This is a group for anyone interested in health and fitness, Crossfit, functional fitness, nutrition, sport and competitive performance, olympic lifting, strength training, obstacle courses, mud runs and outdoor fitness events, Paleo food, sports, the outdoors and other activities. Plus making friends with similar interests. This is a social group not a business so there will be no selling anything or costs. What is functional fitness? Practical exercise that helps in every day situations and in …

Join me for the most fun workout around! Come try a class and see what all the fuss is about! Zumba® is a dance-fitness program based on international rythyms (mostly Latin) that creates a unique workout experience like no other! Once you try it, you're hooked by the music and the easy-to-follow dance moves that really make you sweat AND smile! I offer both Zumba® and Zumba® Toning classes, the Toning format incorporates 1.5-2.5 lb shaker sticks that give a great upper body workout while still g …

If you are interested in an active lifestyle and want to continue and protect your health you may want to check out our group. We offer: WELL Read: Our monthly book club related to health and fitness. WELL Said: Expert presentations on specific health topics i.e.,  Optimized Structure For Optimal Performance:How Optimized Structure Can Help You Be The Very Best Runner With The Least Amount Of Injuries. WELL Informed: Expert panel discusses on topical and controversial health topics i.e., Pal …

Are you a mom looking to get back in shape after having a baby but don't want to pay for a babysitter? Baby Boot Camp is for you! Baby Boot Camp classes combine strength-training exercises with cardiovascular drills in 60-minute sessions. Pilates, yoga and abdominal exercises help improve core strength. Classes are taught by a nationally certified personal trainer with a specialty in pre- and post- natal fitness. Classes will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at The Shoppes at Farmington Vall …

If you are interested in mindbody wellness & fitness modalities this group is for you! Here we have a variety of yoga, Pilates & Qigong classes, special full moon meditations, yogic study groups in addition to special workshops covering everything from yoga to Pilates, Qigong to Ayurveda and transformational movement. We believe that mindbody movement offers life lessons that can be taken from the studio into the real world. Pilates, Yoga, and Qigong are not only physical workouts, but life lo …

Joining is simple and membership is free!  We are a friendly group of bike enthusiasts! Casual, relaxed rides for fun and recreation all over the Farmington Valley/Hartford/Manchester area. See great neighborhoods, beautiful scenery and meet great people too! So if you feel it is more than just the bike ride that matters, then this group is for you. This group is for cyclists who are least 18 years of age, looking for fun, fellowship and fitness. It's not about cool gear or speed - this is all …

Starting April 2nd from 6:30 - 7:30pm we will be meeting on Monday's and Wednesday's at the Bethany Lutheran Church for 8 weeks to get our Body's Back!!!! 16 Boot Camp type classes, nutritional guidance and personal coaching. This is for women only!!! Leave feeling stronger than ever!!!

Hi! I'm a 37 year old woman seeking exercise that is worthwhile and fun.  And, I formed this group so that I'm not alone in doing so!  The only qualifications to be a member is: you must be a woman and/or female gender.  Otherwise, all levels from beginner to expert are welcome!  Secondly, please don't hesitate or avoid doing something that you think is fun; this is a respectful group of all and the only focus is on roller skating and hooping fun. So, put your hesitation and excuses aside and jo …

Let's get together and run! I have been a runner for years but have been finding it harder to get motivated to get out and run this winter. I am looking for other runners who want to join me for a weekend run or even an evening run after work. Running is a great way to fight the winter blues.

Our Spiritual Empowerment Meetup Group is such a success that this class is being formed in response to requests for a more structured and specific Spiritual Empowerment Workout. This is a weekly opportunity to workout spiritually, i.e, to do exercises that are designed to benefit the body, mind and spirit. Each week the focus will be on a specific Chakra 1 through 7, it's corresponding layer of consciousness and a variety of healing practices and techniques to provide an eclectic approach to ou …

Meet other local hiking enthusiasts as a group of friends exploring, learning, and having fun on the trail and occasionally other ways. Besides hiking we sometimes do: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, camping, etc. We range all over CT, central to western MA, and sometimes southern NY. Occasionally we make trips further out typically to central and northern NY, VT, NH, and ME.

