ATLANTIC CURRENT: The Active Issue - Jan/Feb '23

COASTAL CULTURE

PALM BEACH COUNTY

ISSUE 60 JAN/FEB 2023

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CONTENTS

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Paddleboarding with Jeramie Vaine

A guide to standing up and standing out in one of the area’s most popular water sports.

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Beach Volleyball with Christine Jarman

A workout and a killer tan? FAU Beach Volleyball player gives us the scoop.

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Pickleball with Anna Leigh Waters

What to know about pickleball from the world #1 pro.

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Running with Celis Run Club

How to get by with a little help from your run club friends.

Yoga with Brittany McKay

Increase the flexibility of your body, and your mind.

Gear Guide

Some gear to help make the most of your new favorite activity.

The Science of Music and Exercise

How music and exercise go hand in hand.

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Pre & Post Workout Foods

Our featured peeps give us some of their go-to foods for before and after their choice activities.

EVENTS JAN/FEB 2023

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JANUARY

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THE LEAFY GREENS @ Maxi’s Lineup — Jupiter BRYCE ALLYN DUO @ Leftover’s — Jupiter

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BRETT STASKA + REGGAE FORCE @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

FIRST FRIDAY @ 5 CONCERT

@ Boynton Beach Amphitheater feat. Wonderama

K-LUV + UNITED FUNK FOUNDATION @ Old School Square — Delray

THE FLYERS @ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK @ Arts Warehouse — Delray THEE LOW MIDS @ Northwood Art & Music Warehouse — WPB

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LOTOS MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Delray Beach Tennis Center FEAT. ICE CUBE, BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY, LISA LISA 2 LIVE CREW, AND MORE DISBARRED W/ STRANGE AS ANGELS @ Respectables — WPB

GIRLFRIEND MATERIAL @ Maxi’s Lineup — Jupiter 59 SHOP @ Mathews Brewing Co. – Lake Worth PAM & DAVE + ALLIANI BALATOVIS @ Leftover’s — Jupiter

10 COMEDIAN OPEN MIC NIGHT (EVERY TUESDAY)

@ Mathews Brewing Co. — Lake Worth

11 ANNIKA CHAMBERS & PAUL DESLAURIERS ALBUM RELEASE SHOW @ Funky Biscuit — Boca

12 PALM BEACH COUNTRY

@ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca

THE KINECTED @ Leftover’s — Jupiter

DANIEL ERICKS @ Leftover’s — Jupiter UNLIMITED DEVOTION @ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca

GIRLFRIEND MATERIAL

@ Mathews Brewing Co. — Lake Worth

GIMME GIMME DISCO @ Respectables — WPB

15 JAMES BROWN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FEAT. TONY WILSON @ Funky Biscuit — Boca AARON WOLF & KAT HALL @ Guanabanas — Jupiter UPROOT HOOTENANNY @ Sticky Bun — Deerfield MEMPHIS LIGHTNING @ Arts Garage — Delray

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INDIGO DREAMERS @ South Florida Fair – WPB

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ZACH DEPUTY @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

19 DRIFTING ROOTS W/ AARON WOLF & KAT HALL

@ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca

BRYAN SMITH & FRIENDS @ Maxi’s Lineup — Jupiter JOINT OPERATION @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

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THE HOLIDAZED @ Maxi’s Lineup — Jupiter

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ONE REBELLION @ Mathews Brewing Co. — Lake Worth

PAM & DAVE + ROB ARENTH @ Leftover’s — Jupiter GUAVATRON @ Revolution Live — Ft. Lauderdale

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BOCA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL @ Mizner Park Amp — Boca

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THE HOLY ROCKA ROLLAZ! @ Arts Garage — Delray PALM BEACH VEGFEST @ Meyer Amphitheater — WPB

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THAT MAN & ROBIN @ Guanabanas — Jupiter (4pm)

UPROOT HOOTENANNY @ DAS Beer Garden — Jupiter

JOEY TENUTO @ Northwood Art & Music Warehouse — WPB

JP SOARS & THE RED HOTS @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

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HONEY BABE + TRASH PANDA @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

