Lessons/Workshops Archives - Fit Maine https://fitmaine.com/category/lessons-workshops/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:45:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://fitmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-fitmainefavicon-32x32.jpg Lessons/Workshops Archives - Fit Maine https://fitmaine.com/category/lessons-workshops/ 32 32 Winter survival + shotgun skills: Becoming an Outdoor Woman at UMaine 4-H Camp & Learning Center in Bryant Pond https://fitmaine.com/winter-survival-shotgun-skills-becoming-an-outdoor-woman-at-umaine-4-h-camp-learning-center-in-bryant-pond/ https://fitmaine.com/winter-survival-shotgun-skills-becoming-an-outdoor-woman-at-umaine-4-h-camp-learning-center-in-bryant-pond/#respond Sat, 27 Mar 2021 23:47:00 +0000 https://fitmaine.com/?p=12797 Generally my winter survival toolkit consists of warm layers, an outdoor adventure of any kind, and a post-adventure hot toddy. But just in case things go south in a jiffy whilst on aforementioned adventure, it’s good to have some actual survival skills. You know, so you live to see that hot toddy back home. We […]

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]]> https://fitmaine.com/winter-survival-shotgun-skills-becoming-an-outdoor-woman-at-umaine-4-h-camp-learning-center-in-bryant-pond/feed/ 0 Learn to Skate Ski with L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery Program at Pineland Farms, New Gloucester https://fitmaine.com/learn-skate-ski-l-l-bean-outdoor-discovery-program-pineland-farms-new-gloucester/ https://fitmaine.com/learn-skate-ski-l-l-bean-outdoor-discovery-program-pineland-farms-new-gloucester/#respond Wed, 13 Jan 2021 01:07:07 +0000 https://fitmaine.com/?p=11192 We CAN BE skate skiers. We just need in-person guidance and a couple hours of positive affirmations. An Intro to Skate Skiing lesson with L.L.Bean is just the thing.

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]]> https://fitmaine.com/learn-skate-ski-l-l-bean-outdoor-discovery-program-pineland-farms-new-gloucester/feed/ 0 Climb on! Learn the climbing basics at EVO Rock + Fitness in Portland https://fitmaine.com/learn-indoor-rock-climbing-evo-rock-fitness-portland/ https://fitmaine.com/learn-indoor-rock-climbing-evo-rock-fitness-portland/#respond Mon, 25 Nov 2019 02:36:04 +0000 https://fitmaine.com/?p=9393 EVO Rock + Fitness in Portland offers an intro to climbing class every day of the week. It's the perfect way to dip your toes into climbing. All the gear is included and you'll have a knowledgeable instructor who'll walk you through every step, offer some pointers, and cheer you as you go, whether you make it two feet off the ground or twenty.

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]]> https://fitmaine.com/learn-indoor-rock-climbing-evo-rock-fitness-portland/feed/ 0 Women’s surfing lessons Wednesdays at Higgins Beach with Maine Surfers Union https://fitmaine.com/womens-surfing-lessons-maine-surfers-union/ https://fitmaine.com/womens-surfing-lessons-maine-surfers-union/#respond Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:56:50 +0000 https://fitmaine.com/?p=4475 The women's surfing lessons run weekly from 6-8 p.m. and cost $45 per class (wetsuits and surfboard included), and are a welcoming chance for beginners to glean tips from experienced surfers and learn to catch waves alongside other beginners.

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]]> https://fitmaine.com/womens-surfing-lessons-maine-surfers-union/feed/ 0 Learn to skate ski! Where to rent, ski & take a lesson in Maine https://fitmaine.com/learn-to-skate-ski-where-to-rent-ski-take-a-lesson-in-maine/ https://fitmaine.com/learn-to-skate-ski-where-to-rent-ski-take-a-lesson-in-maine/#respond Fri, 05 Jan 2018 17:22:21 +0000 https://fitmaine.com/?p=1290 Skate skiing looks so smooth! So fast! So graceful! And it is - once you know what you're doing. The learning process is decidedly less elegant. But practice and lesson (or two or five) can go a long way.

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]]> https://fitmaine.com/learn-to-skate-ski-where-to-rent-ski-take-a-lesson-in-maine/feed/ 0 Learn tennis (get started for free!) with Tennis 1-2-3 at Maine Pines in Brunswick https://fitmaine.com/learn-tennis-123-lesson-maine-pines-brunswick/ https://fitmaine.com/learn-tennis-123-lesson-maine-pines-brunswick/#respond Sun, 23 Jul 2017 10:14:41 +0000 https://fitmaine.com/?p=1805 Maine Pines Racket and Fitness in Brunswick offers a free Tennis 123 program every month that includes three weekly clinics, fitness classes, weekend court time, and a social tennis mixer.

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]]> https://fitmaine.com/learn-tennis-123-lesson-maine-pines-brunswick/feed/ 0 Learn to mountain bike (or improve your skills) with free classes & rides in Portland https://fitmaine.com/learn-to-mountain-bike-or-improve-your-skills-with-free-classes-rides-in-portland/ https://fitmaine.com/learn-to-mountain-bike-or-improve-your-skills-with-free-classes-rides-in-portland/#respond Fri, 12 May 2017 10:50:09 +0000 https://fitmaine.com/?p=323 For novice mountain bikers - or curious folks who'd like to give it a try - there are free mountain biking skills classes being held every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Eastern Prom and Stroudwater Trail in Portland.

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]]> https://fitmaine.com/learn-to-mountain-bike-or-improve-your-skills-with-free-classes-rides-in-portland/feed/ 0 Learn to swing dance! Thursday Night Stomp with Portland Swing Project https://fitmaine.com/learn-to-swing-dance-wednesday-friday-night-stomp-with-portland-swing-project/ https://fitmaine.com/learn-to-swing-dance-wednesday-friday-night-stomp-with-portland-swing-project/#respond Sat, 15 Apr 2017 11:22:51 +0000 https://fitmaine.com/?p=837 The weekly dances, which alternate Wednesday and Friday nights, include a half-hour beginner lesson at the beginning, followed by a couple of hours of open dance.

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]]> https://fitmaine.com/learn-to-swing-dance-wednesday-friday-night-stomp-with-portland-swing-project/feed/ 0 Kick up your heels at The Silver Spur: Line dancing lessons every Monday night https://fitmaine.com/line-dancing-lessons-sliver-spur-mechanic-falls-maine/ https://fitmaine.com/line-dancing-lessons-sliver-spur-mechanic-falls-maine/#respond Tue, 21 Feb 2017 21:20:58 +0000 https://fitmaine.com/?p=1306 If you'd like to learn a few line dances to take to back to The Silver Spur - or to bust out later when a line dancing opportunity presents itself, or simply because you want to try something new - then mark your calendar for Monday night.

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]]> https://fitmaine.com/line-dancing-lessons-sliver-spur-mechanic-falls-maine/feed/ 0 Ride big! Grow your bike riding confidence with Cycling Savvy classes in Portland https://fitmaine.com/cycling-savvy-classes-portland/ https://fitmaine.com/cycling-savvy-classes-portland/#respond Wed, 25 May 2016 13:20:34 +0000 https://fitmaine.com/?p=2172 Learn how to bike ride with confidence! Cycling Savvy classes in Portland teach the techniques for safe and happy riding on the road.

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