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Women’s health issues are not just women’s concerns, of course; the state of women’s health affects the men and children in their lives greatly. If mom isn’t well, the entire family feels it. (No, I won’t make a snarky joke here about how moms don’t get sick; they cannot because who’ll run the show?) Women are juggling now more than ever, so much and if truth be told, women often put themselves dead last on the list of family priorities. That has got to change. Speaking as a mother of just-turned 19-year-old twins, whom I had at 40 (do the math!), I admit that I have neglected myself over these past near 20 years raising them: not enough sleep, always running, too much driving, often opting for the easy option when it comes to my nutrition (the kids eat really well; no “white stuff,” rarely do they have junk, you know the drill) – grab anything because I have no time or worse, forgo food all day then at night ..Ugh. Worse yet is the fact that at the end of too-many-days-to-count, while it feels like I’ve been literally running, I have not. Getting in more focused exercise every day is always my goal, even if it’s a 20-minute fast-walk. But beyond good eating and enough exercise, many of us ignore small symptoms of would may become larger, and scarier health issues and here I’m referring to emotional health. It’s easy to be so focused on everyone else that we forget …’Oh, yeah. I feel really down today; gotta do something about that.’ Yoga, swimming, and long quiet walks on the beach help me. What helps you? Sisters, we have to care for our physical and emotional health, because if we’re not good, they’re not good. So love yourself today. Fit in an extra Pilates class, don’t miss that checkup (“I feel fine!”), slow down, sleep in when possible, and importantly, it’s not how you look, it’s how you feel. And speaking of how you feel, I want to thank in particular Caroline and Hannah for their honesty, candor and beauty; their willingness to share their stories makes me at once cry and smile. In this issue that is in part devoted to women’s health we have stories about body positivity, fit pregnancy, fertility yoga and there a number of events that are all about and for women: The Bra Run is a fav! So enjoy and hit us up on Facebook and Instagram (@Fit941) and share you thoughts and your stories. Oh, and by the way, shout out and thanks to publisher Jason Cross for inviting me to do this month’s Publishers Note!
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MarrApose Stem Cell Therapy Using LumoStem Technology Stem Cell Therapy for common orthopedic conditions. You may have already heard that stem cell therapy could hold the answer for many of mankind’s diseases. Indeed, orthopedic stem cell research has shown great promise as an alternative to painful surgical procedures such as arthroscop y, rotator cuff repair, total joint replacement and spinal surger y. One of the biggest advantages with stem cell therapy is the recovery period of several days compared to that of surger y which can be months. Studies have shown results from orthopedic stem cell procedures to be just as good if not superior to joint replacement surger y, yet insurance companies will not cover this type of intervention. Consider the fact that it took many years before joint replacement surger y was widely accepted. This was due to the vast majority of surgeons initially rejecting the idea of placing foreign objects into the body. Unfortunately it is standard for new technologies to take years before becoming widely accepted and covered by insurers. What can Stem Cell Therapy treat? Be careful when choosing your doctor! Stem cell therapy has recently risen in popularity. Clinics around the country are opening up, claiming to offer these regenerative procedures. It is unfortunate that many of these physicians are poorly trained. An example of this would be that these injections should always be performed using image guidance, such as ultrasound. Another controversial issue is the use of placenta or amniotic uid which does not contain stem cells. “It ammation and pain due to the growth factors, but we saw seemed to be helpful for shor t term no cartilage growth,” says Dr. Lieurance, a sonographer and functional neurologist at Advanced Rejuvenation. Also beware of doctors making false claims that adipose stem cells are inferior to bone marrow stem cells. The majorities of these clinics are franchised and must conform to certain treatment methods which may not be in the patients’ best interest.
LumoStem Technology The clinical name for LumoStem is Photo Activation. LumoStem is showing promise when combined with stem cell injections. “Just like plants need good soil to survive, stem cells need a good terrain to properly grow and duplicate. Photo-Activation works on improving the energy level of the cells and tissues which improves the outcomes in our spinal and joint stem cell treatments,” says Dr. Ronald Bramson, who is both a Podiatrist and Orthopedic Specialist. Until now it has been impossible to achieve cient laser dosage in deep areas of the body where the origin of pain and arthritis exist. This is because the body absorbs nearly 70% of the laser light particles in the rst millimeter of skin. Research has shown cant cartilage growth following direct laser application to nerves of the spine and the articular surface of cartilage. It is widely accepted that laser therapy can enhance stem cell growth as well as the cells ability to easily differentiate into healthy cells. “Laser therapy has been a game changer for reducing pain and recovery times with our stem cell treatments. We have noticed quicker, faster, and more successful outcomes,” says Dr. Ronald Bramson.
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Bone Marrow vs. Adipose Stem Cells Both BMAC (Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate) and adipose derived stem cells, or SVF (Stromal Vascular Fraction), are effective. Both have the potential to differentiate into mature functional cartilage. When compared, SVF has shown superiority to BMAC due to the profound ammator y effects of SVF. This may be related to the well documented decline of bone marrow stem cell numbers and vitality with age. Another important advantage of using SVF is their abundance throughout the body. 1 in every 100 cells in abdominal fat is a stem cell. Stem cell therapy using BMAC has been performed much longer than SVF. Simply put, there are more studies available on bone marrow stem cell population, which is why some practitioner s might use BMAC alone, even in light of superior studies on SVF. A 2014 European study conducted on 1,200 patients showed a 90% success rate with joint regeneration using SVF. Researcher s at Leiden University Medical Center’s Depar tment of Immunohematolog y and Blood Transfusion in The Netherlands, led by Helene Roelofs, Ph.D., conducted the study to compare BMAC to SVF. They were seeking an alternative for stem cell therapies due to the small quantity of stem cells available in bone marrow. “Adipose tissue is an interesting alternative since it contains approximately a 500-fold higher frequency of stem cells,” Dr. Roelofs said. They compared the cells healing ability and found it took a smaller dose of
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SVF cells to achieve the same effect compared to the BMAC. They concluded that SVF was ammation. This superior to BMAC. SVF stem cells appear to be better at reducing chronic may improve outcomes in orthopedic medicine by improving the growth of the stem cells and their ability to differentiate into tendons, ligaments and cartilage. In addition, the sheer number of cells is much higher with SVF compared to BMAC.
Why combine Adipose and Bone Marrow stem cells together? In 2008 Advanced Rejuvenation performed their rst MarrApose. The idea of combining SVF with BMAC was introduced to them by David Crane, M.D. and Rober t Alexander, M.D., who pioneered the treatment in 2006. “It was logical to us that the combination of BMAC and SVF would be superior to having one or the other alone. Over the years we have completed hundreds of cases and have seen far better results when using both SVF and BMAC,” says Dr. Alexander Smither s, who is both a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and M.D. graduate with Advanced Rejuvenation. rmed their obser vations. The combination of BMAC with SVF showed ed In 2015 a new study 89% success where BMAC alone only showed 75% success.
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itlife Foods, a Florida-based performance, lifestyle and weight loss brand known for its portioned, indulgent, made from scratch meals for performance-minded individuals opened recently across from UTC.
Fitlife Foods gives customers an easy and convenient way to meal prep and plan for the week with healthy, premade meals such as chicken enchiladas, BBQ beef with mac ‘n’ cheese and the gluten free chicken pizza supreme. Orders can be placed online or picked up at any location. Customers can also have meals delivered directly to their doorsteps with pre-planned delivery for added convenience, and feature gluten-free, vegetarian, paleo and low-carb options, with nutritional information printed right on the label. Fitlife Foods also has a recycling program that allows customers to eat a delicious and healthy meal and bring back 20 containers for a $10 credit to the store. Visit EatFitLifeFoods.com for more information. (Note as of press time, the new location was not yet listed on the website.)
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ineapple Yoga now has a monthly workshop called Yoga for Fertility, a “healing journey” which is designed to “delve into how yoga can enhance overall health and wellbeing and readiness for fertility.” Owner Claudia Baeza says in the workshop “we will explore yoga poses that reduce stress, improve circulation and energy flow, balance hormones and tone reproductive organs for overall health and wellness.” Pineapple Yoga and Event Space is located at 517 Pineapple Avenue in downtown Sarasota. For more information visit PineappleYogaStudio.net, call 941-210-3739 or check out their Facebook page @PineappleYogaStudio.
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These events are a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day by running, biking, swimming and just having fun while bringing awareness to, and supporting, women’s health. There’s a lot going on at the festival, so for more information and for race registration, SommerSports.com.
