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Getting Back In The Gym: How to Safety Restart Your Workout Regimen

Apr 26, 2021 | scoop team

As more people get vaccinated, gyms increase capacity and we slowly return to the “new normal,” it may be tempting to jump right back into your workout where you left off. But if your past year consisted of mostly “rest days,” you may need to ease back into things. We spoke to the pros at […]


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Why COVID-19 Variants Make Your Vaccine Even More Important

Apr 12, 2021 | scoop team

With Dr. Dale Owen & Dr. Ryan Shelton of Tryon Medical Partners As vaccines become available to everyone in North Carolina, it can feel like there is a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. But, with the growing presence of COVID-19 variants, doctors warn this is not the time to become complacent.  “Time […]


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New Kind of Fitness Studio Opens with a Scoop Exclusive 3 Month Giveaway

Apr 8, 2021 | scoop team

Get In On Our Membership Giveaway and Get Fit With Manduu Charlotte Manduu Charlotte, the region’s first state-of-the-art EMS training & fitness studio just opened at StoneCrest to provide a new, safe choice for fitness and wellness in South Charlotte. Manduu is the first FDA-approved electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) training program in the U.S. – and in […]


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Drinking More During the Pandemic: 5 Tips for a Healthy Balance

Mar 25, 2021 | scoop team

We can all agree that this past year was tough. As stay-at-home orders were issued and people were coping with remote learning and Zoom meetings, recycling bins overflowed with beer, wine and liquor bottles.  In September 2020, a study published in JAMA Network Open, noted that more people were turning to alcohol during the pandemic […]


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Tips for Safely Doing Strength Training and HIIT at Home

Mar 21, 2021 | scoop team

During the past year our homes have morphed into much more than just houses: they’ve become offices, schools and gyms as well. And even though people are slowly trickling back to their workplaces and school buildings, many are opting to continue working out at home. Of course, doing a workout at home is much different […]


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Orangetheory Opening Soon in the Park Road Shopping Center

Mar 8, 2021 | Veronica LeMaster

We know you’ve heard how amazing the Orangetheory Fitness workouts are, and if you live near Park Road in Myers Park, you will soon have a new location near you so you can see for yourself.  Charlotte’s newest Orangetheory studio is in Park Road Shopping Center (PRSC) at 4301-D Park Rd. It’s over in the […]


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10 Safety Tips For Exercising Outdoors

Feb 18, 2021 | scoop team

Hitting the (home) gym is great, but there’s just something restorative about working out outdoors. Whether it’s breathing in some fresh air, getting a much-needed dose of Vitamin D or just getting out of the house for awhile — heading outside can supercharge our body and mind. But there are a few hazards that can […]


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7 Tips To Prepare for Your COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment

Feb 15, 2021 | scoop team

After toiling through a pandemic full of loss, grief and worry, making an appointment for that first vaccine can be an emotional experience. Whether it’s for the safety of loved ones, getting back to work or just being able to hug friends and family, there are a myriad of reasons the COVID-19 vaccine feels like […]




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Common Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines

Jan 19, 2021 | scoop team

With Dr. Tina Kennelly, Dr. Kenesha Kirkland and Dr. Jennifer Womack of Tryon Medical Partners, an independent practice of nearly 90 physicians who joined forces because they share the core belief that the patient-doctor connection is the foundation for better health. As we approach a full year of weathering the COVID-19 pandemic, the first rounds […]


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Studio Discounts + Enter to Win FREE Memberships & More Ways to Stay Fit in 2021

Jan 11, 2021 | scoop team

Ready for round 2? We have five more Charlotte fitness studios ready to welcome you back (masked and with Covid protocols, of course!). Read through for new member deals on classes and monthly memberships and enter to win! Our partners at OrthoCarolina have generously sponsored this article and giveaway to encourage you to stay committed […]


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