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      <title>Grand Rapids Wants You To Come Out And Enjoy These FREE Outdoor Fitness Classes</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 11:37:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're looking to enjoy the outdoors and get in a good workout the city of Grand Rapids is offering a variety of free outdoor workout classes that has something for everyone. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/grand-rapids-free-outdoor-fitness-classes-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Looking to get active this fall and winter? The City of Grand Rapids is offering a bunch of budget-friendly fitness classes starting soon! <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-grand-rapids-fitness-classes-fall-winter-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:47:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Looking to get active outdoors this summer? The City of Grand Rapids is offering a bunch of free outdoor fitness classes! <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-free-fitness-classes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Looking to get active this fall? The City of Grand Rapids is offering a bunch of budget-friendly fitness classes September through November. <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-grand-rapids-fitness-dance-classes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Looking to get active outdoors this summer? The City of Grand Rapids is offering a bunch of free outdoor fitness classes! <a href="https://wgrd.com/want-to-work-on-your-fitness-city-of-gr-offering-17-free-outdoor-fitness-classes-starting-may-23/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The city of Grand Rapids continues to improve local parks and encourage those in the city to get outdoors. They've now announced the city will be installing a new way to exercise in one of our local parks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-will-be-upgrading-ottawa-hills-park-with-west-michigans-first-fitness-court/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Hot girl summer is in full effect! <a href="https://wgrd.com/theres-a-bunch-of-free-outdoor-fitness-classes-this-summer-around-g-r/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hot girl summer is in full effect! <a href="https://wgrd.com/theres-a-bunch-of-free-outdoor-fitness-classes-this-summer-around-g-r/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[She recalls in a TikTok video that when her personal trainer first asked what her fitness goals were, they were confused when she said "to have sex with the lights on."
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      <description><![CDATA[Made some fitness resolutions this year? Just want to add to your existing wellness regimen? Our list has a little bit of everything you could need to make this year the best it can be. <a href="https://wgrd.com/eight-fab-fitness-finds-for-the-new-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Dan Hill was swimming laps while the employees at the 24 Hour Fitness in Sandy, Utah closed the gym...leaving Dan locked inside. Oops!
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dan Hill was swimming laps while the employees at the 24 Hour Fitness in Sandy, Utah closed the gym...leaving Dan locked inside. Oops!
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:09:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We'll soon have a new option for working out in Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/exercise-equipment-coming-to-two-grand-rapids-parks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&apos;ll soon have a new option for working out in Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/exercise-equipment-coming-to-two-grand-rapids-parks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Family Fitness Ordered to Pay $220K For Poor Business Practices</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:06:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Consumers can expect information about claiming their money in the next few months.
 <a href="https://wgrd.com/family-fitness-ordered-to-pay-220k-for-poor-business-practices/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Consumers can expect information about claiming their money in the next few months.
 <a href="https://wgrd.com/family-fitness-ordered-to-pay-220k-for-poor-business-practices/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Beer Yoga is Totally Something That Needs to Come to Grand Rapids</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:26:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There are two things I've noticed about Grand Rapids since moving here. A lot of people like to exercise, and they also love to drink beer. It IS Beer City USA, so this makes sense. And now, there's a new fitness craze coming out of Germany, and working it's way across the world. And it needs to come to Grand Rapids.
Beer Yoga! <a href="https://wgrd.com/beer-yoga-is-totally-something-that-needs-to-come-to-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are two things I&apos;ve noticed about Grand Rapids since moving here. A lot of people like to exercise, and they also love to drink beer. It IS Beer City USA, so this makes sense. And now, there&apos;s a new fitness craze coming out of Germany, and working it&apos;s way across the world. And it needs to come to Grand Rapids.
Beer Yoga! <a href="https://wgrd.com/beer-yoga-is-totally-something-that-needs-to-come-to-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grand Rapids is the 6th Fittest City in U.S. According to Fitbit</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2016 22:19:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids has made another list! Recently, GR has been named the hottest real estate market to watch and the second best city in the U.S. in which to start a business; now Grand Rapids is ranking high in fitness.
