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 …

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 …

You will love this simple, effective and easy-to-follow program guaranteed to get you in tip-top shape in 2011. Objectives: •Simple changes in diet can help with weight loss and wellness goals •5 FIT food groups -- and 5 foods to AVOID! •Meal Plan (Recipes) •Importance of a Multi-Vitamin •Thermogenisis 6 - Week Slim Down Agenda Each Week will start with: 1. Private Weigh-in 2. Personal Check-in 3. Education (10-15 min) 4. Weekly goal setting and journal topic

1. What is the definition of Wellness? What is the definition of wellness? More than ever before, we hear this word in the news, on billboards, in conversation and even at work. Wellness / good health has traditionally been viewed as freedom from disease; thus, if you were not sick, you were considered healthy and conversely if you were symptomatic you were considered un healthy. This perspective is changing. While everyone agrees that the absence of illness is one part of being healthy, it …

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 …

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 …

Lets get together and hoop! Hoop for fitness, fun, spirituality, to dance, and to meet like-minded folks. Hula hooping has never been this bad-ass before, so come out, develop your skills, and have a good time.This new Meetup needs to find a home. I'm going to suggest somewhere on one of the city lakes to start. If you have any suggestions of where we can hoop, and have music, let me know. Any DJs out there who wanna throw down, let me know, we'll come out and hoop up a storm. Keep an eye on upc …

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 …

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 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.  …

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!

No Excuses! Free Fit Club group workouts!! We meet once a week - every TUESDAY night at 7pm at St. Joseph's Church in New Hope, MN. FREE Fit clubs are Fun! Come workout for FREE, get healthy, have accountability, and make new friends! What is a fit club? ...A chance for us Beachbody coaches to share with you what we've found to keep us healthy and fit and an opportunity for you to try out a new program and meet like-minded people. We removed the excuses, we work out at home, and are saving money …

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.

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 …

I want to share Beachbody in home fitness with other like minded people that are looking to start out on a fitness transformation or improve their current fitness level. Great for cross training! We will be working out to program such as P90X, Insanity, Turbo Fire, Brazil Butt Lift, Rev Abs and Les Mills Pump. All fitness levels welcome.

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 …

We're a group of Health & Fitness minded people who love to play, have fun, make new friends and make the world a healthier place all while getting a great Bootcamp style workout. We're going to work-out anyway, so why don't you join us at our FREE Bootcamp. We use fitness and nutrition coaching to achieve ideal health. These Bootcamps are always FREE. We do a really good job designing our routines so that anybody can join in no matter what your fitness level is. It’s your workout; you can work …

DanceFit is an amazing group fitness experience focused on dance/fitness, metabolic education and FUN! Join us for our DanceFit classes held throughout the Twin Cities! Experience one of our many free "Preview" classes or register for one our 8-week programs. Come "Groove, Sweat and Learn" in DanceFit!!! DanceFit™ is revolutionizing group fitness by providing the best metabolic education and action-packed dance/fitness routines in our 8-week programs. www.insidertrainingfitness.com/dancefit.

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.

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.

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

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 …

This running/walking group was created with ONE mission: gathering those new to distance running/walking and building confidence in their athletic abilities and mental strength to complete a Half Marathon (13.1mi). This is a NO pressure/NO stress group aimed at achieving this goal together as a group, while having FUN and feeling supported by one another. The runs are FREE and supported with water and a small snack. You are welcome to join in these runs, however if you are interested in enrollin …

This is a group for individuals "clubbers" who want to keep their body active and moving year round without being locked up in a gym. Having activities such as group fitness, running groups, hiking, biking, kickball, volleyball, basketball, etc. I started this group to meet like minded fitness individuals "clubbers" in the Uptown area who like doing activities and have fun as a group.

Fight Obesity and boredom one dance/workout at a time! “This is a group for anyone interested in latin fitness workouts and to learn salsa, merengue, samba (similar to Zumba but more fun!), weight loss challenges, learning nutrition tips, healthier cooking, looking to get more fit, workout in a group setting. We will be planning outdoor events (usually free) and also indoor events TBD upon the time of the year. All skills levels are welcome; it does not matter where you are now. What it matters …

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.

"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try" These running/walking groups were created with ONE mission: gathering those new to distance running/walking, building confidence in their athletic abilities and mental strength to complete aHalf Marathon (13.1 mi), ½ Marathon Relay (6 mi), OR a 5K (3.1 mi). These are NO pressure/NO stress groups aimed at achieving this goal together as a group, while having FUN and feeling supported by one another. Our group goal: FINISHING!!! Each distance …

This is a group for people interested in adventures and activities such as hiking, biking, walking for fitness, exploring, kayaking/canoeing, bowling, horseback riding, snowshoeing, outdoor music, local festivels, movies, etc. Everyone is welcome with events planned for all levels of endurance and depending on the season. Fitness events are planned with a check in before and after for safety. Events are meant for adult Members. I will clearly mark all family adventures and add a + 3 for a signif …