JAY STOLLMAN BAND @ Maxi’s Lineup — Jupiter TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND

@ Mizner Park Amphitheater — Boca

BRIAN & BRIAN @ JB’s on the Beach — Deerfield (4:00pm) + The Irishman — Boca (8:30pm)

56 ACE BAND @ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca

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JOE CRUCITI + INDIGO DREAMERS @ Leftover’s — Jupiter ROCK THE PLAZA @ Ocean Plaza feat. Paul Anthony & The Reggae Souljahs — Boynton Beach

SPRED THE DUB @ Mathews Brewing Co. — Lake Worth

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FEBRUARY 1

RIVERTOWN @ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca INDIGO DREAMERS @ DAS Beer Garden — Jupiter

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HOMEBOY SANDMAN & E-TURN @ Respectables — WPB

SHANE DUNCAN BAND @ Old School Square — Delray

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THE SMOKIN’ ACES @ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca

JOE MARCINEK @ Guanabanas — Jupiter FIRST FRIDAY @ 5 CONCERT @ Boynton Beach Amphitheater

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BOYZ II MEN @ Kravis Center — Boca

DEAD POET SOCIETY @ Mathews Brewing Co. — Lake Worth THE POLYRHYTHMICS & ELECTRIC KIF @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

4-5 36TH ANNUAL MUSEUM ART FESTIVAL @ Mizner Park Amphitheater — Boca

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KATE VOSS & THE HOT SAUCE @ Arts Garage — Delray

BRYCE ALLYN DUO @ Guanabanas — Jupiter (4pm)

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INDIGO DREAMERS @ ER Bradley’s — WPB

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TOUBAB KREWE @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

AFTER IMAGE @ Mathews Brewing Co. — Lake Worth

18-19 JUPITER SEAFOOD FESTIVAL W/ BADFISH, BRYCE ALLYN BAND, LEAFY GREENS, ROGUE THEORY, BURNT BISCUIT

@ Carlin Park — Jupiter

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ROB BENTON @ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca

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JOHN MELLENCAMP @ Au-Rene Theatre — Fort Lauderdale

PALM BEACH COUNTRY @ Crazy Uncle Mikes —Boca

THE WEIGHT BAND (FEAT. MEMBERS OF THE BAND & LEVON HELM BAND) @ Funky Biscuit — Boca

SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS & THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND @ The Parker — Fort Lauderdale

CROSSFIRE CREEK @ OLD SCHOOL SQUARE — DELRAY FRANK BANG @ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca

REO SPEEDWAGON @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater DAVID BROMBERG QUINTET @ Funky Biscuit — Boca

10 KOFFIN KATS & THE KRANK DADDIES

@ Respectables — WPB

DAMON FOWLER @ Funky Biscuit — Boca PURBOX W/ JOSLYN & THE SWEET COMPRESSION @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

CLAY WALKER @ Abacoa — Jupiter

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INDIGO DREAMERS @ Paddy Macs — PBG

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BEATLES VS STONES @ The Studio at Mizner Park — Boca

SOUTHERN BLOOD @ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca OZZ FESTIVAL FEAT. MAXIMUM FRICTION + MAIDEN MANIA @ Mathews Brewing Co. — Lake Worth JOEL DASILVA @ Northwood Art & Music Warehouse — WPB 14TH ANNUAL PALM BEACH MARINE FLEA MARKET & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL @ South Florida Fairgrounds — WPB

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RISE AGAINST @ Sunset Cove Amp — Boca

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HURRICANE HAWK & THE INVADERS @ Northwood Art &

Music Warehouse – WPB

JOEY CALDERAIO BAND @ Guanabanas — Jupiter 10

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24 JORDAN RICHARDSON OF TAND + DIRTY GRASS PLAYERS @ Guanabanas — Jupiter AMERICA W/ SPECIAL GUEST AL STEWART @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater

INDIGO DREAMERS @ Jumby Bay — Jupiter

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SPIRAL LIGHT @ Crazy Uncle Mikes — Boca UNLIMITED DEVOTION @ Guanabanas — Jupiter HOLIDAZED @ Northwood Art & Music Warehouse — WPB METALICIOUS @ Mathews Brewing Co. — Lake Worth

25-26 LAKE WORTH STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL FEAT. INDIGO DREAMERS, MANY MORE…..