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“We are proud of the hard work and dedication that our swimmers bring every day at practice and to our meets,” said Brent Arckey, Head Coach of the Sharks swim team. “This meet was particularly exciting as the Men’s 100 backstroke, Men’s 400 Medley Relay and Men’s 800 Free Relay broke National YMCA records!” The Sarasota YMCA is a nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development by nurturing the potential of every child and teen; healthy living by improving the community’s health and well-being; and social responsibility by giving back and providing support to our neighbors. For more information visit sarasotaymca.org or call 951-2916.
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Because there are relatively few practitioners of Ashiatsu, many people who might benefit from it have never heard of it. Danielle Price, LMT, is offering a limited number of introductory demonstrations on May 26 and 27. Demonstration sessions will be 20 minutes, and will allow those curious about Ashiatsu to experience ‘the deepest, most luxurious massage in the world.’ For more information on cost and for reservations, call 941-404-5124.
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Loving Your Healthy (Any)Body » by Ellyn Santiago
There’s a lot of talk about body positivity these days; women realizing that the so-called ‘ideal’ is just that: so-called. It is possible to love yourself if you’re underweight or overweight and we should love ourselves and our bodies, but we should also make sure the body we love is a healthy body – no matter the size. 12 MAY 2017
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BEFORE Hannah’s Story
“The idea of what a great body is has evolved just as humans have evolved; almost as if it's a trend to be thin or to have curvy hips. But one thing is for sure, women often want the opposite of what they are. It is so crucial to first love yourself for who you are. But I believe in striving to be my best self, day in and day out. I have always been naturally thin. Growing up, I was always teased in school. People would call me anorexic and bulimic among other cruel names. I'd get the ‘someone get this girl a double whopper’ spiel. People thought I was incapable of doing certain things for fear I would ‘snap in two.’ I won't lie to you and say that I didn't enjoy being thin or that I didn't have the goal to wear the same size jeans from freshman year through senior. But in my mind, I was healthy and I was happy with the way I looked. All while eating whatever I wanted and every two hours. I stayed that way until after my freshman year of college. That is when it became socially popular to shame thin women for not being ‘real;’ the new ‘real’ woman had gigantic boobs, a big butt, and nice ‘toned’ legs for days. I was sitting down at work one day and the CrossFit games were on television. Though the women on the TV didn't have all the features stated above, they had exactly what I wanted. They were strong and beautiful; their bodies were fit while still having curves. They could throw around weight, run fast and defy all challenges they put in front of them. That night, I decided it was time for me to gain some weight and become like them. I started doing CrossFit in October of 2013 and I never looked back. My starting weight was 95 pounds while standing at 5’ 9” I was working out every morning at 6 a.m. for my first year
AFTER and a half. My body fat was around 7 to 9 percent and I had almost nothing to transform into muscle. It has taken me three years to gain 45 pounds in lean muscle. This has only been achieved because of my nutritional changes and dedication to working out between three and five times a week. It has been exceptionally hard. I had braces for two of these years that prohibited me from eating a lot of good foods. I have had injuries that set me back and not allowed me to work out. And I have suffered through a deep depression that took away my will to get out of bed in the morning to do anything. But now my braces are off. I am injury free (for the time being; I am extremely clumsy) and while you don't just suddenly stop having depression, mine is at bay. I was able to pull myself through and realize I am capable of accomplishing whatever I want. I deserve to be happy and take part in my life. I won't say I don't still have problems getting to the gym or that I don't sit down with some Ben and Jerry’s and go to town, but today I am better than I have ever been. I am happy with body and I love the way my life is going. CrossFit has given me a love for myself that I never had before.”
Caroline’s Story
“I believe that we should be able to love ourselves regardless of our body type, but that is also something that society has to work on as well. Regardless of our weight I do think we should always look out for our health, not just to be fit or skinny, but to make sure that our bodies are in proper working condition. Growing up I was always the chubby sibling, I still am really, but not even because I was that overweight, it was just because I had some tummy fat compared to my naturally-skinny sister and body-builder bother. Don't get me wrong, I've never
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CAROLINE blamed how I feel about myself on my siblings, but when I would go to my sister’s modeling shoot and I would ask my mother, Why I couldn't do what she did? Why didn't they want to take pictures of me too? She’d say I wasn't the ‘look’ they were going for. That wouldn't really help my self-image. But what does that even mean? If someone looks good in your clothes wouldn't you want them to advertise your clothes for them regardless there size? So that would really get to me, it still does actually. Even where I'm working now we only hire pretty people; which is completely ridiculous, but they say it’s because ‘They're not the look we want,' but then at the same time we also do modeling shoots for our clothing line and they've asked multiple coworkers of mine to do a shoot but never me. So once again I'm not the ‘look’ they're going for. It’s like I'm pretty enough to model but not pretty enough to represent their brand. It may not feel like a big deal to some people, but it really gets to me sometimes. Currently, I am working out and doing Pilates classes. I usually go four times a week early morning and later in the day. I won't lie about it; I started working out for the wrong reasons. All I wanted was to look a certain way so everyone would find me beautiful. I wanted to be accepted by everyone around me. It took a while to realize that it shouldn't matter what anyone one else thinks of me; if people really would look down on me cause I'm a bigger girl, those aren't the kind of people I want in my life. I am now more comfortable in my body then I have ever been; once I let go of the notion of what I should look like and stopped stressing about what I'm eating, I became so much happier. I do Pilates now to keep me heathy and happy. It took a very long time for me to be happy with myself, and I'm not all the time – everyone has their off days – but it’s a work in progress that one day I hope will be completed so I can truly love myself without any regards.”
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Endurance House is your local one-stop-shop for running, cycling, and swimming in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. It is a national franchise with 16 stores across the country. erry Johnson had a 25 year career in engineering and information technology. He’d completed his first triathlon in 1987 sans training, and something clicked, as he says, and a seed was planted. But over the course of his career, while he did run and bike, he wasn’t committed; time did not allow it. But all the while, he says, he had “the desire to do something more meaningful with my career and life.” After a number of years without a regular commitment to being active, he got back in the saddle: he had a “realization that my outlook on life was always much better when I was more active I reprioritized my schedule to allow for more exercise.” Jerry completed a number of organized runs and several Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons from 2006-2010, but in 2011 and 2012; he completed two half-ironman events which led to him the Wisconsin Ironman in 2012… and to repeat in September of 2017.
Still active in his IT career, he wanted to “embark on a new career, one that would be more in keeping with the things he was passionate about.” Running, biking, and swimming were his passion. So the mid-westerner packed up his family with partner in life and business, Amy, and headed where his very smart and savvy parents landed: Sarasota and it was in the 941 where thought a store that offered a year-round training environment was made to order.
“Ironman distance events are the ultimate test of endurance in triathlon, but triathlon is more than just Ironman. There are much shorter events and many events geared specifically toward beginners,” Jerry says. “Triathlon is a sport that minimizes single-sport burnout and let’s individuals participate for a whole lifetime.”
As Jerry explains, “The Endurance House concept is designed to make all customers feel welcome and comfortable, regardless of their experience or fitness level. They are built as a community to be a place where people can gather to encourage, learn, tell stories, and help each other move in the direction they’d like to go.”
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Jerry says that at Endurance House they pride themselves in having the “right processes and tools to make sure you get into the right gear in all disciplines; swim, bike, and run.” Their Personal Movement Profile (PMP) for shoe fitting is a transparent process where you can see the difference between shoes, not just blindly trusting them. And Endurance House’s state-of-the-art Guru-automated fit bike makes bike sizing and bike fitting a smooth process that takes all of the mechanics of adjustments out of the fitting equation, letting you compare multiple bikes and sizes at the touch of a button…while you are pedaling. While Endurance House is geared to satisfy the needs of super competitive athletes, when it comes to Redefining Your Possible, it is all about the everyday athletes, the ones that just want to see what they can do, who just want to finish, or maybe finish a little faster than the last time. For more information about Endurance House including hours, services, product lines and much more, visit them at 5434 Lockwood Ridge Road in Bradenton, call 941-727-4411 or check out their website at SuncoastEnduranceHouse.com.
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ant to boost your metabolism beyond the kick-in-the-butt from exercise? Besides the non-stimulant thermogenic supplements a good protein and good carb snack before or after a workout is a great option.
Nuts and seeds are a chips or salt-lovers choice. The cool thing about nuts and seeds is that you can create a mix and store in your fridge or cupboard and grab when you need a metabolism jump-start. And in that mix, you can toss in some dried fruits and even very dark chocolate chips would make a mix even tastier and pack a bigger metabolism punch.
