Tag: charlotte fitness

Living The Healthy Life in University City

In recent years Charlotte's University City area has flourished into much more than just a college town. It's a vibrant area with a lot to offer its residents from entertainment and cultural amenities to new dining and shopping destinations. There's also no shortage...

Best Bike Trails Nearby

According to Statistic Library, just 30 minutes of pedaling boosts mental health and lowers blood pressure in both men and women. Bicyclists also tend to have the fitness equivalent to someone ten years younger than they are and a life expectancy two years above the national...

Turning 40? 50? How to Keep Those Arms, Knees and Belly Taut.

It's been said that "life begins at forty." Unfortunately, so do stubborn weight gain, unwanted sagging, and perimenopause - that dreaded transition into some of the hottest years of our lives. While everyone else is fearing the inevitable - Scoop wants to help you...

What’s New With Hilliard These Days? Streaming Video Service, A New Challenge and A Brand New Look

Liz and Clary have been busy in January! Lots of fun news happening at Hilliard Studio Method this month ~ and not just in the Studio on Fenton Pl. in Eastover. The Big News? HSM recently introduced their NEW Video Streaming Service: Their brand new Video Subscription...

First Timer Scoop for the Charlotte Fitness Studios

Gym anxiety is real, y'all. That awkward feeling where you're trying to act like you know what's going on when you're really wondering "what do I do with my hands." Are you in need of a little encouragement to squash the "first timer" intimidation factor...

More Scoop Fitness Deals from Orangetheory and Xtend Barre.

Summer. Had me a blast. Happened so fast. Five pounds. Just like that amiright? Time to get it back on track girls. We reached out to some of our fitness studio clients to get you a few good deals to kick start your fall fitness routine....

Lots New at IM=X Pilates + A Free Week of Classes for Scoop Readers.

IM=X Pilates in the Arboretum is offering Scoop Readers new to the studio a FREE WEEK of classes this month. Attend an introductory class or private in September, mention that you are a Scoop reader, and IM=X will apply a free week of classes to...

From the CLT Fitness Pros – Pregnancy & Working Out. Safety, Tips, Thoughts.

Not only does regular exercise during pregnancy act as a mood booster, it also preps your body for the labor and delivery. Needless to say, it is important to practice caution and be very self-aware when working out during this time in your life....

Bar Method SouthPark Offers Scoop Fans One Month Unlimited Classes for Just $59.

Happy One Year Anniversary to The Bar Method SouthPark! To celebrate, all next week (August 15 through 21st) Bar Method is having a CLIENT APPRECIATION WEEK, with daily discounts, treats and prizes. Follow The Bar Method Charlotte on Facebook HERE and Instagram HERE to...

Big News! Hilliard Studio Method Starts Classes at the Lake Right After Labor Day.

I'm just gonna say it. There's barre and then there's Hilliard. Don't get me wrong, all barre, sculpting and pilates classes are startlingly challenging and effective. I dare you nay-sayers to take two weeks of 3 classes a week and NOT feel the challenge. This...

Orangetheory is Coming to Ballantyne and the Pre-Sale Savings are ON.

Finally!  Orangetheory Fitness is coming to Ballantyne. Opening in late fall in Ballantyne Village, the Orangetheory Ballantyne Membership Office is now accepting Founding Memberships. Basically, the OTF Founding Member rate gives you significant savings for signing up pre-opening.  You sign up now and get a few added...

3 FREE ways to try AIR CHARLOTTE for Indoor Fun & Fitness in August

The dog days of summer are here and with 100+ temps in the month of July we are downright fearful of the weather August may bring. AIR® CHARLOTTE owner Kerri Flanagan has come to the recue and hooked scoopcharlotte up with a few killer (FREE)...

Try out the new 15 to Fit Pilates in Mooresville with $5 classes!

Confession: My first experience with Pilates was a $19.99 online DVD series from Windsor Pilates. I ordered it one night in college when I was studying (and eating pizza) and it seemed like just what I needed. For the next 2 years, my Pilates routine...

Here’s The Best Way to Get Free Classes at Hilliard this Month.

Girl, I know you love some free Hilliard. In case you missed it, there is one and only one surefire way to get your HSM groove on at no charge right now, at that is their REFER-A-FRIEND program. You can either take a friend along...

Vacation Video Shorts from our Charlotte Fitness Pros

Hitting the beach or the road for fun in the summer sun? If your plan is to take a break from everything but wine-ing and dining, that's my kind of vacay. I try not to break up the flow with too much exercise! But if...

Increasing your speed as you train for a race.

If the phrase "it's not a competition" is a tough pill for you to swallow, or family and friends won't answer your "Game night at my place?" texts, and coworkers fear you in your office fantasy football league, this post is for you. I...