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NOTHING IN PARTICULAR @ Guanabanas — Jupiter (4pm)

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WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater

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Ways to Stay Active in

2023 Outside of the Gym THE ACTIVE ISSUE

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Go For a

PADDLE

Featuring Jeramie Vaine of Blueline Surf & Paddle Co.

BY DARIEN DAVIES

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It looks cool (especially when you’re balancing on your head), it’s equally enjoyable as it is tough, and it gives you an opportunity

to connect with water and nature. All you need is some balance, a board and a paddle, and you’re well on your way to becoming

part of the paddleboarding crew, which includes everyone from novices to professionals. If you’re a longtime fan, or have only once stepped foot on — and quickly fallen off — a board, you

know the appeal. So will the real SUP lovers please stand up!

“Stand-up paddleboarding is a full body workout, from our toes to our nose, literally. Most people think that paddling is an arm workout, when in fact it is core, legs and back. One of the first

things that starts talking to us on a paddle is our feet. Our sec-

ondary muscles, smaller muscles, also receive a lot of attention

on a paddle as the body is actively working to keep us balanced,” said Jeramie Vaine, Stand Up Paddleboard Coach, Race Director

and Blueline Surf & Paddle Co. Retail Store Manager. “The mental aspect can be the most rewarding as paddling helps us overcome

fears, but it also provides a connection to the water resulting in a calming feeling.”

The beauty of paddleboarding is vast. Not only is it a great low

impact and beginner friendly activity, but it can also be enjoyed as a party of one or with a party of paddlers. You can also set

your own pace, zooming across the water or taking your sweet

time — enjoying a purposeful or accidental dip at your leisure.

Regardless, there’s one guarantee, and that’s that you’ll have

some fun while burning some serious calories and seriously working out your muscles. >>

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Nature always keeps us on our toes

with various creatures visiting on our paddle.

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For Jeramie, though, it’s all about connecting with nature and

helping others learn more about — and falling in love with — the sport.

“The paddle community here in Jupiter makes it easy to have

events helps to create new friendships in a fun setting. “We have seen many of our fun paddlers enjoy a few weeks of casual pad-

dling and then join in on the competitive aspect, but by no means

is this mandatory. All we ask is for you to have a fun time!”

fun at our community paddle events. Everyone paddles for

The schedule changes depending on the season, so make sure

others like to cruise to take it all in. By allowing everyone to

During the winter, November to March, Race League paddles

themselves, some like to paddle fast and push the fitness, while share the water together a fun group experience is created, even

if it is your first time paddling,” Jeramie said. “One of my favorite reasons to paddle is being in nature and on the water. During a paddle wildlife may visit you providing a surreal experience.”

If you want to kick it up a notch, Blueline offers a Tuesday Night Race League (TNRL) Community Paddle so that everyone can

push their paddleboarding limits. Originally formed in 2013 after Blueline hosted a Summer Race Series, the TNRL now welcomes

you check Blueline’s event page for the most up to date events. take place once a month on a Saturday morning. Starting April 4, the regular Tuesday schedule (lucky for its namesake) resumes for the summer.

If you’re not quite ready for the League, take the leap with the Eco Tours, which is offered as a way to connect with Jupiter’s

nature and waterways. The mellow-paced, Intracoastal-based

tours take 90 minutes and cover two to three miles, with plenty of

breaks to enjoy nature and some hidden gems. You can probably

anywhere from 70 to 100 like-minded individuals to have fun

expect to see turtles, ospreys, snook, eagle rays and manatees

“There are plenty of people racing, but also a large amount of

“Nature always keeps us on our toes with various creatures

ride along on the board with them,” said Jeramie, who says the

“Our guides all have unique backgrounds providing different

while cruising along a 1-, 3- or 4- mile course.

people just out for a cruise. Many bring their dogs and kids to

along the tour, and possibly iguanas, dolphins and otters.

visiting on our paddle,” Jeramie said. (See what he did there?)

