NJ Friendship Factory is a place to come and meet people through out NJ to spend time together and work on building lasting, meaningful relationships. We welcome all people who are kind and caring, who really want to make some true connections and share a little part of this journey we call life. We will be hosting all types of events from casual outdoor fun excursions to dinner and a movie.  All ages are welcome here, event organizers may choose to post target age or preference groups for some …

It's always the perfect season to do some walking in the wonderful crisp air! Most walks are in the Monmouth County area on Sundays and sometimes one night during the week. The walks are usually along the ocean and are from 3.0 to 5.0 miles long. The walks are at your own pace and most of the time break-up into two groups. One group a little faster than the other. Usually after each walk there will be an option to go for coffee and conversation. The walks begin pretty promptly, but you can alway …

Join "Lets Make Fitness Fun at the Jersey Shore" Attend events, get some exercise, meet friendly people, and have fun! I look forward to meeting you real soon! Meet us for Tennis, Hiking, Ballroom Dance, Swing Set Fitness, Tae Kwon Do, and More! Here's our calendar... http://www.meetup.com/Lets-Make-Fitness-Fun/calendar/list/ I am looking forward to hearing your suggestions regarding activities, no really, I am. I need ideas and I want to keep as many members as possible involved. I am also …

Classes, Comraderie, Personal Private Training, Weight Loss, Nutrition, etc....  What is it that will motivate you and keep you motivated to reach your fitness goals whatever they may be and wherever you may be?  Coach Bob is a person who has helped many achieve their goals!  He has been there and understands our needs and desires as well as the experience to Help Us!  He shares in his meetup groups which are usually 1 on 1 trainings or small group trainings how to perform excercise correctly, H …

Team Challenge is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation's new endurance training program. This exciting new fundraising program trains you to run or walk a half marathon while helping the Foundation raise funds to find a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. When you train with Team Challenge you will receive everything you need to cross the finish line! In return, you will raise funds to help the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation reach its mission: to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colit …

The Super Active Sporting Tristaters Meetup group is for anyone who shares a passion for outdoor and indoor activities year round. We are comprised of novices and experts, singles and couples, youngsters and those with some experience on their side. We are everything from serious althletes training for ironmans to novices excited for that first run down a snowy slope. We like to sweat, laugh, get muddy, and brag about where we are sore from trying that new activity or pushing yourself that extra …

Welcome to your yoga journey! I've created this meetup group for those interested in yoga, whether you are a yoga enthusiast , beginner , senior , disabled or someone who wants to grow with their current practice. Yoga brings tremendous personal health benefits. Those who practice it will improve their physical strength as well as attain mental clarity. My belief is that anyone can do yoga! I teach a fusion of traditional vinyasa flow and core strength fitness yoga for a more physical workout, f …

Stand Up Paddle-boarding (SUP) referred to as "hu hoe hee' nalu" where it originated in Polynesia mixes the traditionaPolynesian outrigger canoe paddling with surfing. The result of this wonderful combination is a water sport that is easy for anyone to do. It is grown to be a year-round-global-water-sport largely due to pioneers Laird Hamilton (HI), Dave Kalama (HI) and Brody Welte (CA). Stand Up Paddle-boarding is the latest fitness sensation and fastest growing water-sport across the globe. SU …

We are a group based in Monmouth County who come together to have fun with our children and grow as parents. For caregivers who are interested in getting fit whole having fun with your child, Stroller Strides provides a total body workout while allowing you to remain with your child.  All classes are taught by certified instructors. Visit www.strollerstrides.net/lincroft for more information about class packages and schedules. Stroller Strides is proud to partner with Plum to offer the Plum Moms …

Bodacious Babes is a singles group for larger women and the men who love them. Our goal is to allow women a place to feel confident and secure and love themselves just the way they are. Events will be singles mixers, dinners, karaoke, movies, game nights, fun and easy fitness events and more! Most events will be in Monmouth/Middlesex/Somerset counties. Membership is free and open to single women who are size 14 and above and the men who love them. There are also a few couples too here to lend mo …

The purpose of our group is to provide our members with inspired and passionate exercise instruction that delivers fast fat loss in a fun and focused atmosphere. Elements of boot camp, boxing, TRX bands and many other types of functional exercise are coordinated to create maximum fat burning and fitness. Chris Alesi CSCS CPT and his team represent the area's finest weight loss and body transformation experts. We are on a mission to help people realize that losing weight doesn't have so confusi …

Like most things in life, fitness is more fun when done with someone else. So, make the journey more fun and exciting by getting together with people who enjoy working out whether it's belly dancing, yoga, zumba, toning with weights or a combination of all. Get the results you want, all the while enjoying the company and camaraderie of a friend and/or family. Together we can help one another achieve a goal.

