Formerly the fitness director for the Deerfield Multiplex and the Bannockburn clubs, I have been working with individuals and athletes to improve athletic performance for 18 years. I currently have an opening for a group of 4 to 6 golf athletes on Saturday mornings at from 8:15-9:00AM. As a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, I will teach you the physical techniques necessary to add yards to your drives and lower your scores, while adding preventative activity to minimize, if not eli …

This will be an introduction to Tai Ji or T'ai Chi. A 2000 year old art. It is a moving meditation & can be practiced well into ones 80 's & beyond. It is great for: improving health, stamina, balance, coordination, peace of mind & self- defense. It's fun too! Basic principles , movements, philosophy & applications will be covered. The class is open to all levels & styles of players. It is designed for the beginning to intermediate player.

This group for anyone interesting in getting moving, and taking walks around the St. Charles area. All ages and fitness levels welcome!

I teach small group mat pilates classes at my vacant townhome in Bartlett on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. I also teach a small class at a residence in West Chicago. Pilates (Pronounced: pill-ah-tease) is a non-impact mat-based exercise program that strives to unite the body and mind. The series of precise movements and focused breathing will lengthen, strengthen and tone muscles while reducing stress and working toward improved posture and a leaner-looking, stronger physique. My cer …

Hi, I'm Sifu Sajid. From last 17+ years, I have been into Martial arts, Fitness & Personality Development industry to help people just like you. If you are a beginner or a pro, you will find coaching, training, certifications, and resources that help you reach your personal and professional goals fast. Thanks for the opportunity to help you. We Offer: Personal Fitness Training, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Wu Shu, Wing Chun, CMMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Interested members can contact @ 630-477-8388 or ema …

Stroller Strides Chicago North Shore is a fitness group for moms.  It is a great way to get in shape, meet other moms, and have fun with your baby or toddler all at the same time. The classes are designed for all different fitness levels and are taught by certified instructors. Each class includes cardio and body toning intervals. The classes are an hour long, with the last 10 minutes used for abs and stretching. We welcome babies from 6 weeks to any age! FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE (November-April) M …

Come have fun with Zumba Fitness Classes! We teach all levels in a fun, up beat envirerment. Classes are reasonable priced and have great make-up policies. For more information contact Sue Garcia, 847-980-2910 or go to www.suegarciafitness.com.

We engage in a variety of fitness, leisure and community activities in the North Shore suburbs and occasionally in Chicago! Meetups are approximately bi-weekly in the warmer months and monthly in the winter months. Anyone can join and -thanks to our gracious sponsors- we do not charge for membership or activities. Just press the button and join the fun!

This group is about meeting people, making friends, and being active.  This is not just a place to drink and date, this is a place to have new experiences and become a part of the community. The target audience is 20's and 30's, and I'm afraid we need to be strict about that.  No one is going to card you, but the demographic we're looking for is active, young people.  Please don't join if you have adult children :) Our goal is to develop activities of every type, and foster an inclusive environm …

As an athletic trainer and a collegiate volleyball athlete I decided to start this group because I was constantly looking for fitness programs that will boost my cardio, intensify my workout experience, and give me an endorphin rush. Zumba gives me all the above and much more, you can’t help but dance to the Latin beats. The purpose of this group is to inspire women to become stronger not only physically but also internally by boosting self-esteem and having fun! Before you know it your energy l …

We are moms interested in making friends, having fun, and staying fit. We welcome kids of all ages and moms of all fitness levels at our mommy/baby group classes and personal training sessions. Let your little one join you as you stay fit through all stages of motherhood!

We promote health, wellness and connectiveness with our bodies through yoga, physical fitness classes and nutrition/diet seminars. Our goal is to guide individuals to implement the healing elements of yogic practices and minful knowledge of one's body. Anyone interested total body wellness, beginners and master alike, are welcomed and encouraged to join us today!

We are a group health and fitness coaches dedicated to sharing our lifestyle throughout our community. It is our goal to help people in our community connect with one another in a meaningful and positive way. We will feature FREE group workouts. People of all fitness levels are welcome to join us. We as coaches want to end this crisis facing our community by getting people together and participating in weekly workouts. We are here to motivate you and keep you accountable. It is our goal to get y …

Group for women in the area interested in getting fit together. Whether it's running, walking, hiking, bicycling (although tougher in the winter months), meeting at a health club, etc. Just looking to create a small group who can share this common goal and help inspire and push each other to get and stay fit.  Ideal schedule will be around full time working women who's ideal times are before or after work. Please note- This is not a group for fitness professionals looking to sell services

“This is a group for anyone interested in walking for fitness. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts interested in walking for fitness to loose weight, reduce their stress level and to get to know their neighbors. I look forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody.”

