Fitness

Power Move

Sarasota Native and 2024 Olympic Hopeful Emma Weyant Releases Her Second Swimwear Collection

We chatted with Weyant about the upcoming Olympic trials, her new Riviera Reverie collection for Sporti and SwimOutlet, and how she balances sports with school.

03/26/2024 By Elizabeth Djinis

Year in Review

If You Missed Any of These 10 Incredible Stories From 2023, You Should Fix That ASAP

In a year full of terrific Sarasota Magazine stories, these 10 stood out.

12/26/2023 By Cooper Levey-Baker

No Hangups

Sarasota Local Sets Guinness World Record

Strapped with 300 pounds of weight, Jonathan Simos set a world record when he hung from a bar for a little over a minute yesterday.

11/30/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Taking flight

Bungee Fitness Offers a Fun, Safe Way to Burn Calories

“When I first started, my biggest issue was trusting the bungee, because I thought I was surely going to faceplant onto the floor," says one enthusiast. "But now, I don’t even think about it.”

11/03/2023 By Stephanie Churn Lubow

Open Court

Payne Park Tennis Center Is Expanding Its Hours

Just in time for cooler weather.

10/06/2022 By Isaac Eger

Downtown Zen

You Can Now Take a Free Outdoor Yoga Class at Rosemary Park Every Friday

The next class takes place tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. and includes a sound bath.

08/04/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Off to the Races

Camp Gladiator Is Bringing 'Fitness Races' to Nathan Benderson Park

A race without running? Yep—the Beat the Heat race series consists of workout moves instead.

08/02/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Step It Up

Jazz Up Your Walking Routine at These Five Sarasota Spots

From scavenger hunts to hiking practice to Swedish fartlek, here are some great ways to up the ante on your walking game.

07/19/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Heart Health

Wearing a Heart Monitor Can Improve Your Workout—and Your Overall Health

Get out your FitBits and Apple Watches.

07/13/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

What You Need to Know About Rebounding, the Popular Trampoline Fitness Trend

Your inner child will thank you for this workout.

06/29/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Everything Zen

Tai Chi Can Help Prevent Falls and Improve Your Mental Health

The discipline has been around for 3,000 years. Dr. Aihan Kuhn of Sarasota's Tai Chi and Qi Gong Institute shares more.

06/27/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Drink Up

How to Stay Hydrated Like Tom Brady

The football star—who's well-known for his dedication to a healthy diet—sometimes drinks up to 300 oz. of water per day.

06/21/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Summertime Sadness

A National Lifeguard Shortage Is Forcing Local Pools to Reduce Their Hours

The Lido Beach Pool schedule will be cut back to cope with the shortage. City of Sarasota representatives encourage the public to apply.

06/16/2022 By Chloe Nelson

Ask a Personal Trainer

Exercise Is Essential for Prenatal and Postpartum Health

Core SRQ personal trainer Liya Naidorf answers our questions about the benefits of working out when you are a new or expecting mother.

06/16/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

What Are Natural Esthetics?

Two new treatments claim to give you the look of a facelift without invasive surgery or chemical fillers.

06/15/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

What is the '12-3-30' Treadmill Workout Everyone Is Raving About?

We over the pros and cons of a viral workout with a Sarasota personal trainer.

06/08/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

How to Quit Smoking

Local sources like Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center have free classes and nicotine replacement therapies that can help kickstart your recovery.

06/01/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

May was Skin Cancer Awareness Month. How Can We Still Keep Our Skin Safe?

From sunscreen to seeking shade, here are some best practices.

05/24/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Mental Moves

The Country's Young People Are Facing a Mental Health Crisis. Here's How a Local Organization Is Helping.

Youth Move Suncoast opened in January and is led by youth, for youth ages 14-29. Support groups, outings and mindfulness classes are held online and in person at NAMI Sarasota-Manatee locations.

05/19/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Sea Bee Dee

Siesta Key Sea Bee Dee Sells Handmade CBD Products

Katie Starling makes her own CBD and legal cannabis products and sells them at Sarasota markets.

05/19/2022 By Allison Forsyth