Come on our and meet other runners to keep motivated. This group is designed to provide education, support and motivation to beginning and advanced runners. Learn running technique, increase running speed, and proper tools to prevent those running injuries that often put you on the sideline. As a personal trainer I often find people want to start a running program but don't have the knowledge, motivation, support and encouragement they need to get started.  You will also meet others that are at …

This FREE Meetup utilizes a burst training workout system for a weekly 12 minute exercise class (Wednesday evenings 6:30pm-7:00pm) that is perfect for individuals that just want to start working out to those who want to push their workouts in a new result focused direction. Burst Training is based on the most cutting-edge exercise science.  This exercise system elicits a very unique hormonal response in the body and ultimately it is your hormones that influence your metabolism. This type of exer …

This group is designed for women who have health club memberships but don't go regularly, have exercise equipment at home but it's used to hold clothing instead, want very badly to attain a healthy weight goal but feel they need encouragement from a small group with similar goals. The idea behind our group is to meet and workout together in an effort to support each other weekly as we share our challenges and achievements. I think talking about our obstacles and encouraging each other to stay co …

This is a ladies group designed to help motivate, encourage and inspire you to get fit and be active in a fun way. Maybe make a few friends that have something in common. You don't have to do it alone, you have a buddy who will help gain your confidence and hold you accountable. Think of the steps at Swallow Cliff Woods-North as an open-air stair climber — 125 limestone steps surrounded by nearly 16,000 acres of forest preserve. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

This is a group for people who would like to improve thier fitness through hiking. Well mannered dogs are welcome. I would like to do about 1-2 hikes on the weekends. I will need another co-organizer or two to help run the hikes if more hikes are needed.

This is a group for women interested in walking, hiking and biking around our beautiful village. All skills levels are welcome. But I'd like to meet some power walkers too! I started this group to meet other outdoor walking/fitness enthusiasts. I'm looking forward to exploring the forest preserves and walking paths of our area.

Common sense approach to dealing with common back pain issues. We discuss chronic and acute back pain issues. How to avoid flair ups during daily activities. How to select the correct exercises to stay fit and aviod injury. Staying active while avoiding making the condition/s worse is the key to success.

Looking for like minded individuals to come together for hikes and other outdoor activities to promote fitness and well-being. While I would like to hike locally, often, I am hoping to keep it interesting and to add other locations...like Starved Rock, Matthiessen State Park, etc.

This is a group for anyone interested in Social and/or Ballroom Dancing at all skill levels. All dancers are welcome to join. I started this group to network and have fun with anyone interested to dance, learn how to, or improve their skill level, and at the same time become physically fit. My wife and I are serious social dancers and have been dancing for many years. We look forward to meet with all of you who love to dance or would like to get started. We dance Cha Cha, Rumba, Bolero, Swing, W …

This group has been created to share the love of Zumba - the hottest fitness craze around. Zumba Fitness fuses hypnotic Latin & world music with easy to follow moves for a calorie burning, high energy cardio blast!

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 …

MISSION: Fierce Curves, Inc. is positive, all-inclusive, non-discriminating, non-profit social organization for all fierce, curvy women, ages 18-99 and sizes 10-up PURPOSE: Fierce Curves, Inc. is dedicated to bringing together women of all shapes and sizes in a positive atmosphere. Fierce Curves, Inc. focuses on motivating, inspiring, building self-esteem, and self-confidence of curvy women. Members have the opportunity to participate in workshops such as beauty, fitness and health, life coachin …

Welcome New Members!! To Bolingbrook Fun Run Club! If your looking for a club with really slow and fast runners, well you found it!! The main goal for us is to have FUN!! Heck yeah, we are training for marathons, but we are actually having fun doing it. We are all very supportive of each other during our runs, our main goal is to help you get to the finish while having fun!! Come and join us! Don't worry if you are as slow as a turtle, we love turtles. But we love speedy rabbits too. No one run …

Nature Trail Runners is a casual running club that hosts group runs in Montgomery, Oswego, Aurora and Naperville. We aim to take advantage of the many scenic bike paths and trails the area has to offer. We also host social events so we can all hang out and relax after those tough runs! I started this club because I was unable to find one near where I live. There are wonderful running clubs for Bolingbrook, St. Charles, Downers Grove, and many other surrounding cities, but none for the large city …

This is a very friendly running group. Every Monday and Wednesday evening at 6:30, the group meets up at Runners Grove. From there, the group splits up into smaller groups of runners depending on distance and pace. Distances vary between 3 and 6 miles. Paces vary between 6:30-11 minute miles. After the run on Wednesday night, a number of people meet up at "Another Round" for dinner and drinks.

