for the next big race, you are likely to experience sore muscles, a sign that your body needs time to recover. ELIXR offers athletes IV therapy that will have you feeling replenished and rejuvenated. The Miami-based company has a recently-opened lounge located in Brickell City Center where customers can pick from Performance, Recovery, and Immune-boosting elixirs. IV hydration combined with vitamins and minerals will have your body feeling like new in no time.I recently ran in the 2018 Fitbit Miami Marathon & Half-Marathon. Though I didn’t go the full 26.2 miles, after 13.1 miles of running, my legs were feeling the wear and tear from the race and months of prior training. Even after a lot of foam rolling and stretching, my body still felt sore. I decided to visit the ELIXR lounge for some much-needed IV-therapy.My nurse, Sara, set me up with the Performance ELIXR filled with vitamin B12, vitamin C, magnesium, L-Carnitine, and other essential minerals."All IV bags are made in-house and are customizable," says King De, CEO of ELIXR. "A benefit of IV therapy is the treatment benefits begin much faster than supplements taken in other forms. The vitamins and minerals are absorbed directly into the bloodstream, but also your body is absorbing them completely."I quickly felt an increase in energy from the vitamin B12, a much-needed boost given how exhausted I had been feeling since the race. What shocked me came later in the day as I walked around Brickell City Center. The tightness and soreness I had been feeling in my legs all week long were gone. The Performance ELIXR gave my body an extra recovery boost so that I could get back to doing what I love.Board Certified doctors and Registered nurses provide all ELIXR services. The ELIXIR lounge is located at 78 SW 7th Street, in the heart of Brickell. ELIXR also offers in-home treatments. ELIXR offers seven different IV therapy treatments and eight different kinds of intramuscular shots. Check out their website for more information about their products and how to set up your next recovery appointment.STAY FIT 305 readers get 10% off with the code "StayFit305".

Fitness is no stranger to rhythm-based classes. Sweating is more fun when exercises are choreographed in time to drum beats and guitar chords. Brooklyn Fitboxing Miami puts a rhythm-based twist on traditional non-contact boxing classes.Inside the Coral Gables boxing studio, an instructor calls out a sequence of moves: Hook, Cross, Upper Cut, Cross. What follows is a sequence of punches each landing in perfect rhythm to the music. Brooklyn Fitboxing is a unique boxing experience."The workout originated in Madrid, Spain," explains Coral Gables owner, Gabriel Lamas. "The name comes from the, strong association between "Brooklyn" and a certain feeling of toughness, a raw feeling."He goes on to explain that “Fitboxing” was used to highlight that the workout is more than just boxing. Participants, or “fitboxers” as they are called at the studio, experience a full body workout that incorporates core work and dynamic conditioning.Are you someone who likes competition? Brooklyn Fitboxing utilizes sensor technology in each heavy bag. The sensors 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 studios across the world. The boxing and kickboxing sequences change every two weeks. Fitboxers are able to track their progress for a particular sequence through online accounts. Brooklyn Fitboxing studios even host competitions. The Brooklyn Fitboxing World Games features head-to-head battles between studios to see which studios are hitting the tops scores.Each rhythm-based boxing class is 47-minutes long. The first part of class is a warm-up combining joint mobility and dynamic conditioning. Instructors exemplify proper technique for each boxing move before eight rounds of boxing and kickboxing. Core and strength training exercises serve as an active recovery between rounds. Instructors take fitboxers through a cool down and stretch before class is done. While an average class burns 750 -850 calories, it’s not unusual to see individuals burning 900+ calories in a class.Looking for a fun and competitive boxing class without the “fight club” atmosphere, then you must try Brooklyn Fitboxing Miami. The Coral Gables studio is offering a package to first timers, which includes a class, hand wraps, and a pair of gloves for $19.95. For more information about Brooklyn Fitboxing and how to book your first class click here. Be sure to follow the studio on Instagram to stay up to date with upcoming events.