After a workout, while you may feel pumped and not thinking about eating a thing, your muscles need a fillup of nutrients if you’re goal is to develop stronger and denser muscle tissue, so eat right after that workout; your muscles will thank you and they’ll show it. So if the goal is muscle building or weight loss, within a half hour post workout, eat a quick-acting protein and make sure to include good carbs to re-fuel. So to be your best self before or after your WOD, munch on these to both kick your metabolism up a notch and feed those muscles the nutrients lost during the workout. The key is moderation, though. Nuts have calories and fats, albeit good fats. Dried fruits have sugar, again a ‘sugar’ that’s good for your body, but you want to watch the amounts. One key is to focus on snack-type foods that are high in Vitamin C which some researchers say is a great booster.
Facts about Fruits: First, nuts and seeds, grains, peppers, olives, beans, tomatoes and even corn kernels are technically fruits according to the Mayo Clinic. But the science on the fruits we know as fruits is divided, though most nutrition experts agree that while some fruits, you know, the ones we think of when we think fruit, may not provide a big boost like other foods, fresh, dried, or freeze-dried fruits (in the case of the latter two, make sure they contain no added sugar or preservatives) is nonetheless a good choice. Berries, apricots and avocado (yes, it is a fruit) are healthy and when high in C – like grapefruit, especially -, kick it up a bit.
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So Spicy: Capsaicin kicks butt when it comes to boosting metabolism, so when you’re snacking, add hot peppers to the mix; habañeros and jalapeños will do the trick. You could try a habanero chip recipe but they’re fairly complicated; go to a health food store and buy some organic capsaicin-rich snacks.
Mixing It Up: Here’s where you can get adventurous: toss almonds with a handful of dried apricots, toss in some chia, flax or pumpkin seeds and top with a kid-sized handful of dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher). Very, Very Veggie: There’s no doubt that veggie snacks are your friend. Asparagus, celery, kale, broccoli, kelp and spinach are among the best to choose from. A small, quick salad tossed with some peppers or seeds and you’re set. Or, try kale chips (make them yourself by simply removing the stems, place on parchment paper and season with good stuff like olive oil and maybe a bit of cayenne for an extra double boost and bake in a 350 oven for 5 or 10 minutes; don’t let them burn). Straight-up Protein – Roast a bunch of chicken drumsticks on a Sunday and refrigerate and you’ll have a perfect proteinrich cold chicken snack to much on (like a picnic!) Lean white meats, like turkey and chicken, deliver on protein. Turkey wings can be roasted (just like the Sunday chicken drumstickroasting marathon) and too can be grabbed as a quick shot of protein for metabolism-boost fuel. And don’t forget tuna! Don’t Forget the Tea - A last reminder: make sure to wash your snack down with green tea which is one known to be a beautiful fat-burning beverage. (Add vitamin C-rich lemon for taste and an extra kick.) What are your go-to post-WOD snacks, tell us on Facebook.
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ow about a vacation fit for, well, a fitness aficionado? Maybe it’s extreme mountain climbing tens of thousands of feet into the sky in Asia, like Himalayas -- Everest or Karakoram (K2). Or jet south to scale the 4,000 mile-plus Andes in any one of seven South American countries from Bolivia to Venezuela. What about an insane surf adventure in Nosara, Costa Rica? How does scuba diving, at perhaps the best dive spot on the planet, Sipadan Island in Malaysia sound? Or if it’s CrossFit you dream about, try Extreme CrossFit in Maui. Then there’s mountain cycling in Chile and rafting in Patagonia. Or maybe you’ll do it all in a South African adventure that includes hiking, cycling, sea kayaking, and personal trainers on site.
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cine to your to-do list. With online trip planning more common than ever, it’s easy to overlook one of the most important parts of the plan – making sure you don’t get sick, or worse, come down with a disease or illness that not only ruins your vacation but could linger well beyond the two weeks cycling the Australian outback. For example, before packing your board wax, you’ll need a typhoid shot for Costa Rica. Before you pack a wetsuit for your Malaysian trip, you’ll need vaccines against Hepatitis, among others. Before you check on shipping rates for your bike for that cycling sojourn in South Africa you’ll need to be inoculated against Yellow Fever. Before that life jacket gets packed for that rafting adventure down the Zambezi, you’ll need prescription malaria medications. And the list goes on and on depending on your destination, like a vaccine against Japanese Encephalitis if you’re thinking about the Himalayas.
enza virus, latex, gelatin, or preservatives in any part of the manufacturing process, for example.
Not every amazing location on the planet requires several vaccines, but you must be informed and prepared. And for those concerned about fitness and health, specifically not wanting to pump your body full of preservatives or mercury, vaccines without toxins, and often vegan-friendly, exist and you don’t have to go far to get them. Some are concerned about the ethylmercury (thimerosal) contained in some vaccines and in addition to mercury, other ingredients include egg proteins, gelatin, phenoxyethanol, and formaldehyde – the former two obviously unfriendly to vegetarians and vegans and the latter chemicals many would prefer not to have injected into their bodies. And while influenza season ends soon, it’s always flu season somewhere. The groundbreaking flu shot Flublok does not use mercury (thimerosal), eggs, antibiotics, formaldehyde, influ-
But it’s not just vaccines that a traveler planning a fitnessthemed overseas vacation, especially in tropical climates where Zika, malaria and cholera are not uncommon, should concern themselves with. The most common travel-related illness is traveler’s diarrhea (TD) contracted through contaminated water or food. But you can prevent an illness with some simple precautionary measures and supplies: carry water purification tablets and drink only bottled beverages (no ice cubes!); make sure meats and seafood are well-cooked; for motion sickness you can benefit from dermal patches; for high altitude travel, think mountain climbing 20,000 feet in the air, there’s easy-to-carry canned oxygen products; and to prevent Zika, use mosquito repellent and netting. If you feel overwhelmed, don’t. Right here in the 941 we have access to three Passport Health locations and the place for adventure travel gear, Environeers, carry mosquito netting, water purification and filtration products, hydration and medical kits. Passport Health provides motion sickness and TD medications, and Dengue prevention,
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and carries products from mosquito prevention tools, steripens, masks, re-hydration salts, among myriad others. And Passport Health provides travel medicine, immunization services and “first class medical care, and rigorously trained medical staff.” In addition to travel medicine and vaccines, including the ones that are extremely difficult if not impossible to locate locally like anthrax, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever, it also provides specialty physical exams; lab test services; and vaccination records management services. “At Passport Health, we have the travel health medical resources and tools to ensure that no matter where in the world you’re headed, you will be protected, healthy and safe,” says Passport Health’s Dee Dee Eldridge, RN. And, Passport Health has a plethora of knowledge about how to stay safe and destination-specific tips on entry/exit requirements, travel health and safety tips, what to bring, do, and avoid wherever in this world you travel including, importantly, destination-specific tips on entry/exit requirements and offers passport and visa information and expertise, can help expedite the vis and passport process; they even have a concierge program that does everything for you. 22 MAY 2017
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And while Passport covers the travel health base, Environeers hooks you up with the gear you’ll need. They’ve been helping local folks for a quarter of a century with supplies and advice for any adventure trip, from an African safari to a Bolivian mountain climb. Okay, so now you can start packing. Don’t forget the sunscreen. Founded in 1994, Passport Health is the largest travel health provider in the country with three locations in the 941. The Sarasota, Bradenton and Port Charlotte Passport Health locations are just three of the hundreds found nationwide. For more information on vaccines, or a travel consultation contact or visit: Sarasota location at the Courthouse Square Building Complex, 2195 Ringling Blvd., 941-362-030; Bradenton at 5190 26th St. West, 941-462-4338; or in Port Charlotte at 1777 Tamiami Trail, Suite 405, 941-7222. Find all on the website at PassportHealthUSA.com/locations. Envioneers is located at 5375 Fruitville Road, in Sarasota, Call 941-371-6208 or visit Environeers.com for more information.
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lexa Baroncelli, a soft-spoken and petite high schooler, drilled like the Israeli Special Forces at Krav Maga Manatee with one goal in mind.
