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If you live in South Florida, you are probably familiar with CrossFit, which is a branded fitness regime that was created by Glassman and Lauren Jenai in 2000. CrossFit combines elements from high-intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, girevoy sport, calisthenics, strongman, and other exercises.

The Palm Beaches, an area known for its health and fitness, has a number of great CrossFit gyms that welcome both athletes and armatures alike. Here are a few you might enjoy.

CrossFit Palm Beach

When you decide to get fit – whether that’s losing the last five pounds, dropping the first 100 pounds, conquering your first 5K or half-marathon, or getting ready to rock it in a CrossFit competition – you…

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Okeeheelee Park is a premier place to ski and wakeboard in the Palm Beaches. Located just west of West Palm Beach Okeeheelee Park is a beautiful place to spend the day with your friends or family.

About Okeeheelee

The original site for the park was purchased in 1973, and at the time only about 10% (90 acres) of the area was in its natural state. It encompasses two lakes; with access for boating, fishing, water skiing, and radio-controlled boating, the park also has tennis courts, a playground, and a dog park called “Pooch Pines.”

At the north end of the park, situated on the original 90 acres of original natural habitat, is the Okeeheelee Nature Center consists of more than 2 miles of trails, which travel through the Pine Flatwoods habitat.…

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This January, Palm Beach Gardens is hosting their first Annual Gardens 5K Trailblazer walk and run. All are welcomed to join in on the family friendly designated 5K.

The 5K will be taking place on Saturday, January 11th at the new Gardens North County District Park on 117th Court North in Palm Beach Gardens. Those who participate in the 5k or 3.1 mile walk or run will be on paved surface as well as a two mile unpaved surface through the scenic nature trail. The 5K consists of both male and female age groups ranging from ages 5 and up.

After the 5K, all are invited to join in on a Public Safety Day from 10 am to 1 pm. The Public Safety Day will include live demonstrations and activities hosted by the City of Palm Beach Gardens Fire and Police Departments.

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There are many health trends which go in and out of style and leave people wondering what is actually good for them and what isn’t. The negative effects of sugar, though, is not a passing trend. There is clear-cut, established evidence showing, in short, that sugar is bad for you.

The problem, though, is that once your body becomes used to consuming a lot of sugar it is a hard habit to break. That is where Certified Life and Health Coach, Martha Walters comes in.

This Saturday Martha is hosting a talk at Nutrition Smart in Palm Beach Gardens where she will help you understand the three main challenges with kicking the sugar habit and teach you about the polarity of food and how it affects your cravings. She will also share with you six solutions…

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This Thursday join in on the Culture of Change Yoga Class with Jennifer Martin in downtown West Palm Beach.

The monthly series of wellness classes were launched in January 2019 and the goal was to help bring the community together to support a great cause. Every month there is a different theme and community partner change.

The outdoor Yoga class is Thursday, December 12th at 7 pm. The class is taught every month by Jennifer Martin and runs approximately 75 minutes long. The month of December is about the holidays and this month’s cause is helping to support the WPTV’s Toy Drive located on the Square.

Class Details:
When: Thursday, December 12th
Time: 7 pm to 8:15 pm with Check In beginning at 6:30 pm
Where: Rosemary Square downtown West Palm Beach

You are…

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Thanksgiving is over and now, for at least a few weeks, it’s back to business as usual. The only difference between this Monday and last Monday? Several pounds, mostly around the waist. If you live in the Palm Beaches and are looking to shed some of that Thanksgiving weight, here are a few fun ways you can exercise and make room for Christmas!

Lake Trail Biking

Lake Trail is a paved biking trail in Palm Beach that is over 9 miles long, it’s also one of the most scenic places to exercise in all of South Florida. Totally traffic-free, Lake Trail hugs the shore of Lake Worth, with views of statuesque royal palms lining the waterway as sailboats and yachts glide by.

Jogging in Jupiter

With miles of beaches and a variety of natural parks,…

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Head to the Royal Poinciana Plaza on Saturday mornings for their Weekend Wellness Series. Every Saturday throughout the year, the luxury shopping and dining center in Palm Beach hosts different fitness classes outside.

Every week the fitness classes rotate and there is a different class or type of fitness every week. The fitness classes are free and take place in the Plaza’s west courtyard. In addition to the fitness classes, there is also special discounts on breakfast at Sant Ambroeus, 20% off at Celis Produce Juice Bar and Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D wellness shots done by MDBeauty Labs.

The next Weekend Wellness Series class is this Saturday, November 16th at 9:30 am. The fitness class this week is Squeeze Pilates -Tri-Flow.

Weekend Wellness Schedule:
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Rosemary Square, formally CityPlace in West Palm Beach hosts a weekly wellness class on Wednesday evening’s once a month.

The fitness class is free and all are welcomed to attend. Come and channel your inner drummer for the Drum Fit workout class. Drum Fit classes are part of the new fitness craze and the class mixes movement and music together for the perfect workout. The class is led by Alina Orenstein at Pound.

The class is a drumming exercise class that uses weighted drumsticks designed to transform drumming into a body interval and fat burning workout. If you plan on attending the class, you are asked to bring a mat, towel and water to the class.

Drum Fit Class Details:
When: Wednesday, November 13th
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Level 6 of the…

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Come and enjoy the serenity of Yoga on the Beach while listening to the sounds of the ocean’s waves.

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is hosting a Deep Blue Yoga class on Saturday, October 19th following their Beach Clean Up. The yoga event is designed for all levels of yoga and all are encouraged to attend.

The Yoga class begins at 10 am and goes until 10:45 am and is free to attend. Donations are appreciated and will be donated and used towards the sea turtle conservation and awareness.

Click here to register for the Deep Blue Yoga on the Beach.

The Deep Blue Yoga on the Beach is located on the beach across from the Loggerhead Marinelife Center located at 14200 US Highway One, Juno Beach.

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District Fit is returning for the fourth year in a row to downtown West Palm Beach for another edition. District Fit is a fitness festival that attracts more than 1,500 participants last year and is expected to be higher this year.

The ultimate Fitness Festival returns this October 10th through 13th at the Hilton West Palm Beach Hotel and Rosemary Square, the new CityPlace.

The festival aims to focus on the mindful movement, intentional physical fitness, preventative care and living a healthy conscious lifestyle. The multi-day event features a lineup of indoor and outdoor fitness classes, nutrition talks, interactive classes, live entertainment, retail experiences, wellness programs and much more.

To view the list of classes and to reserve your space, click here.

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