Tired of your workout? Use Dance fitness as an alternative to traditional cardio & sculpt classes. This meetup group is a gathering of dance and fitness enthusiasts in dance fitness classes led by Dancer, Instructor and Choreographer Sarita Smith Childs of ChildsDance Choreography and Fitness. For more information about Sarita's dance & fitness background, teaching beginning adults through professional dance companies, go to our ABOUT link to the left and Sarita's website at: www.childsdance.com

ROUTINE is the ENEMY!!! – Our specialty is not specializing!! This is an organization of individuals who want to live a long, healthy, athletic life who are tired of the monotonous workouts at the gym. CrossFit is a new way of working out. Gone are the days of sets, reps, rest periods and routines. Here are the days of fun, exciting ever-changing exercises that with hard work, dedication and effort will transform your physique into whatever you desire. If you want to put on size and muscle this …

We welcome anyone interested in outdoor fitness. We attempt to do meet-ups from the Chicago land area and outward to the furthermost points that members are willing to travel to accomplish our goals of brisk outdoor exercise and fun. Members of the Wandering Nomad Group bike, hike, walk and most anything in outdoor activities for health, fitness and enjoyment of the beauty of the nature around us. Some members are into historical music as well. We plan accordingly. We all enjoy pleasant socializ …

Fit4Baby is a prenatal fitness program that teaches women how to exercise safely and effectively throughout their pregnancy. One hour Fit4Baby classes are interval based, combining elements of strength training, cardiovascular exercises and stretching and balancing exercises. Do you already have a little one? Please visit our website www.strollerstrides.com to find out more about Stroller Strides, a total fitness program for moms with their babies!

SSS is an energetic group of fun, self-aware women and men aged approximately 25-40 from Chicago and the Suburbs who love life, enjoy meeting and connecting with people and embrace personal growth. Our group mission is to create a community of young, energetic minds for fun, friendship, travel, sports, volunteering, learning and adventure. Please note: this is not a "dating" group, though many amazing and powerful connections have been made through our community - girl friendships, guy friendsh …

We are an all inclusive group of paddlers. All ages! All ability levels All are Welcome! We LOVE BEGINNERS FAMILIES SINGLES....We welcome ALL Paddlers of all abilities. We help beginners get started by paddling right along with you and giving you some pointers. It's not hard! It's great fun! If you also share a love for the Illinois river, Mazon river, I & M Canal / Towpath then you have also landed in the right place. We will be putting together trips that involve either paddles, pedals, campin …

One stop shop for all things Bollywood & Bhangra! Dance classes, Dance/Cardio classes, Performance opportunities, Festival, Fundraiser, Party information and more.. If you Love, Like or are Curious About Bollywood and Bhangra, Come on by! More details: http://www.bollygroove.com/

Welcome!  This group is open to anyone following a Paleo, Primal, or Ancestral lifestyle.  The goal here is not only to meet new people, but also to share tips and advice as well as encourage each other on our respective journeys toward improving our health through eating real food and giving our bodies the opportunities for fun, energetic activity. Join us on our journey! https://plus.google.com/communities/104202561028143109921

This group is for people wanting to "meetup" for exercise workouts, events, and fun. We are looking for assistant organizers and ideas. We hope you will meetup with us to burn some calories, develop new relationships and hove some fun. If you are interested in programs like P90x, Insanity, Rev Abs and Turbo Fire. Make the commitment and join us. If you play tennis, soccer, volley ball, golf, or any other sport and looking for a group to play indoor, grass, and beach. Come show us what you got …

Active Moms' Club was born in 2008 to provide women in Chicago with quality fitness classes that they can bring their children to, so moms can get a great workout without having to worry about childcare. We offer a wide variety of classes from pre-natal to post-natal recovery and strength and conditioning, free wellness workshops and other special events because we believe a healthy and active mom has a healthy and happy family. To learn more about our programs, visit www.activemomsclub.com

Kai Chi Do literally translates to Free Spirit Way or the Way to Free Life Energy. This is an exercise that uses wisdom derived from ancient practices of energy movement, breath, and sound to integrate body, mind and spirit. Kai Chi Do utilizes Five elements (Root-Yuan, Air-Kongqi, Fire-Huo, Water-Shui, Earth-Dadi) in combination with music, meditation, and breath-work to powerfully free blocked energy. By creating a safe, nurturing space after completing the 70 minute practice people walk away …

Softball season is here and everyone can always use a little practice! This meetup group was created so people can coordinate practicing slowpitch softball in the Chicago area. Great way to meet other people while working on your softball skills. Some baseball, fastpitch or slowpitch softball experience is preferred, but all are welcome. Members are welcome to post softball related meetups. Please use this resource as a way to find people to catch with, go to the batting cages with, pitch and h …

Have you ever dreamed of making it to the finish line? But don't know how to get started? This program is for you! Designed for the beginning runner to accomplish a 5K or Half Marathon. Group runs will take place once per week! Check out the meetup for more details!