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experiences for our participants, but they all paddle often,

keeping them ‘in the know’ for how nature is acting and what is happening in our waterways.”

If you’re still not feeling secure about taking the first step, Paddle Practice is what you’re looking for. It’s a great way to gain more

experience and knowledge of paddling in a group setting that is

very beginner friendly. Jeramie and his team go over paddle tech-

nique, turning, race strategy, how to read and understand the

waters, and how to safely navigate around the Jupiter waterways.

“The hardest part is showing up. We often talk ourselves out of

the experience thinking we may not be ready in a physical capacity. The reality is our group paddles have many beginners and

we cater the experience to new paddlers as much to those with experience,” Jeramie said. “One of the biggest things we work

on is becoming comfortable on the Intracoastal so paddlers can

venture beyond the flat water. The skills translate over to surfing, allowing people who always wanted to surf to catch their first waves.”

Overall, Jeramie said that the paddle community is an “arms

wide open” community, welcoming everyone to join in on the

fun, whether a competitive racer, brand new paddler or someone new to the area.

The easiest way to join the fun is to call the Blueline shop at (561) 744-7474 or visit bluelinesurf.com. They’ll make it easy to get

started, get on the water and (most importantly) forget you’re exercising.

@bluelinesurf_paddleco @jvaine1

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BEACH VOLLEYBALL

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PHOTO: FAU ATHLETICS

Featuring FAU Beach Volleyball Player Christine Jarman

BY RACHEL LEVY

If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy our gorgeous coastline down here in South Florida, look no further than your local

beach volleyball courts. Just because you may not be into openocean swimming or long runs on the beach doesn’t mean you

can’t reach your fitness goals while enjoying an afternoon in the sun. Beach volleyball offers a fun, engaging way to get a good

workout in for those of us who are a bit more competitive and

social with our fitness routines. Plus, why not kill two birds with one stone? A killer workout that comes with a killer tan is nothing to complain about.

For starters, locating a local court is easy. Florida Atlantic Uni-

versity has some sand volleyball courts, however, if you’re hoping to be by the water we suggest visiting the courts on the south

end of Delray Beach or at Deerfield Beach by the new pavilion.

Most courts have regulars that set up games on the weekends and after hours on work days. Deerfield brings in a more talented,

intense group while it might be easier to find an open court in

Delray if you’re just beginning. Whoever you fit in with, this is

surely a community that enjoys time together on and off of the

sand; something that’s important for those looking to make their fitness regimen more a lifestyle and less of a burden.

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“More time on the court means less time on our phones being sedentary.”

PHOTO: MATTHEW CHOE We spoke with Christine Jarman, a beach volleyball player at

on the court means less time on our phones being sedentary.”

can expect. “Volleyball basics can be somewhat technical,” she

fitness as a way of disconnecting and clearing our minds from

Florida Atlantic University, to learn more about what newbies

shares. “I would recommend watching a video online or asking someone you know to teach you the fundamentals.” Learning

Surely, this is a huge benefit for many of us who look toward the craziness of our daily lives.

these fundamentals are well worth the benefits. Moving around

We recommend investing in some strong, reef-friendly sun-

ning and you’ll find that after just a few weeks your lower-body

that allows for all of the explosive movements inherent to beach

on the court provides a great cardiovascular alternative to run-

will feel stronger after all that movement and jumping through the resistance of sand.

screen, a great pair of sunglasses and, of course, a bathing suit volleyball. Additionally, bringing a speaker to the courts never hurt anybody.

Depending on your body type and level of activity, you can

So, if you’re on the prowl for a high-intensity workout and an

healthy diet full of protein — you can check out Christine’s recs

From the physical benefits of the sport to the positive impacts

and mind transforming.

is one activity that will reach far and wide in transforming your

expect to burn around 450 calories per hour. When paired with a on page “47” — it won’t be long before you start to feel your body

“Aside from the physical exercise involved in playing,” Christine

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inclusive fitness community, beach volleyball is worth trying out. that being outside on the beach has on the mind and body, this health and well-being.

