Do you read MyFitnessPal’s health and nutrition articles? They’re usually pretty handy, especially at this New Year, New You, Healthy Living, New Year’s Resolution, Lose Those 5 Holiday Pounds Time of Year. One of the topics MyFitnessPal is always tackling (no doubt cuz we’re always obsessing) is SUGAR. How it affects your health, how to […]
One Week Free (!!) HILLIARD STUDIO METHOD OFFERS FIRST EVER WEEK OF FREE CLASSES TO NEWBIES New clients will receive an entire week of free classes in the month of January, with the purchase of the New Client Special ($99 for a 10 class package). The special begins on January 1, and runs through January 31. […]
by Jen Dufresne The New Year is a perfect time to “refresh” or start a varied exercise routine. While cardio exercise has the reputation of being the quickest way to drop weight and stay healthy, a combination of strength and cardio training is actually the most effective way to see long term results in functionality […]
Visions of sugarplums (and cookies, and chocolate, and more) start dancing in my head as soon as the weather turns chilly. My taste buds can sense the holiday season drawing near as my jeans shiver in fear in my dresser. The holidays don’t have to equal weight gain, but know that if you do gain […]
The holidays have a reputation of being stressful. Orangetheory Fitness wants to make you #holidayproof. Give yourself or a loved one the gift of health and wellness this holiday season with two great promotions running at Orangetheory Fitness’s 10 regional studio locations. December 1st – 31st: All class packages will be the lowest rates offered […]
Basketball season is in full swing. Yes, you follow the Tar Heels, the Blue Devils, the Gamecocks and more, but there are five women’s programs in the immediate Charlotte area. Get to know these local teams, and the Charlotteans connected with them. Charlotte 49ers – NCAA Division I Location: University City Colors: Green and gold Record: […]
How many of us are happy with our bodies? There is some serious pressure from the media and our culture in general to manipulate our current bodies. In the fitness community, a common desire is to gain more muscle while losing more fat. We know that muscle is a good thing; it speeds up our […]
Did you know that after the age of 20, a person produces 1% less collagen in the skin each year? In addition, Growth Factors begin to decline at about age 20 as well. These tiny proteins in your skin send cellular signals to help stimulate collagen and elastin production, keeping your outer layer taut and […]
We all love our fashion bloggers, but are you feeding your #fitspo as much as your outfit inspo while you scroll? After all, to look cute in those clothes you’re racking up thanks to our fashion gals, you’ll need to know our fit gals too – Scoop has you covered! From boxing to running and […]
Charlotte is filled with stories of successful female athletes. We asked local female sports writer Ashley Mahoney to showcase a few we should know about. From high schools to collegiate programs, in town and around the country, meet these Charlotte Female Amateur Athletes. SOCCER Claudia Dickey (UNC Chapel Hill) Dickey won big in high school […]
It seems like there’s a new workout studio popping up in the QC every month and our exercise class bucket list is growing longer. Whether you’re exploring your options before settling on the one that best suits your lifestyle or just like to mix it up, here are six Charlotte Workouts to test your fitness. We’re […]
After battling cancer and going through an invasive surgery like a mastectomy, the last thing you want to have to worry about is finding the right lingerie or swim suit to wear that will not only keep you comfortable, but will also keep your incisions protected as you recover, and still make you feel feminine. To […]
