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 …

This group is for the novice to the health conscious who are interested in indoor and out door group activities, workshops and seminars that are designed to bring you closer to your personal health, fitness and overall well-being goals.

Stroller Strides® is a great way to get back in to shape, have fun with your baby and meet other new moms. The stroller based workout addresses the new mom’s exercise needs in a fun and refreshing format using exercise tubing and the environment.  Stroller Strides is taught by nationally certified instructors trained in pre and post natal fitness.  Stroller Strides is more that just fitness, it's a great way to connect with other mom's and have fun!!!  We have weekly playgroups powered by Plum …

Kettlebell training is highly effective for creating a lean, strong and fit body. We have the BEST and most experienced instructors in all of Howard County, MD, and we are passionate about fitness! Join us once a month for Kettlebell Basics in Columbia, or 2-3 times each week for group classes. We like to make sure that for the safety and cohesiveness of each class, that everyone can safely swing a kettlebell before officially joining class. Please email us at info@optimum-performance-training.c …

In this high-energy, calorie-blasting class, students are guided through an hour of exercise designed to provide a total body workout. In addition to punches, kicks, and combinations, the routine also incorporates jumpropes, weights, abdominal work, and more to build strength, tone muscle, increase flexibility, and improve cardiovascular fitness. Instruction from an advanced-degree blackbelt ensures proper form for safety, and all activities can be modified to match individual ability. As a bonu …

THE FREESTATE HAPPY WANDERERS IS AN ACTIVE VOLKSMARCH CLUB IN MARYLAND WHICH SPONSORS NON-COMPETITIVE WALKING EVENTS (VOLKSMARCHES) THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. For information on all walks in Maryland and the metro area checkout www.ava.org and go to Find Walking Events, then click on Maryland or state you are looking for a walk. Just a note to remind everyone that we post these walks for everyone to decide if they would like to attend.  We are unable to attend all of the walks but other walkers at the …

This group merged with another group, The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group. There is usually about 6 hikes every Sat. AND Sun. along with several weekday and afterwork hikes throughought the region offerd in all four seasons. We are not a "for profit" group and volunteer run as any money received is not kept by me as the organizer and either donated to where we hike or put towards training and certifiying new members of our leadership team. The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group is a big group with over almost …

CAM Wellness Meetup Group is open to men, women and teens of all fitness level who have an interest in taking care of their own health or helping others achieve that "bright spot" in their lives. There is no cost to be a member and you will receive our complimentary newsletter. CAM Wellness Meetup group meets at least once a month throughtout the summer. The purpose of our group is to provide informative discussions, classes, demos, support, and guidance related to lifelong evolving health and w …

Get together with others that are creating a healthy and active lifestyle. Enjoy the company of many while walking different areas in Columbia like Lake Elkhorn, Centennial Lake, Wild Lake as well as adventure through the miles of trails throughout the Howard County area. Develop relationships that may expand beyond just Saturday morning walks, begin your personal journey into a fitness routine, transform your life into something you may never have expected. You will not know until you Wake Up a …

The Howard County Striders are an incorporated non-profit organization dedicated to promoting lifetime fitness through running, based in central Maryland. We sponsor or support many types of activities, including high quality race events, group runs, low-key weekly races, and a robust complement of training programs for both adults and youth, from beginners on up, to support continued active lifestyles in the community. This is our on-line Meet-Up to connect to runners not familiar with the HC S …

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.

Calling women who are home during the day (Tues and Thurs between 11-1pm) and looking to get back in shape with Professional Physical Trainer (not me). This will be a group of women who is committed in losing weight, getting in shape, eating better and accountability. Most work outs will be outside in the Arbory Community and healthy eating guidance will be provided. So, ladies come on and join me, cause I am in real need of work out partners.

CosKumite, The Art of Cosplay Combat & Lightsaber Combat A fun, safe Cosplay & Lightsaber Combat gathering based in Columbia, Maryland. Spice up your cosplay skits, and give your characters an edge with fun and exciting action! Learn mock weapon, hand-to-hand combat, & creative ways to use those amazing cosplay weapons. Express yourself and add your personal stamp with CosKumite's Namae Kata Game. In the end, it all comes down to having fun & being creative. Now, that's something that all cospl …

Explore Columbia inspires and motivates people of all ages to explore the Columbia paths and Howard County trails by bike and on foot. We are two social recreational clubs: a biking club for families and a walking club for adults. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors and would like to explore the extensive network of paths within our community is welcome to join us. We are a diverse group for all paces and ability levels. All walks and bike rides are guided. Our emphasis is on fun, camaraderie and f …

I started this group to encourage people in the Columbia/ Silver Spring, MD area to come experience the benefits of kettlebell training. Despite kettlebell showing up in retail stores, gyms, commercials, television shows, and magazines, I see A LOT of people using them incorrectly.  Only a qualified professional should be teaching kettlebell technique, since the ballistic nature of many of the exercises could injure you IF performed incorrectly. However, once you learn proper technique and exer …

