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5 Ways You Can Support People With Disabilities Right Now
Nearly 90 years ago, Helen Keller issued a challenge to Charlotte leaders: Do something to help.
After losing both her sight and hearing to an illness before her second birthday, Keller spent her life navigating the challenges that come with having a disability. Challenges...
Support Black-Owned Businesses in Charlotte for Black History Month and Every Month
February is Black History Month, a celebration of all the contributions of Black Americans throughout history. Started in 1926 as a weeklong event celebrated the second week in February to coincide with the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, now the...
Here’s How to Support the Local Hispanic and Latinx Communities Every Week of Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15, and the QC is full of ways to celebrate and support.
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain,...
16 Fall 2021 Walks & Runs to Join in Charlotte
Saturday, September 4, 2021 - USNWC Labor Day Trail Race
Jumpstart the holiday weekend with a 5K or the 15K trail race. Last day to pre-register is September 2, 2021. $35 - $45
Sunday, September 5, 2021 - Around the Crown 10K
Experience Charlotte at 5 mph,...
Where to Boat, Paddle & Kayak Around Charlotte
Even though summer is coming to an end, early Autumn can be the best time outdoors in the QC. Charlotte is surrounded by lakes, rivers, and streams, making it easy to get on the water for a fall weekend adventure. If you've been looking...
How To Support the LGBTQ community in Charlotte Every Weekend This Month
Charlotte's Pride celebration is unlike any other city's in the world.
"What sets us apart is that we’re not a big city pride or a small town pride," says Charlotte Pride Communications Director Matt Comer. "You can come to Charlotte Pride and have a...
Spotting Orthopedic Issues in Your Elderly Relatives (Plus Elder-proofing Your Home)
Now that we're vaccinated against COVID-19, we're doing something we've wanted to do since the beginning of quarantine — give Grandma a giant hug. Many people are seeing their elderly relatives and friends for the first time in more than a year, and these...
Have a Student-Athlete? Or an Aspiring One? Check Out These Speed & Agility Camps for Young Athletes
With fall sports around the corner, summer is a great time to get a leg up on the competition, add new skills, improve performance, and avoid the summer slide.
At OrthoCarolina's Sports Training Center summer camps, your child will learn from experienced personal trainers and strength...
We’re Back With Local Men’s Style Modeled by Charlotte Doctors
Summer style in Charlotte's heat & humidity can be a challenge, and we haven't had to deal with anything but tees and workout clothes for seemingly forever. Now that we can safely head out and socialize, it's time to shop for some new togs....
Best Ways For Charlotte Senior Citizens to Stay Active With Community Groups
As we age, staying fit may fall to the wayside as we shift focus to other priorities (playing with grandkids and enjoying some well-deserved post-retirement relaxation, for example). But for senior citizens, it's more important than ever before to stay active. And working out...
Getting Back In The Gym: How to Safety Restart Your Workout Regimen
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...
Tips for Safely Doing Strength Training and HIIT at Home
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...
Shopping 2021 Spring Fashion Trends with Physician Assistants.
We had fun shopping what's new for spring fashion on one of February's only warm & sunny evenings last week! The ladies at Paul Simon Women in SouthPark did an amazing job styling OrthoCarolina Physician Assistants, Jennifer Suckow, PA-C and Melissa Williams, PA-C. These...
10 Safety Tips For Exercising Outdoors
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...
Studio Discounts + Enter to Win FREE Memberships & More Ways to Stay Fit in 2021
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...
Kick Off 2021 with These Charlotte Fitness Deals. Plus Enter To Win Fitness Packages Like a Year Free, 3 Months Free & More.
Last year changed our fitness routines. We started out January 2020 having to book our classes days ahead to secure a space, and we signed up for 5k and 10k races to set fitness goals. By March, those group workouts turned into solo walks...