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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

Hello! My name is Mary Catherine, but you can call me "MC" :) I teach Zumba fitness and would love to have you in my class! I currently teach classes in Odenton, MD at Whole Yoga Healthcare.  I am adding classes in Millersville starting in June 2013 :) All of my classes welcome "drop ins" (pay as you shake it :) for $8 OR you can purchase a 10 class *punch card for $60 ($2 savings per class!). Check out any of the following sites for more info: http://www.facebook.com/ZumbaWithMC http://ww …

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 …

A group of 20's and 30 somethings who enjoy staying active with regards to both fitness and socializing. The group will come together on activities such as happy hours, yoga sessions, hiking, kayaking, wine festivals, brunches etc. It's a group for ALL fitness levels. Join us if you are looking for workout buddies who will keep you motivated even if you spent the night before out partying till 2am with those same people.

This is a group for anyone who is interested in working out in a group setting using DVD workouts. This is a multi-regional group and meets in MD, NJ, & NJ LA. Be sure to sign up if you are in any if those states to get updates when a meetup is scheduled in any of the listed states.

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.

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!

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.

Active Excursions will  be doing free night hikes at Patapsco every other Wednesday night at 8:00PM.   Active Excursions, has paid all meetup.com fee's so we can keep these trips free! We will be doing these year round, every other Wednesday night in various locations in Patapsco. Please bring your own headlamp or flashlight and water. We may have a few extra headlamps floating around if you need one, please send us a message if you need one. This will be an easy, no drop night hike. The hike is …

Run, Gab, Gulp and Go, or RG3 as we are affectionately known,  is for runners of every level, including runners training for events, runners casually getting in a couple of miles, or runners focused on building mileage and endurance. Our group takes advantage of Maryland's lakes, parks, trails, waterfronts, and roads to conduct our group runs. RG3 is always looking for new places to run and encourages members to suggest their favorite routes. Run, Gab, Gulp & Go in a nutshell: RG3 runs. RG3 gabs …

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 …

We are a group of friends and practicing Wiccans who have a Christian background. Although we can be very eclectic and have members from various paths, for the most part we practice The Trinitarian Tradition which is a Christianized version of the Old Religion incorporating the two, Otherwise known as Christian Wicca. Not only does it allow us to incorporate Christianity and Wiccan but it is also perfect for those who are just starting in the old religion and do not want to give up Christianity. …

A fun, friendly and energetic class that will get your heart pumping! A great way to burn calories and have fun!!

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 group is for the down-to-earth, fun loving person who enjoys movies of all kinds - from the suspenseful thriller to the fast paced action flick to the 'laugh til you cry' comedy and everything in between. We are a laid back group with no drama...not unless its on the 'big screen'...LOL! We will regularly check out new releases at surrounding Baltimore area theaters and relax afterwards at a nearby spot for good food, hearty dialogue and fun times. Depending on the movie, the discussion topi …

Welcome We are a modern diverse group of girlfriends (25 to 37 years of age), that are excited about life and enjoying various events around Baltimore and the surrounding counties. The events will include festivals, dinners, karaoke, movie dates, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, game night, potlucks, hiking, biking, workshops, volunteering, socials and girl's night out. Charm is a glow within a woman that casts a most becoming light on others. ~John Mason Brown

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 …

We are a group of individuals who love to get out there, experience the world and above all else find whatever excuse we can to sociailze with strangers and friends alike in healthy and friendly settings. Maryland offers access to excellent trails, people who love goijng on them and socializing. Though we take neither hiking nor life too seriously, we enjoy both for all they have to offer.