Are you serious about your health and want to join a group that has fun while making improvements? Looking for an extra push to get yourself on the right path with like minded individuals? Join our group and enjoy all kinds of different activities including hiking, running, biking, and yoga! We started this group because we are tired of connecting through Facebook and would like more face-to-face interaction. We want to share our commitment involving health with those who are just as passionate. …

This group is designed for women who have health club memberships but don't go regularly, have exercise equipment at home but it's used to hold clothing instead, want very badly to attain a healthy weight goal but feel they need encouragement from a small group with similar goals. The idea behind our group is to meet and workout together in an effort to support each other weekly as we share our challenges and achievements. I think talking about our obstacles and encouraging each other to stay co …

This group is designed by doctors who believe in the body's ability to heal naturally.  Our goal is to educate the members of our community on how bring better health and healing into your life. Come and meet other people in your community that are interested in optimal wellness.  We have several events monthly including dinners, health lectures and interactive workshops. In our group lectures, the topics we teach include: The Five Keys to Amazing Health, Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease, Wei …

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 …

The  purpose of this group is to get people together to get exercise. People who would like to begin exercising or continue exercising should join.  This is a great group for people who want to get outdoors walking and hiking with others.  We leisurely walk and hike year round at a Forest Preserve. We hike from 1 to 5 miles. Occasionally, we hike 5 to 10 miles. CHILDREN: Children are welcome on hikes. DOGS: Dogs are welcome on hikes, as long as the forest preserve allows them.

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 …

Sole Seekers is a Walking Club that focuses on increasing an individual’s physical activity to help boost energy, increase self confidence, reduce stress and better his or her quality of life. The club also acts as a support group, which shares life experiences on how to become more active, make better food choices and have a positive attitude. The paved trail we utilize is a 1/2 of a mile long. You walk at your own pace for as long as you can each week. It's the safest most effective way to sta …

This class is for all levels of experience! You do not have to have any Yoga or Ki Gong experience. Learn and practice simple Yoga & Ki Gong exercises. Yoga consists of stretching, breathing, and meditation. Ki Gong is a non-combative Energy Martial Art used for strengthening and realigning the body. Ki Gong exercises include circulation forms, energy accumulation, deep stretching, and lower body strengthening postures. Benefits from Yoga and Ki Gong include increase in energy levels, better foc …

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

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 anyone interested in walking, plays, concerts, trips, learning about new things as we age. All skill levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other people who are interested in staying relevant and healthy as we age.

Common sense approach to dealing with common back pain issues. We discuss chronic and acute back pain issues. How to avoid flair ups during daily activities. How to select the correct exercises to stay fit and aviod injury. Staying active while avoiding making the condition/s worse is the key to success.

This group is being founded for anyone who wants to meet a few people who are like minded, and discover activities that don't cost a lot nor require us to drive an hour away. My initial idea was just to get Something going in Lockport and see who joins and where this goes. .  I am a chiropractor by trade and run a small practice from my home office. I would LOVE to get out of the house more, but for the first few meetings, we will probably hold them here. If more than 5 people attend, then I wil …

Do you like to play tennis, get exercise and have fun, but often find you don't have a playing partner/s?  This is open to players of all skill levels: advanced beginners, intermediate and advanced players.  You will play with others of your ability.  We will meet up on Wed. evenings at a local High School-Mainly we will play doubes, as there is usually a big group of us, plus I think doubles is more 'fun'.... you get to meet more people that way~ I will be supplying plenty of new tennis balls, …

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 …

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 …

Casual Rides for fun all over the Chicagoland area. See great neighborhoods, beautiful scenery and meet great people too! Rides range from slow rides 8-12 mph to fast rides 22 mph (TBD by organizer and demand).

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.

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 …

This group is for anyone interested in studying the Chinese martial art of Baguazhang for its applications for self-defense, self-healing, meditation, exercise, or general self-cultivation. Baguazhang (pronounced [bah-gwah-jahng]) is known as the art of change. A sister art to Tai Chi, Baguazhang provides marvelous benefits as both a form of self-defense and as a sustaining health practice. Baguazhang is the puzzle-lover's martial art--a movement can be a strike, a throw, a joint lock, an evasio …

This is a ladies group designed to help motivate, encourage and inspire you to get fit and be active in a fun way. Maybe make a few friends that have something in common. You don't have to do it alone, you have a buddy who will help gain your confidence and hold you accountable. Think of the steps at Swallow Cliff Woods-North as an open-air stair climber — 125 limestone steps surrounded by nearly 16,000 acres of forest preserve. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Looking for like minded individuals to come together for hikes and other outdoor activities to promote fitness and well-being. While I would like to hike locally, often, I am hoping to keep it interesting and to add other locations...like Starved Rock, Matthiessen State Park, etc.

Come learn about the amazing benefits of juicing, this meet up is for everyone from those who want to start to those looking to discover new recipes or just enjoy fellowship with other juicers. Get together for healthy juice samples and classes such as Juicing to help with weight loss, detoxification, Increased Energy, and disease prevention / reversal! I am a local chiropractor with years of experience helping others experience abundant health for the entire family!

Hello Everyone, As an certified ACE Group Fitness Instructor &  Independent Beachbody coach I am excited to share information about my quest to help those who seek options on how to lead a healthy lifestyle. It is also an honor to participate in the fight of the obesity problem affecting so many today with a company that really cares about changing lives.  Join us and preview a FREE BEACHBODY workout makers of P90X, Insanity and now Shakeology. Details on my site at http://www.FitLizChicago.com  …

This group is for real women who desire to live a life with purpose and passion. This group is for those who enjoy making new friends and love having a good time. This group is for women who want more enjoyment and connections. I look forward to having good times with the amazing women here in the Chicago area.

Meet with other people (and their pets) who are interested in OFF Leash Dog Recreation in Chicagoland's Western Suburbs -- specifically DuPage County. Gather and discuss this growing trend with other dog enthusiasts! Bring your dogs! (4 legged varieties require park permit) This group was created so people could have easier access to meeting others with dogs who wish to get together and get some exercise. A way for you to get out, get some fresh air and a little two legged companionship for yo …

This is a group in the South Loop with over 10 years of experience in fitness. For those sharing the same fitness goals, healthy lifestyles or want to socialize & network with like-minded people. We will get together every day in Grant park. By the hill on 9th & Michigan. Have fun outdoor group Training, Running groups and yoga. Weekly schedule shall be posted, some FREE, others at HUGE DISCOUNTS. Sweatworking is being able to network & reaching fitness levels at the same time. The groups are fo …

We are a group health and fitness coaches dedicated to sharing our lifestyle throughout our community. It is our goal to help people in our community connect with one another in a meaningful and positive way. We will feature FREE group workouts. People of all fitness levels are welcome to join us. We as coaches want to end this crisis facing our community by getting people together and participating in weekly workouts. We are here to motivate you and keep you accountable. It is our goal to get y …