Join the ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION for the 11th Annual 5k/10K for Kids Cancer on Saturday September 29th, 2018 . This has become a family favorite event in Charlotte and a great way to spend your morning while raising money to fund pediatric cancer research. ISF’s flagship event was started in honor of one girl’s fight against […]
The New Orangetheory Fitness Studio is Now Open in MIDTOWN. Kicking off with a Grand Opening Party Friday evening, 8/24 and open for business on Saturday, 8/25 the OTF Midtown studio is located in the Kings Point Shopping Center at 601 South Kings Drive in Midtown. (That’s the same center as Mama Ricotta’s ~ you […]
It used to be called “drip therapy” or a “vitamin drip” back in the 50s & 60s when it first hit the wellness scene. Which fits, because IV nutrition & hydration therapy is an intravenous method of delivering liquid vitamins, minerals, amino acids and electrolytes. Because nutrients are delivered directly into the bloodstream via a […]
The OrthoCarolina 10k Classic, the area’s premier summer 10k running event, is quickly approaching, and Scoop has you covered for the August 18th race with general running tips as well as expert advice. In its 9th year, this race has become a much anticipated summer tradition for area runners. The course is challenging, the t-shirt is always […]
The 9th Annual OrthoCarolina 10K Classic – Food Truck and Beer Fest is Saturday, August 18 this year. Voted BEST 10K by Endurance Magazine readers, you can join over 2,000 people for the OrthoCarolina 10K Classic, whether you are an experienced runner, a first-timer, a walker or a kid. This race has something for everyone, including […]
Flywheel’s new FLYFIT (Functional Intense Training) launches this week on August 1st to complement their Stadium cycling and FlyBarre programs. FlyFIT is Flywheel’s version of High Intensity Interval Training, and includes heavier weights and a circuit style class. If you’ve been looking to add an effective strength training program to your cycling cardio, and barre class […]
Research now suggests a strong link between our VO2 Max and longevity – and that’s a word which always makes us listen more closely. VO2 Max may sound like an energy drink, but it’s actually the amount of oxygen your body is able to use in one minute during intense exercise. Maximal oxygen consumption reflects your cardiorespiratory […]
Does anyone besides me say every July that “hey, next year I really want to try to go to the Tour de France”? Yet here we are, again, not at Noirmoutier-en-l’Île and it’s just days from the start on Saturday, July 7. #sigh. It’s also just days from the start of FLYWHEEL’s annual competition, the Tour […]
Charlotte may be a busy city full of concrete and skyscrapers, but you don’t have to go far to get outside and onto a hiking trail — and summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy all the beauty North Carolina has to offer. From strenuous mountain hikes with big payoffs at the […]
Is your neck straight, are you sitting upright at your desk while cradling your cell phone between your shoulder and ear, or maybe slouched in a comfy chair, or better yet, sitting in a parking lot looking down at your phone right now? Our screens are either at eye level or have us looking down, […]
Keep your summer body looking beach-ready while building endurance, promoting cardiovascular health, and having fun at these local walking and running events- we have everything from fun runs to 5k’s to 10k’s. Post-race finish lines are also a great way to meet new people that share an interest with you like- surprise- fitness. We have […]
Are mall walkers still a thing? As a child, I thought it funny that anyone walk for exercise, but as a mom of two, walking has become my preferred method of exercise, especially if I want to catch up with a friend and keep moving, literally. Instead of drinks, I love going walking with a […]