“I [wanted to] feel safe in any situation,” Alexa says in a video about her experience. “It’s especially good for a young girl like me.” Alexa’s decision to take the All Women Empowered (AWE!) self-defense course at Krav Maga Manatee was a wise one. One out of every six American women from age 12 to age 65 has been or will be assaulted, with women aged 18 to 34 at the highest risk for an attack (with college-age particularly vulnerable). And, as terrifying as that is, according to the federal Bureau of Justice statistics, police response time for an assault ranges from 5 minutes to an hour or more, though the average minimum response time is 11 minutes to an hour or even more. So best case, you’re on your own for 11 minutes. A lot can happen in that time. It’s scary. But it doesn’t have to be. Fifty-something Candi says the AWE! self-defense course at Krav Maga Manatee changed her life. “I have emerged as a confident woman, aware of my surround-
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ings, at all times. I never want to be attacked, however, I am equipped with the skills and mental attitude that will ultimately save my life,” she says. And importantly, she adds, AWE! is for all women, no matter their age or level of physical fitness; John Brockhoff and his staff will get you into shape. “We had a range of ages in our class, including three of us in our 50’s,” Candi says. Indeed, in March, a 70-year-old Sarasota County woman was attacked in her own home. By someone she knew, trusted. “You have to arm yourself with the tools you need to feel powerful, in any situation,” Candi says. John says his class is for every woman. “Whether you are a mom with children to protect, a working female in the workforce, a single female, an athlete who works out in unfamiliar locations, a student going off to college or simply a woman who wants to be empowered, this class is life-changing. You will leave this class knowing you have what it takes to avoid being a victim and to protect you and those you love.” Krav Maga Manatee’s AWE! self-defense course, a five-class series with each class lasting 1 ½ hours, is, John says, based on the techniques used by the Israeli army, called Krav Maga. Not a workout class per se, though John says “they’ll be sweating and getting the heart rate up,” it is a challenging course but if Candi can do it, so can you. John explains the course teaches women how to defend against attackers, free themselves from an assault, and respond appropriately when threatened. “Women will gain awareness of dangers and have opportunities to apply skills in live attack simulations with detailed coaching and feedback,” John says, adding that at the end of the course there are simulated, but very realistic attacks “to make sure the women feel comfortable fighting back when attacked and that they leave empowered.” And take Candi’s advice: “Grab your daughters, mothers, aunts, neighbors, and friends and let’s all band together so that women will no longer be victims.”
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or Sarasota students, the last day of school is June 6 and for Manatee County school kids, the last day is May 31. YMCA summer camps begin in Sarasota on June 7 and in Manatee County, on June 5. There are so many options for a summer camp experience at the Sarasota and Manatee county YMCA’s that they won’t all fit in our pages! Let’s just say that you-name-it, they have it: Arts to UK-style soccer, adventure to tennis, gymnastics to swim, ‘kinder’ to teen, leaders and lifeguard, expeditions and sports and that’s not the half of it. But it’s not just the Y’s that provide great summer camps: community centers and churches, youth clubs and parks. Here’s some contact information for a curated list Fit941 thinks may be a great fit for you and your kids, but by no means includes all summer caps – and there are plenty!
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Sarasota YMCA’s Best Summer Ever Camp list includes the Wild about Florida ‘Incredible Camp’ – where kids go off-site and visit local parks and beaches and other cultural and recreation venues -- and a plethora of active, adventure and sports camps – swimming, tennis, gymnastics, soccer, basketball and lots more – keep kids happy and healthy. The Y website includes a color brochure with great camp descriptions and all the how-do’s and must-do’s. Learn more by visiting SarasotaYMCA.org/camp. Manatee County’s YMCA’s Best Summer Ever Camp includes three locations for campers in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Parrish. With programs from traditional full days to mini-camps, kids can enjoy an essential camp experience in specialized programs like dance, circus arts, even musical theater! And there’s a ton of sports and fitnessrelated camps including swim, volley-
ball and cheerleading, not to mention all we have already mentioned! Plus, at the Parrish branch there’s the Camp Rivers Edge camp and at LWR, STEM, culinary and even, yup, manners camp. The Manatee County Y also has great camp pages and a brochure on its website with everything you need to know. Visit ManatteYMCA.org Nathan Benderson Aquatics Camp provides kids from 10 to 18 with a unique camp that is focused on water sports kayaking, stand-up paddleboard, rowing, boater's education, powerboat driving (for teens 14 and up) remote control sail boating and more. Camp begins May 29. Campers need to bring along a healthy snack and lunch, a full water bottle, sunblock, hat, sandals with heel straps, and should also dress in layers. For more information and to sign up, visit NathanBendersonPark.org/Programming/Camps
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Manatee County Summer Blast Camp 2017 offers a summer camp and recreation program that can be designed to fit a family’s needs with two camp locations: G.T. Bray Park Recreation Center, 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West and the John H. Marble Recreation Complex, 3675 53rd Avenue East. For more information call Manatee County Parks and Rec at 941-742-5923 or visit MyManatee.org State College of Florida’s Kids' Summer Spectrum Camp is a recreational and educational summer camp for children ages 7-13 with activities including arts & crafts, cooking, science and computer classes, along with sports like kickball and volleyball and much more. Students may register for morning sessions, afternoon sessions, or both, with supervision provided at lunch time. Morning care is available at SCF Bradenton and SCF Lakewood Ranch for an additional fee. There’s also a Computer & Technical Camp for at SCF Lakewood Ranch. For more information, call SCF at 941-752-5203 or visit SCF.edu and click on Corporate/Community, and then Kids Summer Spectrum. Circus Arts Conservatory’s Circus Arts Camp is among the only one of its kind and for that reason alone, we think it’s cool, plus, amazing fitness for kids! From weekly sessions from mid-June to mid-August, this camp teaches kids acrobatics, balance on the low-wire, the art of the flying trapeze, even juggling. Held daily from 9 to 3 p.m., on Fridays campers present a costumed showcase for their families to show off what they’ve learned. For more information visit CircusArts.org/circus-summer-camp or call 941-355-9335 Sarasota Youth Sailing’s Summer Camp is the longest running water sports camp in Sarasota, and as it says on its website, “many of our parents/grandparents and instructors grew up in our program.” Camp is held rain or shine; if the weather is bad, activities are held in a sheltered area. That said, summer is hurricane season so if there’s a ‘cane or tropical storm, camp be forced to close. For beginners to savvy teen sailors learning to race, this is one cool camp. Visit SarasotaYouthSailing.org/summersailing for more information.
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Exercising For Two
Working out while pregnant isn’t just good for mom, baby benefits, too
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healthier too will be her baby. Let’s just debunk right here that aerobic exercise, you know even a brisk walk, might induce labor, exercise increase the chances of low-birth weight, tooearly delivery, or miscarriage – it’s just not true.
Not only should expectant women walk, they should do that and more. When done safely and smartly (See Do’s and Don’ts and When Exercising), not only is physical moderate aerobic exercise and activity good for mommy, it has the potential to be significant for the unborn child’s future health. According to the University of Virginia School of Medicine evidence suggest myriad diseases are influenced by the health of a pregnant woman for their developing offspring. Researchers at the Berne Center say “the amount of exercise you have during pregnancy and … has a distinct molecular consequence on your child, and that allows them to be, essentially, more fit.” Well there you have it. Don’t take it from us, take it from the scientists. Or even better, from local fitness professionals and trainers who not only talk the talk but have, literally, walked the walk: working out while pregnant and in one case, during a high risk pregnancy.
CrossFit owner/trainer Beth Vannata
“I found out I was pregnant at the peak of my training. I was hitting personal records in the gym regularly, and I felt like I was in the best shape of my life. After talking with my midwife at my first appointment, she gave me the go-ahead to continue working out, but to be sure to listen to my body. As my pregnancy progressed, the workouts definitely got harder. I had to slow down my intensity and had to modify movements such as burpees and box jumps to protect myself and baby. I maintained a threeto-four day a week Beth Vannata regimen, focusing on good form, breathing and proper nutrition until the day after my due date (my baby was born four days late, with no drugs and a quick labor that lasted less than five hours). Post pregnancy, I bounced back very quickly and was back in the gym four weeks after giving birth. My cardiovascular endurance was the quickest to return, while abdominal strength has been a bit slower. I believe that working out during my pregnancy allowed me to recover and to lose my baby weight a lot quicker than had I remained sedentary.”
Certified personal trainer Christina Valenza
“Fitness has been a part of my life since I started lifting weights and taking aerobics classes in high school. In college, I sat on the advisory board for the Wellness Center at the University of Miami (representing the Panhellenic Council). When I was recruited as a health club manager in 2001, I jumped at the career opportunity. I became pregnant in the summer of
2007, and much to my dismay was diagnosed 'high risk' and at 11 weeks I underwent a major surgery to hold the pregnancy to term. Determined to stay fit and healthy, I worked with my obstetrician to find an exercise routine to suit my individual needs. I lifted weights, walked, used the elliptical trainer and incorporated yoga into my workouts, maintaining a low to moderate intensity. During my last trimester, I was put on restrictions but continued to walk and do body weight squats and modified push-ups and planks. I had a scheduled Caesarian birth at 39 weeks, during which my obstetrician complemented me on the strength of my core muscles (which he required assistance from two nurses to separate for the delivery). I was released to resume exercise four weeks later and slowly returned to a normal workout routine. It was at this time that I decided to get certified as a personal trainer and learn to coach other women through fit pregnancy, delivery and postpartum recovery. In late 2010, I began working with Nilofer Khatri, a pediatric dentist who had serious back and neck issues from a prior accident and surgeries. Her goal at that time was to get healthy before starting a family. We worked together for several months to lower her body fat and increase strength, flexibility and balance. When she became pregnant with her first, the workouts continued. Nilo maintained a healthy lifestyle throughout three pregnancies under my guidance. I modified the training program to reflect what best suited her needs, with a heavy focus on core stabilization and breathing technique. After each pregnancy she was cleared to resume exercise quickly and the goal at that time was to prepare for the next, as she now has three young children who were born in short succession. Fit pregnancies allowed her body to recover faster and gave her increased energy both during and after birth.”
