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Research shows that one reason females have difficulty losing weight compared to men is lower levels of testosterone. When they do lose weight, they do not gain muscle mass like men do. Low levels of Testosterone in women can cause unwanted bulging in hips/thighs, infertility, fragile bones, inability to orgasm, and thinning hair. Levels of Testosterone in women vary from 17 to 80 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL), depending on age and other factors. As they get older, those levels can fall as low as 1 to 10 ng/dl. Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is equally as beneficial in females as in men, just on a smaller scale.

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A healthy lifestyle is associated with higher hormone levels and higher hormone levels seem to induce a more active, healthier lifestyle. Treatments for men are aimed at getting testosterone levels up to an optimal range, around 850 to 1100. Treatments for women are aimed at getting testosterone levels up to an optimal range, around 40 to 60. We offer easy inexpensive testing, saliva, finger prick, blood s e r u m or urine ($25.00 to $50.00).

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Levels of Testosterone in men vary from 150 to 1200 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL), depending on age and other factors. Testosterone levels typically start to decline after age 30. For some men, as they get older, those levels fall to 500 or below. “Low T” has been attributed to low sex drive, sluggish feeling, muscle aches, memory loss, lack of focus and inability to lose weight even while dieting and hitting the Gym.

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MAY/JUNE 2016

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elcome to the May-June issue of Fit941, our inaugural Swimsuit Edition. In this issue we say hello to summer, a summer we plan to fill with fit fun in the sun. Just like you!

SEXUAL FITNESS FIT THEMED WEDDINGS

For this edition, we decided it was about time to pay homage to all those completed workouts, and get our readers prepared for this year’s swimsuit season.

We celebrate our fit lifestyles by showing off some hot swimwear and local models in our first annual swimsuit edition.

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And speaking of lifestyle, we’re excited to feature an article on the ever important, but not often talked about topic of how fitness plays a role in your sexual health. Fitness and Sexual Fulfillment … at Any Age (pages 26) explores what some consider a taboo subject but what we believe is a topic that should be talked about more.

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Publisher l Dr. Jason Cross Stephen Lusko Chief Editor l Ellyn Santiago Calendar Editor l Cid DeStefano Graphic Design l Michael Paladino

Shannon Barrett Magazine Layout l Jason Cross Contributing Writers Ellyn Santiago Chad Van Alstin Anna Panzarino Ellie Mae Johnson Norm Bower Jaqlyn Tinaro Jackie Miller

In every issue of Fit941 we endeavor to bring readers the latest fitness news and happenings in and around the 941. And trust us, there’s so much going on. If it isn’t already, the Suncoast will soon be one of the most fit-focused communities in the nation. We’re honored to be able to share the best of what’s happening in our fitness world in these pages.

We hope you enjoy this issue.

And finally, we hope you’ll consider shopping locally for your swimwear. We are committed to supporting our local fitness economy and we hope you are, too.

Surfs’ up!

© 2016 Fit Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Although some parts of this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing. Fit 941 is a free publication owned by Fit Media, LLC and distributed locally by If you would like copies placed at your business please call our offices at 941-538-3237. We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and or advertisements, nor are we responsible in any way for the products and services advertised or promoted within these pages. For information on this or other printed publications produced by Fit Media, LLC.

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We also feature Adam and Kelli Jaco this month, who are fit reality celebs, as well as two amazing student athletes profiles. That’s not all. Read on for informative and engaging articles on supplementing protein, spring detoxing, and pages of Pulse news on everything from gym openings to summer camps for kids.

There’s also a fun feature article on the hottest new trend in themed nuptials, ‘Fit Weddings:’ engagement photo shoots at the gym; barbell-lifting, buff brides; healthy and edible bridal bouquets; fitness-themed receptions; CrossFit cakes; photo booths with gym equipment as props, to name a few of the fit fun ideas for a wedding to top all weddings! #SwoleMates4Life

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Also this month, we talk about how to love and care for your feet this summer in our feature Happy Feet (pages 48) . Another subject that rarely comes up in dinner conversation but we believe is important because there’s very little we do on a daily basis as fitness enthusiasts that do not involve our feet. Actually, essentially everything we do with our bodies either involves or impacts our feet. Read the article and then show those tootsies some love!

Jason Cross, Founder Fit941 Magazine

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Fit Fun with Manatee County Camps

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t’s not too late to sign up your kids for summer day camps and sports and recreation programs that will help to keep them fit this summer.

Manatee County Parks and Recreation offer myriad options for summer camps and programs to keep kids active all summer long.

“Our goal is to offer a variety of recreation camp opportunities that meet the needs of the community in a safe and fun environment.

Register for only the weeks you need or the entire summer; our flexibility allows you to create the program that works for you and your family,” The parks and rec website reads.

Camps include volleyball and basketball as well as youth summer sports leagues and swimming lessons.

For more information and registration details, visit MyManatee.org.

Get Your Cold-Press Coffee at Crop Juice

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rop Juice has a new location in downtown Sarasota but that’s not all that’s new. Crop Juice has teamed up with popular Siesta Key venue LeLu Coffee Lounge and is selling the Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence winner’s LeLu Cold Brew coffee. The brand is sold at the “caffeine and cocktails” café on the beach by the cup, but now at Crop Juice, the cold-brewed coffee is being sold by the bottle.

Both Crop Juice and LeLu shared the news on their respective Facebook pages. The coffee, as described by LeLu, is concentrated and strong, was officially released and available at Crop Juice.

Crop Juice opened their new location in April at 1605 Main St., in downtown Sarasota, next to Orange Theory Fitness.

For more information about Crop Juice visit CropJuiceSRQ.com and for updates from LeLu Coffee Lounge, visit LeLuCoffee.com.

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Athlete Profile Get Your Body to Body R&R's Open House

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ody R&R is a massage therapy and wellness studio that offers restorative fitness, clean-eating programs and massage therapy. Its proprietary mobile app and online support community allows Body R&R to provide ongoing wellness coaching for clients in an effort to maximize results. At Body R&R, they believe the mobile app “is a key component to our success.”

“Our motto is ‘Happy Muscles. Healthy Bodies,’” says Ronnie Fulton of Body R&R. Ronnie is a licensed massage therapist and certified wellness coach.

Tessa Marquette Tessa Marquette started doing CrossFit when she was 13. At the ripe old age of 14, after training for a little over a year, the Bradenton teen placed 13th in the world in 14/15 teen division in the 2016 CrossFit Open. She finished 2nd in the Southeast region, which includes Florida, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina.

“This was my first CrossFit open and I am happy with my performance especially because I wasn't training as much as I am now,” Tessa says.

The home-schooled 8th grader began her athletic career as a competitive gymnast at age 4 and stayed with it until she was 12.

“Athletics are very important to me and have been for my whole life,” Tessa says.

“Ever since I started gymnastics, athletics have played a huge role in my life, and have led to my interest in nutrition, health, sleep, recovery, etc.”

Tessa says that while she was no longer involved in competitive gymnastics, at age 13 she decided she “still wanted to keep active.”

“I thought that I would give CrossFit a try because it incorporated gymnastics skills and strength within it,” she explains. Tessa trains at CrossFit LWR. Tessa trains every day except Thursdays and Sundays. “I think recovery is a huge thing especially being so young and with as much volume my as training is. Now I am training to qualify for the 2017 CrossFit games.”

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Bradenton’s Body R&R offers Massage Therapy, Restorative Fitness Classes including Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Dance Therapy & Core Restore, Massage Body Bootcamp – A DIY Massage and Foam Rolling Class, Weight Management Program and free Wellness Coaching.

Body R&R invites the community to its June 4, 2016 Open House, beginning at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at its 4702 Cortez Road W., Bradenton location.

Ronnie says the four-hour Open House will feature free signature classes from Body Bootcamp to Zumba. Visitors can also sample Green Smoothies, get a ‘Holistic Wellness Weigh-in,’ enjoy a relaxing chair massage, check out vendors and meet the Body R&R team.

For more information, call Body R&R at 941-677-8399 or visit its website at BodyRandR.com.

Kids Rock Manasota at LWR

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ick off summer with family fun for everyone June 25 on Main Street in Downtown Lakewood Ranch featuring live local rock bands for kids by kids.

The streets will be lined with craft and business vendors along with delectable food vendors from our local area and live entertainment including kid’s shows and performers of all types. Admission, parking, face-painting and live performances are free.

The event, slated to run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 25, benefits the Foundation of Dreams and The Lazarus Foundation Inc. Visit SpotlightEvents.org for more event information or call 941-219-8410.

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OntheCover Photographer GW Burns

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Raising the Barre in Lakewood Ranch

Over the past decade, GW Burns has emerged as one of the top new glamour and fitness photographers in print, his work being featured in over 50 different international magazines, and online, as the only photographer to have been awarded “featured” status in all five major online websites (Model Mayhem, One Model Place, Deviant Art, Model Fusion, and Model Brigade).

In additional to his stunning photographic work, GW shares his insights and techniques in workshops, offered for beginning and advanced photographers around the globe from Greece to Portugal, the Bahamas to Costa Rica. His work has also been highlighted in instructional books such as Digital Erotique and websites such as Shooting Beauty.

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Models Milo Miladin Milo is an amateur NPC competitor, and a proud father of one child. He is also a Glock shooting competitor on Team Veritas, and an avid traveler. Milo grew up in Virginia Beach, but has been a Sarasota local for 17 years. He trains at Jacos Boxing and Fitness, Crunch gym and Grind Fit. Milo has been a manager at Old Salty Dog Siesta Key for 10 years.

Elisabetta 'Ellie' Di Virgilio Elisabetta is an NPC bikini competitor and a fitness enthusiast who recently relocated to Sarasota from Pescara, Italy to attend college at the University of South Florida. Her goal is to become a professional fitness model. Ellie has a rapidly growing social media following and can be found on Instagram as @Ellie_Majesty.

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ith new ownership and a brand new energy and vitality, Pure Barre Lakewood Ranch is taking love of the barre to a whole new level. Owner and instructor Alexandra Nickolai brings her passion, dedication and love of teaching to every class.

“I’m a very active, involved and engaged owner,” Alexandra says. “I truly love teaching clients.” And she loves to motivate her students with affirmations that support and inspire. “You are stronger than you think” and “You are amazing. Remember that,” are among them.

