Health+Wellness

Health+Wellness

New at Pure Barre Birkdale: Platform Classes & A Scoop Giveaway

Sep 14, 2016 | scoop team

If you remember, ScoopTheLake went on an exercise kick a few weeks back (you can read about it here) and tried all the best barre classes in LKN. We mentioned in the Barre-Hop post there was a new class at Pure Barre Birkdale called Platform.  I finally recovered enough from my week of barre to give it a […]


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Save The Date – 9/29 – For Pink Pint Night 2016

Sep 12, 2016 | Susu

Join Charlotte Radiology and NoDa Brewing to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month at their 5th annual Pink Pint Night event on Thursday, September 29 from 4 – 8:30 pm . This is always a fun and rewarding event ~ 100% of the proceeds will benefit Carolinas Breast Cancer Fund, a Levine Cancer Institute initiative that increases […]


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First Timer Scoop for the Charlotte Fitness Studios

Sep 9, 2016 | scoop team

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 and show up like a “regular” at one of the […]


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More Scoop Fitness Deals from Orangetheory and Xtend Barre.

Sep 5, 2016 | scoop team

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. We got a free week for you at IM=X […]


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Don’t Miss this Wellness & Fitness Fair on Sept 10 on South Blvd.

Aug 26, 2016 | Susu

AC Wellness is a new & unique network of like-minded Charlotte wellness providers, and they are launching with a fun and informative wellness event on September 10th. The AC Wellness network’s goal is to take the guesswork out of where & whom you should visit for the various aspects of your health, wellness & fitness. It’s […]


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Body contouring with the new SculpSure procedure & a discount from Carolina SculpSure

Aug 26, 2016 | scoop team

You work out, you eat as healthy as you can and you still have a few stubborn spots that seem immune to your hard work and dedication. Carolina SculpSure is here to help shrink and slim those spots with the latest body contouring procedure SculpSure. Recently featured and put to the test on the TV […]


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GIVEAWAY + Discount for Paddleboarding at My Aloha Paddle Sports & Fitness

Aug 25, 2016 | scoop team

If you’re torn between relaxing on the lake and working out, then stand-up paddleboarding may be the activity for you. Originating in Hawaii  decades ago, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP, for insiders) is getting increasingly popular in the Charlotte area. Lake Norman and Lake Wylie and Mountain Island Lake all offer Charlotteans the opportunity to get out […]


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Getting the Post Baby Body Back. Tips & Thoughts from the CLT Fitness Experts

Aug 23, 2016 | scoop team

In follow up to our recent post here on exercising when pregnant, now we tackle the obvious next step ~ getting your post baby body back. Day 1 with your little one means an immediate all things “baby.” While you’re busy researching helpful tips and tricks to be the perfect mom, it is easy to forget […]


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Shade Running in Charlotte

Aug 19, 2016 | scoop team

It’s hot out there. The kind of hot that makes people tired, grumpy, and unmotivated to venture far beyond the sweet relief of their AC. As a Charlotte native, you’d think I’d be used to it by now, but I am most definitely not. Whenever I make small talk about the weather (real original) and […]


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Scoop goes Barre-hopping in LKN

Aug 18, 2016 | scoop team

I think we probably all know someone who does barre classes – they are usually bouncing around in Lululemon and a glittery headband – green juice in hand. If that someone is your friend, they are probably telling you about how great Barre is for a cardio workout, overall toning, posture, blah blah blah. And […]


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Fast Twitch vs Slow Twitch Muscle and How It May Affect Your Training

Aug 16, 2016 | scoop team

Do you love sprinting but the thought of a marathon makes you cringe? And does it seem like your friend could easily run 100 miles in a day without blinking an eye? It could all be in your genetics, thanks to the number of fast- and slow-twitch muscle fibers you were born with. Despite the […]


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

Aug 15, 2016 | scoop team

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. We partnered with local studios & fitness experts to get the […]


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