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Fitness entrepreneur Noah Neiman performs an explosive plyometric jump during a training session, reflecting the energy and community-driven philosophy behind The Pack.
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Noah Neiman Is Building the Future of Fitness One Community at a Time

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Noah Neiman Is Building the Future of Fitness One Community at a Time The entrepreneur behind Rumble Boxing believes the future of fitness begins with community. By Imani Ogden | Published by Angie LaGuardia | July 2026 By the time Noah Neiman steps onto the training floor, the energy shifts. For more than a decade, the fitness entrepreneur has built a reputation as one of the industry’s most magnetic personalities, helping redefine boutique fitness as a co-founder of Rumble Boxing. His classes became known for their infectious energy, relentless motivation, and ability to make every person in the room feel like they belonged. Now, Neiman is writing the next chapter. As co-founder of The Pack, alongside entrepreneur Andy Stenzler, Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson, and Grammy Award-winning artist Ciara, he’s introducing a fitness concept that blends strength training, cardio, and practical self-defense into one immersive experience. More importantly, he’s creating the kind of community he believes has the power to change lives. Building the Pack “The Pack isn’t just another workout,” Neiman says. “It’s about discovering what you’re capable of and doing it alongside people who want to see you win.” The timing couldn’t be better. Following a successful flagship launch in New York City, The Pack announced its first franchise expansion, with commitments for 18 locations across Northern New Jersey and South Florida. Of those, 10 studios are planned for Miami and Palm Beach County, marking one of the company’s most significant growth markets to date. For South Florida, a region that embraces wellness as much as luxury, the concept feels tailor-made. But for Neiman, this venture is about something far more personal than expansion plans or franchise agreements. The Coach Who Changed Everything Behind the confident coach is a man who openly acknowledges that he once faced one of the most difficult periods of his life. During that chapter, one person changed everything. Warren Stout, founder of Stout Training in Pittsburgh, became far more than a mentor. “He believed in me during a time when I was struggling to believe in myself,” Neiman recalls. “He gave me direction, accountability, and hope when I needed it most.” Neiman doesn’t hesitate when describing Stout’s impact. “He helped save my life.” It’s a statement rooted not in drama, but in gratitude. Fitness Is Better Together The relationship transformed how Neiman views coaching. Fitness, he learned, isn’t simply about physical performance. The right coach can become a source of confidence, stability, and purpose. A gym can become a sanctuary. A workout can become the first step toward rebuilding a life. That philosophy now defines everything inside The Pack. Every coach is expected to lead with empathy. Every class is designed to challenge both body and mind. Every studio is built to feel less like a gym and more like a community where members encourage one another to become stronger physically and mentally. That mission is reflected in the brand’s name. Building a Lasting Legacy As franchise development accelerates across the country, The Pack’s adaptable model—from hosted training concepts to expansive flagship studios—positions the company for rapid growth while preserving the culture that makes it distinctive. For Neiman, however, success isn’t measured by the number of locations on a map. It’s measured by the lives transformed inside them. “If someone walks into one of our studios feeling lost and walks out believing in themselves again,” he says, “that’s the real win.” It’s the same gift that was once given to him. Stronger Together Today, every class Noah Neiman teaches carries a piece of that lesson forward—a reminder that movement can heal, community can restore, and one person willing to believe in someone else can change the entire trajectory of a life. As The Pack prepares to leave its footprint across South Florida, Noah Neiman isn’t simply opening gyms. He’s building places where people can become stronger, together. Written by Imani OgdenPublished by Angie LaGuardiaPhotography courtesy of The PackMiami SHOOT Magazine

Johnny Garvin featured portrait for Miami SHOOT Magazine transformation interview
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The Discipline Within