With the new energy and ownership at Pure Barre LWR also comes a new class, Pure Barre Platform, which will premiere in May. As described by Pure Barre and Alexandra, Platform is a “new fast-paced class designed to optimize cardiovascular results and increase total body strength.”

“This heart-pumping class combines quick bursts of high intensity, yet low impact cardio work with periods of lower intensity muscle-sculpting movements. These 55 minutes of high-energy, fun and intense interval training at the barre will help burn calories, jump-start metabolism, and increase overall endurance.”

“It is the perfect cardio complement to a Pure Barre class to help clients achieve even greater results, while still holding onto the traditional pieces and parts of a Pure Barre class that we all know and love,” says Alexandra.

And with a special for new clients of one month of unlimited Pure Barre classes during the months of May and June for $89 (regularly $99), now’s the time to check it out, Alexandra says.

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Lipo-Mino-Mix Blasts Fat

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ombining the “knowledge of science and the wisdom of nature,” Dr. Ricardo Morales has been practicing Oriental Medicine in Sarasota for more than 12 years after having received his degree from the East-West College of Natural Medicine where he later taught Chinese herbal medicine and supervised student clinic interns.

Morales has extensive training in acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathic and vitamin injections, guasha, and cupping and is board-certified. Morales says he can help restore client health through the “application of safe, effective therapeutic techniques of acupuncture, vitamin injections, homeopathics and customized herbal formulas.”

At his Sarasota studio, located at 1241 Fruitville Road, Morales provides acupuncture, Chinese massage, homeopathic and herbal medicine, facial rejuvenation, and acupuncture injection therapy. He also provides ‘Lipo-Mino-Mix’ injections for weight loss and muscle toning. The Lipo-Mino Mix starts with a special Lipotropics fat-burning combination of methionine, inositol, choline, carnitine and B12. Each of these ingredients helps the body turn fat into energy and are also powerful antioxidants. In addition to the Lipotropics blend, Lipo-Mino also contains a mixture of B vitamins which further help to facilitate fat loss and increase energy. The formula is then completed by adding ingredients to reduce appetite, to build muscle and promote a healthy immune system.

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Kids Swim Lessons Free at Sarasota Y

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The grant provides children the opportunity to learn life-saving swimming skills.

The Y is ‘America’s Swim Instructor’ and the most accessible community resource to prevent drowning. Research shows that participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning among children one to four years of age. Last year, the Sarasota YMCA taught more than 1,900 children swimming skills.

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Athlete Profile Sweat’s Gone. Game On.

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outhwest Florida is arguably one of the hottest places in the U.S. But that doesn’t stop us from playing sports and engaging in our favorite outdoor activities 12 months out of the year,” says SAAKA creator and owner, Steven Wieder. “We needed something better to prevent sweat from compromising our passions. SAAKA bands were born out of necessity on Siesta Key, where we know and understand best how to handle heat and humidity.”

Christian Evanoff There isn’t a sport 13-year-old Christian Evanoff hasn’t played, except maybe pickleball.

Christian, a Sarasota Middle School student, began his athletic career at age 3 with T-ball. Since then Christian has played or participated in, well, you-nameit: baseball, football, and basketball on school teams; as well as lacrosse, soccer, and tennis; then there’s golf, track and field, surfing, skateboarding, and skiing.

But of all of these sports, his greatest passion is snowboarding.

“If I lived in Utah, I’d snowboard the rest of my life,” the teenager says. “I started skiing (on a family vacation to Utah when he was about 3) and then when I turned 5, I started snowboarding. We go there like twice a year so I’m pretty good for a kid who lives in Florida.”

Christian began taking lessons when he was 8, he says, to “learn how to go down the mountain,” but otherwise, is self-taught. And he has nearly mastered myriad snowboarding maneuvers including a 60-foot jump, rails, and boxes, but plans on nailing the backflip next winter.

Christian says he’s thinking about going to college in Utah maybe so he can continue to catch air on a snowboard.

And he says, he’d love to be a professional snowboarder.

“It’d be hard though living in Florida,” he says, but adds that he could possibly be a professional baseball or basketball player.

“I’d love to be a professional athlete.”

SAAKA uses super absorbent, odor combating, VISCOSE from BAMBOO fabric between layers of antimicrobial poly/spandex wicking fabric. Moisture is wicked away from the skin to the absorbent, anti-odor middle layer, and then drawn to the surface air where it can evaporate. No more slippery hands or sweat in the eyes. The athlete’s grip remains dry and secure. Vision stays clear and sharp.

“We all want to keep sweat out of the way of our game,” Wieder says. “SAAKA is a simple and effective concept that solves a frustrating problem.”

In addition to its product line of high performance headbands, wristbands and armbands, all including bamboo fabric, SAAKA, a Sarasota-based sport apparel accessories company is excited to announce its latest product, the NeckGuard Plus. Described as “versatile,” by Wieder, the neck guard can be worn four different ways to protect one’s neck, face and head from getting too much sun.

“We use UVEIL 50+ SPF fabric, so you can be certain the protection you need is there,” Wieder says. “But instead of excess, bunched-up fabric at the back of your neck making you hot and soaked, SAAKA places our wider, triple- layered band to pull sweat off the back of your neck to keep you cool and comfortable.”

The NeckGuard Plus is one-size-fits-all and comes in black-gray camouflage, navy blue and turquoise colors.

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For more information on SAAKA products, visit Saaka.Com.

Just A Basket Case Premiering New Baskets

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ust a Basket Case event planning and specialty gift baskets is set to launch a new line of Baby and Kid Baskets in St. Petersburg’s Ansley A/Z store which will have its grand opening in May.

Just a Basket Case owner Lori Davis says details will be announced soon. “Details and invites will emerge soon, so be on the lookout because this shindig will be epic,” she says.

And, Just A Basket Case now carries ‘Olivia Body & Hand Scrub’ in all its bridal and personal baskets. Davis says the Joshua Carlton beauty products are sold locally at the Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt Hotel, Jackie Z Style Co., and other Sarasota locations.

“We love to use local businesses any chance we can,” Davis says.

For more information, visit the website at JustABasketCaseEvents.com.

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rangetheory Fitness is taking another step in employing technology as a cornerstone in advancing fitness and a healthy lifestyle for their members. Members are now able to track their entire fitness lifestyle, inside and outside of Orangetheory Fitness studios, with their OTBeat App, recently released to the public.

Orangtheory Fitness has taken the nation by storm with their heart rate-based interval training and complete full body workouts. A key factor in Orangetheory’s model is working members through five key heart rate zones at very specific times, accomplished through real-time tracking of each member’s heartrate while in an Orangetheory class. Orangetheory’s tool for this, appropriately called OTBeat, has proven to be so effective for members that other fitness companies are struggling to create something comparable.

Now, Orangetheory is making OTBeat even more effective; it not only tracks what a member accomplishes in an Orangethoery Studio including heart-rate zones, calories burned, and Orangetheory’s metabolic indicator called “Splat” points, but also tracks fitness and activities outside the studio as well. This gives members a completely comprehensive look at their fitness lifestyle, their caloric burn, what they can do to increase “splat” points and more. The app works seamlessly with OTBeat equipment like heart-rate monitors specific to Orangetheory that can easily be worn throughout the day.

“The ability for members to track both what happens inside of an Orangetheory Studio during workout and what is happening outside the studio; walks or runs, calories and heart-rate, is a huge tool for our members,” says Heather Flannagan, Regional Manager for Orangetheory Sarasota. “It adds a complete lifestyle monitor to their lives. It is like FitBit got improved and then combined with the most effective workout in the nation. Everyone wins.”

For more information about the OTBeat app, contact Orangetheory Fitness in South Sarasota at 941-444-2439, in Downtown Sarasota at 941-444-2440, and in Lakewood Ranch at 941-4442442, or visit OrangetheoryFitness.com.

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erium products’ goal is to have clients “love their skin.” As featured on its website, Nerium says its mission is to “Love your skin. Reflect your youth. Our innovative age-defying products will have you loving your skin at any age.”

Sarasota-based Nerium Brand Partners Ryan Hayes and Mackenzie Schmitzerle say the company has “been recognized for changing the face of network marketing as to where some other companies have given it not the best name.”

“Locally just became business partners with Sassy Hair on Siesta Key and we will be attending the marketing on main events held

by Ivory Lounge. And, there will also be a booth at Around the Clock Fitness,” Ryan says, “We are rapidly expanding and looking for individuals who are ambitious and responsible.”

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Ryan says Nerium has been “featured in Muscle and Fitness magazines.”

“It's been more than a blessing to be on the ground floor of a rocket-ship company to be able allow people to feel comfortable in their own skin to give people new hope and also to be able to show people that you can make money outside of a 40-hour work week without a boss,” he says.

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Sarasota Day Camp Choices Abound!

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arasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources offers 11 weeks of summer fun and fitness for children in grades 1 through 12. These camps provide a variety of safe and enjoyable summer recreation opportunities for children.

Day camps include junior tennis, swim camp, junior lifeguard, beach volleyball, skateboarding, surfing, paddle boarding, and a lot more.

Many of the day camps programs have late June start dates and a number of them run through mid-August.

A Summer Camps guide is available for download on the county recreation website at ScGov.Net/PRNR/Pages.

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That ‘Crazy Wrap Thing’ Amplify Your Performance, Naturally!

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hat’s your problem area? Your stomach, legs, butt, arms, thighs, or chin? Jen Peters suggests trying an application of It Works! Crazy Wrap.

“It will tighten, tone, and firm with minimized appearance of cellulite,” Peters says. Adding users will see “fast and lasting results in as little as 45 minutes.”

But for those that are “not into wrapping,” Peters says she endorses ‘fat-fighter’ pills, eye cream, menopausal supplements, and ‘greens’ powder that can “detoxify, energize, and alkalize.” She also says It Works! defining gel is a “wow cream that does wonders on wrinkles in 45 seconds.”

Peters, an independent distributor for ‘It Works!’, describes life as a purveyor of the products makers say will “tighten, tone and firm” in days, as a rewarding and fun career.

ven with the high demand for natural and clean products today, many gym-goers have faced challenges finding the right ones that meet their needs. The Answer? Meet the newest performance line, AMPED by Isagenix. Free of gluten, soy, artificial sweeteners, stimulants, colors, and flavors, this family of products is the natural athlete’s favorite choice.