Chesapeake Kayak Adventures November 7, 2012 marked Chespeake Kayak Adventures First Anniversary on Meetup.com.  Over the course of those 12 months we've grown to over 630 members and held over 110 Meetups.  We've been featured in The Baltimore Sun, Howard Magazine and Maryland Public Television's Outdoors Maryland.  Meetup.com has rated CKA as one of the Best Outdoor Recreation Meetups" in the world.  If you're looking to get out and paddle, we are and intend to remain one of the most active p …

This is a group of women in our 30's who are looking for a little more in life. More adventure, friends, dinners, movies, working out, travel, or anything else. We will go to dinners in DC, NYC, and just around town. Comedy clubs, 5k runs, fun road trips, new experiences, book clubs, spa and pamper days, kickboxing, indoor rock climbing, sailing lessons and much much more. Only join this group if you want to make fabulous new friends and want to try new things to help yourself grow in this life. …

Do you love being outdoors? Need a break from the gym? Weekday Outdoor Women connects active women on weekdays during the school year for outdoor fitness. Try a new activity or find new friends to share in your favorite sport, be it hiking, tennis, walking your dog, or whatever! This group offers a true "smorgasbord" of activities for any woman who craves the outdoors: hiking, walking (with or without dogs), running/jogging, biking, tennis, and even skiing (yes, it's possible to ski at Whitetail …

When I discovered that Meetup volleyball site lacks volleyball groups in Sykesville/Elderburg area I decided to try to organize one. The purpose of this group is to gather advanced players in neighborhood to play a nice volleyball and socialize if we get lucky. We are playing in a nice, well equipped place with high ceiling and plenty of space that charges $1 per player per session (which is a pretty descent and attractive fee). We are playing in a South Carroll Senior and Community Center. Plea …

"Are you trying to lose weight? If you are, one of the best activities you can do is walk. I know, I know, walking can be mundane and boring, but I have learned that walking in groups and outdoors makes it doable and even fun. We can meet new people in our community and get healthier in the process. On our walks, I will teach you other weight loss techniques. There are no strings attached. I just want to help people lose weight."

Life is short.....so why not live it to the fullest everyday....  This group is catering to smart, witty, charming gals in the DMV area who are looking to meet other fierce and fab women for a laid back, fun environment to form true bonds over time.  We will spend our time getting to know each other at chic lounges, spas, movies, top 100 restaurants in the DMV, outdoor events, concerts, and many more....please feel free to join us, if this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of.....our …

Our amazing group of 300+ members meets each month in the Silver Spring area (midway between Baltimore and DC, convenient to I-95). There you'll meet other local fans of personal development thought leaders including coach and author, Anthony Robbins (Tony Robbins). Gather, swap stories, and learn even more motivational techniques while you are building an outstanding peer group. We strive to give PowerTeam members an outstanding return on their investment of time and effort. Every month, we hav …

I'm setting this up initially for those of us who are experienced hikers and looking to do longer hikes with other like-minded LGBT folks. There are some great regular hiking groups, but none for gays and lesbians to do 10+ mile hikes and backpacking trips in a social setting. I'd love other people to lead hikes. Here are some great resources to find local hikes. http://midatlantichikes.com/ http://www.hikingupward.com www.Localhikes.com Check other meetup.com groups. If you're new to hiking, I …

Do you wish you had more support from other women? Welcome to the Women's Encouragement Circle in Columbia, Maryland! This group is a therapy service.  The cost for members is $50 per person per session and we meet once per month. Koru therapy groups are small, intimate groups. A maximum of 20 members are allowed to join to ensure that people get to know one another better and make lasting friendships. The group started in September 2010, and is ongoing. We discuss topics like: -Depression and …

Monthly Meditation Gathering What if you could explore meditation and spirituality with a group of like-minded people, but without the dogma that can come with "organized religion?" If you are seeking nourishment for the soul but can't seem to find a group that fits you, we invite you to check us out. We seek to practically apply timeless wisdom from a variety of traditions to our everyday lives. The gathering will include guided meditation with instruction and spiritual discussion. Seekers of a …

Our current session is NOW FULL. If you are interested in possibly sub-ing in for a day here and there, please contact Mike at 443-326-6246. When there are openings we let people sub-in for the day at the rate of $10 for the two hour session. Looking for a great way to spend your Sunday Afternoon and get fit at the same time. Come join us while we play the Worlds most popular sport. We are looking to find a couple more players for the next session which starts next week. After we fill up …

SoulCollage® is a process through which you contact your intuition and create an incredible deck of cards which have deep personal meaning and which will help you with life's questions. Following the simple SoulCollage techniques, you will move fragments of cut-out magazine pictures (and your own family photos) around, fitting them together in surprising ways, gluing them to cards. The images you select and use come straight through your soul, bypassing the mind. There is also a writing segmen …

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.