Hey ya’ll, it’s Bonnie from scoopTheLake. I recently had the pleasure of sweating all over the newest location of Orangetheory Fitness, located in Cornelius. I was really excited to try this workout because it’s a group setting with a trainer guiding you through it. I’ve been known to wander before when working out alone. #daydreamsbythewaterfountain. […]
You made your New Year’s resolution a week ago but despite fighting for a treadmill on three consecutive mornings and politely declining a coworker’s birthday cupcake one afternoon, that needle on the scale is just not budging. Sound familiar? Who’s ready for a shortcut? We’ve scoured the four corners of the web to figure out if some […]
At some point in 2015 my mind turned on me. I had no clarity. I became forgetful. I lost my keys. Yet, I continued to spin my plates on sticks: work, kids, exercise, laundry, grocery shopping, book writing, do-gooding….did I mention grocery shopping? Heading into the holidays with the task of magic-making positioned squarely on […]
What would you do for $2500 bucks? Could you do it for a week? What about 6? If that sounds like a no brainer to you, like it does to us, then visit the new Orangetheory Fitness Studio in Lake Norman. It’s located in the Fresh Market shopping center in Cornelius. This band of trainers, […]
It’s pretty much accepted fitness wisdom these days that you can not stay in top shape with cardio alone. Strength training and weight bearing work really do need to be combined with cardio for fat loss and the metabolic boost your body needs to effeciently burn calories throughout the day. Not to mention the toning […]
We’re a few days into the new year … how are those weight-loss resolutions going? If you’re eating your third donut of the day while reading this, don’t panic! It’s not too late to turn things around. For some professional advice, we chatted with Wellness Director Catlin Rankin from PartnerMD, a concierge health practice in the Arboretum. Catlin […]
Uptown’s First boutique indoor cycling studio is officially opening this Monday, January 11th. Meet CycleSouth! CycleSouth’s Grand Opening Special is a rocking’ good deal, with 5 classes for $75 ~ available when you set up your account here. . CycleSouth is located in the Transamerica building, next to Rock Bottom Brewery, facing the courtyard. CycleSouth is a 5 […]
Are you always overeating? Do you mindlessly snack all day long? Do you crave sugar when you are upset or salty snacks late at night? Same. At the start of this New Year, we asked Charlotte therapist Rebecca Glavin about the reasons why this might be happening. Below are 5 Common Overeating Obstacles Rebecca […]
Whether it’s caused by injury, age or something else, chronic joint pain is — well — a pain in the neck (or knee, or wherever). You may have heard of using cortisone shots to treat the issue, but Physician Assistant Kevin Casey with OrthoCarolina says there are a few things you need to know before going […]
Looking for another reason to kick start the new year with a commitment to fitness? How about turning back the clock to a younger you? The New York Times reported this summer on a Norwegian study that determined “that people with above-average cardiovascular fitness generally had longer life spans than people with lower aerobic fitness. So […]
It’s that time of year again. We’re kicking of 2016 with a renewed focus on healthy living, just like everyone else. Yes, yes, we know it’s a 24/7, 365 day commitment. But after the holidays, it just feels right to jump back in with both feet. Join us as we SHARE THE HEALTH for 2016 […]
Been dreaming of an cycle studio convenient to work? Wish Granted. Uptown’s first boutique indoor cycling studio is opening on January 11th. SOLD OUT!! And here’s a pre-opening PREVIEW ride, free for scoop readers! Ride free with other scoop fans on Saturday, January 9th at 11:00 am at the new CycleSouth Studio Uptown. Just email team@cyclesouth.com with […]