Scientifically-formulated to power you up, keep you going, and help you recover so you can stay one step ahead of the competition, even if your only competition is yourself. What sets Isagenix apart from other products on the shelves is the addition of vital trace minerals that are missing from our everyday foods. Trace minerals are literally the spark plugs to our health and help our bodies maximize nutrient absorption.

Isagenix systems are scientifically formulated by master formulator Joh Anderson, and designed work to with the body, not against it.

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akewood Ranch-based Major League Football, a new, professional spring-football league, recently announced 2016 will be its ‘development season’ and has rescheduled its inaugural year to begin March of 2017, according to a MLFB media release.

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Not long ago, I was a stressed-out working mom with a boring job, just trying to make ends meet, when I saw this amazing picture on Facebook,” Peters explains.

“Before I knew it I was earning free wraps and cash and having a blast doing it. Best of all, the checks kept getting bigger and bigger every month. I was able to pay off my credit cards and student loans with this crazy wrap thing. Now I've quit my job,” she says. “I'm able to spend more time with my kids, and my family is living debt-free. I've got the life I've always dreamed of, and you can have it too.”

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The statement read, in part, that “In closed-door sessions MLFB management, coaches, player representatives and the league’s business partners agreed to use the current season to further develop players, plan for staffing in cities and provide ample time for ticketing agencies and the League’s broadcasting partner to advertise and market the League’s formal kick-off in 2017.”

“Over the past four months MLFB has selected over 600 players from various tryout camps, player drafts and free agency. Throughout the 2016 ‘development year,’ the league will continue to engage the coaching staff to ensure all players will be prepared for a successful spring 2017 season on and off the field. Once formalized, Major League Football will announce and publicize a detailed Player Developmental Strategy to be executed by MLFB’s Management Team, head coaches and player representatives,” the statement read.

In addition to the $120 million it expects to receive from investors pursuant to recently announced letter of intent for financing that would provide MLFB with capital and credit line facilities, other additional investments of capital are also expected, according to an MLFB media statement.

For more information about MLFB, visit MlfbMedia.com.

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Double Dare Partner Competition is being hosted by Crossfit LWR June 11. Registration closes May 27. The competition begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m.

So grab your swolemate and join Crossfit LWR for this two-person, same-sex competition.

Slated to include three divisions, Fitness, RX and Scaled Elite and with three WODs for all divisions, finals WOD for top teams in RX and SE. WODs will be released once registration is closed. Part 1 on May 28th and Part 2 on June 4. The cost is $80 per team and includes shirts. The registration price increases to $100 from May 16 through May 27, when registration closes.

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icole Rissler has been named Sarasota County’s new Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources deputy director of operations.

Rissler will oversee five divisions including sports development and athletics and recreation.

Rissler, who earned a degree in sports and exercise science and master’s degree in business administration, was most recently chief operating officer for Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center, which manages Nathan Benderson Park. She has previously served in leadership positions with Sarasota Family YMCA and the American Red Cross.

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CORRECTION

Due to an editing error in the March-April issue of Fit941, we incorrectly listed a Pure Barre franchise location and address which created confusion for clients.

We regret the error and apologize to our friends at Pure Barre and their clients.

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“We are the experts in fat loss and functional fitness,” says Victoria Van Dine. “We specialize in 3-minute fat loss workouts and are the best at it. Our workouts are fun and challenge your body every time.”

As part of their grand opening, X 30 Fit Boot Camp is offering people the chance to win a 6-month membership plus two exclusive registrations for their opening 6-week Transformation Challenge.

X 30 Fit Boot Camp is located at 5140 Clark Road, Sarasota in the Northridge Publix Plaza.

t Mantra Fitness, the Megaformer Challenge has participants taking ‘before’ pictures then following at least two classes at Mantra, at the end of May heading back in to the studio for final measurements and ‘after’ pictures. Winners are chosen based on the most amount of physical and mental transformation. First prize is a Megaformer! Created by Sebastien Lagree, the core-burning Megaformer was designed to combine Pilates, cardio and strength-training. A plethora of A-List celebs swear by the machine.

In the “friendly” Mantra Fitness competition, second, third and fourth place prizes include Mantra memberships and apparel.

For more information about Mantra and the Megaformer, visit Mantra at 3908 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota or book a class online at MantraFitness.com/locations-sarasota.

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M.A.T. at Def Fit

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Developed by Greg Roskopf, MAT™ was created out of his frustration with traditional approaches to athletic strength and conditioning. Roskopf holds a master’s degree in Health and Fitness and has experience and expertise as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist who’s worked alongside physical therapists. And it was while he was working with PT’s, that he observed exercises used to correct performance issues. Most specialists were focused on improving range of movement, joint strength and stability. Roskopf immersed himself in study and combined what he’d learned: tightness/weakness, agonist/antagonist, ROM, and more to develop what is now known as MAT™.

The MAT™ technique helps athletes recover from competitive stress quickly and helps to prevent future injuries while preparing the body to train and preform more efficiently. Athletes seeking to reach optimal performance are often forced to train at high-intensity levels, which comes with risk of injury. For some, muscular contraction inefficiencies place increased stress on joints and tissue. When training at high levels, inefficiencies are magnified, and tax the body. It’s like driving a car with bad alignment; the faster you drive it, the quicker the tires wear out.

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Fitness & Sexual

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FULFILLMENT … AT ANY AGE

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here are many components in a healthy sex life—energy, desire, honesty, agility, emotion, communication and imagination among them. A healthy sex life requires balancing these components to find joy and gratification for yourself and your partner. A plethora of books have been written on healthy sexuality, but this focus is on the benefit of how a fit lifestyle impacts sexual performance.

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The good news is there is not just one perfect formula for sexual satisfaction.

A woman who wears a size 2 can find happiness with a husky lumberjack, and a ‘Rubenesque’ lady can enjoy a romp with a Kentucky Derby jockey (or another ‘Rubenesque’ lady for that matter).

Researchers agree, however, that whether large or small, people will find sex more appealing and enjoyable if they (and their partner) are pursuing basic fitness goals such as regular exercise, stretching, cardio conditioning and sensible nutrition. Our modern culture promotes sleeker silhouettes at every turn, and that can be a good motivator, but realistic expectations and the simple act of accepting yourself are important mental conditioning, as well.

Yoga practitioners find whole body rejuvenation in the poses they practice, enhancing circulation, flexibility, selfconfidence, body sensitivity, muscle

control, core stability, range of motion and stress elimination.

Local yoga instructor Jillian Walker says, “First and foremost, a healthy sex life begins within your own mind.”

“What does your relationship to yourself look like? Do you love yourself? Do you like the way your body looks and feels?

Are you kind to yourself and conscious of your well-being,” Walker asks rhetorically.

“A healthy sex life begins with strong, positive connections. Sex is not just about the orgasm. It has the potential to be a deeply satisfying experience that can enhance your well-being,” Walker says. “The number one yogic benefit to sex is meditation.”

Walker recommends the following mental and physical exercise: Find a quiet place where you can sit comfortably, with your back straight, close your eyes and begin to focus on your breath. Start breathing deep into your belly, bring the breath all the way through the diaphragm, lower lungs, upper lungs, and invite the shoulders back, then slowly exhale, compressing belly, diaphragm, lungs. Take five slow and steady breaths in this manner.

Then, slowly repeat in your mind, and then aloud, each of these affirmations, three times each: ‘I love myself. I love my body. I am full of love. I am full of

compassion. I am comfortable with my sexuality. I am beautiful. I am radiant.

Life is for me.’

Lucia Gabriela is a Sarasota-based life coach and massage therapist who counsels individuals, couples and groups on fitness, nutrition, intimacy and sexuality.

Gabriela is a proponent of balance in peoples’ lives—with a conscious effort to tend to your mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and sexual systems on a regular and sustained basis.

Physical fitness and exercise are important but that too much time devoted to workouts will crowd out attention to the other aspects of life, Gabriela says.

“They gym is not necessarily the best place to condition your whole self. If too much energy is focused on physical fitness, it will ultimately hurt the libido,” she says. “And drugs can’t restore the ideal balance; it must come from within.”

Gabriela recommends that people keep a life journal to keep track of and reflect on the amount of time they devote to all these areas.

Yoga is also a way to enhance your sexual performance, Gabriela says.

“It helps with flexibility, agility and especially circulation, which she describes as mirroring the orgasmic cycle of stimulating, expanding and relaxing,” she says. “It’s important for people to be fit to achieve maximum sexual performance.

Good circulation will help with erection and orgasm, and yoga’s mind clarity can make sex more fulfilling.”

Gabriela conducts retreats focusing on energy, emotional healing, loving oneself, achieving balance and attracting others. Upcoming ‘Seminars on Sexuality’ begin July 18 with a retreat in Sarasota on July 22 featuring Australian Andrew Barnes, who is an internationally recognized expert on male and female orgasm as well as tantric sex.

These experts all seem to agree that real fitness as it relates to sex is more than lifting weights and fitting into that tight black sweater. It’s all about the balance. Go for it!

Lucia Gabriela can be reached at 516-287-0242 or visit SacredLoveTemple.com.

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hemed weddings are hot but none are more fire than fitness-themed weddings. Even before the walk down the aisle, preceremony traditions can be fit-focused; think bridal party boot camps, a little sweating before the wedding, and bachelor parties at the gym. But it’s the actual wedding where the fit fun happens.

Kayla is now an Anesthesia Resident Physician in Houston, Texas and Ian is in the Air Force. The couple will marry in June and have planned a “Wedding WOD that we can do together this year and every year on our anniversary,” Kayla says.

Engagement Parties/Photos

Kayla Rohleder and Ian Matthews held their engagement photo shoot at CrossFit Bradenton. The couple had met while both were intern physicians at Manatee Memorial Hospital. It helped that they both had a passion for fit, healthy lifestyles. They fell in love at CrossFit.

Beginning with the invitations so guest know what to expect, one idea posted online had a invitation that resembled a marathon or road race card with a nod to the starting line; the couple is at the starting line for the run of a lifetime, for example. Or try puns ‘We can’t ‘weight’ to get married!’ The limit here is the couple’s imagination.

