Welcome Welcome Welcome.  The Get Up, Move, and Explore (Gum_E) the DMV meetup was created for men and women to keep each other motivated as we strive to increase our physical activity. I love my couch and TV but sometimes I need to love them a little bit less. I want to create a group of friends that get out and explorer different events around the Washington DC area.  These events will focus more on us putting one foot in front of the other than being sit down events. We sit down enough at wor …

Visit the Hoop Dance DC! Calendar for a full view of our upcoming classes & events: http://www.meetup.com/hoopdancedc/#calendar Hoop Dance is the return of hula hooping as a fun, fitness, dance and meditation art. Burn 300 - 600 calories an hour with colorful, adult size hoops. Expand your community while toning your entire body! Join us for classes, hoop jams, FUNdraisers for local non-profits, retreats and "get togethers." Share the Hoop Love! Accessible to just about everyone ages five …

Are you interested in burning calories, increasing your strength and flexibility, and reducing stress? Then our all levels Hatha Yoga classes are just for you! Our classes are designed for all ages, body types, and fitness levels from beginners to experienced students. Our Hatha practice combines breath work with poses that can be modified or amplified to provide a unique experience for each participant. Each practice is designed to lift the spirit, calm the mind and provide a workout that will …

Kangoo Jumps will work you from head to toe. Enjoy a fun cardio class and watch your fitness level rise without needing the coordination of an aerobic or dance class. This class is taught in interval style and is suitable for all fitness levels. Burn 800-1500 calories in 1-hour!! Decreases the impact on your joints by 80%! ______________________________________Washington Post Article 2/24/12 Best for the trend-seeker looking to shed pounds: Kangoo Jumps at Laurel Community Center It’s a Wednesd …

In my experience in working with many client's, one of the most effective fitness methods for helping one to loose weight and increase energy is to run. Why is this? Running, recruits practically, all the muscles in our bodies. Particularly beneficial is the recruitment of our large muscle groups. Using these muscles allows for greater calories and fat burn leading to a strong, learner, healthier YOU! What is different about this fitness boot camp is that we will use running as a centerpiece  of …

Located in Frederick County, MD & Fairfax County, VA, we are a closely-knit group of men and women from 16 to 50+ years of age with widely-varying fitness levels. Our purpose is to motivate each other through intense Bootcamps every week to accomplish our fitness goals, and to reduce the stress of daily living, increase balance, flexibility & serenity through Stretching and/or Yoga. The workouts are diversified, highly-athletic & most importantly, fun. The following Bootcamps are offered: 1. Sw …

Welcome to the F-I-T Zone! F-I-T Now LLC - where F-I-T stands for "Focus Is Transformational - Change your Focus and Change Happens"(TM)!!! We offer dance fitness, total body transformation as well as Spiritual Coaching and Workshops - we focus on your body, mind and spirit. Come join us at one of our many locations in Maryland for our regularly scheduled classes. Our classes give you a total body workout  - you will dance to the hottest Latin and International rhythms. You will tone muscles,  b …

Weekly Boot Camp and Group Personal Training My name is Stephanie and I own a company called The Boot Camp Girl (http://www.thebootcampgirl.com) and I teach group personal training boot camp, yoga and individual personal training. This will be a place to share ideas, meet new people, exercise and make new friends.  There is no cost to be in this Meetup group. This group is for men and women who really want to be in better shape and are ready to make a change. Do you need accountability? Are you …

Kaliente Dance Fitness is an exhilarating 60 min cardio workout that will have you sweating, smiling and coming back for more! Our high intensity classes offers people an alternative method to burning calories, staying active and most importantly boosting ones self esteem.  We aim to challenge our students both physically and mentally. Kaliente Dance Fitness incorporates music  and dance styles from all over the world, aside from the typical salsa, merengue,  bachata, and reggatton,  we also us …

Jinga Dance Fitness was named after the Brazilian Portuguese word ginga, which means, loosely, the art of individual movement and distinctive style while capturing the essence of Brazilian culture. Jinga Dance Fitness offers Zumba and dance-fitness classes that celebrate movement and the music of Brazil. Every class is a celebration of dance and life that leaves you feeling invigorated and uplifted while providing a high-energy, calorie-burning workout.

Fun, friendly, and supportive group for those who are interested in dance, good music, getting a cardio workout and making new friends through Zumba Fitness classes. ZUMBA is a fun dynamic workout based on Latin and international dance music. The class combines merengue, salsa, belly dancing, reggaeton, cumbia, samba, rock'n'roll and more in a unique workout that feels less like work and more like a party! ZUMBA burns fat, tones your body, lifts your spirit and puts a smile on your face. No danc …

Take your fitness to a new and exciting level in 2013 all while having a blast and hanging with your fellow Moms! Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Courtney Connors, has created a heart pumping, muscle burning, boot camp style workout for ALL LEVELS using your body and what it's made of! Sculpt and tone through safe and effective training along with nutritional guidance on clean eating and how to create a balanced life. Please wear weather appropriate sports/ fitness clothing that you don't m …

Group Personal Training Boot Camp Style! My name is Stephanie and I own a company called The Boot Camp Girl, LLC ( http://www.thebootcampgirl.com) and I teach group personal training boot camp, yoga and individual personal training. This will be a place to share ideas, meet new people, exercise and make new friends.  There is no cost to be in this Meetup group. This group is for men and women who really want to be in better shape and are ready to make a change. Do you need accountability? Are …

