Love to run with your dog, but want to meet new people at the same time? We are excited to meet with other local active dog owners who are interested in running with their dog for general fitness or to lose a couple extra pounds. Runners of all levels are welcome. The group will be led by Dogtopia of Charlotte, but we always welcome guest experts like dog trainers, vets, and exercise experts.

Get fit in Nature and meet other local people who enjoy healthy living, exercise, and the great outdoors. Join us for our new Fit-in-Nature health series. Lose weight with professional trainers and educators while enjoying the beauty of nature. For more information on how to register for Fit-in-Nature call Reedy Creek Nature Center at 704-598-8857.

SistahsEmpoweringLifeThroughFitness(SELF) is a group of women who desire to improve our health and lifestyle through organized group exercise.  We want to improve our minds and bodies by supporting and challenging each other while doing various exercise activities like hiking, power walks and organized classes.  While exercising together we are able to bond and encourage one another to push our bodies beyond our minds. Taking the time to concentrate on our bodies as a group has brought many of u …

What is the Charlotte Conscious Dance Community? We are a collaborative of 5 movement and dance facilitators dedicated to bringing you movement and dance experiences designed to connect you with your heart, body and soul.  We gather and unite people with bodies that are longing to move, minds ready to share, feelings open to nurturing and spirits eager to explore through movement and expression! We facilitate conscious, expressive, transformative and ecstatic dance classes, workshops and Nia J …

This group is for women who are pregnant or new moms! Some events will be educational others will have a pamper, fun or relaxing element to them.   Keep your eyes peeled for the next event for moms and mom's to be! ~Sandra Hip Chick Birth Educator

Charlotte Yoga Club, serving Metro Charlotte & beyond (currently Dilworth, South Park, Plaza MidWood, NoDa, University, Fort Mill & Lake Wylie)! CYC was created to offer quality and cost effective yoga and other physical practices led by area instructors from various studios! In addition, during the warmer months, we hold many classes in the most natural setting...the great outdoors! We offer many different styles of yoga and other forms of fitness practice including Tai Chi, Pilates & More. The …

Learn Laughter Yoga People who laugh and meditate live healthy and happy life Events on Every Other Saturday Session Include: Laughter Yoga Exercises Breathing Techniques Mindful Meditation Meet with Happy People and How to  Smile for healthy heart Laughter Yoga has countless physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits. You'll learn simple and fun group yoga exercises for good health and happiness Soliciting Donation of $ 10.00 each Your tax-deductible contribution proceeds are donated to …

Looking for an easy way to loose weight or a fun and new way to work out. Then join me for Cardio Hip Hop to dance away the pounds with out even realizing your working out! I got my fitness certification because as a woman it is tough to stay in shape, but I always find a way to motivate myself and I want help others become motivated as well through something as fun as dancing! anyone who wants to shed some weight or just simply enjoy a good time of dancing fun, should come out to my class, I o …

Group to discover people in the Charlotte region who have a desire to meet other people with Social Anxiety (SA). A short term goal is to meet routinely at a local facility for informal discussions to learn from and support each other. Hopefully with enough interest and willing participants we could progress to some behavioral exercises, but only if everyone is comfortable. There is no formal agenda to the discussion meetings (at least to date).  Participation in both the discussion and exercise …

This group is for Charlotte area outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, walking, exploring NC nature, and making new friends. We are a network of people who are interested in meeting up for hikes in or around the Charlotte/Piedmont area. Beginners to experienced trailblazers are very welcome. Meetups are mostly held on weekends, but can be scheduled for anytime others want to participate.  Any member is invited to suggest and possibly lead a hike or other activity.  Just e-mail one of the organiz …

The Queen City Tennis Meetup is a friendly and social group of players; the level of play is “between” 3.0-4.0+ for singles and doubles play. We offer organized casual tennis in North and South Charlotte as well as social events afterwards. It's a great place to find tennis partners & friends as well playing consistent fun tennis. Please note that this Tennis Meetup Group isn't based on lesson fees, thus does NOT provide tennis instruction. Please play at level 3.0 or above. Are you a USTA 3.0 p …

Are you ready to get into the best shape of your life? Do you need motivation? Don’t want to do it by yourself? Join us at Park Rd Park to experience the greatest Charlotte fitness program. Our fitness boot camp works to make everyone healthier, faster, and stronger and we have fun while doing it! Whether you are trying to cut time off your mile for your next race or you haven’t run a mile since your 7th grade PE teacher made you, we have got the solution that will help you see improvement not m …

Calling all moms who need a buddy to keep them motivated and work toward a healthier lifestyle. Let's get together early in the morning, before the kids get up, before the sun rises, and take some time for ourselves and get healthy together. We'll start at any pace, we'll just keep moving. Most importantly, we will have fun, laugh and do this together.