“We bonded over our shared drive for fitness and a healthy lifestyle, so it only made sense to do our

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engagement photos where we were naturally ourselves and back in the place where it all began,” Kayla says. “We used equipment at the gym and overall just had fun with it. Ian bench-pressed me. We deadlifted together, did ropeclimb kisses and of course the classic overhead squat kissing photo.”

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Wedding Invitations

Fit brides are saying yes to a dress that best shows off her physique. Sleeveless, strapless, short or even body-con (tight, fitted) dresses beautifully flatter a toned, muscular frame. Bridesmaids too can wear similar dresses. One fit wedding where couples posted their pictures online featured bridesmaids wearing pastel camisoles with full, off-white organza and taffeta skirts and pastelmatching sneakers. The choices are limitless, but whatever dress style is chosen, it better show off that bod.

Bouquet

While we’re talking about the bride, the bouquet too can fit the ‘fit’ theme.

One way to get fit, besides exercise is to eat healthy foods. A bouquet can feature edible flowers like English chamomile, chervil, African marigolds, pansies and violets, flowering and fragrant herbs like lavender, mint, lemon balm and rosemary and finally the dénouement, purple-leafed kale for structure and balance. Create a beautiful, edible, healthy bouquet everyone will want to catch.

Reception

Let’s get to the party. Here is where a fit-theme can be fully realized whether it’s for a couple of boxers or crossfitters. The sky’s the limit on the type of decorations but recent photos of

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fit-weddings posted online show everything from reception dinner tables named for specific exercises, like the lunge or squat table with the card affixed to a dumb bell. Name placeholders might be designed in the shape of hand weights, or as one couple did, a piece of fresh fruit have each guest’s named pinned to it. Tables feature trophies as vases and live, potted flowering herbs or vegetables as favors for guests to take home. The wedding cake topper is another opportunity to showcase the theme with the bride and groom lifting or, where the groom lifts the bride, or even cooler, the bride lifts the groom. There are scores of other great ideas online at sites like PopSugar.com and of course on Pinterest.

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Like Kayla and Ian, many couples choose to have their engagement photos done in the gym where they met utilizing equipment as props. But the day-of-the-wedding photos, unless the couple is actually married in a gym, won’t have those same props to play with. But a bit of online research reveals myriad unique ideas for fit-themed wedding pics. We loved images of an entire wedding party in sneakers at a faux race starting line and another where the bride and her bridesmaids posed flexing with dumb bells. Photo booths are trendy and a lot of fun for any big event but are especially awesome at weddings. Some include cut-outs that guests and the wedding party pose with including one found online that featured a giant cut-out of a Muscle & Fitness magazine cover, with lots of fitness-related props to play with in the photos.

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Don’t miss the opportunity to have your fitness-themed wedding go viral. Hashtags used in wedding day photos by guests posted to Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and other social media are limited only by the clever fit-enthusiast’s way with words. We like a few we’ve concocted and seen online including #swolemates, #buffbride and #musclemarriage.

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“STRETCH ABIL I TY” is it for you?

by Tina Lagassey oes stretching improve athletic performance?

Although there is substantial amount of research on the subject, it is still an area up for debate in the fitness world. According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine, “The latest research published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise helps answer the question of how pre-exercise static stretching protocols impact maximal performance. Based on the findings, static stretching has its place in the warm-up, but the key to maintaining performance is how long the stretch is held.”

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Local, professional stretchers at the Stretchzone seem to have it figured; it offers passive and painfree stretching.

Jorden Gold, known as ‘Stretch,’ pioneered a revolutionary movement in health and fitness.

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respected stretch-therapy companies in the industry.

“We developed StretchZone’s Conversion Kit and Stretch Cells of systematic stretches, so that people are not fighting the resistance of their own body,” Gold says.

Why mention Miami-based Gold?

Because Miami has come to Bradenton in the form of Kevin Hall, one of Gold’s most devoted students and his protégé. Hall is a Certified Personal Trainer who became a stretcher following his passion for helping people.

“I didn’t think I would be so good at it,” he laughs. But he’s better than good. Indeed, Bob Rustigan, owner and manager of Stretchzone, says he wishes he could have Hall cloned.

The Stretchzone Manifesto states, “The limiting factor to achieving full range of motion is not the length or elasticity of muscle the nervous control of the tension via the stretch reflex.” So in order to truly understand stretching and whether or not it is necessary or advantageous to the athlete, Stretchzone offers this analogy: “Think of a car seatbelt. If you pull too quickly, it locks. If you continue to force it, you’re just stretching the material itself---that’s what it means to micro-strain a muscle. However, if you were to pull your car seatbelt nice, smoothly and controlled, it will come out much farther.”

Debating the question of whether stretching improves athletic performance, for professionals, is not much of a debate. Increasing and maintaining range of motion for an athlete is invaluable, especially when it comes to injury prevention. Most athletes seek sports therapists after they have an injury. Consider being the athlete that adds stretch therapy to the daily or weekly routine to prevent injury because when you’ve worked this hard to get to where you, don’t take a chance that your range of motion, flexibility, and “stretch ability” isn’t the best it could be.

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by Chad Michael Van Alstin

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The show features teams of four working cooperatively to traverse a landscape full of mud pits, fallen trees, and a series of man-made hazards that push the mind and body to their 42 MAY | JUNE 2016

limits – all while trying to outrun and outmaneuver the opposition. Athletes from across the country – including our very own Sarasota – converged upon rural Georgia, where they spent eight days filming the race, which is set to air in June. While contractual obligations prevent participants from divulging the gritty details, both Adam and Kelli Jaco said the experience was brand new to them, but they are officially interested in doing more.

“My first time ever competing in an obstacle race was on NBC,” Kelli says.

“The show really propelled us into it.

My husband and I are avid runners, and in obstacle course racing it takes a good runner to do well – along with strength to carry heavy things. There’s a whole gambit of things you have to do.”

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he producers of NBC’s wildly successful American Ninja Warrior are back with a brand new show that pits athletes against grueling obstacles for a cash prize of $250,000. Inspired by the worldwide Spartan Race franchise that sees wouldbe warriors from all walks of life competing in a long-distance run riddled with rope climbs, rock walls, ice baths, and raging fires to leap over, Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge promises to up the intensity by delivering “one of the most demanding courses ever devised.”

A retired professional boxer, Adam says the physical and mental stress of Spartan was nothing compared to fighting in the ring. The biggest challenges came in the form of testing the bond between teammates and dealing with the inherent distractions associated with filming a high-quality reality-TV show.

earn their spot on the show, Kelli says it was the working-parents, feelgood image that enticed the show’s producers. The couple is also full-time parents of two kids.

“We had interviews and we talked about our families – we both have children,” Kelli says. “And I think the

producers at NBC loved us for our story as far as being parents – working parents – trying to inspire our children.”

Those interested in seeing local athletes compete on Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge can catch the show’s worldwide premiere June 20 at 10 p.m. EST on NBC, and every Monday thereafter.

“It was like Ninja Warrior in the woods – it kind of threw us for a loop,” Adam says. “The entire time we’re running the race, there were hundreds of camera men, cameras in the woods mounted to trees, drones chasing after you. But that didn’t bother me one bit, not at all.

Now, how it plays out on TV? … Of course I’m a little nervous [about that].

I’m wondering how this plays out. The good news is, this is NBC and they’re looking more for feel-good stories.”

Adam and Kelli own Jaco's Boxing, MMA + Fitness Gym on Lawton Drive in Sarasota, which they used as a homebase for much of their team’s training.

While their dedication to fitness and innate Spartan prowess helped them

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so, you wanna do your first

TRIATHLON? ave you been curious about the triathlon lifestyle, but not sure where to start? Feeling a bit intimidated? Wondering where you will find the time? This article will guide you through some tips to get started in the sport of triathlon.

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There are four distances of triathlon.

Most first timers start with the sprint distance triathlon. This typically consists of a 400 meter swim, a 13 mile bike and a 3.1 mile run. The next distance up, would be the Olympic distance race, and this is a 1500 meter swim, 26 mile bike and 6.2 mile run. Moving on to long distance racing will get you a Half Iron distance with 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run and finally, the big dog, The Iron distance race. The Ironman consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run, all completed within 17 hours.

When you are first getting started in triathlon, your main goals should be to have fun and remain injury free.

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to have a passion to train, meet new people and have fun.

As a beginner, you do not need to go out and spend a fortune on the latest and greatest gear. The most important pieces of gear you need to get started are a swim cap, goggles, any old bike and a pair of good running shoes.

Let’s discuss each of the three disciplines First off, the first leg of the race is the swim. Unless a person comes to the sport from a swimming background, most are weaker swimmers and many have a great fear of the open water swim. I would recommend taking a few swim lessons to get started. It is normal to fear moving your swim to the open water. As a long time triathlon coach, this is one area where I have seen the most tears shed. Don’t feel embarrassed to be afraid to swim in open water, most new swimmers have this fear. You are not alone. The more you practice, the more comfortable you will become. Be sure to swim at least a few times in the open water, before your first race. It will alleviate a lot of stress come race day.

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A lot of triathletes get their start on an old or borrowed bike. Before you make an investment on a bike, be sure you are going to stick with the sport. There is a large variance in price points. You don’t need the most expensive bike to start.

One thing that IS very important, however, is a proper bike fit. A proper bike fit will give you more efficiency on the bike, as well as cut down on the risk of injury. Be sure to always wear a helmet.

Finally, we get to the run. This discipline requires the most effort, but the least amount of gear. All you need is a pair of running shoes. If you are unsure on what kind of shoes to wear, I would suggest going to a reputable running shop and having them watch you run. This will allow you to learn which type of shoe fits your particular running style. This is the area where

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Time for a Spring Cleaning o most, the mention of a “cleanse” will have people flinching at the word; running to assumptions that it’s all about being stuck on a toilet for days. Although there are some cleanses that are exactly that, not all cleanses are the same yet all are equally important. To simplify the concept of rapid aging, it all comes down to stress. Just as all cleanses are not the same, neither are the different types of stresses that may speed up the aging process.

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There is a cellular type of stress that can occur when the level of toxins in the body has become unmanageable to our organs. When the body’s “chemical bank” is full, so are its stress levels, leaving the body unable to successfully repair itself, thus the look of “aging” can occur. When the body is relieved of these stresses, it is now able to address what’s most important, healing and maintaining a healthy system.

