Experts call for early detection, prevention, and cross-sector collaboration to address longevity outpacing cognitive and physical health Barry University, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association and Florida Community Care, convened healthcare leaders, researchers, policymakers, and community advocates on March 25, 2026, for the Brain Health & Aging Summit: Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), to address one of the fastest-gro

One of Miami Beach’s longest-standing strength gyms has undergone a full rebuild, marking a new chapter for the local fitness scene. MB Fit, formerly known as CrossFit Miami Beach, has reopened with a redesigned facility and is the first location in the United States to introduce Technogym’s Pure Strength training concept. Technogym, an Italian fitness equipment company, is used in Olympic training facilities and luxury hotels worldwide. The updated gym centers around Technog

You do not recover because your smartwatch says you are ready. You recover because your body got enough deep, uninterrupted sleep to repair tissue, calm your nervous system, and make your next workout feel productive instead of punishing. For anyone serious about training, sleep is not the soft side of fitness. Fitness culture has more data than ever, yet many active people are still dragging themselves through the week on late caffeine, irregular bedtimes, and a vague belie

At a time when hospitality is being redefined by purpose-driven experiences, Arlo Wynwood is emerging as a leader—positioning wellness not as an amenity, but as a foundational pillar of its brand. Located in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood Arts District, the property continues to push boundaries at the intersection of culture, creativity, and well-being. With The Art of Longevity , Arlo Wynwood didn’t just host an event—it curated a living, breathing ecosystem where wellness, a

BODYROK , the nationally recognized fitness studio known for its high-intensity, low-impact reformer workouts, has officially opened its first South Florida location in Coconut Grove. Popular in New York and California for its immersive studio experience and results-driven training, BODYROK brings a fresh, highly structured approach to Pilates-inspired fitness to Miami under the leadership of BODYROK South Florida owners and operators Jordi Dalmau , a lifelong Miami native

Spartan, the world's leading endurance and extreme wellness brand, is proud to announce that the 2025 DEKA World Championships will descend upon Fort Lauderdale, Florida , from December 5-7, 2025 . The biggest event in hybrid fitness racing, this three-day, invite-only competition will crown the world's fittest athletes across the DEKA FIT, DEKA MILE, and DEKA STRONG arenas. The state-of-the-art Broward County Convention Center , situated on the stunning Fort Lauderdale wate

WellNXT Miami x Fest 2026 will take place April 18–19 at The Sacred Space Miami in Wynwood, offering a weekend of wellness experiences for fitness enthusiasts, health professionals, and lifestyle innovators. The festival features two days of programming in movement, nutrition, longevity, recovery, and mental wellness. Day one highlights community workouts, recovery sessions, and wellness trends. Day two focuses on nutrition, nervous system optimization, and social wellness.

W Miami is partnering with Portal Pilates to host Rhythm Recharge , an exclusive Sculpt Pilates experience on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Held in the Great Room on the hotel’s 15th floor, the event begins at 11:00 a.m. and offers a high-energy fusion of precise movements and strength training. Led by expert instructor Liz, the class is designed to sculpt the body and energize the mind, welcoming participants of all fitness levels—from beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. The sess

Fire Up Brickell is set to host an energetic convergence of fitness and music with the Decades HIIT Workout , an immersive indoor fitness experience. This high-energy gathering, featuring a full-body workout and a live DJ set, will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Travel Through the Decades The event offers a high-energy workout where every round is powered by the greatest hits from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s. From disco vibes to pop anthems, participants wil

Body sculpting treatments continue to grow in popularity across Miami, where patients increasingly seek ways to contour their shape without undergoing traditional surgery. Thanks to advancements in aesthetic technology, it’s now possible to reduce stubborn fat deposits, tighten skin, and enhance natural contours through minimally invasive or fully non-invasive procedures. But not all body sculpting procedures are created equal. Each treatment comes with its own trade-offs in

Imagine you’re at the grocery store, standing before a selection of snacks. Seemingly without thinking, you skip over the rice crackers to pick out a bag of chips. Photo/Jeff Siepman/Unsplash These types of choices are called dietary decisions. It’s how we consider many different aspects of a food – including tastiness, healthiness and price – in order to decide what to buy and what to eat. It’s not well understood how our brains use all these different bits of information wh

Miami has a bit of a reputation as the world’s plastic surgery capital, but if you look past the neon billboards and the high-speed clinics, you’ll find something refreshingly different in Coral Gables. At Grace Surgical Arts , the conversation isn’t about chasing “perfection”—it’s about restoration, balance, and confidence. Founded by Dr. Grace Valina, Grace Surgical Arts has quietly become a sanctuary for patients seeking thoughtful, personalized care. The practice offers a

The Happy Aging co-founder shares the art of living well; redefining longevity, leadership, and legacy. “I’ll be surfing in my 80s” In an era obsessed with optimization and youth preservation, Martha Graeff offers something far more radical: acceptance with ambition. The Brazilian-American entrepreneur, fashion authority, and longevity advocate has long been a familiar face in international style circles. With a career that began in modeling and evolved into styling and wom

Miami and South Florida are known for sunshine, active living, and vibrant communities always on the move. For residents juggling work, workouts, family time, and everything in between, eating well shouldn’t be the part of life that gets sacrificed. That’s where Fitlife Foods steps in — transforming how locals approach nutrition with convenient, chef-crafted meals that support fitness goals, everyday wellness, and delicious living right here in our backyard. Fitlife Foods i

With 2026 in full swing, fitness resolutions are in full effect and Miami’s ever-evolving wellness scene continues to offer elevated ways to refresh routines well beyond the New Year. Among the newest standouts is the recently opened Tracy Anderson Studio Miami, a destination poised to capture the attention of fitness enthusiasts seeking something more intentional than the typical workout. Located in Coral Gables, the new studio introduces the renowned Tracy Anderson Method t

JETSET Pilates , the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, closed out 2025 on a high note with 24 new studio openings , bringing its total footprint to over 270 studios open or in development . As the brand enters 2026, JETSET is focused on operational consistency, franchisee support, and strategic expansion across U.S. and international markets, including its first London studio. 2025 Studio Openings and Franchise Developme

BODYROK , the nationally recognized fitness studio known for its high-intensity, low-impact reformer workouts, opened its first South Florida location in Coconut Grove. Popular in New York and California for its immersive studio experience and results-driven training, BODYROK brings a fresh, highly structured approach to Pilates-inspired fitness to Miami under the leadership of BODYROK South Florida owners and operators Jordi Dalmau, a lifelong Miami native and former Div

An upside-down jellyfish drifts in a shallow lagoon, rhythmically contracting its translucent bell. By night that beat drops from roughly 36 pulses a minute to nearer 30, and the animal slips into a state that, despite its lack of a brain, resembles sleep. Cassiopea jellyfish seem to have a sleep state despite the fact they don’t have a brain. THAIFINN/Shutterstock Field cameras show it even takes a brief siesta around noon, to “catch up” after a disturbed night. A new Nature

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger. Research shows that the brain can be exercised, much like our muscles. RapidEye/E+ via Getty Images Of course, muscles only grow when the challenge increases over time . Continually lifting the same weight the same way stops working. It might come as a surprise to learn that the brain responds to training in much the same way as our mus

In a city where beauty is practically a second language, standing out in Miami’s aesthetic scene takes more than trend awareness – it takes vision. That’s exactly what ALEXIS LAUREN , the luxury medspa concept founded in South Florida, has managed to do. And now, after building a devoted local clientele, the brand is preparing to take its distinctly Miami-born approach nationwide. Launched in 2022 by founder Alexis Renda , ALEXIS LAUREN was born from a simple observation: m