Health and nutrition coach Michelle Leon
“Some new moms think once you get pregnant, you can no longer exercise, and that is simply not true. In fact exercise is very important even while you’re pregnant, and can help the body prepare for labor, as well as relives some common discomforts of pregnancy. It is common to fear exercise while
Do’s and Don’ts
• Before starting an exercise routine, speak with your OB-GYN • Eat enough healthy calories during your pregnancy, especially if adding moderate aerobic exercise (which is good for mom and baby!) • Avoid sports that could endanger you or your unborn baby (no pickup basketball or soccer games!) FIT941.COM
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pregnant; however it is actually more commonly recommended, especially if you were already active before being pregnant. However, always speak with your healthcare provider and listen to your body. I recommend planning your days and times during the week when you will be exercising. Thirty minutes a day, all or most days is very beneficial if you are feeling up to it. However, 20 minutes for three or four days is still beneficial. Michelle Leon The important thing is to get the blood flowing. If you participated in an exercise prior to being pregnant, it is likely OK that you continue. However if you haven’t there are great low impact options such as walking, yoga and dance. You will want to avoid high intensity workouts, and anything can have a high fall risk. Also it is very important to remember that weight loss is not your goal; you should be consuming enough calories for pregnancy with your activity, as well as lots of water before, during and post workout. You’ll find that being active during pregnancy can help: relieve stress; boost endorphins; prevent or treat gestational diabetes; help reduce back aches, swelling, constipation and bloating; help you sleep better; and, will help during labor. Plus, it will be easier to get back into shape post-baby.”
weight more quickly. Bonus: moderate intensity exercise may ward off the post baby blues. So grab that running stroller, and get outside with your baby. Contact health and nutrition coach Michelle Leon, who also provides online fitness consults and teaches “bump-friendly” dance classes at Shapes, at 941-313-4525 or Mikala.leon@ gmail.com Contact CrossFit Bradenton Owner/Head Coach Beth Vannata @CrossfitBradenton.com or 941-465-8261. Certified Personal Trainer at Crunch, Christina Valenza may be contacted at christinavalenza@gmail.com, text 941-685-7947 or visit Crunch at 3762 Bee Ridge Road or 8440 Lockwood Ridge Road.
Speaking of postpartum, exercise helps improve mood and, when combined with heathy eating, can help shed that baby
When Exercising:
Great Exercises:
• Wear the proper clothing
• Swimming
• Warm up
• Water aerobics
• Don’t exercise outdoors in too-high heat or humidity
• Prenatal yoga
• Drink lots of water
• Running
• Never lie flat on your back • Get up from floor exercises slowly • Do a cool-down routine • Don’t overdo it
• Brisk walking • Pilates • Cycling • Dance • Aerobics • And lots more; speak with your doctor and fitness professionals
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RACES & EVENTS MAY
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Yoga at Bayfront – 8am-9:5am. First Saturdays Yoga at Bayfront. Bring your mat and water! Thanks to the City of Sarasota and The Robert L Taylor Community Complex for supporting this program and supplying the equipment, stage and sound system and participating studios Pineapple Yoga Studio, The Yoga Shack, Wild Ginger Apothecary, Soul Yoga Sanctuary, Healsci, CircuSoul Yoga, Prana Yoga, and Kai. Free. Mama’s on the Move – 7-10am. Mama’s on the Move: Sarasota Promise Walk For Preeclampsia. Join the Mama’s Got Groove team to support and raise funds and awareness for the Preeclampsia Foundation. Walk with us (registration is free) or help us towards our team goal of $1000 to benefit mothers who suffer from preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP. Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota. Visit PromiseWalk. org for tickets. Yoga for Vets – 1-3pm. Yoga for Vets Fundraiser to Support Goodwill Manasota. Please join the Pineapple Yoga community to support the Veterans Services offered to returning Vets at Goodwill Manasota. Yoga Practice from 1:15 to 2:00 pm and a Goodwill Manasota team member will join us for a brief presentation about the important work that this organization does for our Vets. Enjoy food and drink from sponsors Michael’s on East, Morton’s Catering, and Sift Bakehouse. Pineapple Yoga. 517 South Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota. $25 donation. Veterans are free. Register at goo.gl/tPDil5.
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Water Ski Show – 2 pm. Presented and performed by the Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show team, the show is held behind Mote Marine Aquarium on Ken Thompson Parkway/ City Island. Come early to reserve a seat in our covered bleachers. Ski ya there. For more information visit SkiARees.com or call 941388-1666. Caliente Bare Dare Run – 8:30am. A clothing optional 5K run, this 8th annual event is known as the ‘best party in endurance sports.’ Held at Caliente Resort & Spa, America’s Premier Clothing-Optional Destination. 212 Gran Via Blvd., Land O’Lakes. For more information visit NudeRaces.com and to register go to BareDare5K.com.
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Bra Run 5K – Held in Clermont Waterfront Park as part of the Girlz on Fire Women’s Health & Fitness Festival. For more information visit WomensHealthFestival.com. Beach Bums Volleyball Tourney – 9am-12pm. “80’s”M/W 2’s & Coed 4’s Volleyball Tourney is hosted by Tampa Bay Beach Bums Volleyball Tourney, 5500 Shore Blvd., Gulfport. For more
information, visit VolleyAmerica.com The Great Mother’s Day Race 2017 5K Run/ Graham Walk Sarasota – What a great way to spend Mother’s Day weekend! It’s the 6th annual family 5K. Course is run on the beach. Bib timing, medals, Photo Booth, Dry-Fit T’s, Music, Awards, and Fun. Registered runners receive race pictures, t-shirt, goodie bag and awards for top finishers in age categories. Rain or shine. Register for both this race and Father’s Day Race and receive a discount. $30-$40. Siesta Key Beach, 948 Beach Rd, Sarasota. More information a registration at Active.com. Englewood YMCA 5K – 8am. This annual event held on the scenic Englewood Beach Road draws a few hundred participants every year. It’s a relatively fast course without many curves or turns. It will be a great race with good music, food and fun for everyone. $15-$30. Englewood Beach, (Chadwick Park Pavillion #3), 2100 North Beach Rd, Englewood. More information and registration at Active.com.
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Girlz on Fire Triathlon – For women only. Held in Clermont Waterfront Park in Clermont, Florida as part of the ‘Girlz on Fire Women’s Health & Fitness Festival.’ For more information visit WomensHealthFestival.com.
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Crystal River Triathlon Series Sprint #1 – 6am-10am. Withlacooche State Trail in Fort Island Gulf Beach. 6am Registration Opens; Day of Race registration (if available), check-in, packet pick up. 7:30am - First Swim Wave Start / Duathlon Start. 10am - awards ceremony. Tri course: Swim ¼ mile, Bike 15 miles and run 3 miles. Duathlon course: Run 2 miles, Bike 15 miles, run 3 miles. Register at DrcSports.com
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Tribute to Heroes Parade – 7pm-11pm. Each year thousands of attendees line the streets of Main Street in support of our local veterans and heroes! We want YOU to get involved in this community event. Please review event and sponsorship details to find out how you can be a part of it at lwrcac.com.
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Youth Aquatics Camp – The first week of the popular summer camp for kids at Nathan Benderson Park gives your child the opportunity to learn on the lake! Campers will learn to kayak, row, dragon boat, stand up paddleboard, RC sailboat control, and powerboat safety. For more information, please visit our website at NathanBendersonPark.org or call 941-358-7275.
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Grappling & Jiu Jitsu Tourney – 8am11am NUC will be in Sarasota for the Gulf Coast Classic; the fifth installment of the 2017 Florida Tournament Series. A one-day event, Newbreed is a Gi & No-Gi tournament. Come as an individual or as a team to compete. Held at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th St. Sarasota. Visit NewBreedGear.com for tickets. SUP & RUN 5K – 8am. This event is to benefit Operation Second Chance. You may choose from three great races. The event draws top runners who compete for cash prizes, and there is also a family style event. Walkers are not only welcome, but are encouraged to attend. Please arrive early if you are renting a paddle board. Please remember sunscreen. $25-$75. Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. More information is available and registration at Active.com.
