The Bridge Pose - Setu Bandha Sarvangasana This pose opens up your shoulders and chest and strengthens your back, glutes and hamstring muscles. It also stretches your hip flexors and thighs while increasing flexibility in your spine. 1. Lie down on your back. Bend both knees and place the soles of your feet flat on the floor, as shown in the photo above. Allow your arms to rest alongside your torso. Align your knees directly above...

Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s flag football team is enjoying their season so far after defeating district rival Miami Beach 34-0 on March 2 to improve to 2-1 on the season. The Gators took a big bite out of Downtown Doral Charter Upper School, beating the Dolphins 67-7 to win their first game of the season. The Gators’ only loss was to Miami Senior High School, 19-12. The Goleman girls played their games away...

Scaption, or scapular plane elevation     This exercise is deceptively simple. But it will correct your posture and strengthen the muscle group around your shoulders as you lift your arms above your head.   Stand tall with good posture and alignment and contract your abdominal muscles and core. Look straight ahead, stretch your neck and keep it and your head aligned with your spine. Place your arms at your...

Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid threw out the first pitch to usher in a new season for the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes’ baseball and softball leagues. Opening day on Feb. 13 at Miami Lakes
Optimist Park marked the 51st season for the club’s programs. Kids were happy to be back in action after their seasons were canceled last year during the coronavirus pandemic. “They feel great playing again, considering what came...

Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s girls basketball team fell to American Heritage of Delray Beach, 50-30, in the regional playoffs on Feb. 19. The Spartans finished their season 14-5 overall; a highlight was winning the Class 4A District 15 Championship with a 61-15 victory over IMater Charter of Hialeah on Feb. 3. Photo: Sophomores Serenity Ferguson and Jaylin Harris; senior Rayonna Baker, sophomore Kayla Harrison, freshman Kamryn...