About Us... The Connecticut Hiking Alliance is the place for active hikers who enjoy each other's company both on and off the trail. We believe that hiking, backpacking, snow shoeing, river sports, or any other type of out door adventures are made better when combined with social events where we can get together for a drink or a meal and relive the day's exploits. Based in Connecticut our activities will range throughout New England. We are a community that seeks to be inclusive, diverse and f …

Sometimes it is easier to go for a run or walk if someone does it with you. The trouble is that it can be hard to find that someone. So, we here at Fleet Feet Sports decided to formally host meet-up runs at various times during the week including: Mon & Wed @ 6am: about 10-15 runners, mostly women - paces from 9-11 min/mile Wed @ 6:30pm: about 20-30 runners - all ages and paces Thurs @ 6:30pm: Track Workout at St. Joseph College (40-60 people, all ages and abilities) Sat mornings - several group …

Vintage Swing Dancing in the Greater Hartford Area! Preserving lindy hop, charleston, balboa, & blues in Hartford since 2007. Join us TWO nights a week for lessons & dancing! Tuesdays @ Sidebar and Wednesdays @ Shish Lounge. 7 - 8pm Regular Monthly Lesson Series 8 - 8:30pm Drop-In Beginner Lesson 8 - 10:30pm Dancing $5 admission, 21+ venues No partner or experience necessary! For more info or to sign up for our weekly updates on where to dance in CT, contact us at hartfordunderground@gmail. …

Charity Riders is a group for cyclists who participate and would like to meet up with other solo riders at charity rides and races. It's for spreading the word about worthy causes and letting other riders know the all-important what, when, where and how much info. It's open to all cyclists, whether you ride a 100 mile or a 5 mile loop. All group members will be given organizer privileges so that they can add their favorite events. If you organize a Meetup, make sure you include event registratio …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning and practicing yoga for mind, body and soul. A world renowned teacher Swami Mukundananda is on USA tour and visiting many states teaching yoga and meditation techniques. Each session is unique and something new to offer in terms of yoga poses, breathing exercises and meditation techniques. These sessions are fit for all ages above 10 years old. All sessions are FREE to attend. Just need to bring your own yoga mat and Swamiji will do the rest. Thi …

Bike Walk Connecticut is changing the culture of transportation through advocacy and education to make bicycling and walking safe, feasible and attractive for a healthier, cleaner Connecticut.

Looking to get a breath of fresh air, some exercise, and network with fun and interesting people? We're looking to hike in the West Hartford area on a regular basis and discuss business, upcoming social events - anything to get us moving and talking!

We are a group of highly conscious entrepreneurs and small business owners dedicated to doing business in a heart-centered, Soul Inspired way. We have BIG vision and a STRONG sense of Purpose. We are creative, spontaneous, intuitive and fun AND we are serious about taking ACTION to create a business and life we love. We see ourselves and others as Spiritual Beings having a Human experience. We are all Divine Beings with Divine Gifts and Talents. How cool is that?! We are committed to fully expre …

This is a group for people with epilepsy or people with children who have epilepsy. It is always good not to feel alone or left out. I started this group because epilepsy is not much talked about and it's good to feel you fit right in. I have been through so much with juggling seizures, I like to help others.

The origins of dragon boat racing go back over 2,000 years to ancient China. Now the sport is growing in popularity worldwide and you have just taken the first step to get in on the fun. When Riverfront Recapture started the Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival in 2000 we had 20 teams. Last year we had 69 teams including 44 from the local community and 25 Club teams from out of state. Teams are sponsored by companies, non-profit community organizations, and individuals. A complete team requir …

Eating...the Angel Way is a series of Ten Guidelines based on a series of Divine messages that address food, diet and body images. These messages have been received through Annie Kelleher, a gifted intuitive and writer. The purpose of this group is to share the messages. This group is open to anyone who is interested in learning a loving approach to food and diet.

Health 2.0 Hartford is a non-profit local chapter of the national Health 2.0 organization.  The focus of this chapter is to provide a forum for discussing ways of improving Healthcare using Web 2.0 technologies.  At our meetings we will discuss innovations within the Healthcare space and showcase Healthcare technology companies.  Furthermore, we will explore mhealth, PMR/EMR (Personal Health Records/Electronic Medical Records), and the role Social media plays in improving Patient experience. All …