When you have a baby, it may seem like you’ll never be able to get a good studio workout ever again, but it’s just not true. You don’t have to give up your fit life just because you have a family. There are several wonderful fitness classes in Miami that are designed specifically to keep mamas moving.Body Belly Baby Postnatal Pilates with Baby - Body Belly Baby founder Valerie Massoni teaches a pilates class that will help you gently re-tone the right muscles post-babe. The class is light-hearted, yet challenging. Ahana Yoga Mommy + Me Music Monday - Ahana is one of my favorite yoga studios, so it is a pleasure to get to take my babe to join in the community. Their mommy & me music class is a great way to introduce your little ones to music, movement and community. Not so much a workout for mom as a way to bond with your babe over some singing and music making.Dharma Yoga Baby & Me - Mommy and Me yoga at Dharma Yoga in Coconut Grove is a good excuse to get out of the house with your babe and soak up some super zen vibes. This class got my body moving and helped me to release a lot of tension.Zumbini - Ashlee Cramer’s Zumbini class is so much fun. It is a vibrant mix of song and dance that the babes seem to love. Again, this class is much more enrichment for babe than Zumba for mama. Meetup groups - Check out Meetup for Mommy and Me walks or workouts in the park.Equinox Kids Club - want to take a class without your babe? Select Equinox locations (Coral Gables, Aventura, Brickell Heights) offer Kids Clubs where your kids age 3-months to 7-years can hang while you workout for up to 2-hours for an additional (very reasonable) cost. I left my four month old daughter in the Brickell Heights Kids Club while I took Jil Deviscour’s Best Butt Ever, and we both had a great time. Baby Swap - on the weekends my husband and I will sign up for back-to-back classes at Flywheel or Barry’s Bootcamp in Sunset Harbor and switch off on baby watching duties.

Hopping on a bike in Miami takes guts. Even for experienced cyclists, navigating aggressive drivers and oblivious pedestrians isn't easy. Picking a safe path is essential, which is why the Venetian Causeway has become one of Miami's most used bike routes.And the 2.8-mile stretch of asphalt that is the city's two-wheel superhighway just got an upgrade: Last week, Miami Beach unveiled new green bike lanes, hoping they will serve as a clear visual of the "share the road" mentality many Miamians have a hard time grasping.Those in the local bike community say the lanes make cyclists feel safer while signaling to drivers and pedestrians that bicycles also have a right to the road."The Venetian Causeway is already a favorite route for many," says Rydel Deed of the Miami Bike Scene. "If the green bike lanes encourage more people to ride their bikes, then that’s a step in the right direction."The initial plan would have limited the green bike lanes to just the portion of the causeway that's within Miami Beach city limits, but the county later agreed to put up the money to extend the lanes all the way to the city of Miami. The new lanes will extend 2.5 miles both eastbound and westbound, according to the Miami Bike Scene.For those who ride eastbound into Miami Beach, the city has also added hundreds of new bike racks since 2015, including 275 that were installed in 2017. Last week, Miami Beach unveiled 65 new long-term bicycle parking spaces at the 17th Street garage across the street from city hall, giving bike owners a place to park overnight or between rides.And if you need to do a quick tire change or brake adjustment, the city has you covered there too: Bicycle repair stations have been set up in South Beach at Washington Avenue and 11th Street and in North Beach at Ocean Terrace and 73rd Street so you can fix whatever is wrong and get back on the saddle.*This article was originally published on The Miami New Times by Jessica Lipscomb and can be found here.*

What if a class could promise you a full body workout in 30 minutes? Exhale's HIIT 30 promises just that. Aileen Febles, the instructor of HIIT 30 at Exhale Bal Harbor, leads the interval workout comprised of two sections."The first section of the class is a longer series of functional exercises that target the full body," explains Febles. "The second section is a cardio based "Tabata" series that increases your metabolic rate. The class also has a killer core workout, and a stretch to cool down before heading out the studio door."Unlike the traditional HIIT class offered at Exhale locations, HIIT 30 is localized to your mat. The time needed to transition between exercises is shortened, allowing you to burn more, quickly switching from move-to-move."HIIT 30 requires you to bring your best," claims Febles. "A 30-minute class pushes you to your maximum capacity and effort. The intervals in HIIT 30 are also longer than other HIIT classes offered by Exhale."The best part about HIIT 30 is that the workout can be modified. Optional breaks are incorporated into the long intervals for individuals who might need a longer rest. The exercises can also be scaled up or down making moves harder or easier depending on an individual’s needs.If you are short on time but want to get the most of your workout, then HIIT 30 is the class for you. Exhale Bal Harbor is located inside the Bal Harbor Ritz Carlton. The studio has a beautiful view of the ocean, and other amazing amenities for members and guests to enjoy. Be sure to sign-up for class ahead of time as classes often fill up quickly. Click here for more information about HIIT 30 and to book a class.