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Featuring Pickleball Pro World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters

BY DARIEN DAVIES “Don’t call it a comeback” - Pickleball.

But seriously, if you have eyes and ears, you must know that

pickleball has become all the rage as of late. Not only is it a sport that transcends age limits, physical abilities and sport-focused

requirements, it’s also broken barriers of what’s considered cool and not cool. Shuffleboard, you’re not there yet. But pickleball,

yeah, we can get into that. Just ask Anna Leigh Waters, who is a professional pickleball player and who loves and knows everything about the sport. Oh, and she’s 15.

Not surprisingly, she credits her grandfather for getting her into

the game in 2017 when she and her family fled to Pennsylvania to stay with her grandparents to avoid Hurricane Irma.

“At first I wasn’t sure, but in the end decided to play, haha. After

the first ball I hit I was hooked! From there we played pickleball at least twice a day while we were in Pennsylvania,” said Anna

Leigh, who was 10 years old at the time. “When we came back to Florida we found a local pickleball club and the rest is history!”

If you’re not sure exactly what the heck Pickbleball is and why

almost everyone you know is playing it, it’s because it’s an easy sport to play and enjoy. The sport combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, and can be played both in-

doors or outdoors with just a paddle and a plastic ball with holes.

It was actually invented in 1965 by three fathers whose kids were bored with their usual summertime activities, and now it’s the fastest growing sport in the country. So, if that doesn’t scream accessibility, I’m not sure what does.

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“The great thing about pickleball is that you can make it as mentally and physically challenging as you want! For me pickleball

is both a hard and fun mental and physical workout,” said Anna Leigh, who aims to keep it fun between tournaments and train-

ing. “I see a lot of people who before playing pickleball did little

to no exercise and now that they play pickleball they are playing

the sport almost everyday. Pickleball is great because you can be having so much fun that you forget you’re exercising! So players are getting all the amazing the benefits of exercise while having a great time.”

She advises beginners to start by simply buying a paddle and

heading to the local pickleball court, saying that the pickleball

community is so inviting and helpful that novices should not fear to take the first step.

“Some easy tips I would give to beginners are to No. 1 have fun, watch the ball and move your feet. These things sound simple but actually help a lot,” Anna Leigh said. “I would also say to

find someone who knows all the rules to teach you how to play the game and the strategy that goes with it. If you are trying to

improve your game as a beginner, I advise playing with players who are better than you.”

What’s amazing about her experience with the sport is that she said they pretty much grew up together. When she first started playing, not a lot of people even knew about the sport or were

playing it for that matter. But when COVID hit and families were running out of ideas for ways to stay entertained, pickleball

gained popularity because it could be played in driveways or

local parks, and the entire family could play. It doesn’t hurt, too, that celebrities have jumped on the pickleball train, posting

their games on social media, helping the sport to now get some national coverage.

Now, pickleball is kind of a big dill, and isn’t afraid to admit it.

Spanning a lifetime of more than 50 years—and counting—pickleball is enjoying a major resurgence, all thanks to everyone who decided to pick up a paddle and put some pep in their

step. To even have a 15-year-old professional pickleball player

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Pickleball is great because you can be having so much fun that you forget you’re exercising.

is something in and of itself. So if you think it’s just about moth ball-smelling plaid outfits and purple hair, think again.

“I would say one of the biggest misconceptions is that pickleball

is an old person sport. I mean, look at me I’m a 15-year-old playing professional pickleball, haha,” said Anna Leigh, who trains

in the gym and plays pickleball five days a week. “The great thing about pickleball is that you can make it as athletic as you want.

So for older people, yes, it is a good sport, but if you

watch professional pickleball, you will see that it is not JUST an old person sport!”