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The Discipline Within Johnny Garvin on Reinvention, Identity & Find Your 100 In His Own Words Mindset • Discipline • Reinvention Interview by Imani Ogden  |  Published by Angie LaGuardia  |  May 2026 Photo by @lukashenko.life in Brickell, Miami • Styling by @sc_garvin The Photo That Changed Everything “There shouldn’t be an angle capable of producing that shot.” — Johnny Garvin Before the movement, before the message, and before Find Your 100 became a call to live with more intention, Johnny Garvin had a moment of truth. It was not a dramatic announcement or a perfectly planned turning point. It was a photograph. A quiet, uncomfortable glimpse of himself that revealed something deeper than appearance. It showed a man who had been successful, capable, and present in many ways, but no longer felt fully aligned with the life he wanted to live. What followed was not simply a physical transformation. It was a reset of discipline, identity, purpose, and the daily choices that shape a person from the inside out. In this exclusive feature, Garvin opens up about the mindset behind the change, the role Miami played in his next chapter, and why midlife can become less about decline and more about finally deciding to live at full capacity. The Moment Everything Shifted Q: What was the exact moment you realized that success on paper wasn’t enough for you anymore? Johnny Garvin: If I had to pin it down to one moment, it was March 2025, seeing a picture of myself at 197 pounds, sitting on a pool chair at The Edition in Miami Beach. The person I saw looked swollen, older, and round in all the wrong places. For a second, I honestly didn’t recognize him. Then I saw the tattoos and thought, “Oh no. That’s me.” I remember thinking, I cannot carry this version of myself into my 50s. My friends tried to be kind and said, “It’s just a bad angle.” But my response was, “There shouldn’t be an angle capable of producing that shot.” That photo hit me hard from a physical perspective, but the truth is, it only confirmed what I had felt for years. I spent 27 years in corporate America, and while I found success there, I always felt like a visitor. It was never my calling. Every time my wife and I returned from an incredible trip or adventure, I would sit back down in front of my work computer and feel it immediately: the heavy weight of dread, obligation, and impending regret. I kept wondering how much longer I was willing to trade security, the 401k, the PTO, the benefits, for a life that didn’t feel like mine. For a life that felt like settling. And as I approached 50, the question became impossible to avoid: wouldn’t it be a damn shame to get to this point in life and never truly go for it? Never go all in. Never find out what I was actually capable of. That question became the rallying cry behind Find Your 100. It was the decision to stop living at 70% of my potential, even if that 70% looked successful from the outside, and finally find out what 100% could look like. “It was the decision to stop living at 70% of my potential, even if that 70% looked successful from the outside.” — Johnny Garvin Midlife Without Autopilot Q: Why did turning 50 feel like such a pivotal milestone rather than just another birthday? Johnny Garvin: “50 felt like a crossroads; young enough to take risks and start over, but old enough to appreciate time is no longer a luxury.” “That combination created both urgency and opportunity. This was the time for action, to enter my fifth decade with intention, discipline, and a renewed sense of possibility.” “I wasn’t afraid of turning 50. I was afraid of living small, of staying in places I’d outgrown, of never knowing or realizing my true potential.” Q: Giving up alcohol after 34 years is a major shift. What made you commit? Johnny Garvin: “As I got older, alcohol was starting to take more than it ever gave. I never hit rock bottom, but I was definitely numbing myself.” “For years it was the nightly whiskey or mezcal, and more on the weekends. After a while, I looked in the mirror and saw someone inflamed, carrying extra weight, and operating far below his natural baseline.” “When Sarah and I decided to completely overhaul our lives, leaving corporate, moving cities, building something new, I knew alcohol couldn’t come with me.” “My dreams had become too big and too important to let alcohol keep me from them.” “I wasn’t afraid of turning 50. I was afraid of living small.” — Johnny Garvin The Miami Effect Q: How did moving to Miami specifically influence your transformation? Johnny Garvin: “Miami is a major character in my reinvention story. The Miami Effect is real and powerful. The sun, the water, the movement, the beauty, the wellness culture — it all influences you.” “People care how they look, how they feel, and how they show up. It’s hard to be surrounded by that much energy and inspiration and not raise your own standards.” “Back in May 2025, Sarah and I decided to do a three-week trial run in Miami. One of our first days here, I unexpectedly ran into content creator Jean Titus, someone I had followed for years.” “We hit it off immediately, and he suggested I train with him while I was in town. That lit a fire in me. It made getting into peak shape feel not only possible, but inevitable.” “Miami is filled with entrepreneurs, creators, dreamers, and people actively choosing a bigger version of their lives. That kind of energy is contagious.” “More than anything, Miami gave me momentum. It helped me visualize and embody the man I was becoming.” “More than anything, Miami gave me momentum.” — Johnny Garvin Living at 100 Q: What does “Find Your

Jakub Szylak performing strength training outdoors with dumbbells under the Miami sun.
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Sweat, Sun, and Serenity: A Conversation with Miami’s Top Personal Trainer