Are you an avid Yogi or Pilates master? Ever thought of teaching, but not really sure how to go about it? Well you are in luck! Inner Balance Studio in North Miami Beach is hosting two teacher trainings this year. Pilates Mat and Yoga Teacher Training.During the 200 hour Yoga Training Program you will learn to teach mindful, alignment-based Yoga. You will be led on this journey by renowned and beloved teachers Diana Dalton and Adriana Gutierrez as well as additional instruction from Inner Balance Studio - Iana Malcolm, Kayla Rodenhiser and owner Nell Amos.Inner Balance Studio is a registered Yoga School through Yoga Alliance and the program will strictly adhere to their guidelines. All trainees who successfully complete the Inner Balance Training Program will be recognized through Yoga Alliance as a 200 hour Yoga Teacher.The Inner Balance teacher training will prepare you to teach REAL people with REAL bodies and will give you the skills to do so with confidence.Students will benefit from workshops in Meditation, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Yin Yoga.Inner Balance will hold an open house on Sunday, December 10th from 1:30-2:30 P.M. Come on down to get a breakdown of the 200 hour TT and get any questions you have answered.The Commitment:

• $2800 or $2600 if paid in full by Jan. 16
• Feb 16-May 6
• 10 Weekends (3/23-3/30-4/1 off)
• Fridays: 5:30-8:30 P.M.
• Saturday: 1-7 P.M.
• Sunday: 10:45 A.M.-6:45 P.M.

Pilates Teacher TrainingOwner Nell Amos and Claudia Rionda will teach the Pilates Teacher Training. For most students wanting to pursue a career as a Pilates instructor, learning the foundation of the Pilates method through matwork is the logical first step. The Inner Balance Mat Training Course provides an in-depth education, delivering beginner through advanced exercises in one course.The Commitment:

• $899
• Jan 26-28 and Feb 2-4
• Fridays 5-8 P.M.
• Saturday/Sunday 1-6 P.M.

Prerequisite: Must have taken a minimum of 10 hours of mat classes in the past 3 months.Both trainings will catapult your career in the health and wellness space. You will learn all the tools necessary to be a successful instructor in the field. Your teachers have been practicing instructors for decades and have a wealth of knowledge to share. For an additional $100 off enter the code STAYFIT305TT upon checkout if signed up by January 16, 2018.