So grab a paddle and dink, volley and lob your way into the

newest non-exercise way to exercise. Not only will it give you a seriously fun 15 minutes of calorie burning, it’ll also give you

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Featuring Celis Run Club

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BY JESSICA TZIKAS

If you are embarking on a new wellness journey or want to

increase your activity level, it can be hard to figure out which workout is best for you. For many health aficionados, group

classes like yoga or CrossFit are popular options, but here in

South Florida, you don’t need to be confined to an indoor space

to sweat it out. In fact, with the sun shining all year round, running may just be the best exercise option for Floridians.

Running is a great workout as it not only keeps you healthy, it

also builds stamina, confidence, and strength. But if the idea of

setting off to run alone each morning doesn’t inspire you, consid-

er a running club. Alex Celis created Celis Run Club after a few of his friends expressed how they enjoyed running but hated doing

it alone. The Club was meant to give them a space to sweat it out, get more active, and have fun. But more than just exercise, the

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Run Club also brings people together.

“For me, a run club is an extension of a team as I see a lot of the same people every week and we build a bond,” Alex said. “We

run together, we sweat together, and we are pushing each other every week to do better.” Plus, when joining a run club, you are

often pushed to go further and longer than you would when you run alone. Your fellow runners act as motivators and coaches,

pushing you to become a better runner and a better version of yourself.

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Today, Celis Market Run Club has upwards of 30 people in at-

tendance each week, meeting at one of their juice bar locations for a quick stretch before embarking on the day’s route. And

the bond continues long after the run is over. Alex and his club

members often meet up for dinner after their workout, frequent-

ing places like Tropical Smokehouse for BBQ or Cholo Soy Cocina for ceviche and empanadas, both in West Palm Beach.

To help you become a better runner, and learn to truly love it, it’s important to mix things up. For Alex, his ultimate schedule is a

run twice per week, leaving the other days for resistance training — focusing on the legs, mobility, and ankle strength — and rest

days. You can also have fun with your clothing. Invest in a good

pair of running shoes like the Hoka Mach 5 and get an outfit that you feel good in. A lined pair of leggings or shorts with a built-in pocket will keep your hands free without having to leave your

essentials behind. Wearing a smartwatch or fitness tracker while

you run is also a great way to help you get motivated. Seeing your progress in real time can be a great way to help you put those running shoes back on day after day.

If you are weary about getting started, Alex advises to “just start.”

“It doesn’t even matter if you run, start with a brisk walk and

slowly make your way up to running,” he says. “You don’t have to run 10 miles a day to consider yourself a runner. The most

important thing is to put yourself out there and everything else will come naturally.” @celisrunclub

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Yoga

Featuring Brittany McKay of Hamsa Power Yoga

BY AVA BOURBEAU

If you roll over in bed in the morning and

blindly pat around for your phone before you

even wipe the sleep from your eyes, then keep reading — this is for you. If you sit at a desk

all day only moving to pour into your coffee

cup while energy drains out of you, then keep reading — this is for you. If you live an active

lifestyle, but you’re always pulling this muscle

or rolling that joint, then keep reading — this is for you.

There’s a preconception that yoga can only

take place in a mirror-lined room wearing a

matching workout set, but we’re here to share

with you how you can incorporate a yoga practice into your everyday life. Whether you’re a dedicated yogi and want a few fallback poses

for when you’re at home, or you’re new to the

yoga practice and need a place to start, this is for you.

About Hamsa and Brittany When Brittany McKay, co-owner of Hamsa Power Yoga in

Jupiter, came to the practice of yoga, she was struggling with

depression, trauma and chronic back pain. Through mindful movement in yoga, she was able to heal. “Yoga saved my

physical health, which saved my mental health,” she said.

That’s obviously the short version of a nuanced story.

Fast forward to now, and her mission is creating a yoga

community that makes people feel deeply embraced and

acknowledged. Hamsa was created out of that purpose. Brittany and Jamie Tarasuk, friend and now business partner,

opened Hamsa in 2019 and have been unwavering in establishing a studio free of judgment, gossip, and expectations.

Instructors take part in inclusivity training, and the studio’s

mantra is “Yoga for Every Body.” The goal? To take the exclusivity out of the wellness movement.

