Looking for fitness buddies who've been wanting to try some new workouts - Insanity, TurboFire, Combat, ChaLean Extreme, TurboJam, P90x, and more...

Our mission with this group is to get people healthier and active outdoors at Battle Creek Regional Park. This is for people who like to walk, trail run, mountain bike, cross country ski, hike, bird watch. This group is organized through the Sisu Foundation. We organize a series of events at the park year round. We also organize training programs that help you get fit and stay in shape for the events. These are open to all levels of fitness. Especially beginners. We hope you will join us in gett …

I encourage women to focus on adding physical activity to their lifestyle instead of counting lost pounds. I try to teach women to focus on improvements in health such as reduced stress, feeling stronger, changes in clothing sizes, being consistent with activity and beginning to enjoy physical activity. This group is for women who want to have fun incorporating physical activity into their lives. I hold events for all fitness levels from beginner to advanced and encourage consistent physical act …

The purpose of this group is to provide a fun way for women to get fit by learning to play Australian Rules Football, incorporating a non-contact version of the game called "Rec Footy" . During the winter time we will have events at local gyms and during the summer we will have practices meant to help us get fit and learn to play Footy. You don't have to have any experience with the sport to come out. We are accepting women of all skill levels, all fitness levels and all ages. We are a part of t …

Our meetup group is a welcoming and friendly group of folks who like to get out there and ride! We think that riding in a group is usually more fun than riding solo. We have all levels of bikers, from beginners to advanced. Our bikers also have all kinds of bikes – old ones, new ones, ratty ones, shiny ones, road, mountain, and hybrid. Our rides go all over – metro, ‘burbs, outlying areas. Roads, trails, and track. This year, we’re even trying some camping trips! We’re not very formal. We don’t …

We have been creating a Supportive, Holistic, Informational, Functional Therapies with Northeast Energies. We wish to create FuN fitness through the structure of Yoga and the cardio with Metabolic training and Nutrition Counseling with DanceFit. This is a group for Innovative workout ideas and education of this community. Come and join us and Shift your body, mind and soul to New Heights. After all, if you reach for the moon and don't make it...you are still up there with the stars.

We are group that meets Saturday mornings to walk, jog, or run the Stillwater Stairs. Its a fun social workout and open to anyone who wants to join. All ages, genders, and fitness levels are welcome. If you are looking for a fun, motivating weekend workout, come join us!

I created this group to give people a place to come and workout with like minded individual on the same mission. This is not a fancy gym where you go and do not know where to begin. Every week we do Les Mills Pump Strength training followed by different amazing Cardio programs that always keep it interesting yet challenging enough to see results. We also have a private on-line place to ask questions regarding nutrition and what it is you might want to accomplish. I have created this venue so eve …

We are looking for a fun group who are looking for group fitness options in the north suburbs. We will initially do trail walk/run/jog.  As it becomes warmer, we will take advantage of as many of the nearby fitness opportunities as the group initiates. We won't leave you behind - we are geared first to back-of-the pack athletes. The general area we will visit (but won't be bound to) is the north suburbs of the Twin Cities- Anoka, Coon Rapids, Lino Lakes, Hugo, White Bear.

This is a group for Zumba enthusiasts and beginners alike. Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class. It's a super fun way to get in shape and stay in shape. In fact, it feels more like a dance party than a workout! Latin genres include merengue, cumbia, salsa, and reggaeton as well as other world music. The music itself inspires a high-energy class. No dance experience is necessary and all levels are welcome, gals and guys ailke. Classes are held at Four Seasons Dance Studio in Loring Park, …

This is a small but active group focused on fitness-oriented hiking.  We cater to people who hike regularly and want a fast pace and/or longer distance. Spring through autumn we also have beginner and medium-distance trail runs. Frequently asked questions (Click the "Pages" tab for more details) How far, long, and fast do the Avids hike? Typically our hikes are 6-8 miles in length, with some as long as 11-12 miles.  The hikes last 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, and we keep a sustained pace of 3-4 mph.  …

Who says that fitness can't be weird, wacky and thoroughly fun?  Some of our events: Yoga Quest -- a hybrid of role playing and yoga; Disc Golf; Nerf Dart Tag; Klingon Bat'leth Training; Ceilidh Dancing; Tai Chi Chu'an; Aikido Classes. Geek Physique is all about fullness of life while enjoying being a geek. We are bringing fun, often unique fitness activities to you, along with wellness science.

This group is for both the experienced pole walker and those curious about what we're doing out there with our poles. It's always more fun to walk with a group and we love to introduce newbies to our favorite way of walking. Come along to enjoy the fitness, fun and rhythm of the poles! We'll explore lots of trails throughout the metro area and beyond. There's usually extra poles in the trunk of my car so you don't have to have your own to join us.

