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Outdoor workouts: Group exercise moves to the grass and asphalt

Shannon Bryan — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 18:18:42 +0000

Warrior pose just feels stronger when your feet are in the grass. And kettlebell squats are remarkably more enjoyable when your view is Casco Bay.

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Lift heavy outside: Ladies’ Lifting Night at Wolfpack Fitness in Auburn

Shannon Bryan — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 13:59:40 +0000

Wolfpack Fitness in Auburn is nestled amid tall trees and the sandy shoreline of Gulf Island Pond. During Ladies Lifting Night, you'll lift cinder blocks, slam chains into the dirt, and sledgehammer a tire, all outdoors and year-round.

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Yoga with alpacas at Lulu’s Barn on Westport Island

Shannon Bryan — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:09:16 +0000

Do yoga in the grass and feed the alpaca some snacks (maybe while holding tree pose) on Saturdays this summer at Lulu's Barn on Westport Island.

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Portland History meets outdoor exercise with Old Port Historic Workouts

Shannon Bryan — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 00:16:36 +0000

Old Port Historic Workouts combine 90 minutes of fitness with a hearty dose of historical wisdom (and are a great way for visitors and locals to learn about our little city).

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Beach Yoga overlooking Pleasant Pond at The Great Outdoors in Turner

Fit Maine — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:06:04 +0000

Weekday mornings don’t usually start with your feet in the sand. We’re typically caught up in the mad morning rush to get ready for work, get the kids out the door, and be where we need to be on time. But if you can swing it – even just once – start your morning on […]

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Saturday morning Beach Bootcamp at Willard Beach in South Portland

Shannon Bryan — Tue, 28 May 2019 10:49:56 +0000

Beach Bootcamp at Willard Beach is a perfect blend of sweat and sand. Amy Currie, founder of Fit Justice in Westbrook, runs the bootcamps every Saturday in June and July.

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70s-era workout stations + easy hiking trails at Beaver Park in Lisbon

Shannon Bryan — Wed, 22 May 2019 08:58:19 +0000

This family-focused park off Cotton Road has seven miles of easy-going trails, as well as two regulation softball diamonds, picnic areas, and swimming ponds. But the neatest thing at Beaver Park, in my pull-up-fantasizing opinion, is the one-mile fitness trail, complete with 70s-era workout stations.

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Bootcamp at Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth with Hannah’s Fitness PWM

Shannon Bryan — Mon, 20 May 2019 19:58:28 +0000

The hour-long bootcamp-style class includes a range of stations, which switch up from week to week, but you can expect things like battle ropes, pushups, small hurdle jumping, squats, short sprints, and planks.

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Yoga on the water: Paddleboard Yoga with Koan Wellness in York

Shannon Bryan — Tue, 14 May 2019 10:32:07 +0000

Koan Wellness in York offers paddleboard yoga classes on the York River every weekend and some weekdays. Beginners welcome!

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Open-air bootcamp & circuit training with Sunrise Fitness in Standish

Shannon Bryan — Sun, 13 May 2018 22:17:46 +0000

Work out in the yard and the open air with Amy Kilburn of Sunrise Fitness in Standish. You'll flip tires, do push-ups, and sweat your brains out in the grass.

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