We at Atlantic Current were lucky enough to work with Britta-

ny to create a curated day of yoga flows for our readers and if you bring in your copy of the mag, you will receive a free yoga class at Hamsa. So, there’s nothing holding you back from hitting the mat. @palmbeachyogi

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Rising with the sun: your morning practice is intended to wake up your spine, hips and shoulders 1. Mountain: Grounding down and rising up Option: Mountain with backbend (squeeze glutes to protect back)

2. Forward Fold: Extension from standing into flection

3. Upward Dog: Hips lifted and chest open

4. Downward Dog: Stretches hamstrings, ankles, shoulders and wrists. Hands are pushing away from floor, shoulders are spread, heels are pulling down.

5. Three-Legged Dog: One leg lifts while hips remain squared

6. Low Lunge: Back knee rests on the mat, front knee is over front ankle

7. High Lizard: Shoulder comes inside front knee, spine is neutral

8. Lizard Lunge: Move foot slightly outward, turn toes out and ground outer edge of foot, gently press front thigh away

9. Seated Twist: Gently extend your spine with an inhale, twisting on your exhale

Option: Add a backbend (squeeze your glutes)

Option: Flip dog to wild thing

10. Bridge: Lift your hips and squeeze your glutes Note: Practicing backbends can help relieve back pain by lengthening the psoas muscle and releasing lower back

tension. The psoas muscle extends from the low back through the hips to the femur

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Most active with the highest sun: your midday practice is intended to balance energy and root your body back down to Earth 1. Tree: Foot can come to ankle, knee or mat. Lifted leg opens hip and stretches groin.

2. High Crescent Lunge: Both legs are engaged and back heel is lifted. Stretches hip flexors, balances and grounds. Improves core stability, hip flexor mobility and ankle mobility.

Note: Can be a modification of Warrior One (where the back edge of the foot is grounded) for ankle mobility

3. Airplane: Push forward onto your front foot, shifting your center of gravity and lifting your back foot.

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4. Warrior Two: We know you’ve seen this one before.

Stretches hips and shoulders, opens chest and lungs.

5. Half-Moon: Front hand reaches to frame foot while back leg lifts and hips stack.

Option: Place a block on the ground under your front hand Note: Holding poses that work your core can relieve lower back pain

6. Yogi Squat: Pull shoulders back, lift from crown of the head, gently use triceps to open legs. Stretches the ankles, calves, knees, groin and hips.

Option: Place a block under your butt or do the pose on your back against the wall.

7. Camel: On your knees, place hands on lower back or calves and push your hips forward while squeezing your glutes.

Note: Anxiety during camel is normal. Leaning the head back and exposing the throat can trigger a fight or flight response. Acknowledge the fear, and feel free to do camel without the neck extension.

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Gentle with the setting sun: your evening practice is intended to undo the stress of the day and prepare your body for rest 1. Wide Leg with Bind: Inhale

2. Wide Leg Forward Fold with Bind: Exhale Option: If inversions are in your practice, they may feel natural to include here by releasing your arms from the bind

3. Reclined Spinal Twist: Cross one leg over the other and twist to the side opposite the top leg

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“Sit in meditation. Discover mindfulness. Get uncomfortable, walk through the fire, and don’t stop learning. Mindful movement is medicine.”

4. Pigeon: Bend one leg in front of you while extending the other back

Option: Bend your back knee for an added quad stretch (as pictured)

6. Reclined Butterfly: Press feet against each other and lie back

5. Fish: Place hands under your butt and arch backwards with legs extended. This pose extends your back and neck after a day of hunching over.

Option: Pair traditional fish pose with Lotus legs (as pictured) to further open hips

7. Meditation: Take this time, however is comfortable to you

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ARTWORK: RICHARD VERGEZ

How Music and Exercise Go Hand in Hand

BY DAVID ROLLAND Like peanut butter and jelly or Beyonce and Jay-Z, music and

“Music distracts people from pain and fatigue, elevates mood,

gym memberships began taking off, gym loudspeakers always

mote metabolic efficiency. When listening to music, people run

exercise seem to be inseparable. Starting in the 1980s when

cranked out tunes. Walk out to any track or bike path and more

joggers and cyclists than not will have AirPods in their ears tuned into to a particular playlist. Even go to an arena to see your favor-

ite professional team playing and you will hear as much music as you will see three point shots or power plays.