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Sarasota Music Half Marathon Beer Run Series – 6pm-8pm. 5k Starts promptly at 6pm. So don’t be late. Beer run Series includes live music by SMHM musicians, free registration raffles, free SMHM hat after you attend 3 Beer Runs, and registration Flash Discounts. Each registrant will be entered to win an iPad Pro. Must attend beer run for entry to be valid. Must register for each Beer Run to qualify for the free hat. Don’t worry, it’s free! Register at EventBrite.com.
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Madeira Beach Triathlon/Family Weekend – 7am. Swim ¼ mile, bike 10 miles and run 5K. Fort DeSoto Park. 3500 Pinellas Bayway S.,Tierra Verde. Florida Race Place Promotions. Register at RaceHawk.com. For more information, call 813-417-0324. -11 US Rowing Youth National Championship – June 9, 7pm through June 11 at 5pm. Hosted by the Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates at Nathan Benderson Park. The championships, which serve as the premier junior rowing event in the United States, sees approximately 1,500 athletes competing in more than 350 crews, representing some 150 teams from across the country – all vying for national titles in 18 boat classes. For more information visit USRowing.org. The Great Father’s Day Race 2017 5K Run/Walk Sarasota – What a great way to spend Father’s Day weekend! It’s the 6th annual family 5K. Course is run on the beach. Bib timing, medals, Photo Booth, Dry-Fit T’s, Music, Awards, Fun. Registered runners receive race pictures, t-shirt, goodie bag and awards for top finishers in age categories. Rain or shine. $30-$40. Siesta Key Beach, 948 Beach Rd, Sarasota. More information a registration at Active.com.
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CLASS CALENDAR Sunday Heather Jaco’s Blast Class – 8:309:30am. A combination of resistance training mixed in with high intensity cardio. A high intensity format to challenge your body to sculpt muscle and burn fat. $10. Uppercut Fitness, 1919 Southwood St, Sarasota. Aaron Jaco, 941-228-5147. UpperCutBoxingSarasota.com. Spin Class – 9am. With Steve Luscko. Around the Clock Fitness, 935 Beneva Rd, Sarasota. 941-2103247. Check out our website at AroundTheClock.Fitness. Conscious Movement – 10am. Warm-up, 10:30am. Opening circle. First and third Sunday of the month. Conscious Movement is a mindful movement practice where you listen to your inner voice and move from the wisdom of your body. There are no steps to learn and no right or wrong movements; simply the chance to move freely to music. Join us as we create a safe, sacred and play-filled space to connect with your emotions and spirit. $15/ adults, free/children under 12. Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. ConsciousMovementSarasota.com. Silky Sundays – 4pm. In Sarasota at Marina Jack’s Island Bay Park, you can find people hanging from trees, balancing on slacklines, flipping in the air and enjoying life! We aspire to inspire anyone interested in acrobatics and the art of movement! Marina Jack’s Island Bay Park, 2 Marine Plaza, Sarasota. For more information, go to SarasotaWarrior. com. Half & Full Marathon Training – 6:30pm. Fit2Run, The Runner’s Superstore, 1400 Main St, Sarasota.
Monday
TNT – 5:30-6:30am. Join Theresa to get your heart pumping and your muscles bulging in this group. We’ll move quickly with fun, heartpounding cardio mixed with slower weight and resistance training. You’ll build muscle and melt that body fat. It’s the best of both worlds! Gym SRQ Fitness & Fuel, 3530 Clark Rd, Sarasota. 941-348-6377. GymSRQ. com. Siesta Sunrise Swim – 7-8am. Come alone or bring your friends and family. Gather around the blue lifeguard stand to meet. Then get out there and start your 1 mile, or 1 mile plus swim. For safety purposes, it is
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suggested to wear a bright colored swim cap. Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Rd, Siesta Key. 941-861-5000. Pilates Reformer Level 2 – 7:458:45am. Level 2 is for those who have a very good grasp of the basics, and want to be challenged with tougher exercises. (Level 1 is a prerequisite.) The focus at this level is on core strength, stamina and more complex patterns of movement. Many clients remain at this level and feel huge benefits from regular sessions. Other equipment used for added challenge. (Bands, balls and mats.) Integrated Fitness & Movement Arts, 2886 Ste D Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Contact Cinde Carroll, 941-203-8156. CindeCarroll.com. Foundational Yoga – 8-9am. With instructor Sharon Meier. This yoga class is meant to take participants from the start, to their advancing abilities. $15. The Center of Anna Maria Island, P.O. Box 253, Anna Maria. 407-927-5669. SDM6334@ gmail.com. Ryder Bikes Ride – 8:30am. Start the morning with a 40-mile ride, at 17-19 mph pace. Meet at Best Friends, 5110 Clark Rd, Sarasota. 941-400-2710. Pilates Reformer Level 2 & 3 – 9-10am. For those clients who are ready for even more challenging moves for the core and co-ordination. This is a fast-paced class working towards increasing stamina as well as flexibility and strength. The aim at this level is for movement to become more flowing and dynamic, so the body becomes evenly strengthened and toned. It is essential to have a complete grasp of previous levels and know the correct use of breathing. Other equipment is used for added challenge. (Bands, balls and mat.) Integrated Fitness & Movement Arts 2886 Ste D Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Contact Cinde Carroll, 941-203-8156. CindeCarroll.com. Zumba – 10-11am. Zumba with Beth. Class is held every weekday, Monday through Friday. Dance fitness class that feels like a party! All levels welcome! No reservations needed, classes are all walk-in. $10/ drop-in, or $6/with punch card. Zumba Sarasota, 4900 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Beth Golden, 941-374-1560. ZumbaSarasota.com. Pilates Level I - Introduction Level – 10:15-11:15am. For those who are new to Pilates, or want a refresher of equipment use and a gentle class. This level focuses on the basic principles, improving posture, flexibility and strength around the joints. You will improve your core strength and
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reduce muscle stiffness. Suitable for clients with restricting medical issues, or who need to keep exercises at a gentle level. Other equipment used for added challenges are bands, balls and a mat. Integrated Fitness & Movement Arts, 2886 Ste D Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Contact Cinde Carroll, 941-203-8156. CindeCarroll.com. Senior Zumba Dance Class – 11amnoon. Not just for seniors. This daily weekday class is designed not only for a mature group, but for anyone who would like to move at a slower pace. $10/drop-in, $6/with our punchcard. Zumba Sarasota, 4900 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-374-1560. Beth@ zumbasarasota.com. ZumbaSarasota. com. Body Pump – 5:45pm. Jaco’s Boxing & Fitness, 5708 Lawton Dr, Sarasota. 941-586-2355. KelliJaco@Gmail. com. POUND – 6-6:30pm. Channel your inner rock-star and use our weighted drumsticks to transform your body into a fat burning machine. Free/ first class with membership. Crunch Fitness, Sarasota Village Plaza, 3762 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota. Patti-Linn Stanley, 941-355-1908. Zumba – 6-7pm. Zumba with Gonzalo. Monday through Thursday. Dance fitness class that feels like a party! All levels welcome! $10/ drop-in, or $6/ with punch card. Zumba Sarasota, 4900 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Beth Golden, 941-374-1560. ZumbaSarasota.com. Half & Full Marathon Training – 6:30pm. Fit2Run, The Runner’s Superstore, 1400 Main St, Sarasota. 941-364-2600. Fit2Run.com.
Tuesday
Group Run – 4:45-6:10am. This run has two starting points, for those who don’t want the extra miles. Start at Summerfield Community Park in LWR. If you sleep a little later, meet up with us at Braden River Nature Park, between University Parkway and SR70, on LWR Boulevard. Run is approximately 7-8 miles. If interested or would like more information, contact GroupRun_Early@ LakewoodRanchRunningClub.com. Classical Reformer Class - Level I & 2 – 7-8am. Level 1 is for those new or returning to Pilates. Learn basic principles, improve posture, flexibility and strength around the joints. Great if you have restricting medical issues, or just need a gentler level. Level 2 is for those who have a very good grasp of the basics, and want to be challenged with tougher exercises.