Heavy metals and chemicals are hidden in everything; from the foods we eat, to the products we use to wash our bodies, and moisturize our skin. Over time these toxins build up in the system, causing a wide range of symptoms that can be difficult to pinpoint.

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regulation, and above all inability to lose weight or have clear skin.

HEAVY METALS AND CHEMICALS TO AVOID The adage, “If you can’t eat it or pronounce it, don’t put it in or on your body,” is a good rule of thumb to follow.

Avoiding processed foods that contain a high amount of preservatives is always a give in, but a lot of toxins are related to products that also touch the food before consumption. Using glass, cast iron, carbon steel, titanium, and enamel cookware instead of stainless steal, aluminum and non-stick cookware will help prevent leaching and exposure to nickel and carcinogens.

THE BENEFITS OF CLEANSING Avoiding further toxin exposure will insure the bodies toxin levels will not increase at a rapid rate, but it will not insure that the body will have the ability to properly relieve itself of these toxins without a little help from the right diet, exercise and of course, proper detoxification. Cleansing also assists in proper brain function, concentration, memory retention, overall energy, proper rested sleep, digestive function, skin health, eye health, hearing, immune health, and above all disease prevention.

CLEANSING HERBS AND FOODS Amino Acids- Amino acids are great at removing metals from the body, and can work to increase liver health and balance enzyme production. Can be

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found in supplement form or naturally occurring in fruits and dark leafy greens as well as proteins.

Cilantro- Cilantro is just one superherb that can effectively remove heavy metals (aluminum, mercury, and lead in particular) – in only two weeks.

Also, because these metals can damper the immune system, cilantro is also recognized as an immune-booster.

Food-Grade Activated Charcoal- Not only is it good for detoxifying; this includes detoxing heavy metals. It is also great at absorbing other toxins preventing detoxification symptoms that can cause discomfort during a cleanse.

Brazil Nuts- Not necessarily a chelation food, Brazil nuts actually work to restore the good minerals, like selenium and zinc, that may be lost in the chelation process.

Onions and garlic- The sulfur in onions and garlic can also work to eliminate heavy metals. Along with these, things like cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage also have high sulfur content.

Chlorella- The extract is found in “green” plants and foods. It can be found in powder of liquid form and is best paired with cilantro. Both work together to chelate the body and push out toxins.

Artichokes-Artichokes help the liver function at its best, by increasing the liver’s production of bile, and since bile helps break down foods which

helps your body use the nutrients inside them, an increase in bile production is typically a good thing.

It’s also filled with fiber, protein, magnesium, folate, and potassium.

Asparagus- Not only does it help to detoxify the body, it is also considered anti-aging, anti-cancer, heart healthy, and is a general antiinflammatory food. It’s also known to help with liver drainage relieving overall stress on the organ.

Beets- When detoxing, they will help by making sure that the toxins actually make it out of the body. Many detox cleanses go wrong when toxins are reintroduced to the body because they don’t make it all the way out. Beets also help with free-radicals, making them an anti-cancer aid.

Among these examples are only a small percentage of the foods and herbs that can naturally cleanse and rebalance the body. It is never too late to detox the system of unwanted chemicals. Most natural food stores have an abundant selection of detox kits that can kick start the system and prevent the onset of illness in the future.

Jaqlyn Tinaro is the owner of Virtue Of Health LLC and carries a degree in sports and orthomolecular nutrition as well as certifications in personal training and Microscopy. For more information visit www.VirtueOfHealth.com or contact her though VirtueOfHealth48@gmail.com

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eonardo DaVinci said the “human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.” Indeed, with 26 bones in each, the foot is a marvel that at once propels us and keeps us steady.

We rely on our feet for support in virtually every activity we do from the pedestrian like standing, walking even sitting to the more vigorous like kicking while swimming, tapping out a beat, running a marathon, or dancing a jig. Name an activity and the foot’s likely involved in some way. And like a masterpiece, they are precious. But we often forget them …until they hurt, sting or blister, crack, peel, or itch. Oh, the woes of your toes! Bunions, corns, ingrown toenails, serious athlete’s foot, or worse, even, like bone spurs, tendonitis, or arthritis. So much more can go wrong. Want happy feet? Show them some love.

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healthy feet are happy feet

by Ellyn Santiago

FEET FIRST! Starting with caring for those puppies, The American Orthopedic Society advises that people, especially athletes, pay attention to sweaty feet which can lead to all kinds of issues from rashes to eczema and often more serious cases of athlete’s foot so making sure to change your socks daily and allowing shoes to dry is important.

Toenails should be trimmed – straight across -- but not too short.

And watch out for possible toenail funguses and treat at home or if the fungus seems more serious, see a podiatrist for a possible course of oral antifungal meds. Bunions, or hallux valgus in the Latin, can be annoying but worse, should they persist, could result in surgery, so if you have one, treat it – same with corns which the result of too much pressure when the skin is squeezed between bones and shoes.

The American Orthopedic Society also suggests that common sense basic foot first aid is really important. Cuts should be cleaned, treated and dressed immediately so as to avoid infection. And for runners and walkers, that errant nail you’ve stepped upon that’s punctured your skin?

Have any wound examined by a health care provider. A nail doesn’t have to be rusty to potentially cause an infection …or worse. Take it seriously.

And care for your feet extends beyond first aid, podiatrists agree. Treat them with love. Pedicures are a gift, albeit not free though you can DIY at home beautifully. A good soapy soak and scrub followed by exfoliation with a pumice stone to remove callouses and a good trim of the toenails is a great start. But take it further. Massages, reflexology, paraffin waxes, and lots of moisture should make your feet happy.

STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION With feet, it is most definitely not one size fits all. If you’ve got a very narrow or very wide foot or if your feet are unusually small or atypically large, or if you have high arches or flat feet, getting the right fit can be a hassle at best. And podiatrists advise that a properly 48 MAY | JUNE 2016

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fitted shoe is a must if you want to prevent foot problems.

Many shoe stores stock only common or popular sizes so getting the best fit can be challenging. But there are a number of great places in the 941 to get the perfect fit.

David Jackson, owner of New Balance Sarasota and University Park and Fleet Feet Sports Sarasota and certified pedorthist, says the best way to get the proper fit, which can make your feet both healthy and happy, is with a professional. According to the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, a certified pedorthist is an “allied health professional specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive pedorthic patient care …including fitting, fabricating, adjusting or modifying devices” to address conditions which affect the feet and lower limbs.

“Working with a shoe fitting professional is essential to getting the best shoes for your feet and activities,” David says. “Since sizes vary between shoe brands and styles, just because you are an 8-medium with one manufacturer, you might be a 9-narrow

in another. Also, be sure the fit expert measures both feet because most people have one foot longer or wider and then pick a pair of shoes that accommodates the larger foot.”

Kimmi van der Veen, manager at Fit2Run in downtown Sarasota says getting the right fit in your running shoe is “incredibly important.”

“You can push yourself to new limits whether in pace or distance or both,” she says when explaining why fit is important. “At Fit2Run, we approach it like a three-dimensional puzzle and we gather information about foot size – length and width – pressure points, and gait while in motion.”

Van der Veen, an RRCA-certified running coach says Fit2Run “trained professional fit experts encourage runners to share with us what they are experiencing with regards to cushion, size, support, upper and lacing options, etcetera, so that we can continue to recommend the best fit. Bottom line is this: go to a trained fit specialist. There is no substitute, hands down."

“Working with a shoe fitting professional is essential to getting the best shoes for your feet and activities,” ~David Jackson

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Elevator Lunge with an Overhead Press

The ‘Elevator Lunge with an Overhead Press’ exercise is done in four seconds going down and four seconds coming back. The exercise works the quads, glutes, hamstrings and shoulders.

On the machine:

Starting position has your back foot on the moving platform carriage of the Megaformer and the front foot on the fixed, stationary platform.

As you begin to go back with the lunge, you're making an eccentric muscle contraction, performing it slowly on a four-count. It increases the calorie burn and is incredibly effective in building strength and shedding fat.

As you go back, you raise the barbell overhead for the shoulder press. This requires a great deal of core and upper body strength, and the complicated move burns more calories as well.

This exercise can be performed without the

“It's become the established way of thinking that doing combination, multi-step exercises can be much more beneficial than just performing a single, one muscle isolated move,” says Whit. “Combining lower body and upper body moves together will almost always burn more calories, shed more fat, work the core, and give better results in the same period of time."

Without the Machine:

On the way back up, you are creating a concentric muscle contraction for the same four-count, as you work hard to keep control on the exercise, while simultaneously bringing the barbell back down to the starting position.

machine, though it will not have the same amount of resistance. This excludes the barbell, but can be done just about any place at any time with zero equipment while still working the same basic muscle groups, quads, glutes, hamstrings and core and shoulders when the overhead press is included.

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What

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Is Right for You? hen it comes to diet, one key element stands out for fitness and health above all others: protein. Protein is absolutely essential for muscle repair, immunity and balanced blood sugar. Consumption of a minimum quantity of protein daily is mandatory for overall health. Potential sources of protein are plentiful. For decades, debate has raged about which sources of protein are healthiest.

Obviously, more than a half-century ago, consumers did not have access to the kinds of supplements, powders, shakes and enhanced foods that are available today at gyms, health food stores and supermarkets. Traditional and primary sources of protein were found in the foods of the day, including beef, chicken, pork, fish and dairy items.

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As the health food and supplement industries developed around fitness and athletics, protein began to be examined more in depth and specific makeup and benefits of exact proteins were studied. Protein-centric products were created using a variety of methods and sources which continued to be refined to this day.

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We now know that while some foods are very complete and proteinrich, they may bring undesirable components such as saturated fats, toxins, hormones and allergens.

Different proteins have different benefits for the body and not all bodies are alike in terms of being able to make use of the proteins that are consumed.

Some of the more popular proteins on the market today include supplementbased soy proteins, whey proteins and plant-based proteins such as those from rice, peas, beans and/or hemp, grains and algae. Unlike meat or fish-based proteins, the protein content in these other sources is usually concentrated, free of antibiotics, hormones, mercury, dioxin and other contaminants.