Grab your shoes, a bottle of water, and let's get a move on! This group is for 30 somethings in the Naperville area who are on the lookout for fun and active things to do in the area. While going out for dinner, drinks, and movies is fun (and likely to show up on the group calendar every now and then), the main purpose of this group is to get people off the couch and outside doing something active! Meetups include walking/jogging on the riverwalk, bike riding, hiking, kayaking, tennis, etc in …

Sole Seekers is a Walking Club that focuses on increasing an individual’s physical activity to help boost energy, increase self confidence, reduce stress and better his or her quality of life. The club also acts as a support group, which shares life experiences on how to become more active, make better food choices and have a positive attitude. The paved trail we utilize is a 1/2 of a mile long. You walk at your own pace for as long as you can each week. It's the safest most effective way to sta …

I attended the 2010 Cycle World, International Motorcycle Show in Rosemont. While I was there, I noticed there was an area called Women's Center. It was a show feature designed specifically for women riders. I thought, "finally, a place where I can get some answers!" The expert female motorcyclists from Women's Motorcycling Foundation (WMF) were very knowledgeable. I tried on riding gear that actually fit! I asked so many questions regarding riding gear, size and fit of various motorcycles, moto …

Let's get out walking 3 or 4 times weekly. Let's walk or hike different venues. This is a group for women only who are interested in walking for exercise to improve our health. Any recipes and/or health tips more than welcome.

Come learn about the amazing benefits of juicing, this meet up is for everyone from those who want to start to those looking to discover new recipes or just enjoy fellowship with other juicers. Get together for healthy juice samples and classes such as Juicing to help with weight loss, detoxification, Increased Energy, and disease prevention / reversal! I am a local chiropractor with years of experience helping others experience abundant health for the entire family!

We are a thriving group of Alternative Health Professionals on a mission to change the world from an environment of disease management to optimal health and wellness. Through the collaboration of Alternative Health Professionals, we can create a tipping point in the nation that will encourage  prevention.  Allowing individuals to maintain their good health rather than waiting for the reactive nature of the “health system” we're experiencing now.  We believe the human body was meant for wellness …

Looking for other adventurous soles that are interested in getting outdoors and finding new and exciting adventures.

Come join the largest meetup group in the Chicago suburbs targeted to people primarily in their 20's and 30's! This group was designed for 20 and 30 somethings who want to take advantage of the best the Western Chicago Suburbs has to offer. This is the perfect group for people who want to have a great time, but don't want to drive to the city to meet new friends.  Feel free to suggest activities you are interested in! If you have a more introverted personality, or have problems talking to new …

Who are we? Bibs to Backpacks consists of a diverse group of moms, who wish to enjoy activities with their kids while creating lasting friendships for themselves! We are easy going moms looking to have fun, learn from each other, and respect differing parenting styles. The majority of our most active members stay at home with children preschool age or younger, but we have working moms and moms of school age children as well. It doesn’t matter where you live, but the majority of our meetups take …

Casual Rides for fun all over the Chicagoland area. See great neighborhoods, beautiful scenery and meet great people too! Rides range from slow rides 8-12 mph to fast rides 22 mph (TBD by organizer and demand).

Welcome to Southwest Suburbs Sports, Outdoors, & Social Meetup(SWBurbsSOS) The purpose of this group is to individuals/couples the opportunity to meet and connect with others with the same interests. We will be focusing on 3 areas: Sports will include: 1) Setup Teams for Park District Leagues 2) Road Races: 5K, etc 3) Golf Outings 4) Etc. Outdoors will include: 1) Hiking 2) Camping 3) Canoeing 4) Cycling 5) Etc. Socials will include: 1) Dining 2) Festivals 3) Picnics 4) Comedy Clubs 5) Concerts …

Are you interested in becoming a part of a playgroup in the southwest suburbs? Getting out of the house with your little one(s)? Participating in fun, memorable trips and get togethers with other moms that can relate to you? I know I am! I am looking for other moms who would like to meet up with our young children at each others' homes, parks, plan trips to fun places in the area and make friends. There is no other bond like the one moms share. I am a 30-ish year old stay-at-home mom of three. T …

We are a group of mostly stay at home moms with kids ranging from just under 4 years old to newborns. We are excited to develop friendships with other families in the area. Activities will include play dates, family get-togethers, mom/dad's night out, etc. We are open to any ideas to help make this group a great fit for you and your little one. We look forward to sharing this incredible journey with you! Just recently, Meetup.com has changed how new applicants are added to our group through an …