Hey, Miami fitness fans! Get ready to break a sweat because YouFit Dania Beach is reopening its doors with a BANG! We’ve been hard at work renovating and upgrading your favorite fitness haven, and we can’t wait to share all the exciting changes with you.

Event Details:

Please join us December 7th from 10 AM – 4 PM
for our Grand Reopening celebration!

• Free workouts: Try out the gym for FREE all day long!
• Special offers: Lock in incredible membership deals and discounts on personal training and membership packages.
• Fun activities: Enjoy a DJ, refreshments, giveaways, raffles, fitness challenges and more!
• Meet the trainers and staff: Chat with our expert fitness team and get personalized advice.

Don’t miss out on the fitness event of the season! Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and get ready to experience YouFit Dania Beach like never before. At YouFit, you can have it all!

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Step 1: Schedule Your Sweat

Think of your workout time as a non-negotiable appointment with yourself. Just as you wouldn’t cancel a doctor’s appointment or a crucial work meeting, consider your fitness time sacred. Some YouFit locations even offer childcare, to make things even easier.

Don’t feel guilty about prioritizing your own health and well-being — it’s like putting on your oxygen mask first: you can’t take care of everyone else unless you’re okay. Parenting can be mentally and physically draining. Even a short workout is your chance to recharge your batteries, allowing you to be a more patient, present parent and partner. 

Remember: You’re setting an example for your family about the importance of self-care and a healthy lifestyle.

Tips for Scheduling Training Success

Block off designated workout time each day, even if it’s just a 10-minute morning session and 10-minute evening stretch. 

You’re more likely to stick to a plan if you write it down — add it to your calendar and it becomes a natural part of your daily time budget. That’s also why it’s recommended that you let your family know your workout time is off-limits (except for real emergencies).

And remember, things happen! If you miss a session, don’t beat yourself up. Just get back on track with your next scheduled workout.

Step 2: Build Those Parenting Muscles!

We’re focusing on functional fitness, the kind that makes those daily kid-wrangling and household tasks a whole lot easier! Here’s a breakdown of those key moves:

Squats | The Parent Powerhouse

Why it matters: Squats mimic and enhance daily actions like picking up kids or toys, even loading the dishwasher. Strong legs and glutes mean safer lifting.

1. Stand with feet hip-width apart.
2. Slowly lower as if sitting in a chair, keeping your back straight, chest up. 

Make it harder: Hold your toddler, a basket of toys, or a gallon of milk for added challenge. 

Lunges | Your Stroller’s Best Friend

Why it matters: Walking with a stroller takes coordination and strength. Lunges build stability and hip flexibility.

1. Take a big step forward, bending both knees to 90 degrees, front knee over ankle.
2. Return to start. 
3. Alternate legs.

Make it harder: While lunging, gently push the stroller forward. This works the core and arms, too.

Planks | Core Strength for Everything

Why it matters: A strong core supports your back and makes carrying a car seat (or a wriggling kiddo) way less painful.

1. Start on your forearms and toes, body in a straight line from head to heels.
2. Engage your belly!
3. Start with 30 seconds and add more as you get stronger. It won’t take long!

Make it harder: Try a side plank (one forearm down, body sideways) for an even bigger challenge.

Remember: Start slow and focus on proper form when you’re training. Listen to your body; a little soreness is normal, but sharp pain is a sign to stop. As you get stronger, gradually add more repetitions or try the harder variations. 

Step 3: Get Creative! All Movement Counts

There’s no need for hours of training! Build more activity into your day with these sneaky-but-effective ideas.

Embrace the Inefficient

• Park at the far end of the lot and walk those extra steps.
• Take the stairs whenever possible – it’s a mini leg workout!
• Carry one grocery bag at a time to increase trips and arm work.

Turn Chores Into Cardio Training

• Blast upbeat music while cleaning! Vacuuming can be a dance party.
• Challenge yourself to speed-cleaning a room during a commercial break.
• Turn yard work into a workout – raking, weeding, and digging burn calories.

Play like a Kid Again

• Forget perfection, kids just want to have fun! Do jumping jacks, silly walks, or play tag.
• Set up an obstacle course in the backyard or living room.
• Have a dance-off to your favorite childhood songs — a guaranteed mood-booster!

Just remember, it’s not about how long you move, but how often. Those quick bursts of activity throughout the day really add up! Plus, you’re setting a fantastic example: that being active is a natural and fun part of life.

Step 4: Training Can Be Fun

The secret to staying motivated? Finding workouts you actually enjoy is the key to healthy living. Think of fitness as an adventure, not a chore! Here are some starters to use for inspiration on making it fun:

Team Up for Motivation

A workout buddy provides accountability and makes exercise way more social! Schedule morning walks, try a group fitness class or do a virtual workout together. Not your thing? Partner with your spouse to tag-team childcare while the other works out.

Explore and Experiment

So many options, so little time! Sample different workouts — yoga, kickboxing, Zumba, hiking, whatever sparks your curiosity. Never be afraid to try something new — you might discover a hidden passion. Plus, varying your movement and exercise gives your body a more well-rounded approach to fitness.

Focus on You

Fitness isn’t about looking like someone on Instagram. It’s about feeling your best, inside and out. So celebrate every small win! An extra plank hold, a longer walk, a new dance move mastered are all reasons to celebrate and give yourself a hand. And if you miss a day, don’t stress out! Tomorrow’s a great new chance to move your body — and feel awesome doing it.

Fitness should leave you feeling energized and empowered, not defeated. If it feels like punishment, it’s time to switch things up. Play around, discover what gets you excited to move, and watch how quickly it becomes a habit you won’t want to break!

