Having a strong upper body is important, and not just for maintaining good posture. Strength is important to have for everyday tasks: to be able to haul heavy grocery bags, walk the dog, purge the house of unnecessary boxes of stuff or even push and pull the vacuum cleaner around. The overhead shoulder press will work most of the large muscles in your upper body, including your chest, shoulders and arms. It’s an exercise that is...

The Miami Lakes Optimist Club crowned five new division champions to close out its 2019 Fall flag football season during a Dec. 14 ceremony at Royal Oaks Park. The Vikings won the 6U division championship, while the Broncos claimed the 8U division title. The 10U division title belongs to the Seahawks. The Browns captured the 12U division championship and the Ravens were the 14U division champs. Miami Lakes Optimist Club flag football...

The Miami Dade College women’s volleyball team finished their season 29-3, and reached the quarterfinals of the 2019 National Junior College Athletic Association National Championship. It was the Lady Sharks’ third try in four years at the national tournament. The 2019 squad is, top row, left to right: Freshman outside hitter Erika Asencio; freshman setter Ana Araujo; sophomore middle blocker Kimberlie Apolinario-Correa; sophomore...

Are you ready to crush your fitness goals this year? If so, you may have to trick your mind to reach them. A quick dive online finds reports that say it can take anywhere from three weeks to more than 200 days to develop a new habit. You may have started working out at the gym in January and began preparing your meals ahead of time, which is a terrific way to manage what you eat. But don’t be discouraged if you don’t see...

Special projects at area schools that ranged from gardening, robotics and mental health awareness to theater and cheerleading received grants from the town of Miami Lakes’ Education Advisory Board and the Miami Lakes Town Foundation. The Education Advisory Board’s academic enrichment grants are designed to develop programs to improve learning and are funded by taxpayers, the town said. Bob Graham Education Center won three...