I STARTED THIS GROUP BECAUSE POLE WALKING is G-R-E-A-T! I know about health and fitness! I had the opportunity to compete in the Olympic Games in rowing, but my biggest achievement was putting my body back together after a devastating car accident. Not only that I'm a workshop facilitator; I love empowering people to take action for their own results...especially health and fitness. I tried pole walking in the summer of 2009 to strengthen my arms and shoulders so that I could carry the Winter Ol …

Want to play outdoors and get fit at the same time? Want to be stronger, fitter, and healthier? Want to enjoy beautiful Victoria outdoor settings while having fun, making friends and getting fit? Beginner and moderate level fitness classes outside in various locations.

I'm looking for a group that will inspire each other to help to attain our different fitness goals. A MUDD Run, hike or other fitness chellenges that might be on our bucket list. We will get toned, increase strength, & cardio endurance with the new work out format called QiFORZE. It's set to music that will push us through the routines and add a lil extra incentive for the challenges. We can set our own fitness goals with a standard physical test to check our strengths & cardio after a 6 week pe …

MommyMoves Pre & PostNatal Fitness offers land & aquatic based fitness classes designed to support the physical and emotional wellness of women through their pregnancy and then into the preschool years. So many women have wanted to stay in touch with their classmates after their babies were born but things happen and that's okay. This group is designed to provide an area where everyone can stay in touch with each other for as long as they want. It's not limited to just women with babies or t …

Ever wish your friends were as passionate about fitness as you were? Are you wishing you knew more people who shared the same passion and love for fitness that you do?? Then join this group!!If you are a fitness enthusiast who loves to train, eat clean and live a healthy lifestyle then this group is for you! Come meet other like minded individuals to share tips, experiences and support. Note: This is a group for individuals who are very active and consider fitness to be a large part of their liv …

Hi! My name is Diane and I'm a North Shore Mom of 2 children; boy 7 and a girl 5.  I teach fitness classes for Moms and their preschoolers ages 0 to 5 years. As a mom I understand the need to stay fit (and sane).  It's hard to find the time away from your little ones to exercise so why not include them? I run fitness classes that include your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. These Child Friendly classes allow moms to get a great workout AND attend to your preschoolers' needs at any time. It's …

Don't have a dog? Looking for motivation? Tired of the gym? Come join us for fitness and fun.

This is a group for people interested in trying women's only fitness kickboxing. We are non-intimidating, fun, but most importantly a killer workout!

This group is exclusive to plus size. Ladies interested to start, continue or improve over all fitness, you are in the right spot. I started this group because I used to be plus size and I found that there isn't enough services, support program for the plus size community.

This group is for real women who wish to have real experiences, to grow and overcome challenges and make their dreams and goals reality with the mutual support of like-minded and like-bodied women resulting in the creation of deep and lasting connections and relationships. We are a group of loving, understanding and supportive women that share in the goal of living healthy adventurous lives, having fun, letting loose and being ourselves - as we are NOW! We are happy, down-to-earth, positive, ins …

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Zumba Fitness® is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive. Since its inception i …

This is a group for those of you wishing to lose weight and start a healthier and more active life style. Our group is for those who are not currently active or haven't been for a long while and want to get back into it. I will post meets for different levels as the group grows. This group is for anyone wanting to loose weight, get fit or get more balanced nutrition and we offer challenges as well as group workouts, advice, motivation and support. In addition, there will be community exercise pr …

Throughout the year, The Arthritis Society provides great educational programs to help people manage their arthritis and encourages them to walk, run, bicycle and do exercises to keep their joints working. The Society also promotes fitness through its annual fund-raising events including the Jingle Bell Walk Run in New Westminster, The National Walk to Fight Arthritis in June, the Joints in Motion program all year round and the People's Classic Bicycle event down the Oregon Coast in September.

This group is for women interested in, curious about, or already into weight training (a.k.a. resistance training). Training with weights (dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, cable machines, etc.) is the most effective way to get toned, sculpted, lean, and strong! This group is for women from complete beginners to intermediate athletes who are looking to learn more about weight training. Although seasoned pros are more than welcome, the focus is on women who want to start or learn more about weigh …

Do you live in Yaletown? Do you breath Yaletown? We love Yaletown!! Yaletown is one of Vancouver’s hottest neighbourhoods. There are certain traits we all Yaletown locals share: They love their gyms, their yoga, their weekends in Whistler, their easy access to the area’s gourmet food and hip nightlife, and their dogs. Little dogs are de rigueur...I have a Rottweiler i call him "X" :-) So who and what is Yaletown Hero? US!! YOU & ME We are the Yaletown hero local community. We raise money for BC …

A performance run club geared towards helping recreational runners persue their personal best. Learn about running, cross training, fitness, nutrition and meet people with similar interest. Experience the structure and guidance of performance run training, technique and quality for all levels of running. Join in trail runs, 5 & 10k's, half and full marathons along with various outdoor fitness activities. Achieve self empowerment and confidence