Why Train Like a Mother?

Parenthood is an endurance sport, and you deserve to feel your best to tackle it all! Here’s just a few ways fitness will transform your life: 

Energy to Keep Up: Say goodbye to the afternoon slump. Consistent exercise boosts energy levels, so you can match your little whirlwind’s pace… And still have some left for yourself at the end of the day.

Strength for the Long Haul: Carrying kids, bending and lifting things really shouldn’t leave your muscles sore. Building functional strength protects your body, making our daily tasks less of a painful workout in themselves.

Stress Less, Smile More: Exercise is nature’s stress-buster. Those feel-good endorphins combat overwhelm and exhaustion, leaving you calmer and more capable of handling everyday parenting frustrations.

Lead by Example: Your kids are watching! When they see you prioritizing your health and enjoying being active, they learn powerful lessons about lifelong wellness and self-care.

Invest in Yourself: You spend countless hours tending to everyone else’s needs. Taking time for YOUR fitness is an investment in your happiness, your energy, and your ability to keep giving your best to those you love. 

Start Training Like a Mother Today!

In the end, you’re not just training your body. You’re training your resilience, your spirit — and showing up as the best version of yourself, for your family and for the world. 

So remember, it’s not about perfection. This Mother’s Day, it’s about incorporating fitness into your hectic, wonderful life in a way that’s sustainable and even enjoyable! Celebrate every step, every lunge, and every bead of sweat. You’re doing it for yourself and for those you love the most. 

Get your free three-day pass now!

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Remembering Our Heroes

The events of 9/11 left an indelible mark on our history. The courageous firefighters, police officers, and paramedics who rushed into danger to save lives demonstrated extraordinary heroism. Joining this climb is a powerful way to honor their memory and show our gratitude for their sacrifice.

How to Participate

Participating in this tribute is easy. Simply stop by the front desk at your nearest YouFit and sign up for a 30-minute slot to climb 110 flights on September 11th. We’ve partnered with Stairmaster to provide stair climbing equipment, ensuring a challenging yet accessible experience for all fitness levels. Come dressed in your workout gear and closed towed sneakers and gring your determination and respect for our heroes.

Why Stair Climbing?

Stair climbing replicates the physical challenges faced by first responders on that fateful day. It’s a powerful way to connect with their experience while pushing your own limits. This event is not just about fitness; it’s about unity and remembrance.

A Day of Reflection

By participating, you’ll be part of a nationwide community coming together to reflect on the resilience and unity that emerged from the ashes of 9/11. Together, we’ll ensure that the memory of our heroes lives on.

Join us in this symbolic climb to remember the heroes of 9/11. Sign up for your 30-minute slot today and be a part of this meaningful tribute.

You can complete your tribute climb at ANY YouFit Gyms as each of our gyms is eqiupped with a Stairmaster. Prefer not to climb alone? Join us at the below gyms.

YouFit Boca Raton – Palmetto Park Rd – 1309 W Palmetto Park Rd,  Boca Raton, FL 33486

YouFit Boca Raton – Sandalfoot Plaza Dr.  23078 Sandalfoot Plaza Dr,  Boca Raton, FL 33428

YouFit Boynton Beach 801 N Congress Ave Ste 459A,  Boynton Beach, FL 33426

YouFIt Bradenton 5574 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210

YouFIt Deerfield Beach 4032 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

YouFit Gainesville 3045 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608

YouFIt Margate 3133 N State Rd 7, Margate, FL 33063

YouFIt Miami (127th Ave) 20001 SW 127th Ave, Miami, FL 33177

YouFIt Midlothian 13583 Midlothian Tpke, Midlothian, VA 23113

YouFit Oakland Park 959 E Commercial Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33334

YouFit Orlando – Colonial Dr 11849 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32826

YouFit Orlando – Orange Ave 2847 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

YouFit Phoenix 1515 E Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014

YouFit Pinellas Park 6421 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

YouFit Randallstown 8606 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133

YouFit Sunrise 2101 N University Dr, Sunrise, FL 33322

YouFit Tampa – Hillsborough Ave (aka Racetrack Rd) 13891 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635

YouFit Venice 1228 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice, FL 34292

YouFit Wellington  13865 Wellington Trace C, Wellington, FL 33414

YouFIt West Palm Beach – Okeechobee Blvd 4354 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

YouFit Weston 15451 SW 13 Ln, Sunrise, FL 33326

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Saturday, August 26th @ 2PM -5PM

YouFit Gyms Deerfield Beach

4032 W Hillsboro Blvd
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

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• FREE HIIT+ Classes
• Special Booty Workouts
• Your complimentary booty guide!
• Plus, a special Booty Building Class – times vary by location.

Members – bring guests FREE all day long!

5 Benefits of Building on your Glutes

Sculpting your booty is not just for aesthetics. Sure we all want to have a nice booty, but here are 5 very important reasons why you should start training your glutes:

• Reduce back pain.
• Improve posture.
• Build a strong posterior train to help reduce the chances of and prevent injury.
• Improve balance.
• Prevent knee pain.

Stop by our Open House to learn more.

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Love is in the air and we’re spicing things up with FREE Valentine’s events at a YouFit near you. Join us February 9th – February 13th for FREE Salsa and Hip Hop classes at participating gyms. Grab your loved one or your besties and get ready to boogie the night away! We’ll bring the champagne and sweet treats to help you celebrate. View our Valentine’s event schedule below.

Valentine’s Events Schedule

Dance the night away at a YouFit near you!

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