A Little About Yoga  - The word yoga has its roots in the Sanskrit language and means to merge, join or unite. Yoga is a form of exercise, approximately 3,000 to 5,000 years old, based on the belief that the body and breath are intimately connected with the mind. The ancient science of yoga enhances well being on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. It creates balance and wholeness.      An Air Force Veteran, Mom and yogini since 1993, Jeanette's study of vinyasa flow, postural al …

Stop wishing to lose weight... Make it a reality! Fitness boot camp is the ultimate workout to the fastest, fittest results you've been looking for. Workouts combine various cardiovascular and strength training drills to keep your metabolism revving and the fat burning.  It is for all fitness levels, including beginner & first time exercisers as well as more conditioned exercisers. It's just a matter of keeping the body moving and working to your ability. No need to try to "get in shape" before …

The purpose of our group is to provide our members with inspired and passionate exercise instruction that delivers fast fat loss in a fun and focused atmosphere. Elements of boot camp, boxing, TRX bands and many other types of functional exercise are coordinated to create maximum fat burning and fitness. Chris Alesi CSCS CPT and his team represent the area's finest weight loss and body transformation experts. We are on a mission to help people realize that losing weight doesn't have so confusi …

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a busy person and I love all of the activities I do and everything I've accomplished in my life! However, one of the areas where I haven't been reliable is health and wellness, and the breakthroughs I've had in my fitness have been when I've had a partner to go to the gym, or walk, or discuss health and wellness. The purpose of this group is to create health and wellness by collaborating to create synergy and activity. Rather than trying to exercise o …

Join "Lets Make Fitness Fun at the Jersey Shore" Attend events, get some exercise, meet friendly people, and have fun! I look forward to meeting you real soon! Meet us for Tennis, Hiking, Ballroom Dance, Swing Set Fitness, Tae Kwon Do, and More! Here's our calendar... http://www.meetup.com/Lets-Make-Fitness-Fun/calendar/list/ I am looking forward to hearing your suggestions regarding activities, no really, I am. I need ideas and I want to keep as many members as possible involved. I am also …

Are You Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired? Looking for a Fun, Supportive and Motivational Group to Help You Lose Weight? What Is It?  A 12 Week Weight Loss Challenge of supportive, motivational and FUN people want to start looking and feeling their best! Where Is It Held? Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 992 Broadway, West Long Branch  http://www.reformationwlb.org/ When Does It Start?  Date to be determined based on getting 15 Challengers.  Days and Times? Every Thursday for 12 wee …

This is a group for women who are home during the day and would like to connect with other females for friendship and fun. Single or married, all are welcome. I am 53 and retired, new to the area, and am hoping there are others out there like me, women who are free during the day, looking for lunches, matinees, exercise walks, leisure bike rides, day trips to fun/new/different event or places, card games, scrabble fun, day at the beach, shopping, book discussions, socializing, intellectual conve …

Stand-up-paddleboarding (SUP) is referred to as "hu hoe hee' nalu" where it originated in Hawaii. SUP mixes the traditional Polynesian outrigger canoe paddling with surfing. The result of this wonderful combination is a water sport that is easy for anyone to do. It is grown to be a year-round-global-water-sport largely due to pioneers Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama and Brody Welte. These boards (called SUPs) are the latest fitness sensation and fastest growing water-sport across the globe. SUPs app …

Join other women in the community for walks through our beautiful local parks and get the chance to take on some hiking too! We've had some great seasons already and there's definitely more to come! This is a perfect way to have some fun while we get in shape, start new exercise routines, and experience better health and vitality outdoors with friends. You've been thinking about walking and getting out more, right? So why not join our group? You'll have a fabulous time meeting new people, form …

If you are looking to get fit, have some fun and meet a great group of like minded folks, this is the group for you. Using bodyweight exercises, cardio drills and various light equipment, you'll get in the best shape of your life. We meet tuesday, thursday and saturday mornings at 8:00am, at the Howe St. beach entrance in Bay Head. Now that cooler temperatures are here, dress appropriately in layers, bring water and towel. Classes last 60 miniutes. All fitness levels welcomed.

Who needs the extra expense of a gym when walking with a group is a great way to motivate yourself to maintain an exercise regimen? All those with a hectic schedule who need to find "me" time during the week are welcome to join up with myself and others for walks in Bay Ridge.  All levels of fitness are encouraged to join.  PLEASE NOTE: ONLY PROFILES WITH A PHOTO WILL BE APPROVED! As this group is private, only our group members will be able to view your photo.  Also, as a member of this group y …

We work with people who want to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle! Discuss and implement weight loss by sure fire nutrition and line dancing! Aerobic soul line dancing will burn calories, build up muscles. We dance to Old School, R&B, Jazz, Gospel, Swing all with a little flair and pizzazz! Learn a lil’ bit; Work-out a lil’ bit; De-stress a lil’ bit; Socialize a lil’ bit; Good for Health and Well-Being Enjoy fun and aerobic exercise!   Come learn about proper nutrition, good diet, great …

Come dance your way fit with us in our beautiful newly renovated  900sq ft. dance studio located in downtown Cranford, near Westfield, Elizabeth, Roselle and Plainfield, NJ.  Ample parking available  in rear of building. We are located in the lower level. Bus and train station one block walking distance.  Back to Basics Beginner Belly dance technique  and Combo classes. Come  explore the mystery of Belly dance. Which muscles to contract to create the isolation's we adore. Each week we focus on a …

How would you like to turn all your movements, from sitting at a desk to walking down the street into an opportunity to create alignment, flexibility, and strength in your body? In this Meetup group we will be learning techniques to do exactly that. The Franklin Method will not only provide the tools to transform movement practices such as yoga, pilates, dance, or your exercise routines, but it will transform how you experience your body. Since we all live in our bodies this change will reach …

This meetup group is for nurses (RNs, LPNs) who are interested in fitness and want to network and find support on how to get started working as a Fitness Nurse. Please read our blog at www.fitnessnursingblog.com Fitness Nursing is about healing first; losing weight second.  Most people are so busy and being pulled in so many directions, carrying too heavy loads...it's not until a body part breaks down do they see a doctor and/or nurse in an office or worse...in a hospital. As nurses, we are adv …

Why? Laughter Yoga is unique in that we don't rely on jokes or comedy but rather on yogic breathing, light aerobic exercises and playfulness to bring out the laughter that is waiting to come out in each of us! LY can be done sitting or standing and will lift your mood by increasing Endorphins and help heal and block pain by increasing Dopamine and triggering your immune system. We do group exercises, but no painful asanas, which increase our social skills as well bringing more tolerance, accept …