We are Chicago's personal fitness source. Run, walk, or exercise with a stress free group on the Chicago lakefront. Sign up for one of our programs. Programs includes 5K, half & full marathon training, fitness bootcamp and bridal bootcamp classes. **All training is done outdoors** Contact: (312) 550-3038 Email: info@roadwarriorathletics.com Web: http://www.roadwarriorathletics.com

Fit Night Out™ is the ultimate evening of fitness, fellowship and FUN, designed especially for women. The evening will feature a myriad of organized fitness classes, ranging from yoga and Zumba®, to belly dancing, ribbon dancing, and pole aerobics. With a paramount focus on physical fitness, classes are designed for women with varying levels of interest in health and fitness – from novice to expert - to encourage exercise in a safe, familiar and fun environment of sisterhood. Fit Night Out™ inco …

Back in October 2011 I had my first child and became very uncomfortable with myself inside and outside after gaining over 40 pounds. I began the 90 Day Challenge soon after and as of Jan 1 (not even a full 90 days) I’ve shed all 40-plus pounds of baby fat. So, if you're looking to lose weight or just get fit for the New Year, let’s start the next 90 day challenge TOGETHER. Weight loss and living a healthier life is most successful when you have others to hold you accountable and teaming together …

We're starting this group to organized pick up flag football games and build a network of players this summer.  This will be a 30+ group and based on participation, we will decide if we will have men only or coed games.  We're looking to have the first flag football meet up in mid to late June.  Please invite others to this page as you see fit.  Thanks for joining.  Stay tuned for more details. Marc All City Sportz marc@allcitysportz.com

Every year brings the hottest diet and latest exercise craze.  Are they the best or just the most popular? Should we eat a low-carb diet?  Buy a juicer?  How do we stick with an exercise program for months, or even years? This is no ordinary book club.  We are here to explore literature that help us better understand the fitness journey: diet, exercise, motivation, lifestyle. My name is Daniel Lona, and I'm a kettlebell instructor and nutritional coach, and now proud organizer of this unique and …

Welcome to Everybody Yoga - a free program started by Moksha Yoga Center to share yoga’s immense benefits with the entire community. Throughout the year, we bring free yoga classes to parks, beaches, festivals, and beautiful places in Chicago.

Hello CATs! - Do you own a Trikke Carving Vehicle, or would you like to try one out? Lets meetup and do some carving in the Chicago Area.. It is a great low impact, full body, fun exercise you can do in the great outdoors!  Check out our ABOUT page for more info Contact a Trainer in the Greater Chicago Area, and schedule a demo to try one out. We have 20 members in our facebook group, which you are welcome to join also for added discussion on Trikking around Chicago. You can buy or rent a trikke …

This is a group for anyone interested in running, walking, hiking, back packing, learning about fitness/nutrition, and building new relationships. All skill levels are welcome. No negative attitudes please! We encourage teamwork and inspire others through fitness and nutrition. We welcome all enthusiasts looking for a spark in their life through exercise. We especially welcome those who have struggled with stress and anxiety. It's amazing the role fitness and nutrition has played in the lives of …

In our continued effort to empower our community with healthy living we are thrilled to introduce our monthly Healthy Cooking demonstrations every second Tuesday of the month The price of the cooking demonstration is only $10 per person, which helps cover the expense of the cooking demonstration. Everyone will be able to sample food from the demonstration. Please click on one of the links below to register or RSVP. We are looking forward to seeing you there.

WHAT IS DRAGON BOAT RACING? Coined as the “ultimate team sport”, dragon boat racing is the world’s fastest growing water sport. This 2,500-year old Chinese sport involves 20 team members paddling in unison to a drummer’s beat in a long, narrow boat decorated at the bow and stern with a dragon’s head and tail. Dragon Boat racing is recognized for the camaraderie, strength and endurance fostered among the participants and has become extremely popular as a team-building activity. Dragon boat races …

Myself and my coworkers are runners looking for some motivation during the winter months. We work at element wellness located at 233 W North Ave (near North and Wells) and want to start a weekly running group. We will meet on Wednesday evenings at 6pm at element and go out for 3-4 mile run and come back. The best part is that our office is a raw juice and smoothie bar so all attendees will get a free juice or smoothie at the end of their run!

It's time for our collective neighborhoods to have their own running group. All levels, all paces, all distances welcome. I recommend starting with one or two weeknight runs? Those interested we can end the evening with a beer at a local bar.

Yoga & BOOTCAMP Class Start with some basic stretching to get you warmed up and then work it! BootCamp will take your fitness to a new level in a supportive environment. Expand your focus with unique strength and circuit training classes to jump start your metabolism and increase your cardiovascular endurance. Classes combine strength training, aerobic activities, cardio drills, and muscle conditioning exercises. Enhance agility, speed, power, strength, and quickness. BOOTCAMP: Tom Stretching & …

Are you looking to lose weight? Have an interest in eating better and healthier? Do you get overwhelmed about what are the right things to eat and what you should avoid? Last year, I lost over 35 pounds and have kept it off all year long by changing the way I look at food. I am now inspired to bring others that are on a weight loss or better eating path together to share ideas on recipes, exercise tips, navigating the grocery stores and more! I want to organize various meet-ups where different t …

This is a group for those looking to be a part of the Chicago 365, 24/7 fitness and nutrition "Me Against Myself®" movement. We will be doing group training exercises to transform your body, and you will also learn about better nutrition options through our wellness evaluations! The goal is for Chicago to embrace a more healthy, active lifestyle year round. This is your movement, so what you put in to it will determine what you get out. These are free events so bring your friends!