Proteins must also be of the right size and structure that can be readily absorbed by the body. Different protein "fractions," or components, will determine digestibility in the body.

Some common protein fractions are casein, globulin and albumin. Most

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supplements list the protein fractions contained within them. Because there are too many to list here, you can research specific fractions on the Internet to see exactly what their benefits and effects are.

In general, proteins need to be isolated from other food elements such as pectin to be maximally useful. In a number of foods, these other elements may inhibit protein absorption by the body even if they contain protein in high amounts or saturation. For this reason, protein supplements may be a better source for your protein than food, which can contain unhealthy fats and carbohydrates.

Whey protein, which is extracted from dairy sources, is extremely concentrated and absorbable by the body. It also has a high BCAA content so it's great for those who want to build muscle mass.

It happens to be an excellent detoxifier and immune system booster. In fact, all of the amino acids necessary for health are present in whey protein.

Soy protein is noted for its phytoestrogen content, which lowers the risk of heart disease, osteoporosis and breast cancer in moderate quantities. Soy protein isolate is the optimum type of soy protein as it contains less cholesterol and fat than soy protein concentrates.

In addition to whey protein and soy protein, many plant-based proteins, especially those from algae such as spirulina, rice and yellow peas are tremendously beneficial. Algaebased proteins typically have a higher concentration of protein than any other natural food source. They also contain all essential amino acids and are extremely absorbable in digestion.

Rice protein is also highly digestible.

If you can find it with the added amino acid lysine this is ideal. If you can't, yellow peas are the source of one of the newest proteins that are high in this essential nutrient. When both rice and yellow pea proteins are taken together, their combined benefits can approach those of dairy and egg proteins, but without any potential allergic effects that some consumers may be sensitive to.

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Babe Weiller Branch YMCA 1991 Main St., Ste 200, Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-6778

DERMATOLOGY Jennifer Trent, MD FAAD 5741 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 450 Sarasota, FL 34233 941-379-6647 AmericanDermatology.net FITNESS Definition Fit 1489 5th St Sarasota, FL 34236 941-961-3271 DefinitionFit.org GrindFit 5211 South Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34231 636-484-0112 Grind.Fit.com Scorch Fitness 4638 Clark Rd. Sarasota, FL 34233 941-925-9500 ScorchFitness.com GYMS Around The Clock Fitness 935 N. Beneva Rd. Sarasota, FL 34232 941-320-7574 JoinNowFor29.com BeFitSRQ Michele Rose, Owner 330 S, Pineapple Ave, #202 Sarasota, FL 34236 941 365-2348 gym 941 465-6882 cell BeFitSRQ.com Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch YMCA 8301 Potter Park Sarasota, FL 34238 941-922-9622

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GYMS Orange Theory Fitness 5275 University Pkwy #116 Bradenton, FL 34201 941-444-2442 University-Park.OrangetheoryFitness.com

YOGA Bikram Yoga 1501 2nd St Sarasota, FL 34236 941-330-2632 BikramYogaSarasota.com

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Richards Foodporium 8207 Cooper Creek Blvd Bradenton, FL 34201 941-358-8011 RichardsFoodporium.com

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PERSONAL TRAINER Michele Rose, Owner Be Fit SRQ 330 S. PineappleAve #202 Sarasota, FL 34236 BeFitSRQ.com 941-365-2348 SALON & SPA Angela’s Pure Salon & Spa 3510 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd Sarasota, FL 34234 941-351-0670 AngelasPureSalon.com SKINCARE Nerium Ryan.Beautiful.Change@ gmail.com RyanBeautifulChange.

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Metabolism Booster It may not be too chilly outside, but inside this chili will at once warm and fuel. Plus, it tastes amazing and is packed with protein. Substitute ground turkey if you’d prefer to skip the beef. A traditional Mexican and southwestern-style chili recipe that can be made quickly and devoured in even less time.

 1 15-ounce can red kidney beans  1 heaping tablespoon chili powder (more or less to taste)  Sea salt and black pepper • ½ cup corn • ½ cup grated Cheddar cheese • 2 thinly-sliced scallions •1 ½ cups water

Directions:

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil  2 carrots, chopped  1 onion, chopped (red onion is a nice addition)  1 sliced bell pepper  Ground beef (or turkey), 1/2 pound  2 tablespoons tomato paste  1 15-ounce cans black beans 58 MAY | JUNE 2016

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Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and cook the peppers, onions and carrots for 2 to 3 minutes— don’t overcook. Then add the beef (or turkey) and cook until meat is cooked through. Then, in steps, add the tomato paste and stir, the beans and stir, the chili powder and stir some more. Add the water and salt and pepper, stir, cover and simmer over low-to-medium heat for about 10 minutes. Then add the corn and stir and it’s ready to plate/bowl. Top each plate with the cheese and scallions. ¡Es delicioso!

RACES & EVENTS rain or shine. Lake Manatee State Park, 20007 Florida 64, Bradenton.

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Tropicool 5K – 7:30am. A pleasant 5k race that will start you out on Broad St, and have you doing two loops through the beautiful streets of Olde Naples. The event’s proceeds will go to the Gulf Coast Runners Youth Development Fund.

Refreshments available at the postrace awards ceremony. $12-$25/race day. Naples. More information at JogRunRace.com, or GCRunner.org.

OutRival Racing Group Bike Ride – 7-10am. All are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun.

Various routes and speed options to choose from. Groups are based on the training needs of the riding individuals. Celery Fields, 6799 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota. More information at JogRunRace.com.

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From Stressed Out to Blissed Out – 6-8pm. With Dr. Adina Leonard. Get information you can use right away. Learn to work with your body chemistry, take control of that constant stress, and embrace that relief you’ve been searching for. Work on making a lasting health and happiness transformation. Free.

Wild Ginger Apothecary, (Studio and lounge), 6553 Superior Ave, Sarasota.

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Bike Handling Skills and Drills Clinic – 6:30pm. While riding your bike do you often become frightened if you see a lot of sand on the road, or maybe some gravel?

Maybe you might need to scratch your nose, and you’re afraid of riding with one hand for only a brief moment. You need this class!

Designed for beginners. $13. Payne Park, 2050 Adams Ln, Sarasota.

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National Nude Gardening Day– Get out there and do your part!

Great Mother’s Day Race 5K Run/Walk – Everyone is welcome.

Who wouldn’t want to spend her special day, or the whole weekend in Sarasota? Celebrate together as a family in this walk/run, 5k race. Register and receive a drifit t-shirt, goodie bag, prizes, and maybe take home an award for your efforts! $35/by May 6, $40/race day. GreatMotherDayRace.com, or Active.com.

Myakka City Foundation “Get ‘Er Run” – 7am. Registration, 5k begins at 8. A fun day for a fun run, walk, or 5k. Take in the beautiful scenery of the park, as you go through the offpavement pathways. The terrain is uneven, and will take place whether

McInWood 5K Run / Walk – 7:30am. It’s a fun day for everyone, no matter what your age. A mixture of roads and wooded trails. Race will benefit McIntosh Middle and Brentwood Elementary Schools, also the All Faith’s Food Bank. T-shirt to first 500 registered, chip timing, water stations, course guides, and best of all the post-race party. $24/ adults, $15/12 and under, $10/ mile fun run, if registered before April 15th. McIntosh Middle School, 701 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota.

Contact Jennifer Greenan, 941361-6230, Laura Wigglesworth, 941-320-0706. Jennifer.Greenan@ SarasotaCountySchools.net, L.Wigglesworth97@Yahoo.com.

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Barre3 in the Park – 8-11am.

It’s time to take the barre outside!

Bring the whole family, everyone is welcome. Don’t forget your yoga mat, water, and sunscreen. There will also be raffles, snacks, and barre3 goodies. Free. Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota.

Dirty South Games – 9am. Join our fitness festival of all time.

There will be 10 different domains of fitness. You’ve done the moves before, now put yourself to the test, and show us what you’ve got! No ridiculous standards, but if you think you’re one of the best, come give it a try. Thousands of dollars in cash prizes. Next to Hard Rock Casino and Ampitheater. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 Hwy 301 North, Tampa.

Grand Opening Celebration 4-8pm. Come out and meet us.

Check out the great new gym, and our fabulous staff. Enjoy free food, get your feet moving to the music by a DJ, plenty of vendors, door prizes, tour of the gym, complete with steam rooms. Don’t miss the members only beer and wine lounge. Around the Clock Fitness, 935 N Beneva Rd, Sarasota.

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The Doo Rags & Riches YMCA 5K – We’ve made some changes! This fun course will take you around the south end of Manasota Key, the community, and even Englewood Beach. As you race, you get the opportunity to be entered in the post-race drawing of a $300 gift card. You’ll have an incentive to run hard and fast. Go to SWFLYMCA.org, or JogRunRace. com.

Picnic Island Adventure Run – 6:45pm. Join us for about 3.6 miles of daring, but fun obstacles that will put you to the test. Climb over objects, crawl under a cargo net, jumping over items. We guarantee, you will have fun. Picnic Island, 7409 Picnic Island Blvd, Tampa.

You may register at RunnerGirl.com.

Tickets available at eventbrite.com.

Hosted by TampaRaces.com.

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Super Hero 5K – This is a run/walk/roll event open to adults and children of any age.

Race is to benefit children and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Athletes competing give children a hero. Join us whether you run, walk or show up in your wheel chair to compete. Information for this event

May 22nd, 2016 Nathan Benderson Park

Women & Men only sprint triathlons also island mile open water swim.

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is limited at this time. In the near future go to JogRunRace.com.

festival, T-shirt, festival medal and bottle opener, and 1 free Margarita after the race. Must bring your ticket and ID. $50. Downtown Tampa, Tampa. TampaMargaritaFest.com.

Fit941 Extreme Fitness Challenge – 8am. Welcoming elite athletes from various disciplines, including boot camps. This family oriented athletic event includes a standard 5k run/walk, a fun kid’s fitness challenge, plus the feature 5K Fitness Challenge. Race includes different levels for elite to beginners. Now adding gym/box division. Celery Fields, 6799 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota.

More information is available at Fit941EFC.com.

Sup & Run 5K – 8am. Races start. This event helps our veterans and their families through the organization called, Operation Second Chance. Rental paddle boards will be available. If you are renting, be there by 7am. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Come on out kids! Don’t forget sunscreen.