This group is created for stay at home mom's that are interested in meeting other mom's, babies and toddlers in the area. This group is designed for those who live in the Ocean County area and close surrounding areas. This specific group is for babies between the ages of 0-3 years. We would like the members to be actively involved in the playdates and other meet-up's in the area. If you are interested in creating lasting friendships for you and your little one this might be a good fit for you. W …

This group is for anyone who wants to get out and do active events based around health, fitness and feeling good. We will do things like walking and talking, biking buddies, beginners yoga, yoga on the beach, hiking, etc. Most events will be easy to moderate fitness levels so that those who can't keep up with the other fitness groups but still want to get out and be active can find a place here that they fit in. Here's to staying fit and having fun! If you want to host an event too just let me k …

Why do so many women love bellydancing? Come find out! This group is for those who would like to experience the bliss of bellydance with us!  Meetups will include lessons, workshops, performances, hafla (bellydance parties), dance recitals, restaurant outings, shopping trips, and other dance-related events. All levels of dancers are welcome, from beginners to advanced, and there is no special experience required to be a member - just a love of the dance and a desire to meet some great new peopl …

"WHAT WE KNOW MATTERS BUT WHO WE ARE MATTERS MORE"   ~ Brene Brown ~ This group was created to bring together genuine, friendly, fun, vibrant women for friendship. If you are home during the day, aged 45 to 65  and  would like to connect with other females for friendship and fun come out and join us.   MOST OF OUR EVENTS WILL BE HELD IN AND AROUND ASBURY PARK, MANASQUAN, BRICK AND THE FREEHOLD AREA. ACTIVE PARTICIPATION WILL KEEP THIS GROUP FRESH AND FUN.  ANY MEMBER CAN HOST/SUGGEST AN EVENT …

After watching a video of Ben Aaron in New York City create Dance Walk Fitness, I decided it would be incredibly fun to make our own group of Dance Walkers! People of all ages and fitness level who would like to get a little crazy in a fun atmosphere while getting fit are welcome to join.

A group for moms and dads with little ones who need to lose the extra poundage gained from pregnancy or "sympathy" pregnancy. This group combines body weight strength training with plyometrics and cardio to get the ultimate in fitness results...all while pushing your baby in a stroller. This workout is unlike any stroller group you've seen because it is run by a certified personal trainer with over 10 years of experience. The best part: since we are all moms/dads, we all understand how life ch …

This is a group for anyone interested in creating Joy and Abundance in their lives. I started this group to share many techniques you can use to achieve your personal goals. The workshops will be informative and fun. The techniques are simple and will fit into any lifestyle. After all, it's all about creating Joy! It is said that life is a journey, not a destination. So, lets get together and share that journey to manifest the life you desire.

Yoga for any man of any level of flexibility or experience. Beginners to advanced welcome. Led by certified yoga teacher, Steven Russell. Contact me for more information: steven@stevenarussell.com Some classes are clothed, some nude, some for gay men, some for all men. We explore asana (postures), breathing, chanting, focus of attention, and relaxation.

Hooping is for all of us! Take a break from living life so seriously, come play, let go and feel free! Hooping is a fantastic cardiovascular workout that helps keep the body strong, flexible & responsive! We are on a mission to get the world fit through hooping and laughing; both good for the core and the mind!  Wellness and wellbeing require strong, balanced mindful minds and bodies. Awaken your inner child, have fun, laugh more, and dream big!  FACT: children laugh an average of 400 times a da …

This group was created for anyone who is looking for out-going, fun loving men and women in their 20's & 30's that could  meet, socialize, have fun and become friends in the Monmouth County area. Though this group is based in Monmouth County..We do lots of events in Ocean and Middlesex Counties as well..So please do not be discouraged from the group based on that..If you are looking to meet new faces, and add some adventure into your life this may be for you! This group is all about having FUN a …

Belly Dance is an exhilerating workout for women of all ages, all fitness levels, and you don't have to be a dancer or show your belly. It's low impact and an amazingly FUN way of losing inches and getting the heart rate going. Pulsating music and glittery coin belts add to the fun! Led by the lovely Ms. Violet, professional choreographer and dance professor. Besides fitness and fun you will benefit with good posture, increased joint flexibility, relief of stress, improved circulation, higher se …

MOMS Club is an international non-profit organization founded in 1983 to support mothers.  If you would like general information about our MOMS Club or would like to become an official member please go to MarlboroMOMS.com for info or e-mail info@MarlboroMOMS.com. The goals of our chapter are simple: • We will make every member feel welcome and supported by our chapter. • We will serve as a source of friendship, and encouragement to all members in our chapter. • We will perform an annual servi …

This group has been created to bring girls/woman together who want to play recreational sports. From basketball, baseball, softball, and surfing there is no limited to what we can put together. While most social events involve drinking and eating, these meetings will at least start out with a good workout and then sure why not a celebration after. Spa trips, yoga and other pampering activities the relieve some of the daily stress we put our bodies through are also of the events we may organize. …

Join us to cycle for the fun, the exercise, and the great scenery, We usually do rides from 30 to 70 miles at an average speed between 15 and 18 mph all around the shore, and through Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex Counties.

This is a group for anyone interested in the pursuit of living a healthy lifestyle through fitness, nutrition, and good old motivation.

Single Yogi? Healthy minded? Tired of the bar seen? Looking to meet like minded people in a healthy environment? Well then, this group is for you. If you are not a Yogi, its okay, just have a passion for health, fitness or nutrition. You must be willing to at least try yoga.  I hope to have monthly meet ups with activities such as Yoga, walks, hiking, Healthy restaurants including vegetarian and vegan.