Would you like to exercise more, but find that doing so on your own is difficult? Would you like someone to help you meet your fitness goals? How about a whole group of "someones"? This meet up group will provide women in the downtown area of Victoria opportunities to find other like-minded ladies who are looking for fitness motivation. Whether you're looking to start running, go for walks, take a yoga class, hit Jazzercise, learn how to dance, work with a trainer, or just go to the gym, we can …

Nature and fitness unite! My partner and I love to hike and push ourselves to the max. We go every weekend and thought there might be some interested folks out there who might want to join us. We like intense, fast paced hikes - either one big hike or loops of smaller hikes usually averaging about 8-20km and although we prefer elevation gain we also do coastal hikes. As our elevation is somewhat limited around Victoria, we occasionally travel up island for day trips and plan to do some overnight …

Be fit. Be fun. Be yourself! This year Vancouver Frontrunners (VFR) celebrates its 40th year of providing a safe-and-friendly social environment for gay men, lesbians, and friends to enjoy running and walking making it one of the oldest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) sports clubs in Vancouver.  The club promotes having a healthy lifestyle for all fitness levels and supports a number of other organizations within the LGBT and running communities in Vancouver.  We are also member …

I created this group to connect military moms in the Oak Harbor area who are looking to meet other women, and get into shape. This group is open to military mothers who have access to the Naval Seaplane Base. If you are a military wife, or active duty without children and are also looking to get active this group is for you too! The meetups include stroller jogging (or jogging sans stroller and baby) at a very comfortable pace, outdoors. Most meetups will be 1-2 mile jogs that almost anyone in d …

Do you love the "big city" lifestyle, but don't necessarily do the typical "big city" things (go clubbing, wear expensive designer labels, carry a tiny dog in your purse, etc.)?! Are you a single, working professional, male or female, 30-45 years old, that's seriously wanting to meet others in your age bracket, with the same mindset? Then this could just be the group for you :) My personal goal with this group is to build a base of tight-knit, high-caliber members that fit the following criteria …

Start off slow and then taper off...... If this sounds your hiking m.o., then have I got a deal for you! Looking to meet local hiking enthusiasts that are NOT SPEED DEMONS ON THE TRAIL (or don't mind a slower pace), but still love to do amazing, SOMETIMES TOUGH AND CHALLENGING hikes. Just because I'm not speedy or crazy fit doesn't mean I don't want to be at the top of Mt Cheam or Needle/Zoa Peak or High Pass at Mt Baker or Cascade Pass/Sahale Arm off the Cascades Hwy..etc. etc.! I just don't ge …

We are a dodgeball league based in Vancouver. We promise of tons of fun, loads of fitness and great friends every season! Join us and experience the excitement of Vancouver's fastest growing pastime! Abouts Us We are the ‘average Joes’, the guy next door or the dude that lives down the street. We are made up of a small but thoughtful group of organizers who have day jobs just like you and everyone else. Our deep desire for a fulfilling and healthy lifestyle away from the daily pressures of work …

Our Mission To embrace health in all its shapes and forms, be it through exercise, nutrition or stress reduction. Vision We're looking to introduce the sport of Balance Walking (also known as Nordic Walking) to Vancouver through monthly introductory sessions, as well as educational workshops, that provide you with more information on how to achieve better balance in your life. Has this piqued your interest? Join us at our next meetup for an introduction to Nordic Walking. About Balance Walking …

LIVE LIFE to the MAX! Make 2013 your healthiest and most exciting year ever! Feeling sluggish, carrying a few extra pounds, want to meet positive and fun new friends? We average about 70 hikes per year and  are about fun and new adventures, and then some more fun and then some more adventures. We do hikes, snowshoeing, backpack trips (local and international), walking, health seminars and workshops and BIG monthly social mixers. SIGN UP NOW TO GET ON THE LIST FOR THE SPRING FIT TRAINING SCHEDULE …

This group is all about weight training and cardio to improve health and fitness through group motivation. Working out alone can be difficult to stay motivated so we have created a group! Knowing how to balance cardio with weight training can be one of the most challenging aspects of putting together your training program. Learn how to do it here. Training your body is all about balance. A complete exercise program should address not only resistance training but cardiovascular training as well. …

We are Fort Langley Community Rowing Club, an enthusiastic club that likes to row, have fun and make new friends all in a great location. We enjoy rowing on a regular scheduled basis most months of the year, pursuing continuing development of skill and technique.  Rowing is a great fitness activity that can support a range of goals for all ages, both recreational and competitive. For those with no previous rowing experience, we are offering 5 Learn to Row Programs this year. Each 4 week program …

This is a group primarily for gay men in their 30's through 50's (although we would welcome all) that are interested in fitness and health, working out, active lifestyle choices, outdoor group activities (runs/biking/rollerblading/Zip Lining/Grouse Grind for example). All levels of fitness and all interests that are related to this topic are most welcome. I started this group because I'd like to bring men together outside of the typical bar/club scene for socializing, meeting new friends, and to …