Are you looking for a FUN way to lose weight, get in shape, or stay in shape???? Then Zumba is JUST what you need! Come burn off those calories by dancing to upbeat Latin and International music! The steps are simple and we keep it interesting by mixing salsa, hip hop, merengue, bellydancing, etc. etc.  You will leave stress free, sweaty and happy!!! Our Zumba classes are offered at the American Legion Hall in Springfield, VA (6520 Amherst Avenue) on Mondays at 6PM, Wednesdays at 6:15PM, Thursda …

Introducing the newest Zumba crew in the DMV!! The Zukossa Fitness team, lead by Janet Awokoya, infuses various Latin, African and Caribbean dance movements for an even greater, dynamic Zumba workout! Burn 400-1000 calories in one hour! For more information contact Janet Awokoya at: zukossafitness.com or zumbawithjanet@gmail.com Locations and Schedule Schweinhaut Center 1000 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring MD Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm Thursdays 7.30-8.30pm Register at recweb.montgomerycountymd.gov The …

I started this group because healthy living is the key to long life! We're much more likely to be consistent with our exercise if we're having fun and meeting interesting friends. Zumba is one of the most exciting, fun workouts that doesn't even feel like exercise.  You can burn up to 1000 calories in one hour.  Bootcamp is the perfect compliment because you get your cardio from zumba and top it off with the strength workout for the best muscle tone.  You don't feel intimidated.  All fitness lev …

Come socialize, burn a few calories...and grab a beer. We are a free running group that sees a correlation between healthy behavior adoption and fun. With Run Social, you will discover hidden DC Edens, check out highly-rated restaurants/bars, meet fellow community members, and improve your fitness. Don't worry about stopping, our pace is slow and we take breaks to enjoy our surroundings and company. Come out for some good ol' healthy fun!

Finally a place where you can dance in a male free environment, let your hair down, shake shimmy and sweat. My class are not your ordinary Zumba class. If you love to dance, Love African, Carribean and Latin dance come join me for a calorie burning experience like no other.

Trail runners (and those that want to trail run) AHOY! This is the official summer-long-meetup group for the first annual Fun Run trail run in Rock Creek Park. Whether you are an experienced trail runner, road runner, want to get in shape, spend some time outside, or just want to give trail running a try this is the group for you! We'll go over basics of trail running (etiquette, how to not fall on your bum, how to navigate, etc), philosophies, community, and set out with both a shorter distance …

This group is for anyone who is interested in the hottest Latin Dance/Fitness program around. Zumba has great moves, great music and it is for everyone. No dance experience required. It is interval training and it burns up to 1000 calories per class. And it is so much fun you will love working out.

Come burn off your Monday blues!! There is a great playground within view for any little ones who may be joining you! This group will welcome all skill levels and will give you an opportunity to learn the game and build your skills! No frisbee needed!

Jacki Sorensen's Aerobic Dancing & StrongStep Classes in VA & DC! Jacki Sorensen created the world’s first aerobic dancing program more than 40 years ago! Jacki Sorensen’s Fitness Classes continue to be at the forefront of fun fitness for all ages.  Her Get-It-All-Together approach offers everything you need for a complete head-to-toe workout with maximum results. All Aerobic Dance classes and StrongStep classes include: Warmup with stretching Corework to firm and strengthen your abdominals an …

Christian Outdoor Zumba meets 3 times a week in the DC/Baltimore area at various locations OUTDOORS! This spring and summer meetup with us to get a real fun gospel burn in. Build momentum with your sisters and brothers in Christ with fast paced gospel music three time a week for $20 guaranteed!

I created the Baltimore Adult Soccer League to provide a social way for men and women of all skill levels to play good, quality 11 v 11 soccer. We play on the best outdoor soccer field in Canton (right across from Du Burns arena). Registration is open for the Coed league, which begins August 21st. RSVP for the August 21st event to register.  We've also created a webiste for your convenience at www.baltimoreadultsoccer.com. So if you love soccer or want to get into it, this group is fo you!

Welcome to Inspirations for Women, Inc. Inspirational Book Club! This Book Club is a program under Inspirations for Women, Inc (www.meetup.com/Inspirations-for-Women) and is dedicated to inspiring women to live abundant purpose-filled lives through the reading and discussions of positive, inspirational, purpose-driven, thought-provoking fiction and non-fiction books. ALL books chosen are pertinent to our growth emotionally, mentally, physically, financially and spiritually. IFW is a Christian-ba …

Are you Beach Body ready? Come and Party yourself into Shape! We welcome participants in any shape to dance and burn hundreds of calories throughout the day. There will be hot dance moves, healthy refreshments, health awareness vendors and oh don't forget shopping!

Ready to party yourself into shape? That's exactly what this group is all about. Zumba® is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that's moving millions of people toward joy and health. Join us as we combine Latin and International music with a fun party-like workout system.

This Meetup is for novice & experienced motorcycle riders. The group is  made up of all types of  bikes, and all types of skill levels. If you have just purchased a bike or are just getting back on a bike after a long time, this is the Meetup where people of like minds can meet. We will get together for  Day trips around town, cook-outs, parties and meet up just to swap tips and ideas. We will also do some longer rides during the summer rider season as well. If you would like to find others who …