Scientists through the decades have had a go at trying to explain this connection. Way back in 1911 statistician Leonard Ayres

conducted a study that found cyclists pedaled faster while a band was playing than while cycling in silence. His was the first study of many that had Scientific American magazine write in 2013,

increases endurance, reduces perceived effort and may even profarther, bike longer and swim faster than usual—often without realizing it.” They go so far as to quote scholar Costas Kara-

georghis who claimed music is, “a type of legal performance-enhancing drug.”

In 2016 kinesiologists Nicole M. Harmon and Len Kravitz round-

ed up all the studies that found music affected exercise and came to the conclusion that music provides athletes, “a reduction

in the feeling of fatigue, an increase in levels of psychological

arousal, a physiological relaxation response and an improvement in motor coordination.” While they admitted there was no clear

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“Music has the potential to increase beta waves and elicit a more positive emotional state.” answer how much stronger or faster music makes you, they state plainly, “it does seem clear that stimulative, self chosen music

can provide an acute incentive to male and female exercisers of all ages and abilities.”

Marcelo Bigliassi went one step further in his studies. He and his colleagues at Brunel University London used electroencephalog-

raphy (EEG) technology to monitor the brain’s response to music

while his human lab rats exercised. The participants’ brainwaves were measured using EEG and, according to the data harnessed, exercisers listening to music had a 28% increase in enjoyment compared to exercisers with no music. Bigliassi wrote, “music

has the potential to increase beta waves and elicit a more positive emotional state. This can be capitalized upon during other forms of exercise and render a given activity more pleasurable.”

Many non-scientists have long held this belief without any num-

bers to back them up. After all, what is your immediate response to hearing a catchy song other than to move your body, whether

it’s to get up and shake a tail feather, or even something as subtle as tapping your feet or nodding your head to the beat? While

music has long had the reputation of soothing the savage beast,

it also of course amps us up, whether it’s on the dance floor, the

treadmill or the basketball court. So if you’re having trouble motivating yourself to hit the weights or pound the pavement, the

scientific consensus seems to be to pump up the jam.

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PRE AND POST WORKOUT FOODS

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Jeramie Vaine of Blueline Paddle Co.

“Pre-paddle foods can vary depending on the type of paddle, peanut butter is one of my favorite quick snacks or a smoothie

from Modern Juice, Soul Rebel or Golden Juicery. Post paddle may consist of something a bit heartier like a poke bowl from Modern Juice or the avocado, mango, bacon salad or burger from Guanabanas. “

Christine Jarman of FAU Beach Volleyball

“At home, I eat oatmeal mixed with Greek yogurt for protein and then add a banana, some cinnamon, and a little peanut butter on top

with my morning coffee. After a long day of training, I enjoy eggs with green peppers and a sweet potato. It is a delicious meal and easy to make. “

Anna Leigh Waters, Professional Pickleball Player

“Before a match or tournament I always have a big breakfast which includes eggs, egg whites, fruit, and toast. During the tournament day I will snack on rice cakes, protein bars, and apples. After a tournament day I will usually have a big dinner because I am starving haha. A lot of times I will have Italian food like chicken parmigiana to end the day!”

Alex Celis of Celis Juice Bar

“For pre runs I like to put something in my system like a smoothie or a couple pieces of fruit. It’s lite and gives me some carbs for the

run. I like to eat something as soon as possible after my run so I typically go to Tropical Smokehouse, a great BBQ spot down the street

from our store or some tacos from Cholo Soy, they always hit the spot. “

Brittany McKay of Hamsa Power Yoga

“Foods with natural sugars are great before a yoga class (especially a heated class). Think apples, banana, oranges, or veggie + fruit

smoothies are great with added pea protein! After teaching or taking a hot class, eat whatever is calling your name! I like to keep my energy up with a smoothie or veggie protein bowl.”

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