Focus on core, strength, stamina and complex patterns of movement. Some remain at this level and feel huge benefits from regular sessions. Integrated Fitness & Movement Arts, 2886 Ste D Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Contact Cinde Carroll, 941-203-8156. CindeCarroll.com. Sarasota Ride – 8am. Pace is 2023mph and a 40-mile ride. Potter Park, 8587 Potter Park Dr, Sarasota. For more information, contact Doug F, 941-921-6820. Stretch, Strength & Stability – 8-9am. Enjoy a class designed for people who want to improve balance, strength and flexibility. This is a complete body workout. A great class for someone just beginning, getting back into fitness or illness/ injury recovery. Integrated Fitness & Movement Arts, 2886 Ste D Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Contact Cinde Carroll, 941-203-8156. CindeCarroll.com. Full Body Cardio Class, Not a Bootcamp – 8:30am. This is a full body cardio class using your own body weight, and 5-15 pounds of hand weights and everything I can find on playgrounds and parks. This is a calorie burning one hour cardio class, working on every muscle. $10. Ringling Bridge, at the playground underneath, Sarasota. Please call Eszti Fitness with any questions, 941-5393939. Esztiii@hotmail.com. Nia on the Beach with Kathy – 9-10am. Nia is a body-mind-spirit fitness program for any age. Practiced barefoot to music, Nia combines martial arts, healing arts and dance to create a work. $15/donation based. Siesta Key Public Beach, 948 Beach Rd, at the yellow lifeguard chair, Sarasota. Kathy Oravec. 941-7249719. KathyOravec@gmail.com. KathyOravec.com. Magic Circle Madness Pilates – 9-10am. Intermediate-advanced class of madness. Magic circle is incorporated during both Pilates reformer and mat exercises. This is a challenging workout that will strengthen you from head to toe. Integrated Fitness & Movement Arts, 2886 Ste D Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Contact Cinde Carroll, 941-203-8156. CindeCarroll.com. Intro-Beginner Classical Reformer Class – 10-11am. For those who are new to Pilates or want a refresher of equipment use and a gentle class. This level focuses on the basic principles, improving posture, flexibility and strength around the joints. You will improve your core strength and reduce muscle stiffness. Suitable for clients with restricting medical issues
who need to keep exercises at a gentle level. Integrated Fitness & Movement Arts, 2886 Ste D Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Contact Cinde Carroll, 941203-8156. CindeCarroll.com. Brick Workout – 5:30-7:15pm. Come on out for a nice ride up Longboat Key, then have a great 30 minutes of running. Meet at the kissing statue. This is open to all levels. Based on time, not mileage. A great workout, and just have some fun. This event is held by the Sarasota Storm Triathlon Club. Marina Plaza, Sarasota. For more information, please go to SarasotaStorm.org. Zumba – 6-7pm. Zumba with Gonzalo. Dance fitness class that feels like a party! All levels welcome! No reservations needed, classes are all walk-in. $10/drop-in, or $6/ with punch card. Zumba Sarasota, 4900 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Beth Golden, 941-374-1560. ZumbaSarasota.com. Endurance House – 6-7:30pm. Endurance House hosts a 5k fun run. Endurance House, 5434 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Bradenton. For more information please call 941-727-4411. EnduranceHouseSunCoast.com. Half & Full Marathon Training – 6:30pm. The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Dr #110, Sarasota. 941-358-5100. Weight Training – 6:30-8pm. The weight room is available year round, and is held Monday through Friday. (Except during a rental) Free. Newtown Estates Park, 2800 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota. In the gymnasium. 941-316-1161.
Wednesday
Siesta Sunrise Swim – 7-8am. Come alone or bring your friends and family. Gather around the blue lifeguard stand to meet. Then get out there and start your 1 mile, or 1 mile plus swim. For safety purposes, it is suggested to wear a bright colored swim cap. Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Rd, Siesta Key. 941-861-5000. Body Burn – 8:30-9:30am. With instructor Colleen. Starting with a total body, heart pumping, aerobic and strength conditioning workout, with quick intensive bursts of exercise, followed by short recovery periods. This workout gets and keeps your heart rate up, and burns fat in less time. Who doesn’t want that? The session ends core blasting exercises! Gym SRQ Fitness & Fuel, 3530 Clark Rd, Sarasota. 941-348-6377. GymSRQ.com. Lakewood Ranch Bike Route – 9am. A variety of paces and miles. Pace 10-12, 20 miles. All start at Publix Lakewood Ranch, 8330 Market St, Sarasota. Call Tom D 941306-5452. Pace 12-14, 24 miles. Call El P 941-201-6201. Pace 14-16, 28 miles, Call Cindy M 302-757-1304.
Pace 16-18, 31 miles. Call Paul P 941-388-8427 or Bill N 941-3785511. Pace 18-20, 34 miles. Call Mike H 941-378-4416. Pilates Reformer Level 2 & 3 – 9-10am. For those clients who are ready for even more challenging moves for the core and for coordination. This is a fast-paced class working towards increasing stamina as well as flexibility and strength. The aim at this level is for movement to become more flowing and dynamic, so the body becomes evenly strengthened and toned. It is essential to have a complete grasp of previous levels and know the correct use of breathing. Other equipment used for added challenge. (Bands, balls and mat.) Integrated Fitness & Movement Arts, 2886 Ste D Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Contact Cinde Carroll, 941203-8156. CindeCarroll.com. Pilates Level I - Introduction Level – 10:15-11:15am. For those who are new to Pilates or want a refresher of equipment use and a gentle class. This level focuses on basic principles, improving posture, flexibility and strength around the joints. You will improve your core strength and reduce muscle stiffness. Suitable for clients with restricting medical issues who need to keep exercises at a gentle level. Other equipment used for added challenge. (Bands, balls and mat.) Integrated Fitness & Movement Arts, 2886 Ste D Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Contact Cinde Carroll, 941-203-8156. CindeCarroll.com. Ryder Bikes Ride – 6:00pm. Come on out for a 20 and 28-mile ride, at a 14-16 and 17-19 mph pace. Meet at the Kissing Statue, by Marina Jack’s, Sarasota. For more information, please contact HammerBonnie@ Gmail.com. POUND – 6-6:30pm. Channel your inner rock-star and use our weighted drumsticks to transform your body into a fat burning machine. Free/ first class with membership. Crunch University, 8440 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota. Patti-Linn Stanley, 941355-1908. Bray Fitness Beach Yoga Series – 6-7pm. The last Wednesday of every month. Sunset beach yoga. All levels welcome. Please bring a mat or a towel. Free. Manatee Beach Park, (Holmes Beach), 4000 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach. Meet by the picnic tables just south of the cafe. Jeff Lightburne or Mallory Carteaux, 941742-5923. MyManatee.org/parks. Full Body Cardio Class, Not a Bootcamp – 8:30am. This is a full body cardio class using your own body weight, and 5-15 pounds of hand weights and everything I can find on playgrounds and parks. Definitely a calorie burning one hour cardio class, working on every muscle. Free. Fruitville Park, 5151 Richardson Rd,
Sarasota. (Near the basketball court.) Please call Eszti Fitness with any questions, 941-539-3939. Esztiii@ hotmail.com. Half & Full Marathon Training – 6:30pm. Fit@Run, The Runner’s Superstore, 1400 Main St, Sarasota. 941-364-2600. Fit2Run.com. Monthly Club Meeting – 6:307:30pm. Every fourth Wednesday of the month, the Sarasota Storm Triathlon Club holds their monthly meeting. Serendipity Racquet Club, 3600 Torrey Pines Blvd, Sarasota. SarasotaStorm.org.
Thursday
Early Group Run – 4:45-6:10am. This run starts at the Summerfield Park in LWR. Late sleepers, or those who don’t want the extra miles, can meet up with the group at the Braden River Nature Park. This run is approximately 7-8 miles. Summerfield Community Park Pavilion in LWR, 6310 LWR Blvd, LWR. GroupRun_Early@ LakewoodRanchRunningClub.com. Sarasota Route Rides – 8am. Two different paces, and two different lengths. For a pace of 12-24, this route is 27 miles. Start at Potter Park, 8587 Potter Park Dr, Sarasota. Contact is Marsha W 740-352-5021. Pick up the pace to 20-23. This route is 40 miles long. Start at Potter Park, 8587 Potter Park Dr, Sarasota. Contact is Doug F 941-921-6820. Stretch, Strength & Stability – 8-9am. Enjoy a class designed for people who want to improve balance, strength and flexibility. This is a complete body workout. A great class for someone just beginning, getting back into fitness, or recovery from illness or injury. Integrated Fitness & Movement Arts, 2886 Ste D Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Contact Cinde Carroll, 941-203-8156. CindeCarroll.com. Emerson Point Ride – 9am. A variety of paces and miles. Pace 1416, and 27 miles. Start at Popi’s III, 10508 Hwy 41 N, Palmetto. Contact Jim W, 813-774-9940. Pace 16-18, ride is 34 miles. Contact, Patty R, 757-615-1104 or Dave C, 941-7762769. Pace 18-20, ride is 34 miles.
