Tag: charlotte fitness

Summer Fitness Deals right now ~ Friendly Folk Win

Newbies + Scoop = 20% off at Flywheel in June Special just for Scoop readers ~ FLY 3 or more times (for the first time) in June and get 20% OFF a 10- or 20-class pack or 20% OFF the first month of any unlimited...

Train with Us ~ Our Pick of Local Brewery Running Clubs

Having been thoroughly educated by our running experts in our last post prepping you for the OrthoCarolina 10k Classic in August, I hope you've been putting their advice to good use: listening to your body, but also hitting the pavement and getting your training time in.   With...

Our Spring Road Race Roundup is Here.

Road race season is officially upon us- runners of Charlotte rejoice! With something for everyone, from the beginner runner attacking their first 5k to the seasoned athlete looking to collect another medal, 2016 is packed with the most scenic, challenging, and fun races Charlotte...

Fitness Folks Favorites: On a Deserted Island, What is Your #1 Exercise?

About this time each year, in the long stretch between Christmas vacation and Spring Break, I start to dream of being stranded on an uncharted isle somewhere. No meetings, no homework, no cell phones. Course that would also mean no blow dryer, no Starbucks,...

Life after Lulu: Cool Workout Wear in Charlotte Right Now

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There's no time like the New Year to spruce up your workout wardrobe. Let's face it: it's easier to keep that resolution to work out five times a week if you get to wear a cute outfit every time. Here are what the fiercest fitness...

Tracy Anderson vs. Kayla Itsines — Battle of the Fitness Gurus

If you love (or even just tolerate) exercise, the two names you need to know right now are Tracy Anderson and Kayla Itsines. Both these ladies are the THING on the fitness scene, boasting an impressive list of celebrity clients between them. Here's our tale...

Start 2016 Off Skinnier & $2,500 Richer With OrangeTheory Fitness Lake Norman

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...

Lose weight sensibly in 2016 – FACT vs FICTION

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...

Flywheel News: 50% off Your First Month & Member Appreciation Week

For those of us who are Unlimited Members of FLYWHEEL, the week of 9/28 is going to be a fun-filled, gift-filled extravaganza.   Starting Monday, 9/28 FLYWHEEL is going to be sending Unlimited Members 5 days of 5 gifts, to celebrate the company's 5...

What Do Charlotte’s Fitness Buffs Listen to When They Workout?

  For most of us, the music is half the fun. Or at the very least, the music gets you through it when you need that extra kick to keep going. Some prefer to workout to the same songs all the time; others love to mix...

What do Charlotte’s Fitness Buffs Have for Breakfast?

Well, it sure isn't Captain Crunch. We polled our favorite studio instructors for what they start out the day with, and not surprisingly, there are definite themes running through their Power Breakfasts: Protein, protein, more protein Smoothies Almond Milk & Almond Butter Fruit Flaxseed Greens Here's hoping these tips, tricks & recipes...

For the Love of Running – advice and tips on Long-Distance training.

Running offers the ultimate work-out.  Building cardiovascular health, strengthening and toning muscles, adding to your emotional health, burning fat & calories and even the social aspects drive those of us who carve out time for running.  It's got to be the easiest exercise to...

Our guide to running. Shoes, Tips, Races & more.

Summer is almost here, and many of us are heading out to hit the pavement or trails with one last ditch effort to run off that winter weight and enjoy the glorious weather. We've worked with our client OrthoCarolina to compile this post with everything...

Tone Your Abs at Work: The Stability Ball Chair

Wouldn’t it be great if you could work your abs while sitting at your desk? With summer coming up, many of us are hitting the gym before the office and doubling up on weekend workouts. You’ve probably used the stability ball at the gym,...

5 Easy Things to do each day to Strengthen Your Core

Even if you are enviably toned everywhere else, it is not uncommon to feel less than confident when it comes to your tummy. Blame hormones or babies or genetics. Regardless, many of us work hard for a crop-top-worthy midriff and rarely feel like we reach our goal. To...

Is there life after Lululemon?

With the recent opening of Athleta at Southpark giving popular brand Lululemon a run for their money, we got to wondering what other fitness apparel options were available to help us mix up our yoga/spin/barre/run gear. We talked to some local fitness experts at...