This group was started for people interested in exploring the whole natural fitness movement that is blossoming out there right now. This might include things like hiking, playing in nature, body weight exercises, barefoot running, paleo nutrition, etc. If you are interested in exploring these activities and ideas and would like to meet others in the Twin Cities doing the same, this group might be just the place for you! The main inspiration for the group is MovNat style training, but we also li …

Greetings Community 'Nordeast'! I am excited to meet my fellow "Nordeasters" and share in community events.  This meet-up used to be the Northeast Evening Walking Partners.  I chose to expand the group to incorporate any event that will bring our friendly community together. I hope to incorporate walking, biking, river boating, canoing, garage saling, doggie play dates, children's events, coffee shops, restaurants, bars, pedal pubing, bands, fitness, potlucks, cookouts, block parties, book clubs …

In early 2010, my wife Sharon and I started A Partnership Of Diabetics (A-POD) in the Phillips Community of south Minneapolis—considered the most culturally-diverse, economically-challenged in Minnesota. If we can make our program work here, we thought, it just might work anywhere! We began without a cent of grant money using just our Social Security and pension funds. The Center for Changing Lives of Lutheran Social Services initially provided us with a meeting space. Advertising through Meet-u …

This is a group for like-minded individuals that want to live a healthier, more active life. The group will meet weekly, at Daisy Knoll Park in Farmington, for a outdoor boot camp.

There are so many ZUMBA events every month in the twin cities and some of them are absolutely FREE which is mostly not known to the general public. As an instructor i get information on most of these events. This group is for posting ZUMBA Charity Fundraiser events & FREE Zumba events in the Twin Cities area. Members can create a meetup for a ZUMBA Charity Fundraiser event or a FREE Zumba event. Zumba instructors can also create meetups to promote their classes (including Zumbathons & Master Cla …

The Experienced Rider Club: We Ride... Welcome to the Minnesota Motorcycle Touring Club (MMTC). The MMTC is for motorcycle riders who enjoy riding with friends 250 to 350 or more miles per day, plus whatever miles are required to get to the meet up location.  Rides are on the 2nd and 4th weekends of the month from April to November, with some additional rides added in the other weeks. Most rides are in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Multiple day rides could go anywhere. MMTC seeks fun challenging pa …

I enjoy going for a run at a very leisurely pace but I don't run on a consistent basis.  I'd like to blame it on a busy schedule but the real culprit is lack of discipline. I'm looking for a small group of women who will provide each other with motivation, encouragement and accountability. Every week, I would like to schedule one evening run during the week and one morning run on the weekend. Most runs will be in Cottage Grove or nearby. It might also be fun to register for a few local races or, …

Meetup with other ballroom and swing dancers. Everyone at all levels of dance experience are welcome. If you don't know how to dance, now is the time to start! Dancing is a great way to exercise and stay in shape, while having a lot of FUN at the same time! Resources: MEETUP CALENDAR - for our organized Meetup events and "Notes" http://www.meetup.com/go-dancing-twincities/calendar/ "ABOUT" page - information about local weekly ballroom & swing dance nights http://www.meetup.com/go-dan …

NOKOMIS Stand Up Paddle Club promotes stand up paddling - the greenest, greatest way to see 10K lakes. Grab a board! From SUP racing to SUP yoga and everything in between, we aim to build a community of SUP enthusiasts in the Twin Cities and beyond. Anyone interested in SUP should Meetup with us. Kindly Note: I do not rent boards. I have only my own, but WheelFun Rentals at Lake Nokomis has rentals.

Looking to start up a running club in the Highland Park area of Saint Paul. Want to meet at least once a week for runs around the neighborhood and some different areas of the city. Possible group training for specific races but mainly just to enjoy getting outside and doing some communal running with like minded people, all experience levels are welcome! Inaugural run starting Saturday March 2nd, 2013. Looking forward to start running!

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Are you ready for your next adventure? If so, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team In Training® (TNT) program is for you! TNT is the world’s first and largest sports endurance training program, helping people of all abilities complete full or half marathons, triathlons, Century (100-mile) bike rides and trail runs each year. In exchange for the world class coaching and training support, participants fundraise to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s vision of a world without cancer. Bein …

Great start to the weekend! We meet every Saturday at 7:30 am to walk/run around Sunset Pond. We meet in the park at 8:15 for a quick daily devotion. We do different discussions and different workouts - everyone welcome! Bring yourself, your friends, your family and your pet. We finish each week around 8:30.

Chi Running and Chi Walking: A Better Way to Move Chi Running and Chi Walking are new ways to learn how to move in harmony with nature. Borrowing from T`ai Chi, you`ll learn how Chi Running and Chi Walking help you prevent injuries and run or walk more efficently. Chris Fuller, President of the Sporting Life, is Minnesota`s only Certified Chi Running and Chi Walking Instructor. Find our more about how Chi Running and Chi Walking can work for you! For more about the recently updated Chi Running b …

Are you looking for a fun way to support people and encourage people to be healthy? This group is for connecting people to help support the MN Running Series events. This is a super fun way to help people, have fun and meet new people. Being part of an event team is a very rewarding experience.