Sports, sports, sports, ... Any questions? Mecklenburg Athletic Club has been formed to bring people together through their love of sports. Our goal is to provide an avenue for you to explore the sports you know and try out the ones you don't. Our intention is to have both pick-up games and league teams for all major sports and any other sport. With your participation we will be able to gain sponsorships to help fund all our programs and allow you to play with minimal financial investment. Also …

Love, Pride, Unity - Dragon Boating Have you ever wondered what dragon boating is all about? See us in the competition mode: Charlotte Fury, the competitive racing team of Charlotte Dragon Boat Association, in the Atlanta dragon boat race: Charlotte Dragon Boat Association invites all meetup folks to come and try it out. No experience is necessary. All age groups (15+) and fitness levels are welcome and we provide all the gear. You just need to wear workout clothes that can get splashed on, a …

Rogue Dames is hiking club for all women. The Dames are a group of women who are looking for an adventure in a positive and encouraging atmosphere.  We hike slowly, enjoying each others company, because we know it's not a race, it's about enjoying the outdoors.  And when we reach the top of every mountain, you will find us cheering, high fiving, and clapping for each other. We have hiking for all levels!  Beginner hikes, moderate hikes, and more advanced hikes.  We offer all levels of backpackin …

Join us for enjoyable cycling in the Charlotte area: great rides, great people, nice places, fitness and fun. We mountain bike and road ride any day of the week at various locations around the city and the surrounding area. Please be advised that cycling can sometimes be a dangerous sport and you are solely responsible for your own safety. Helmets are mandatory and other protective gear, such as glasses and gloves, are highly recommended. See discussion area for more info on the group and cyclin …

Meet other local Charlotte, NC and surrounding area Salsa/Mambo dancers, Musicians, and Mambo music lovers. The purpose of this group is to spread our passion for Salsa/Mambo dancing, promote & grow the Charlotte scene, and heighten the awareness of the really good old school Salsa/Mambo, AfroCuban, and Afro Carribean music. We also want to facilitate an avenue for people to network, get in touch with people who are in currently in the Salsa dance scene and looking to learn more. We offer adult …

You have stumbled up the Charlotte Hash House Harriers, the best little Hash House in the South! The CH³ have been running and drinking around the Queen City of Charlotte, North Carolina (USA) since 1992. Founded in Kuala Lumpur, Maylasia in 1938, Hashing is a mixture of athleticism, sociability, hedonism and hard work; most of all it's a refreshing break from the grind and a chance to drink beer with great friends. A Hash Trail is an exhilaratingly fun combination of running, orienteering, …

Congratulations on finding a place where you can socialize and share with others who suffer with anxiety or depression as you do. It's a soft place to fall for those of you who feel alone in your struggles and are looking to connect, even if it's just for a cup of coffee. My hope for this group is that it will serve as a healing tool. Let's get together and discuss the different ways we deal with it. Let's share ideas about nutrition, exercise, and other treatments we have tried such as therapi …

This group is open to all ZUMBA ® lovers. Do you want to Zumba ®but don't have a gym membership? We offer classes open to the public! NO GYM MEMBERSHIP required!! Join now to find out where you can Zumba® , get discounts on Zumba® classes, find out where to buy Zumba® clothing and have access to special Zumba® events. We are the first and the original zumba group on meetup! Come see why we have over 500 satisfied members! This group was started because of my love and passion for ZUMBA®. It's a …

This meetup is a traditional West African Dance class with live drumming. The class is entitled "Cardio & Culture" because not only are you moving and dancing, but you are learning the meanings of the dances and movements to provide you with a dash of culture. The class is a mixture of strengthening exercises and traditional West African movement. Although the class is centered around dance, you do not need extensive dance experience. Students who have never danced a day in their life will be …

Ready to make some simple changes for lifelong health? Whether you're just getting started on a healthy eating path or have been on the road to wellness for years, we've got something for you. Join us for book clubs, movie screenings, lectures, yoga and fitness classes, healthy cooking classes, tastings, support groups, healthy happy hours, and much more right here at your neighborhood Whole Foods Market.

This is a group for any one interested in learning Detroit Style Urban Ballroom dance, with Chicago Steppin' classes coming later in the year. Some of the benefits associated with this dance are good exercise while learning a great dance. So if you are interested in learning this grown and sexy dance join us! We meet up every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Bette Rae Thompson Recreation center located at 2921 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte NC 28208. See you on the dance floor!! If your not sur …

Dr. Kenneth Haas practices holistic care with a chiropractic degree, specializing in difficult and chronic conditions. The meetings will discuss physiology of the body and how functional measures can be used to treat and eliminate body imbalance naturally.

So what is Zumba? Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program created by dancer and choreographer Alberto "Beto" Perez in Colombia during the 1990s. Zumba involves dance and aerobic elements. Zumba's choreography incorporates hip-hop, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, martial arts, and some Bollywood and belly dance moves. Squats and lunges are also included. How many calories can you burn in one hour? Between  500-1000 in one hour depending on the intensity of the class, and your own body not …

Beginners in Swim and Run or experienced Tri folks are welcome to join us. Share your Tri Stories and let us help each other to commit to swim then run on Tuesday at 8am at Charlotte MAC ( Latin School ) and then run thru Providence Plantation. Should be finished by 10:30 if you are able to stay for the Run, if not enjoy swim with us.

This Meetup group is about an open hearted sharing of spiritual experiences that people from all religious backgrounds and all walks of life have and may not understand. You will learn valuable tools to enhance your current path and spiritual exercises to explore your inner worlds. Have you had a vivid dream that helped you understand a difficult problem? Have you had a dream with a loved one who has passed away and wondered if that was real? Have you had an out-of-body experience or an experie …