In my experience in working with many client's, one of the most effective fitness methods for helping one to loose weight and increase energy is to run. Why is this? Running, recruits practically, all the muscles in our bodies. Particularly beneficial is the recruitment of our large muscle groups. Using these muscles allows for greater calories and fat burn leading to a strong, learner, healthier YOU! What is different about this fitness boot camp is that we will use running as a centerpiece  of …

Are you on a mission to get fit? This group can help you with free fitness classes all over the DC-metro area - taught by Leslie LaPlace, a personal trainer and Tabata Bootcamp instructor.

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Have you been looking for a fun, energetic workout without going to a gym? Jazzercise is the pioneer of dance fitness. Workouts incorporate pilates, yoga, kickboxing, aerobic dance and strength training to current music. Give us a try! You can have fun working out! Jazzercise fits EVERY BODY and we always have room for a new student. We'll make you feel welcome and you'll have a great time! Our location is at Trinity Episcopal Church (open to everyone) 2217 Columbia Pike at the intersection of W …

We love group fitness, but sometimes classes can get expensive and crowded. To solve this problem we are taking fitness outside! Fit Fans: The District Outdoor Fitness Meetup is a place to find group fitness classes in the DC metro area that fit your budget and schedule. Sign up for an upcoming class and come meetup. Fit Instructors: This group is also about connecting great fitness instructors with people who are interested in getting a great workout. If you are a fitness instructor looking to …

Jacki Sorensen's Aerobic Dancing & StrongStep Classes in VA & DC! Jacki Sorensen created the world’s first aerobic dancing program more than 40 years ago! Jacki Sorensen’s Fitness Classes continue to be at the forefront of fun fitness for all ages.  Her Get-It-All-Together approach offers everything you need for a complete head-to-toe workout with maximum results. All Aerobic Dance classes and StrongStep classes include: Warmup with stretching Corework to firm and strengthen your abdominals an …

Group Personal Training Boot Camp Style! My name is Stephanie and I own a company called The Boot Camp Girl, LLC ( http://www.thebootcampgirl.com) and I teach group personal training boot camp, yoga and individual personal training. This will be a place to share ideas, meet new people, exercise and make new friends.  There is no cost to be in this Meetup group. This group is for men and women who really want to be in better shape and are ready to make a change. Do you need accountability? Are …

Are you 40 years old, or older? Have you've be interested in either learning how to run, or to take your running experience to the next level? You locate a running group only to find that most of the participants are young enough to be your children, and God forbid, your grandchildren? As a new runner, have you felt a bit intimidated by the seemingly fit looking, and faster paced runners? Are you looking to join a running group who's member's more closely reflect your stage in life, similar fitn …

Bored with your workouts? Just need a boost in energy? Come rock your workouts with our expert trainer, Charles Eisner at BOOT CAMP at the waterfront! Join us every Sunday at 8am at the Georgetown Waterfront Park (intersection of Water and 33rd St NW). http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3300+k+st+nw+washington+dc&;... Charles is offering this bootcamp for free as a way to create a community of like-minded people who seek to maintain a healthy body and mind. This workout will take outside of your norm …

>>>JOIN US ON FACEBOOK<<< NO CHARGE - FREE EXCERCISE MEETUP - NO FEES PLENTY OF PARKING AVAILABLE IN FRONT OF THE =PR= Arlington Store Question about the PRFunRun? Contact Reza here or call / text 202.285.5868 The PRFunRun.com Group is for beginning runners to advanced runners who want to stay motivated by participating in our Fun Run Group. We run, as a group. Don't worry, you will have plenty of support. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 7PM *SHARP* All runs begin at =PR= Arlington Store - 4501 N Fairfax …

Hey there! What is SerenaFit? Well, it means that you're dedicated in doing whatever it takes in getting your life on track by putting you and your health, numero uno. This meetup group is an extension of my Power Circuit classes I hold every Monday and Thursday night at 630pm at the Washington & Lee High school fields and is here to hopefully be the answer for a few who need some motivation and direction. If you're in my class, then you're an all-star. My classes are challenging, worth while, p …

Girlnetic DC Squad is a local affiliate of the Girlnetic, serving Washington D.C. metro and its surrounding areas. The objective of Girlnetic DC Squad is to provide a social outlet for women who want to achieve their fitness goals beyond the gym while developing long-lasting friendships and having tons of fun! Join this group if you are looking to improve your health and quality of life, add variety to your current fitness regime, and/or meet new people and develop friendships with other women w …

Ride 2013 with a BANG! - with 100-500 other crazy people. How much fun is that? We'll explore the trails in: http://www.bikewashington.org/ We will also take trips on the road; don't worry, we won't compete with traffic, but there are great road rides in the city that are safe from cars. Depending on the expertise and resilience of our riders we'll do either short (10 miles) or longer (20+ miles); if the group on any given day is large enough I will have two routes to accommodate the long and s …

All About You and Your Wellness and Well Being Alignment of Mind, Body and Spirit Attracting Vibrant Health, Peace and Bliss, Harmonious Relationships, and Wealth and Prosperity in 2012 and Beyond. We are gearing up for a life full of Energy, Strength, Flexibility, Peace and Harmony and the Practice of the Law of Attraction to bring a Total Being by raising our quality of living in this wonderful time space reality, at the Perfect Time, in this Wonderful Body, and in this Wonderful Universe. G …

Looking for other runners who want to train for a 10 Mile race. We will meet up each week and progressively increase our miles and then run several 10 mile routes in the beautiful DC, North East side. We may also run a couple 10 Mile routes on the Northwest and Southwest side.

