Super fun bouldering gym. The setting is really great- as a short person it's super accessible!read more

Cardio and leg day in 30 minutes, yes please! This studio conducts its workouts on stationary…read moreclimbers in darkened and club-like lighting with great energy. You can expect to get a little breathless and sweaty within a few minutes of starting since they start you right away with active climbing. It takes a little time to get used to stepping and pushing/pulling vertically while strapped into the climber, since the movement is different from your other daily activities. You need to remind yourself not to crane your head and neck back---don't worry, your head will not hit the climber center pole, trust me I've tried. But if it's good enough for Bradley Cooper (see the article about Rise Nation they have posted next to the restroom), it must be good enough for me. If you're going for the first time, make sure to look at the schedule and see what levels are being offered in their classes. They have classes ranging from Level I (good for beginners, can add on) to Level III ("EXTREME"), so pay attention to what you attend. The staff and instructors are very nice and helpful about getting you situated on the climber, so don't hesitate to tell them if it's your first time. Hint: the handles that you grab onto can be removed and put in different height holders, which they will tell you. The instructors will tell you that they go between a "mid range" (regular strides) and "long range" (full strides). Their cues will alternate between these ranges, different resistances and faster/slower paces. Once you get used to the climber, don't be afraid to go faster, "rip" (reach and stride) longer and increase resistance when they instruct you to. Remember, you need to get it all in within 30 minutes! The actual class time can run up to 35-40 minutes if you stay for the full cool down and stretch, so don't expect to bolt out in 30 minutes if you want the full workout experience. It's still a very efficient workout if you're looking to change up your exercise routine! They offer lots of promotional packages that give you 10 classes for $10-15 each, so look for them online and when you go! And/or use the amazing ClassPass like me, since each class costs 6-7 credits. Parking is not too bad for the Design District, since there is a lot of street parking within a block or two of the studio's building. There's a juice bar on the same block if you want to treat yourself for all the good work you've done! Try it out, see you there soon!

Such a fun class. Its a quick 30 minute workout on these climbers that you need your arms and legs…read moreto move up and down. Its an excellent core workout (when engaged), and cardio exercise. The trainers are all upbeat and do their best to keep everyone motivated.

Once in a lifetime experience!!! We came for the day so my kids (10 and 13) can experience zip…read morelining. We absolutely loved the Nalu show (so many talented performers!!!) and enjoyed the birds and animals in Jungle Island. My son freaked out at the beginning and came down, and Michael and Jasmina at the front desk were so understanding! Loved the experience! Would highly recommend

First it feels like a run down theme park. I understand it's outside but a small coat of paint goes…read morealong way. The food was stupid expensive and they add a $4 or $5 , this service fee is getting out of hand. service fee, bathrooms were down right gross, soap and paper towel dispensers all broke, some had duct tape around them. As I watched my boys it was making me nervous how a lot of the polls were moving . Not sure if they are suppose to do that. I also felt so bad for the animals that live in those little cages, there is no grass , it's truly criminal . I did submit a claim and hope they are placed in a better environment. Will not go back .

This is the first time I come to Jungle Island at this location and it was okay. As soon as you go…read morein, you can still take pictures with parrot. This is a staple of theirs as I remember doing that as a child when it was called Parrot Jungle. However, the place seems to be falling apart and it was evident with red decorations falling off at the entrance. This is something that can easily be fixed. The children's play area is nice and pretty big. The treehouse, trampoline and the Beyhive were unique. The treehouse playground though needs a little bit more of an upkeep as part of the ground is lifting and things are falling apart. Seeing the animals was great. I fed a goat and enjoyed doing that but again some of those animals enclosures need more of an upkeep. The animal show at 11:30 AM is a little outdated. I would recommend changing it to make it more entertaining. Overall, if you come, don't have much expectations. It's a nice thing to do after you have done everything else in Miami.

