Pembroke Pines Health and Fitness

Doctor of Chiropractic Larry Burch helms the team at Burch Neck and Back Pain Whiplash Treatment Center and Florida Laser Weight Loss. Possessing more than 40 years of chiropractic experience, Dr. Burch specializes in noninvasive treatments, such as spinal decompression, to relieve conditions such as chronic lower back pain, herniated disks, and spines that have coiled into a sleeping-cobra shape. Alternatively, Dr. Burch and his team noninvasively sculpt physiques with the Chromogenex i-Lipo laser fat-reduction system.

Originally built in 1930, Spring Hill Golf Course spans 6,665 yards of kempt fairways lined by mature trees and interspersed water hazards. The par 72 course snakes through the charming Spring Hill College campus, challenging golfers with subtle elevation changes, six ponds, and rogue professors interrogating passersby about the lost history of the mashie niblick. The driving range prepares golfers for their 18-hole odyssey, which begins with an unforgiving first hole—a 435-yard par 4 rated the course's most difficult.

PGA professional Shane Allen oversees the stately grounds, employing digital video analysis in lessons for juniors, adults, and caddies desperate to determine their most intimidating post-putt howl.

Course at a Glance:

• 18-hole, par 72 course
• Length of 6,665 yards from the farthest tees
• Course rating of 71.3 from the farthest tees
• Slope rating of 124 from the farthest tees
• Four tee options
• Scorecard

Frills equal distractions when it comes to working out, according to the certified trainers who own CrossFit Hardcore. That's why none of their classes involve fancy treadmills, designer rubber bands, or hot-pink tutus. Instead, the staff, which features trainers such as Dr. Adam Locker and Rachel Batista, instill in their clients the CrossFit style, with functional movements designed to boost strength, power, and coordination. Workouts take place in warehouses and other spartan spaces, which lack the bells and whistles that often masquerade as fitness essentials. Here, basic tools such as barbells, kettlebells, jump ropes, and weighted sleds get the job done for a wide range of exercisers, from absolute beginners to advanced athletes.

During group classes and personal-training sessions, seasoned coaches oversee each participant, monitoring progress as they deliver safety tips and words of encouragement. Gymnastics-inspired bodyweight exercises such as handstands and muscle-ups build lean muscle mass, and plyometrics foster agility and stamina with hops and leaps. Many sessions also incorporate running or rowing to raise heart rates and melt calories. In addition to sculpting sinews, kettlebell training cultivates flexibility with focused squats and swinging motions. Between adult classes, the coaches train kids aged 4 and older using CrossFit workouts scaled to different levels of strength, endurance, and giggliness.

At two locally owned locations, The Electric Bicycle Store team tends to a herd of battery-powered steeds that carry riders along the smooth pathways of South Florida. The shop stocks bikes by Pedego, Sanyo, Schwinn, Stromer, Trek, and others, and the staff helps outfit riders with accessories such as helmets and solar chargers. With rental packages, riders take to bike paths with helmets, lights, locks, chargers, and baskets that can fit a few pounds of spaghetti for midride snacks.