I decided to start the group because I personally lost 80 pounds and wanted to share with others the joy of transforming your life: Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally and Spiritually. PIES Fitness serves as a refuge from the stresses of the world while helping those that are in need. All fitness levels are welcome. Join us for Cardiovascular classes such as Kickboxing and Boot Camp; Specialty classes such as Zumba, Belly Dancing and Yoga classes such as Hot, Spiritual, DIVA, Morning, Wake-U …

Tantra and Fitness both create confidence for men and women who want to be better in so many ways. This meetup group is dedicated to collective forward thinking and proper preparation for life spiritually, physically and sexually. Only through exercising each of these areas can people achieve true knowledge of self and the capacity to be better. These boot camps are structured to allow men and women to take the power of progression into their own hands.

Team LUNA Chix brings together women who are interested in learning new sports, staying active and inspiring others to do the same. We encourage and help women with no experience, first time/new triathletes, competitive age-group athletes and everyone in between. Come out and join us in our upcoming events!  There is no fee to join, all of our group workouts are free.  Throughout the season we do raise funds for the Breast Cancer Fund (BCF) and donations to BCF are always appreciated!  To get to …

An informal social network of Vegan athletes in the DC area. Athletes of all kinds and experience levels welcome. To join you must either be Vegan or must be seriously considering Veganism as a lifestyle. Members are encouraged to suggest meetups.

The Washington Area Roadskaters (WAR) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote safe and enjoyable in-line skating in the Washington, D.C. area. One of the oldest in-line skate clubs on the east coast, WAR was founded in 1987 and has had thousands of men and women join its ranks. WAR is also a social organization where many strong and lasting friendships are formed. Our members have very diverse career, social, and educational backgrounds. However, we all share a passion for in-li …

If you are looking to warmer weather and want to shape up by walking at an easy pace with a small (4-6) group of women (35+) join us on Sat. mornings, 10 a.m., and Mon. & Wed. evenings, 6:30 p.m. We meet under the awning of the Shirlington movie theater and walk on the bike path for about an hr.(@2.5 miles). It's fun, it's easy and when you chat and walk, the time passes quickly. Join us to jump start feeling great, losing weight and making new friends. NOTE: If it rains, there is the threat of …

EXERCISE + STARTUP NETWORKING = RunningStart.org ! We are start-up entrepreneurs, CXOs, innovators, and tech gurus who combine their running with conversation about their latest entrepreneurial endeavors. So join us, and get inspired for your next start-up while you burn a few calories.

This is a recreational meetup for tennis enthusiasts in the area to get together for fun and friendly competition. See you on the courts!

This is a group to help us get our day started with some walking and talking. Studies show that people who exercise first thing in the morning are more productive during the day and sleep better at night. Also, engaging in good conversation will get the brain going. Studies show that people who engage in social activity early in the day perform at higher cognitive levels throughout the day and are more likely to succeed in their carrer and relationships. Each walk will have a new leader who will …

We are a group of runners in our 20's and 30's, with members ranging from beginner runners to those who have been running for years. Nothing like knowing others are waiting for you to make sure you go out and run! We are not competitive, regardless of pace (we have some very fast runners in the group, and very slow runners, and even if you can't run the whole thing, and need a walk break, it's ok).  We always welcome new faces! Our weekday runs are always by time, not distance, so that we can al …

Welcome Happy Feet Hikers, From Jo Detraz, Happy Feet Hikers Organizer & the entire Happy Feet Hikers Team http://www.happyfeethikers.com/ What is Happy Feet Hikers? We're a group of fun-loving, tree-hugging, fresh-air-breathing hiking enthusiasts who love to get together with others of the same. Whether you've been hiking for years, or you'd just like to try out a new hobby for exercise and peace of mind, Happy Feet Hikers is happy to welcome you into our group. Where do you hike? Here are j …

Visit the Hoop Dance DC! Calendar for a full view of our upcoming classes & events: http://www.meetup.com/hoopdancedc/#calendar Hoop Dance is the return of hula hooping as a fun, fitness, dance and meditation art. Burn 300 - 600 calories an hour with colorful, adult size hoops. Expand your community while toning your entire body! Join us for classes, hoop jams, FUNdraisers for local non-profits, retreats and "get togethers." Share the Hoop Love! Accessible to just about everyone ages five …

This group focuses on Westies and Westie owners socialization.  All other well-behaved Westie family dogs are welcome, too.  We will try to move the meetups around to different dog parks in NoVa to better fit the locations of our members.