Priorities are hard y’all. There are only so many hours in the day and our to-do lists are loooong. Fitting in a daily dose of exercise may seem like a pain, but it’s crucial to your health and well-being, both physical and emotional, both for now and for later. So if you’re trying to stay […]
Are you in need of a little encouragement to squash the “first timer” intimidation factor and show up like a regular at one of the many fitness studios in the Charlotte area? Join the club. Take in our video shorts shot by Ana the Intern, along with our scoop tips, to get you schooled on […]
Whether you have kids or not, the back to school season still serves as a wake up call that it’s time to slow down on the double scoops of ice cream and extra glass of rose and get back on a workout schedule. We’ve rounded up some great fitness deals for Scoop readers to jump […]
This time last year, I just completed my second half marathon and had fallen woefully off the wagon in terms of training/running. I had put in my time and now was focused on my shiny new road bike instead of logging miles in my running shoes. You can read about my past struggles “beating the […]
Guest post by Orangetheory Fitness Regional Trainer and Arboretum Head Coach, Bekah Eljoundi. Bekah is the Regional Director of Fitness for Orangetheory Charlotte as well as a Master Educator for Orangetheory Fitness. She served as a Head Marathon Coach for Team in Training Miami as well as Team Challenge Columbus. She has presented as a […]
They’re baaack. Just when you thought that unusually long spring was going to last all summer- BAM- the 90 degree+ temps are back. To help you keep that bikini bod you trained so hard for in cooler weather, we’re brining back our favorite shady running routes plus a few new additions. Because, let’s face it, […]
This is a guest post by Hilliard Studio Method. The impact on runners’ joints can often affect their ability to train, which is why Hilliard Studio Method makes the perfect cross-training. Our high-intensity, yet low-impact method strengthens the muscles around clients’ knees and joints and builds bone density to help prevent injury. Why do women […]
Remember when running seemed so simple? Back when I started running 14 years ago, I wouldn’t have thought twice about leaving on a run without my watch. I listened to my body and ran whatever distance and pace felt right that day. Now I often catch myself being a slave to my GPS watch; waiting […]
I love running. It is my favorite form of exercise and what I usually choose to do. However, in order to become a better runner and stay injury free, it is very important to incorporate other workouts. Whether you are a 6 day a week runner looking to strengthen and stretch or a 3 day […]
Charlotte: the land of countless run club meet ups, spectacular trail routes, and fitness opportunities at what seems like every beer establishment in town. I’d say it’s very easy to be a runner in this city! I’m a huge fan of trail running and it’s something that I think people shouldn’t have such a fear […]
Couch to 5K – Pretty much what it sounds like – take it from the couch to completing a 5k by devoting 30 minutes a day, 3 days a week for 9 weeks. This training program has helped thousands of beginning runners cross the finish line with the assistance of an interactive motivating coach and […]
Running in Charlotte in the summer is hot, humid, and really hard. Don’t let the summer heat get the best of you and ruin your running goals though! Instead invest in these must-haves to make summer running in Charlotte more enjoyable. NUUN These little guys are a life-saver! They are refreshing and so delicious. Add […]