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Contact John F, 214-417-7107. Nia on the Beach with Kathy – 9-10am. Nia is a body-mind-spirit fitness program for any age. Practiced barefoot to music, Nia combines martial arts, healing arts and dance to create a work. $15/donation based. Siesta Key Public Beach, 948 Beach Rd, at the yellow lifeguard chair, Sarasota. Kathy Oravec. 941-7249719. KathyOravec@gmail.com. KathyOravec.com. Magic Circle Madness Pilates – 9-10am. Intermediate-advanced class of madness. Magic circle is incorporated during both Pilates reformer and mat exercises. This is a challenging workout that will strengthen you from head to toe. Integrated Fitness & Movement Arts, 2886 Ste D Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Contact Cinde Carroll, 941-203-8156. CindeCarroll.com. OWS at Siesta Key – 9-10am. An OWS is for any level of swimmer, and swim whatever distance you choose. Siesta Key Beach, 948 Beach Rd, Siesta Key. Meet at the yellow lifeguard stand. Sarasotastorm.org. Classical Reformer Class, Intro & Level 1 – 10-11 am. Learn basic principles, improve posture, flexibility and build strength to support your joints. Pilates facilitates strength building and improved flexibility without undue stress. This class is great if you suffer from physical restrictions due to a medical condition or just need a gentler level. Focus on your core, help build stamina and strength. Integrated Fitness & Movement Arts, 2886 Set D Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Learn more about Pilates or schedule a visit by calling Cinde Carroll at 941-203-8156. CindeCarroll.com. CircHIIT Training – 5pm. Join instructor Anthony. Training as an enhanced exercise strategy, alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less-intense recovery periods. A form of cardiovascular exercise designed to keep your body burning calories hours after the session is done! Get ready to work! Gym SRQ Fitness & Fuel, 3530 Clark Rd, Sarasota. 941-348-6377. GymSRQ.com.
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Zumba – 6-7pm. Zumba with Luz. Dance fitness class that feels like a party! All levels welcome! No reservations needed, classes are all walk-in. $10/drop-in, or $6/ with punch card. Zumba Sarasota, 4900 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Beth Golden, 941-374-1560. ZumbaSarasota.com. Spin Class – 6pm. Around the Clock Fitness, 935 Beneva Rd, Sarasota. 941-210-3247. Check out our website at AroundTheClock.Fitness. Fun Runs – 6pm. All levels of runners and walkers are welcome. Neighborhood routes vary. All finishers receive water & popsicles. Free. Meet at Fleet Feet Sports Sarasota, 711 South Osprey Ave, #1, Sarasota. (Across from P.F. Chang). For more information, call or go to 941-894-3338. FleetFeetSarasota. com. Group Run or Walk – 6pm. Join us, all paces are welcome. Three routes are available, on paved surfaces. The distance is 3.5 miles, approximately, depending on which route is chosen. After the walk/run, join us for refreshments and music. Englewood Beach, 2100 North Beach Rd, Englewood. Across from Flounders. Sunset Beach Ride – 6:30pm. Don’t miss the scenic sunsets in Sarasota. Enjoy an easy paced ride to Crescent Beach, and take in the sunset while doing so. Start and end at Mr Beery’s. Route is led by a team member. Must be 21 or older. Helmets and lights suggested. No drinking while riding. Every week, weather permitting. Mr Beery’s, 2645 Marr Dr, Sarasota. Pilates with a Twist – 6:30pm. With Karen, classically trained in Pilates. A two-part workout beginning with toning exercises on the Pilates reformer, and then moving into a gentle introduction of Gyrokinesis. This involves spiraling, flowing movements that will unwind you after a long day. The best of both worlds rolled into one class. $40/ single class, $175/5, first time clients, 2/free classes. Integrated Fitness and Movement Arts, 2886 Ste D Ringling
Blvd, Sarasota. Call Cinde Carroll at Integrative Fitness, 941-203-8156, cell 941-724-5193. Cinde1@Me.com. Visit our website at CindeCarroll. com. LuLuLemon Run Club – 6:307:15pm. Beginner to advanced runner’s welcome for 5K-ish run around Benderson Park. Come train with other runner’s every Thursday evening. Free. Nathan Benderson Park, 150 University Town Center Dr (Parking Lot 3). For more information, contact Jessica Amaya, 941-256-3860.
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Siesta Sunrise Swim – 7-8am. Come alone or bring your friends and family. Gather around the blue lifeguard stand to meet. Then get out there and start your 1 mile, or 1 mile plus swim. For safety purposes, it is suggested to wear a bright colored swim cap. Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Rd, Siesta Key. 941-861-5000. Pilates Reformer Level 2 – 7:458:45am. Level 2 is for those who have a very good grasp of the basics, (Level 1 is a pre-requisite) and want to be challenged with tougher exercises. The focus at this level is on core strength, stamina and more complex patterns of movement. Many clients remain at this level and feel huge benefits from regular sessions. Other equipment used for added challenge (Bands, balls and mat.) Integrated Fitness & Movement Arts, 2886 Ste D Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Contact Cinde Carroll, 941-203-8156. CindeCarroll.com. Palmer Ranch Route Ride – 8am. Pace is 17-19 and the ride is 23 miles. Location is Honore. From I-75, exit 205, go west on Clark Rd, 9/10 of mile. Turn left on Honore, 3.2 miles, parking on left. For more information, contact Doug F, 941-921-6820. Ryder Bikes Ride – 8:30am. Enjoy a 25-mile ride at a 17-19 mph pace, or a 25-mile ride at a 15-17 mph pace. Also, a 23-mile ride at a 12-14 mph
pace. Meet at Albertson’s, NE corner of Lockwood Ridge and University Parkway, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-388-8427. Ride the Palm Aire Route – 9am. The pace is 14-16, the ride is 28 miles. Location is at Honey Tree, 8315 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota. (NE corner of Lockwood Ridge and University Pkwy) For more information call Colin H 941-3556159. Pace 16-18, 28 mile ride. Call Paul P, 941-388-8427, or Bill N, 941378-5511. Pace 18-20, and a 34 mile ride. Call Bud G 941-232-5678 or David L, 412-610-0815. Pilates Reformer Level 2 & 3 – 9-10am. For those clients who are ready for even more challenging moves for the core and co-ordination. This is a fast-paced class working towards increasing stamina as well as flexibility and strength. The aim at this level is for movement to become more flowing and dynamic so the body becomes evenly strengthened and toned. It is essential to have a complete grasp of previous levels and know the correct use of breathing. Other equipment used for added challenge. (Bands, balls and mat) Integrated Fitness & Movement Arts, 2886 Ste D, Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Contact Cinde Carroll, 941-203-8156. CindeCarroll.com.
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Saturday Group Run – 6-8:30am. This run winds through Summerfield, River-walk, and country club neighborhoods. At its longest point, the route is between 10 and 14 miles. There are water stations on this course, and water and Gatorade at the end. Occasionally we have fruit, cookies, and/or bagels. Summerfield Community Park Pavilion in LWR, 6310 LWR Blvd, LWR. LakewoodRanchRunningClub.com. OutRival Racing Group Bike Ride – 7-10am. This event is open to the public. There are many route options and varying groups of speeds
are available. It all depends on who attends, and the training skills they have. Celery Fields, 6799 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota. For more information, please go to SarasotaStorm.org. Full Body Cardio Class, Not a Bootcamp – 8:30am. This is a full body cardio class using your own body weight, and 5-15 pounds of hand weights and everything I can find on playgrounds and parks. A calorie burning one hour cardio class, working on every muscle. $10. Ringling Bridge, at the playground underneath, Sarasota. Please call Eszti Fitness with any questions, 941-5393939. Esztiii@hotmail.com. Yoga Body Sculpt – 9-10am. With Val S. Helping to build inner strength in this vinyasa flow class. It focuses on flattening your belly and sculpting your buns. It also helps toning and sculpting your thighs. A great way to strengthen your core. Crunch Gym, 3762 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 941-923-4653. CrossFit WOD – 9:30-10:30am. With Beth Vannata. Drop-ins are always welcome. CrossFit Bradenton, 3220 59th Dr E, #104, Bradenton. 941-405-0023. Info@ CrossFitBradenton.com. Gyrokinesis – 10-11am. The Gyrokenesis method is a movement method that gently works the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing strength through flowing movement sequences. Gyrokenesis classes may be adapted to fit anyone’s ability and incorporate balance and cardiovascular exercises. Other equipment used for added challenge. (bands, balls and mat) Contact us at Integrated Fitness & Movement Arts, 2886 Ste D Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. 941-203-8156. CindeCarroll.com. Kids Tae Kwon Do – 3-4pm. For children 8-10 years of age. Class is on a first come first serve basis. Please be on time. If you are new to class, please inform your instructor. Around the Clock Fitness, 935 N Beneva Rd, Sarasota. 941-320-7574.
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