The Basic Training Academy is one of the original military bootcamp fitness programs in suburban Chicago with its roots dating back to the 1990's. The program focuses on strength, flexibility, and conditioning in an outdoor group setting. Being results focused, our instructors make each workout challenging, fun, and diverse. This keeps each work out fresh and recruits coming back for more. Our bootcamps are held monthly three days a week. This provides about 12 sessions per month with each worko …

I challenged myself to do 12 5ks in 12 months. In the end it was the best challenge I have ever set for myself because it turned out to be an adventure than I had not anticipated on having. Anyways, I wanted to make the expereince more social. I know a lot of people sign up for races because of family or friends, but what happens when that person can't go and you don't have any body to do a particular race with you? I know, most people end up not doing the race in that situation! So, I figured c …

Calling all beginners. Calling all beginners. If you've had the thought and can't get to it or got to but don't know what you're doing... We can help each other with our fitness goals.Whether you need a partner or someone to help you tailor a fitness plan, this group is for you. We have many ideas in mind but are open to suggestions. This is about way more than working out. It's about it's about eating right and being good to our bodies. Come out and get fit. Small groups and two man buddy teams …

This group is for women 40+ (or close to becoming of age:)) interested in building long-lasting friendships, that include running/walking, 5Ks, outdoor activities such as camping, kayaking/canoeing, cookouts, etc. I started this group because I feel there are plenty of women out there who want to become/stay fit, are in need of a friend, a new beginning or a non-judgmental shoulder to lean on...an uplifting person who will be there as a friend all while having a good time and easying up on the d …

This is a group for anyone male or female interested in getting fit. We will be featuring workouts from Beachbody including: Insanity, Slim in 6, Les Mills Combat, etc. Please bring a towel, water and mat if needed for floor work. We will be taking a $3.00 donation at the door towards the facility fundraiser. If you have a venue that is available please message me as I am looking for places to meet within the DesPlaines area. Come join others and meet people that are interested in exercise and f …

We are a group of busy people with busy lives, but come together once a week and get our sweat on to some awesome workouts. We encourage, support, and motivate each other to live healthy and fulfilling lives!

This group is focused on bringing together people interested in fitness, healthy living, exercise. By coming together for these common goal, we can create new relationships and network with like minded individuals. Our goal is to connect business owners and entrepeneurs and facilitate healthy business connections to mutually help grow their business.

This is a group for anyone interested in having FUN while burning calories and getting FIT. ZUMBA Fitness is a great alternative for people who love group exercise fitness and dance. The music will keep you moving and you won't even know you are exercising. I started this group because I love ZUMBA Fitness and I want people to find FREE or affordable events in Lake County!

This is a group for women who love to workout to stay healthy or who want to get healthy. All skill levels are welcome from the beginner to the season vet. would love to have a group to share the needs and wants for a healthier life. looking forward to meet each and everyone of you.

Workout Smarter Not Harder Metabolic training to increase metabolism & burn fat more efficiently! JOIN the FREE 24 FIT BOOTCAMP CHALLENGE 4 Week Challenge includes: • 12 Classes of Physical Exercise • 2 Xtreme Fitness Challenges • Fitness Evaluation & Coaching • Complete Body Transformation Presented by CL NUTRITION & SHAPE UP CHICAGOLAND ORIENTATION ON Saturday, March 23, 2013 9am-Noon 6224 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake 815-444-0300 It’s Free, no excuses, BE THERE!

Do you have problems staying motivated to change your lifestyle? I thought it would be fun to create a group where we can all help each other stay motivated and create health in our lives. It would be great to meet new people in the area and to help each other stay accountable for a lifestyle change. I just started Nike Fitness Club workouts and it would be fun to start doing them in a group. Walking, a little Nike workout and sharing some great healthy recipes. What do you think?!?!?

This group will ideally bring together women 40+ interested in making new friendships, especially by getting involved in things new and exciting!! It can be hard to forge new friendships over 40, and hopeful this Meetup can provide a place for that. There are plenty of Meetups out there for drinking and singles and book clubs (and they can be great!); this one is for exercising your physcical AND mental muscle! It is all about making real, long lasting friendships, fitness (or working on getting …

The Poplar Creek Trail is a 9.0-mile paved loop around Poplar Creek Forest Preserve near Hoffman Estates. The trail has a couple of hills but is otherwise level and makes for a pleasant journey through the wooded preserve. This is an informal group for those interested in meeting Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 6:15am for an easy-paced bike ride around the 9.5 mile loop. For variety, we could do a fast paced walk for an hour or ride a different trail like Busse Woods now and then. The g …