According to Harvard Medical School, practicing yoga not only brings physical health benefits, but also encourages a better body image, promotes mindful eating, and boosts cardiovascular benefits. If your 2018 New Year’s Resolutions includes living a healthy and mindful lifestyle, why not try out the yoga studios that made our best of the best list.Green MonkeyOnce again making our list is Green Monkey, which advocates the mantra of ‘Live your Practice’. This is felt the moment you walk through the doors of their Miami Beach and Coral Gables locations. Green Monkey devotees rave about how welcoming instructors are, making the studios feel like home.Buddha Shack YogaWanting to create a space that would be open and fun, allowing anyone - even those who have never rolled out a mat - to feel welcomed and supported, owners Cristina and Jenna created Buddha Shack. Since its opening earlier this year, it has seen immense popularity with classes like Buddha Burn, combining your breath's impact on movement, alongside hand weight exercises and HIIT intervals. Check out the review we did earlier this year of Buddha Shack.Standard SpaIf you are looking for a little spa with your yoga practice, The Standard Spa lets you do just that. Book a Yoga or Fitness class like Sunrise Yoga or Stand-Up Paddle Board class, and then enjoy a relaxing spa treatment to fully exercise your mind, body and soul.Nobe YogaLocated in Mid-Beach, Nobe Yoga was built on the belief that the “Yoga High” is real, but more importantly that yoga helps you stay calm in situations, and helps you slow down to see the world through a different lens. Described as an intimate space, which allows instructors to provide ample time and attention to each student during classes like Yin Yoga and Yoga Bootcamp. All of which can be enjoyed before a refreshing juice at Just Juice Me, the attached juice bar.OM MovementLocal favorite in Coconut Grove, OM Movement encourages consciousness in motion through transformative yoga classes such as Aerial Yoga, Fluidus Method Yoga, which emphasizes precise postural alignment, and Handstands, Arm Balance and Mobility. Encouraging for all levels, instructors are often praised by yoga virgins as a great space to learn the basics.PilathonAlthough more often renowned as a retreat for Pilates enthusiasts, Pilathon, located in the heart of Wynwood, makes our list thanks to their Sunset Yoga class. A 60 – 90-minute hatha yoga class hosted on the rooftop of the building, providing a serene surrounding of a 360 view of beautiful Miami.Tropical VinyasaNow a staple in Miami Beach’s yoga scene, founders Amy Dannheim and Paul Toliuszis, lovingly describe Tropical Vinyasa as “sweaty, local, and fun.” Located in Sunset Harbor, they have diligently brought together some of the best instructors in Miami to teach classes that focus on self-expression and flow. Learn more about Tropical Vinyasa through the review we did earlier this year.Yoga House MiamiLocally celebrated for its challenging yet energizing hot yoga classes, Yoga House Miami is also revered for the diversity of its teachers. Yoga enthusiasts won’t get bored with this gem of a space located in the Silver Bluff neighborhood of Miami.Miami Life CenterAnd rounding out our list is the a first-rate Ashtanga studio, Miami Life Center, with a famed reputation across the country. In fact, many a yoga-lover choose to vacation in Miami in order to experience the classes offered here. Classes range in intensity and level, and the center also offers multi-hour/day workshops for those looking to commit fully to the lifestyle.The Buddha FarmAnd for those of you outside of Miami, The Buddha Farm, located in Fort Lauderdale, is South Florida’s first yoga co-op designed to promote community. Some say the success of the co-op comes from all instructors having a vote in the running and decision making for The Buddha Farm - like a true co-op. Or maybe its the dozen classes that overlook a tranquil garden, offered weekly. Learn more in our review of the co-op space.Testing out your downward dog at any of these 10 hot spots will surely bring you positive vibes in 2018.

So what exactly is Matcha? Matcha is a high quality of green tea leaves that is found in powdered form. Although there are many green tea variations, Matcha is uniquely and specially known in and from Japan. One glass of Matcha is the equivalent of 10 glasses of regularly brewed green tea when it comes to all of the health benefits it provides.Here are the nutritional perks you gain by drinking just one leaf of Matcha (powdered) in your drink daily:

• aids in leveling cholesterol and blood sugar levels
• boosts metabolism
• mood enhancer, calms the body and mind
• provides cancer-fighting agent known as catechin EGCg
• powerful antioxidant
• provides vitamin C, Zinc, Magnesium and chromium which helps boost up your immune system
• provides fiber and chlorophyll which helps detoxify the body

Now for those who aren’t fond of coffee or are looking to steer in a different direction because you hate the jitters, switching to Matcha is a safe alternative. Matcha boosts your metabolism (like coffee) helping the body burn more calories than it would naturally.The difference with Matcha though, is that it does this without putting the body under stress; such as elevating your blood pressure or heart-rate which is why most people feel jittery after their Cup of Joe’s. What sets coffee and teas apart is a little amino acid called L-Theanine which is what makes you feel alert without the shakes. Now, while all other teas contain this amino acid as well, Matcha has the highest potency than any other tea out there.Sit down because today may not be Wednesday but this calls for a #WCW shout out. Chie, 26, the owner of Yōko Matcha is one of the brightest and most inspirational souls I have met this year.

With the smile Chie carries, you’d never guess the hurdles she’s gone through at such a young age. Chie sadly lost her mother to breast cancer at the age of six and also has had family members from her mother side inherit the cancer gene. Chie believes in preventative medicine (hence Yōko Matcha) so she got genetically tested early to ensure she lives a long healthy life.Unfortunately, when her test results came back she was told that she inherited the BRCA1 gene which increased her chances to developing breast cancer. Chie made a decision to prevent the cancer before anything could unfold and underwent a double mastectomy in her early 20’s.As everything in life, the butterfly effect took place; as she had to continue seeing specialists and undergo many procedures she needed to be close to her family and friends for love and support. This is how she ended up moving from New York to Miami, FL.Chie has never had cancer, she prevented it from developing with her double mastectomy but one of the reasons that led her to opening Yōko Matcha was to help those who have been in her same predicament or worse, to help those dealing with or those who had cancer.As stated, Matcha is an antioxidant and helps detoxify the body of free radicals; which is what increases chances for anyone to develop cancers in the body. Chie believes that in sharing her story she can provide knowledge to the world in what the BRCA gene is, how genetic testing can help save lives, and how preventative medicine goes a long way.