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Published by Angie LaGuardia • May 2025 • Words by Imani Ogden • Photo credit Hyrox Photo Team / Mendoza Photo We sat down with Jakub Szylak, one of Miami’s most sought-after personal trainers, to discuss the city’s fitness culture, the importance of mental health, and his top tips for achieving overall wellness. A high-level wellness coach and former top-100 Equinox trainer, Jakub brings years of experience with Miami’s elite to the conversation. More Than Muscle: Mental Health Meets Movement For Jakub, fitness is not just physical. “Exercise is mental health,” he explains. “You can’t train the body without training the mind.” Recovery, mindfulness, and inner balance are central to his method. He advocates for listening to your body: “You don’t always have to push. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is rest.” Nutrition, the Jakub Way “Food is fuel,” Jakub says. His nutrition philosophy is simple and intuitive: eat whole foods, listen to your body, and enjoy what you eat. “You don’t need to count every calorie,” he adds. “You need to understand what your body is asking for.” Breaking the Myths According to Jakub, not all workouts are created equal, and not all trends are worth chasing. “People think you need to spend two hours in the gym every day — you don’t,” he says. “Consistency over time is more powerful than intensity in bursts.” He also debunks the myth that lifting weights makes you bulky: “It makes you strong, not big — unless you’re training specifically for size.” Signature Strength: JAKUB’s Go-To Training Method Jakub blends strength training with functional movement — think kettlebells, bodyweight exercises, and explosive cardio. “I want people to feel athletic, capable, and confident,” he explains. “Training should improve how you move through life — whether it’s picking up your kid or hiking a mountain.” Client Success: A Testimonial One longtime client describes Jakub’s approach as “empowering.” “He doesn’t just push you physically — he shifts how you think about yourself,” she says. “Every session feels like progress, not punishment.” Parting Wisdom As our conversation came to a close, Jakub left us with a message that resonated beyond reps and routines. “Exercise should be a celebration of what your body can do, not a punishment for what you ate.” It’s a philosophy that captures more than just fitness—it speaks to the serenity found in self-acceptance and balance. In a city where sun and energy pulse through every corner, Jakub reminds us that true strength is also found in stillness, in breath, and in the quiet pride of showing up for yourself.

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YOGA – THE HARMONY OF SOUL

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    THE HARMONY OF SOUL Yoga is my passion. The first time I took a yoga class I knew it would change my life. It made me feel invigorated, stress-free, healthy, strong, graceful and feel more beautiful on the inside as well as the outside. I continued to practice yoga and every time I discovered more benefits such as weight loss, resolution of my scoliosis, mental clarity and a feeling of unity of my body, mind and spirit. Some of the most common questions that I hear every day as an instructor are; why should I do yoga and what benefits does it bring? The answer is very simple. Yoga induces one’s health on many levels: psychological, physical, biochemical, intellectual and spiritual. If people are healthy they are happy. Yoga is a great way to escape every day stress for anyone. It is a path through which you can resolve your emotional and psychological problems by meditation, exercising pranayama (deep breath) and asanas (body positions). Everyone expresses different levels of stress over a lifetime, that translates into muscle strain and eventually creates a tension shell over the body. Yoga has a large variety of exercises channeled towards relaxation that can help you unlock that tension shell and prevent future physical and mental stress by creating a stronger willpower, a mental ballast and an ability to enjoy life easily. Moreover, a person who is free of the muscular and psychological tension will experience an improved quality of sleep. Yoga is also a perfect road to physical well-being. The exercises that are done during a yoga practice help to restore the proper structure of spine, normalize the work of musculoskeletal system and all the internal organs, regulate blood circulation, endocrine system, digestive tract and respiratory system. After every practice you will find yourself feeling limber, relaxed and as light as a snowflake. In terms of biochemistry, yoga helps to lower the levels of glucose, sodium, cholesterol, white blood cells and increase the levels of hemoglobin, lymphocytes and thyroxine in blood. Hence, it can prevent or regulate existing conditions such as diabetes, obesity, sports injuries, arthritis, osteoporosis and countless others. Everybody can find something in themselves to fix with yoga. Yoga improves the intellectual abilities by properly regulating hemispheric interactions of the brain which forms wholeness and interconnection of all psychological processes. Furthermore, the practice influences spatial thinking and teaches the brain to develop creative approaches to solving any problem and increases the quality and volume of attention and memory. Do not be surprised to find yourself more successful in your career, social circles and socio-economic standing. Harmony of soul is another element that is exercised through meditation during a yoga practice. You will learn to balance your life, love the world as it is and ultimately find peace. Indeed, yoga has a very unique system that enforces development and unification of every component of human psyche and body. You will not find any other activity that offers such a wide range of work on yourself physically, mentally and spiritually all at once. __________ Polina Ivko is a Yoga instructor in South Florida born and raised in Kiev, Ukraine. She got her first taste of exercise as a ballet and traditional dance student at Kiyanochka Choreography Academy at the age of 6. Through out her life she was looking for ways to balance and unite mind, body and heart. Finally, she found herself in yoga. After an extensive training, she became an instructor at the age of 16. Currently, Polina specializes in many formats such as yoga, pilates, cardio training and silver sneakers. For a consultation, please contact her at: indulgeinyogahealth@yahoo.com

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