January Reset: Kickstart Your Healthy 2025 at UTC

Make 2025 your best year yet! Visit University Town Center for everything you need to keep your new year’s resolutions on track, whether it’s eating healthier, working out more or feeling connected.

For eating healthy

A new year is the ideal time to consider new ways of healthy eating. From fresh salads and protein-packed smoothies to plant-based bowls, there’s a wide range of healthy eating options at UTC including: 

• 3Natives Acai & Juicery serves fresh acai bowls, super smoothies, cold-pressed juices and more.  
• CROP Juice offers a wide selection of organic juices, handcrafted smoothies, and vegan and gluten-free grab n’ go meals and snacks.
• The Cheesecake Factory Yes, you read that right, the Cheesecake Factory has a special menu featuring about 50 fresh and delicious dishes that are 590 calories or less.
• Fresh Kitchen lets you build your own perfectly balanced bowl with a variety of bases, roasted veggies, hormone-free meats and flavorful toppings.
• Naked Farmer is a new farm-to-table concept serving seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients that are lightly dressed – just as nature intended. 
• Pura Vida Miami is where health is happiness, featuring a stunning setting and a range of healthy menu options, from raw acai bowls to superfood smoothies and clean chef-driven dishes made with high-quality ingredients.   

For workout looks

New year, new gear. Whether you’re hitting the gym, hitting the pavement or finding your flow through yoga, do it with confidence and comfort in new workout gear. Some of the newest stores at UTC that offer activewear include: 

• Alo Yoga is the celeb-approved, one-stop shop for stylish activewear that works from the studio to the street. From yoga and pilates to training and tennis, Alo has looks for any athletic pursuit, plus loungewear for your rest days. 

• FP Movement is Free People’s sister brand, offering a free-spirited wellness collection of performance-ready activewear and accessories. 
• Lululemon recently expanded its store and now offers an even wider selection of tops, leggings, footwear and accessories for yoga, running and most other sweaty pursuits.

For feeling connected

Discover a dynamic calendar of community events and wellness offerings at UTC. Highlights during Wellness Month include: 

• 2025 “New Year, New You” Health & Wellness Expo | January 11 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
  Get ready to jumpstart your health in 2025 at this free event presented by Lakewood Ranch Medical Center featuring a variety of vendors, including medical professionals, fitness trainers, insurance agents, holistic health experts, and even veterinarians for your pet’s health needs. Enjoy interactive stage demonstrations, sample health products, and take home great giveaways.

• UTC FIT | Saturdays from 9:30 am – 10:30 am
  Meet us on The Green every Saturday morning for free workout classes. Enjoy a mix of yoga, pilates, HIIT and more, all led by local fitness experts.

• Sunset Yoga on The Green | Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  For the yogis who are looking for something more zen, relax and unwind in the open air at Sunset Yoga on The Green. All skill levels welcome and no registration is required.

• FIT4MOM | Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 am – 10:00 am
  If you’re a mom looking to exercise with kids in tow, join FIT4MOM LWR/SRQ on The Green for a 60-minute workout consisting of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun! This functional, total-body workout is designed to support every stage of motherhood, secure your spot today!