Are you the type whose running shoes & clothes take up most of the space in your vacation suitcase? While some of us prefer to leave the exercise routines at home and take a break from everything but fun and sun, many scoop readers just transport their workouts to whatever exotic or sandy locale they’ll […]
‘Tis the season for exercise. As temperatures rise and swimsuits call, we can’t help but push ourselves a little harder. Once your exercise routine changes and endurance amps up, so should your eating habits and self awareness. We caught up with Megan Hovis, Upgrade Lifestyle’s registered dietitian and NESTA personal trainer to give us the […]
Hit the streets for June races in the Charlotte area before the Summer heats up. These are just a few local races we’re interested in. Want more info on a race? Click the link for details on time, registration, and if there’s a cause being benefitted. See one you like? Register early because prices rise […]
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 take charge of the change. Both men and women begin to […]
For women, midlife changes occur somewhere between the ages of 45 and 60, when you are “middle-aged”. Fortunately “middle-aged” has been moving closer to 60 in our perception, given that life expectancies for women in the upper economic brackets have reach the high 80s and even low 90s. (it’s worth noting here that there has […]
Aches and pains can be a part of daily life for some people, but when should you ask a professional for help? We asked John DeLucchi, clinic manager and physical therapist at OrthoCarolina Mooresville PT, for the 411 on physical therapy. Open for about a year, the OrthoCarolina clinic on Kilson Drive has a staff […]
They say 40 is the new 30, which is great news for all us ladies-of-a-certain-age who are just hitting our prime. But while we are getting into our new groove, our spines may be finding a new groove also — one that can cause unwelcome pain. OrthoCarolina spine surgeon Dr. Alden Milam said women are prone to […]
If you’re stressed from work, sore from working out, or even just hungover from the beginning of #roséseason, Evolve Medical Associates can help. Their new IV Nutrition program brings vital nutrients directly into your bloodstream — avoiding all the time it takes to eat the amount you’d need to adjust your levels and make you feel […]
National Bike Month = Free Class For Scoop Readers In honor of National Bike month, Flywheel Sports in Charlotte is celebrating with a free class for all new-to-Flywheel Scoop readers. To take advantage of your free NEWBIE class, create an account at HERE, view the schedule, and email HERE to reserve the class date and time of […]
If the reality of swimsuit season has yet to hit you and your mirror, the countdown is on. The official start of summer is right around the corner, and it’s time for beast mode if you want to knock that winter flab off. We reached out to our fitness studio clients to see what they […]
Soccer is a great way to burn calories, work on coordination and just generally blow off some steam, but kicking that ball around can lead to injury if female players aren’t careful. Dr. Mike Dockery at OrthoCarolina told us female athletes are twice to eight times (!!) as likely as their male counterparts to suffer an […]
Plank – the ultimate exercise to tighten and tone your stubborn core. Do you love the results you see from plank but hate doing the same move over and over again? We’ve rounded up over 10 ways to do plank from some of the best fitness instructors in Charlotte to help you mix it up and bring […]