Lots of fun, beer, and wine will be served. Come meet the SRQ SUP and RUN team. $25-$55. Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. Register at Active.com.

Hippie Dash 5K – 8am. If you enjoy the funky, downtown waterfront of historic Gulfport, you’ll like the peace, the love and the goodwill of this event! Dress in your most psychedelic, far-out clothes from the hippie days of your life. Run like the flower child you know you still are. Don’t forget to bring your fourlegged friend in his/her cool outfits.

Many age groups. Free beer, age appropriate, bring ID. 5500 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport. Tickets available at racersignup.com, Madeira Beach Kids Dash-NSplash – 8-9:30am. The youth’s Dash n’ Splash is in conjunction with the Madeira Beach Triathlon weekend. Several different age groups. This is an out and back

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Memorial Day Fun Run & Brunch – 7:30-11am. Join us in our 5k-ish fun run. Post-race party will have hot brunch items, fruit, and beverages. Don’t miss the kickball tournament! Free. Longwood Park, 6050 Longwood Run Blvd, Sarasota.For more information, please call Cindi Wozniak, 941284-7500. More information at ManasotaTrackClub.org.

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course from the park, running along the beach, and back. Parents are able to watch their children, but not able to assist. Awards, shirts, and a post-race beach party with pizza and Italian ice. $25-$35.

Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd, St. Petersburg. Tickets available at Madeirabeachdashnsplash.racehawk. com.

Sarasota Field Day – 11am.

The first of its kind in our area.

Remember Field Day back when you were a kid in school? Get a team together and play some of the classic games from way back when, and try some more grown up events like Volleypong! Evie’s Tavern on the Range, 4725 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota.

Sign up directly at http://www. sococlubsport.com/league/11734/ details.

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Storm Challenge Triathlon and Open Water Swim – 8-11:30am. Join us at one the best

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venues in the area. Improvements have been made to the park, and you’re sure to notice the faster, safer, closed bike and run course. If you’d rather be in the water, try the onemile open water swim around the park lake island. Come on, show off what you can do! Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. NathanBendersonPark.org.

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5K Run to Honor Our Heroes – 8am. Memorial Day is a time to pay homage to our veterans. You can also honor our heroes by participating in this race

by VIP Warriors. Plenty of fun, food, and festivities. Please help with this event by becoming an entrant, a vendor, or a sponsor. Oldsmar Tap House, 300 State St E, Ste 107, Oldsmar. RaceHawk.com.

Tampa Margarita Run – 11am. Not just a run, it’s a festival weekend.

No on-site registration. Your entry includes a general admission to the

Memorial Day Veterans 10K & 5K – 7-11am. Punta Gorda is hosting its 3rd annual 10k and 5k race. 500 participant slots are available. This race benefits the Charlotte County Veterans in need. Early Registration 10k/$40, 5k/$30. Price increase April 25.

Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit St, Punta Gorda. For information call Kim Requa 941-347-7751. Register at MemorialDayRace.org.

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It’s gonna be a Hoot – 10am2pm. Come and see what we are all about at our open house. Try one of our Restorative Fitness classes, some yoga, dance movements, or maybe a little Zumba. Don’t forget to try the relaxing chair massage, or to check out the vendors that may have items that pique your interest.

Body R&R, 4702 Cortez Rd, Bradenton. 941-677-8399. Ronnie@ BodyrRAndR.com.

Ed Coan Interactive Powerlifting Workshop – 8:30am-4:30pm.

Wow! A great day filled with training and hands-on learning by Ed Coan. Years of experience, and so knowledgeable in his field. First come first served. CrossFit Havoc, 1390 17th St E, Palmetto. 941-722-

3366. CrossfitHavoc@Yahoo.com.

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distances, .25 mile swim, 12.4 mile bike ride, and the 3.1 mile sprint. For those who prefer the metric system, 1.5km swim, 40km bike ride, and the 6.2mile run for the Olympic distance.

Many more details, but the best part are the gorgeous views on the white sand of Siesta Key. Get the family ready whether you participate or just come to watch, it will be a fun, beautiful day. Siesta Key Beach, 948 Beach Rd, Sarasota. Check us out on Facebook. Tickets available at MultiRace.us.

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Picnic Island Adventure Run – 6:45pm. Join us for about 3.6 miles of daring, but fun obstacles that will put you to the test. Climb over objects, crawl under a cargo net, jumping over items, and so much more. We guarantee, you will have fun. Picnic Island, 7409 Picnic Island Blvd, Tampa. You may register at RunnerGirl.com.

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Preschool Aquatics/Level 1 – 4pm. All parents want their children to be safe near the water.

For boys and girls ages 2 to 6 years old. Classes are 30 minutes long, and run for 2 weeks. Starting at $180.

Ms. Liz’s Pool, 5430 Southerly Way, Sarasota. Register at Active.com.

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Madeira Beach 5K Sunset Series – 7:15pm. Three races to the series. July 8th and August 5.

Known for its breath-taking sunsets, run along the shoreline taking in the views. Don’t miss the post-race parties, along with the stunning sunsets. Rita’s Italian Ice, Craft Beer, and more. Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd, St. Petersburg.

Tickets available at Madeirabeach5k. racehawk.com.

where you can be your crazy self!

About every .75 miles, sample a specialty beer. Running through a 5k race, that sampling can add up.

At the end, have your choice of a 16oz. beer. Then we can get this party started. Enjoy music, dancing, awards, and have a drink. Starting at $35. Al Lopez Park, 4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa.

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- 19 Major League Triathlon – Our second event of the season. Your race entry includes entry to festival area, tickets to Concert Series, one additional festival ticket for a guest, access to the craft beer garden (21 and older please), goodie bag, of course a post-race party, and so much more.

Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota. Go to MajorLeagueTriathlon.com Moratoyregister.for more information, Girls fo

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Learn to Swim/Level 3 & 4 – 11am. Boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 10 years old, this is your chance to learn how to swim.

Two weeks of classes, 30 minutes long. Learn stroke development and improvement, and so much more.

Starting at $180. Ms. Liz’s Pool, Southerly Way, Sarasota.

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I Will Run for Beer – 7pm.

You’re sure to have a blast!

A 4 mile run taking place at Bobby Jones Golf course. This is the first race of a series, with a water stop every mile. Don’t forget the post-race food and beverages, like beer! $50/ series, $28/19 and over, $15/18 and under. 1000 Circus Blvd, Sarasota.

RunSignUp.com, or Run941.com.

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Top Gun Triathlon – 7am.

This great event is the largest sprint triathlon in the Tampa Bay area. Entry fees include a custom shirt, entry to the pre and post-race celebration. Join us for swimming a .25 miles, bike 10 miles, run 3.1 miles. Let’s see what you’re made of.

Fort DeSoto Park, North Beach, Fort DeSoto. TopGunTri2016.RaceHawk. com.

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Sunday Team Tony Walk and Talk – 8-9:30am. Join cancer survivors, fighters, caregivers, friends, and family for a walk over the Ringling Bridge. Connect with your cancer community. All are welcome. RSVP. Free. Kissing Statue, Sarasota Bayfront Park. For more information, contact Michelle Musset, 941-3209559. Info@TeamTony.org.

Bikram Yoga Sarasota – 9am.

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Workout Experience Boxing – 10-11am. You decide how easy or hard you want to hit. With the full body movement, you’ll be burning those unwanted calories. You will be boxing with a heavy bag, so get ready for a workout that will get you on the road to fitness. Title Boxing, 8440 Cooper Creek Blvd, University Park, Sarasota. 941-358-8252.

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.

Bikram Yoga Sarasota – 4pm.

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Pilates Beginner Reformer Classes – 5:30pm. With Karen, classically trained in Pilates. A great introduction to Stott Pilates, for those new to Pilates and using a reformer.

Form a healthy foundation to build from. Learn proper body mechanics, and to create muscular connections, needed to balance and tone the body, and move towards more advanced exercises. $40/single class, $175/5, first time clients 2/free classes.

Integrated Fitness and Movement Arts, 2886 Ringling Blvd, Ste D, Sarasota. For more information call 941-203-8156, cell 941-724-5193.

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Mexican Madness with Javier – 5:30pm. A high intensity cardio boxing, MMA class taught by Javier Torres, UFC fighter. def:FIT, 1477 5th St, Sarasota. 941-961-3271.

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Pilates Intermediate Reformer Classes – 5:45pm. Pilates is a form of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates. It emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility, and awareness in order to support efficient, graceful movement. Class is limited to 6 clients. If you are new to Pilates, you must complete 3 private sessions before entering a group class. $27/class. Pilates Plus, 7454 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941400-7422. PilatesPlus@Comcast.net.

Body Pump – 5:45pm. Jaco’s Boxing & Fitness, 5708 Lawton Dr, Sarasota. 941-586-2355. KelliJaco@ Gmail.com.

Bikram Yoga Sarasota – 6pm.

Classes are held every day of the week at this time. Classes are 90 minutes. Wear Light, athletic clothing, and be ready to sweat.

Class is done barefoot. First timers to the studio, please arrive 15 minutes early. No late arrivals, and no leaving early please. Doors are locked at the start of class. Bikram Yoga Sarasota, 1501 2nd St, Sarasota. 941-3302632. BikramYogaSarasota.com.

Booty Barre – 6pm. Join Beth for an hour of strengthening and toning your hips, thighs, arms, abs and booty. This 55 minute class will shape and tone your entire body.

Class is limited to 6 participants. $12/class. Pilates Plus 7454 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-4007422. PilatesPlus@Comcast.net.

Fun Run Monday – 6-7pm.

Remember, these runs are every Monday. All levels of runners and walkers are welcome. Neighborhood routes vary. All finishers receive water and refreshments. Prizes and give away items every week. Fleet Feet Sports, 1830 S Osprey Ave, #104, Sarasota. 941-894-3338.

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 Ringling Blvd, Suite D, Sarasota. Call Cinde Carroll at Integrative Fitness, 941-203-8156, cell 941-724-5193.

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Fit2Run – 6:30-7:30pm. The sign ups start at 6pm, and the run starts

promptly at 6:30. This run is open to all levels. Free. The Runner’s Superstore, 1400 Main St, Sarasota.