What's firstly amazing about Jungle Island is how missable it is after driving by it on this island…read moreFOR YEARS. Just makes finally having visiting this venue so much more special with how incredible it is. Secondly, amazing is how big it feels despite its size and location (granted, I visited at night for a special event, so your mileage may vary) - though I admit, the exhibits seem too small for some of their fauna inhabitants. Third and finally, visiting it for said special event, Luminosa, was ABSOLUTELY wondrous. Made the visit absolutely worth it (even if my bus almost missed the stop). Plus, the staff is so kind and accommodating. We as a society need to invest and support spaces and places like this that not only offer incredible experiences, but also give back to all its visitors and urban spaces they inhabit - even if they're on a small, missable island (jajaja).

Took a pole class on Sunday, June 29th I was so happy to have found a new studio in the Miami area…read more The class was amazing and the instructor was very professional, knowledgeable, and patient. The studio is clean and spacious. I gave four stars because it took a while to find affordable parking. Their IG page says you can park in lot 38 but it was closed today.

Went to Friday night yoga and had Maddy as my instructor. It was life changing . She has such a…read morebeautiful aura around her and you can tell she really cares about each individual in her class . It was so relaxing whilst being the best deep stretch class . Do your self a favor and go to her 6:30 class every Friday . You'll leave feeling limber, enlightened and relaxed. Love her

Yeah, I can't believe it either I actually look forward to…read moredoing this Starts at 6pm, Monday and Wednesday- 9am on Saturday and is done rain or shine or Redbull Flugtag Seriously, how can you not be a huge fan of this?!? I prefer the outdoor setting to a studio FREE

I have been attending Free Yoga At Bayfront Park for almost a year and, really, this is one of the…read morebest Miami-Dade County programs out there. Having the mornings off, I have been able to attend either Monday or Wednesday, sometimes both (and sometimes none). I really enjoy the stretches and the moments of group meditation, plus you get to meet people from all over, since Miami is a layover for many people. There is also no better place to practice Yoga than in a park, in nature, outdoors, feeling the wind, the heat, sometimes the water, and even the rare cold fronts that hit Miami. It is such a beautiful park, with a view to the bay or the giant fountain, it is no coincidence a lot of people attend. So, next time you have a free morning or afternoon, maybe swing by to try it out. We are all beginners, and many of the people I have met are very humble, nurturing, and friendly. And if you don't connect with anybody, you still leave energized and revitalized. And like Yogis say, Namaste.

4th full Tough Mudder and am just so disappointed. Loved my first couple TMs, but this one was just…read morea total letdown. - One, totally not a fan of the 2-loop course. What in the world. It seemed like a way to "cop out" of putting up the 20+ unique obstacles. Instead, we had 16 or so obstacles and had to re-do a few of them. - Missed obstacles like Arctic Enema. It felt like we had all the janky obstacles for the first 90% of the run. All of the fun ones were saved for the 2nd loop and stuffed into the last 1-2 miles (i.e., blockness monster, happy ending, funky monkey, etc.). Really disappointed in the layout. - Like the other reviewer mentioned, there was... No. Mud. Perhaps that's a fault of SoFlo since our dirt at this park was more like sand... but it felt like I was at a beach moreso than going through an actual mud run. Absolutely no mud. - No premium parking. In the past, I've always been happy to pay the $25 or whatever to park closer to the venue. In this instance, it was $20/vehicle, and premium parking didn't exist. Not only that, but it took over 30 minutes to park... This isn't Disney, folks! - Photographers... were placed SO badly! There was one that was just randomly placed in a field. WHY? Put him by an obstacle! There was no one by Berlin Walls; no one by Hero Carry; no one by Funky Monkey... It's fun getting to see the photo documentation of you championing the obstacles, but not this time. - Ran out of Small tech t-shirts... followed quickly by the Mediums. I have no idea what's going on with TM this year. :/ First time I've been to an event that ran out of Ts. + Only pro is the community. Still great camaraderie; everyone is always willing to help out others up and over obstacles, etc. Overall, just super disappointed. I think this will be my last Tough Mudder. In the future, I'll probably be looking for other mud runs. :(

This was my 3rd Tough Mudder and the worst one I've done. There was almost no mud or water courses…read more We also had to repeat several courses twice for the for the "full race". Not going to do it again in Miami.