Chie brings joy with her smile everywhere she goes. I met her recently as she prepared a mini Matcha tea ceremony to give us a feel for what a real one in Japan feels like. Her grandmother was actually a tea master in Japan, she believed in bringing mindfulness and happiness to others with every sip they took during her ceremonies. In Japan, tea ceremonies are held for special occasions and usually have a theme such as a word or phrase to celebrate the good in life.While the deserts may not be the first thing you go for, for a healthy snack; this is how Yōko Matcha promotes the Latin Miami flare. Although authentic with their Matcha they believe in diversity. While Japan is highly recognized because of their Matcha, Yōko Matcha thrives in bringing all nationalities together as one, with the extensive fused menu they have going on.It is not Miami without YOU and that means it is not Miami without all of the beautiful cultures that makes up our beautiful community. Chie is the perfect example of what fused nationalities can bring to the table. Her mom was Spaniard while her father is Japanese. Without that fusion there is no Yōko Matcha.So the next time you’re in the Wynwood neighborhood, stop by The Wynwood Yard and check out the lovely Yōko Matcha truck that brings nothing but happiness and better health with every sip and bite you take from their menu.It is people like Chie that make Miami a beautiful place and makes me proud to say I am part of a community with such diversity. Chie reminds us that our past and dark times don’t define us but nonetheless, we should embrace all we have been through (the good and bad) to let it shape us into the best versions of us that we can be.

What do you think of when you hear the words “traditional cardio”? Running, elliptical, stationary bike, spinning? Boring? Overrated? I love a good sweat, but cardio can feel outdated at times. Equinox is working to change how you see cardio with two new class offerings in its Miami gyms.THE CUT: Jump Rope, will elevate your cardiovascular capacities and introduce some fun tricks on the way. ELEVATE is a high intensity, yet low impact, 45-minute incline walking class based on real hiking trails.

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Jump rope makes me think of crazy double-unders at boxing gyms and childhood double dutch, neither of which I enjoy. So, I was a little nervous about THE CUT: Jump Rope. Before class, National Manager and Brand Ambassador of THE CUT, Christa DiPaolo, explained the format.After a warm-up, the class starts with seven minutes of agility using a light jump rope. The segments use a ladder format, with one minute of jump rope followed by one minute of conditioning. You move up to two minutes, and then three minutes. Each round ends with a burnout of jumping rope as fast as you can. The next segment tests your strength with the Fury rope. A fair warning about the Fury: it’s heavy! Expect to be slowed down, out of breath, and get a killer bicep workout. The last seven-minute segment is freestyle, so you choose the rope.

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I left class sweaty, motivated, and humbled. Jump rope is an ultimate cardiovascular test, and even more amazing, people can do super cool tricks with consistency and practice. THE CUT: Jump Rope is offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday in the Aventura, Brickell, Brickell Heights, and Coral Gables locations.ELEVATE challenges the idea that cardio has to be high impact to be effective. Walking is an essential movement and low impact, and you can take it to new heights (literally) with ELEVATE.Group fitness manager and instructor Russell Smith explained that ELEVATE is designed to offer a cardio class that’s accessible and scalable for all levels. There’s a designated speed range for the class, and you can adjust your speed within that range. The inclines are mandatory, and killer. The class format involves a warm-up, followed by three long form incline intervals. The trails are designed after intense and challenging real life trails, like the Skyline Trail in Washington. Since Miami wasn’t blessed with mountain terrain, basing the intervals on real trails, gives the experience of an intense hiking without the elements.During the class, Smith gives important form cues and makes sure you don’t cheat by grabbing the handles (you can’t do that in a real class!). The cardio burn is real and the class goes by surprisingly fast! Check out ELEVATE Monday through Thursday in Aventura and South Beach, and Sunday in Aventura and Coral Gables.