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.

Sarasota Ride – 8am. Pace 2023. 40 mile ride. Potter Park, 8587 Potter Park Dr, Sarasota. For more information contact Doug F, 941921-6820.

High Intensity Resistance Training (H.I.R.T.) – 9:3010:30am. With Daemian Mains. All new class format! This class will focus on high intensity resistance training. Weights mixed with short intervals of high energy output.

A great platform to increase your power and endurance! def:FIT, 1477 5th St, Sarasota. For more information please call 941-9613271. DaemianMains@Gmail.com.

Booty Barre – 11am. Join Beth for an hour of strengthening and toning your hips, thighs, arms, abs and booty. This 55 minute class will shape and tone your entire body.

Class is limited to 6 participants.

Just $12/class. Pilates Plus, 7454 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-4007422. PilatesPlus@Comcast.net.

941-961-3271. DaemianMains@ Gmail.com.

Tap & Cork 5K Run – 6-7pm. Run the same course every week. We may be looking to add different routes this year. Tap & Cork, 101 W Venice Ave, #16, Venice. SarasotaStorm.org.

Gyrotonic Tower Level 1 – 6-7pm.

Work your entire body through 7 elements of the spine. It gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic and undulating exercises.

Postures are connected through breath, making the exercise appear effortless. Those who exercise with this method tend to be more relaxed in daily living and move with increased flexibility and ease.

The Pilates Body, 1071 S Tuttle Ave, Ste 2, Sarasota. 941-955-5533.

PilatesSRQ.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.

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Group Boxing – 6:15pm. Jaco’s Boxing & Fitness, 5708 Lawton Dr, Sarasota. 941-586-2355. KelliJaco@ Gmail.com.

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.

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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.

Extreme Circuit – 5:45-6:45pm.

With Sally Hritz. Build a lean, tight, toned body with use of the resistance tubing, stability balls, gliders, dumb bells, steps, ankle weights and more.

You will never get the same workout twice. Leave your body and mind waiting in anticipation of the next move. A fun, fast, calorie scorching workout. All levels welcome. def:FIT, 1477 5th St, Sarasota.

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Siesta Sunrise Swim – 7-8am.

Come alone or bring your friends and family. Gather around the yellow 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 Intermediate Reformer Classes – 8am. Pilates is a form

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Cardio Pump – 9am. This 60 minute workout will challenge all your major muscles groups. With a bar bell and great music, we will work each muscle group for 5 minutes.

You will see significant changes in your body. Class is limited to 6 clients. $12/class. Pilates Plus, 7454 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-4007422. PilatesPlus@Comcast.net.

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 941-306-5452. Pace 12-14, 24 miles.

Call El P 941-201-6201. Pace 14-16, 28 miles, Call Cindy M 302-7571304. Pace 16-18, 31 miles. Call Paul P 941-388-8427 or Bill N 941378-5511. Pace 18-20, 34 miles. Call Mike H 941-378-4416.

Yoga with Rebekka – 9:3010:30am. Come lengthen and strengthen! The hour will include options for everyone, whether it’s to crank up the intensity and build heat in the body, or slow it down and find release, this class will include it all.

No experience necessary. Yoga can be for everyone. $10/drop in, 4/$32, 8/$56. Fleet Feet Sarasota, 711 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota. If you have any questions, please call 941-8943338. Info@FleetFeetSarasota.com.

TRX Power – 11:30am-12:30pm.

With Tom Johnson, Jr. 60 minute TRX Power Set Workout, will test your endurance, strength and core.

Using a combination of dumb bell exercises and TRX sets, you never stop moving until hitting the core workout, 30 minutes in. If you’re looking for a different workout, this is it! def:FIT, 1477 5th St, Sarasota.

For more information please call 941-961-3271. DaemianMains@ Gmail.com.

Gyrotonic Tower Level 1 – 11:30am-12:30pm. Work your entire body through 7 elements of the spine. It gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic and undulating exercises. Postures are connected through breath, making the exercise appear effortless. Those who exercise with this method tend

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PilatesSRQ.com.

Insanity – 6-7pm. With Coach Donna. Join Fleet Feet’s newest cross training offering, Insanity. A revolutionary new workout. $15/ drop in $72/6 weeks, $120/12 weeks.

Fleet Feet Sports, 711 S Osprey Ave, #1, Sarasota. 941-894-3338.

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Pilates Beginner Reformer Classes – 5:30pm. A great introduction to Stott Pilates, for those new to Pilates and using a reformer. Form a healthy foundation to build from. Learn proper body mechanics and to create muscular connections, needed to balance and tone the body, and move towards more advanced exercises. $40/single class, $175/5, first time clients, 2/free classes. Integrated Fitness and Movement Arts, 2886 Ringling Blvd, Ste D, Sarasota. For more information call 941-2038156, cell 941-724-5193. Cinde1@ Me.com. CindeCarroll.com.

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. Keep in touch at https://www.facebook.com/ events/1093337574022817/.

Group Boxing – 5:45pm. Jaco’s Boxing & Fitness, 5708 Lawton Dr, Sarasota. 941-586-2355. KelliJaco@ Gmail.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.

Mr Beery’s Hump Day 5K – 6pm.

All levels are welcome. For a simple out and back run, come out and join our group of about 50 runners. A 3.1 mile run around the Gulf Gate area, that ends at a bar. Free. Mr. Beery’s, 2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota.

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, 941-742-5923.

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Village Idiots Cycling Club Ride – 6-10:30pm. Daylight savings time is over! The return of the Wednesday Night Worlds followed by the traditional #EpicAfterParty! Brought to you by the paid members of the VICC and our awesome sponsors!

Food sponsored by Village Bikes LWR. Beer sponsored by Ryder Bikes. DJ, Rob Bryja.

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

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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.

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.

Contact John F, 214-417-7107.

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.

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/

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single class, $175/5, first time clients, 2/free classes. Integrated Fitness and Movement Arts, 2886 Ringling Blvd, Suite D, Sarasota. Call Cinde Carroll at Integrative Fitness, 941-203-8156, cell 941-724-5193.

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Cycle X – 5:45-6:45pm. With Steve Luscko. A non-stop heart pumping calorie scorcher! This low impact high intensity cycling class, combines cycling with upper body & core exercises, done with and without weights. Great music and motivating instructors will keep you pumping harder, and sweating more than ever. def:FIT, Corner of 5th and Lemon, Downtown Sarasota. For more information please call 941-961-3271.

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Fun Run – 6pm. All levels of runners/walkers welcome. Distance varies with different neighborhoods, various paces. Weekly guests/ vendors so you can test run different running shoes, apparel and nutrition products. Free. Fleet Feet, 711 S Osprey Ave, #1, Sarasota. 941-8943338. FleetFeetSarasota.com.

Pilates Mat – 6-7pm. Exercises for the mind and body. Precise movements designed to stretch and strengthen muscles without adding bulk. Focus on core musculature to enhance and support spinal alignment and joint mobility. Results are almost immediate. People will notice the difference in your overall appearance. The Pilates Body, 3512 North Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota.

941-955-5533. PilatesSRQ.com.

Fun Run – 6:30pm. All levels welcome. It’s a good way to meet other runners in the area and exchange information about any topic on running, things to do in our beautiful community, and just plain making friends. After 10 completed runs, you can get a free Fit2Run Tech shirt. We are open to suggestions for weekly route choices. This run is followed by smoothies from the Fitness Bar. It’s free to participate.

Fit2Run University Center. For more information please call Melissa, 941893-1197. MelissaH@Fit2Run.com.

LuLuLemon Run Club – 6:307:15pm. Beginner to advanced runner’s welcome for 5kish 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.

Friday Fashion Friday – Check it out on our Facebook page. Colors, prints, and more. Fit2Run, 140 University Town Center Dr, #110, Sarasota.

941-358-5100. Fit2Run. Siesta Sunrise Swim – 7-8am.

Come alone or bring your friends and family. Gather around the yellow 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.

Palmer Ranch Route Ride – 8am.

Pace is 17-19, 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.

Tabata Protocol – Noon-12:45pm.

Tabata training produces a maximal calorie burn followed by an increased metabolism that burns calories hours after the session. It involves eight continuous bouts of 20 second work periods, followed by 10 seconds of rest periods for a single exercise.

Studio South Fitness, 55 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-365-4584.

Saturday 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 all the public. There are many route options and varying groups of speed 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.

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.

Punch and Kick – 9:30am. With Meghan and Reggie. Cardio kickboxing extreme! Heavy bag work, weights, gliders, trx, etc. def:FIT, 1477 5th St, Sarasota. 941-961-3271.

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CrossFit WOD – 9:30-10:30am. With Beth Vannata. Drop-ins are always welcome. CrossFit Bradenton, 3220 59th Dr E, #104, Bradenton. 941-4050023. Info@CrossFitBradenton.com.

Free Community WOD – 10-11am.

A free workout for all levels of fitness. See how our expert coaches and supportive community can help you get in the best shape of your life!

Get a jump-start on your New Year’s Resolution. This is a completely free workout, with no commitment. If you decide to sign up for a membership after the workout, you’ll get 50% off your first month! CrossFit Manatee, 5757 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton.

Gyrotonic Tower Level 2 – 1011am. Work your entire body through 7 elements of the spine. It gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic and undulating exercises.

Postures are connected through breath, making the exercise appear effortless. Those who exercise with this method tend to be more relaxed in daily living and move with increased flexibility and ease. The Pilates Body, 1071 S Tuttle Ave, Ste 2, Sarasota.

941-955-5533. PilatesSRQ.com.

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Self-defense Class – 3:45-4:30pm.

Each class is 45 minutes and runs throughout the day, until 8:15pm.

Classes provide basic to advanced martial arts and self- defense.

Instructions are for children and adults. Clark’s Self-defense, 4952 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-3776453. D.M.C@Comcast.Net.

Cardio Pump – 9am. This 60 minute workout will challenge all your major muscle groups. With a bar bell and great music, we will work each muscle group for 5 minutes. You will see significant changes in your body.

Class is limited to 6 clients. $12/class.

Pilates Plus, 7454 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-400-7422. PilatesPlus@ Comcast.net.

Yoga Body Sculpt – 9-10am.

With Val S. Helping to build inner

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