According to Fitbit, Grand Rapids is the sixth fittest city in America. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-is-the-6th-fittest-city-in-u-s-according-to-fitbit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids has made another list!&nbsp;Recently, GR has been named the hottest real estate market to watch and the second best city in the U.S. in which to start a business; now Grand Rapids is&nbsp;ranking high in fitness.
According to Fitbit, Grand Rapids is the sixth fittest city in America. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-is-the-6th-fittest-city-in-u-s-according-to-fitbit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Chachi Leaving Pop Evil</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2016 21:15:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This afternoon, Chachi from Pop Evil hosted a live video chat to announce his departure from the band. He's taking a new opportunity that will allow him to spend more time with family. <a href="https://wgrd.com/chachi-is-leaving-pop-evil-to-focus-on-family-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This afternoon, Chachi from Pop Evil hosted a live video chat to announce his departure from the band. He&apos;s taking a new opportunity that will allow him to spend more time with family. <a href="https://wgrd.com/chachi-is-leaving-pop-evil-to-focus-on-family-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>New Treadmill Test Predicts How Long You’ll Live [Video]</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2015 13:29:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[For those who are in shape and have an easy time running on a treadmill and doing stress tests, this won't cause you any worry. 
However, if you're out of shape and have trouble running short distances on a treadmill, this basically says you're screwed. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-new-treadmill-test-predicts-how-long-youll-live-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[For those who are in shape and have an easy time running on a treadmill and doing stress tests, this won&apos;t cause you any worry. 
However, if you&apos;re out of shape and have trouble running short distances on a treadmill, this basically says you&apos;re screwed. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-new-treadmill-test-predicts-how-long-youll-live-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Free Beer and Hot Wings]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Mountain From ‘Game Of Thrones’ Lifts 1,400 Pounds [Video]</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:59:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're a fan of HBO's &quot;Game of Thrones,&quot; then you might know its character The Mountain. 
He's been featured off and on since the show's first season by various actors, but in the most recent season was portrayed by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson.
The 26-year-old from Iceland has had an incredibly impressive strongman career. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-the-mountain-from-game-of-thrones-lifts-1400-pounds-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&apos;re a fan of HBO&apos;s &amp;quot;Game of Thrones,&amp;quot; then you might know its character The Mountain. 
He&apos;s been featured off and on since the show&apos;s first season by various actors, but in the most recent season was portrayed by Haf&thorn;&oacute;r J&uacute;l&iacute;us Bj&ouml;rnsson.
The 26-year-old from Iceland has had an incredibly impressive strongman career. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-the-mountain-from-game-of-thrones-lifts-1400-pounds-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Gym Stereotypes</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2014 21:24:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With 2014 under way, a lot of people have made the resolution to hit the gym and get in shape.  
Don't worry regular gym-goers, they won't make it past January for the most part.
For those of you hitting the gym for the first time, returning after last January's binge, or even you regular gym-rats, Dude Perfect has this great video to help steer you away from becoming that guy in the gym.
Read Mor <a href="https://wgrd.com/gym-stereotypes-dont-be-that-guy-at-the-gym/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With 2014 under way, a lot of people have made the resolution to hit the gym and get in shape.  
Don't worry regular gym-goers, they won't make it past January for the most part.
For those of you hitting the gym for the first time, returning after last January's binge, or even you regular gym-rats, Dude Perfect has this great video to help steer you away from becoming that guy in the gym.
Read Mor <a href="https://wgrd.com/gym-stereotypes-dont-be-that-guy-at-the-gym/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Survey: Americans Lead Planet in Working Out [Poll]</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Maybe there’s something to the typical New Year’s resolution to work out thing.  I have never been big on &quot;working out&quot; I mean I run a LOT but to me, running and working out can be two different things! <a href="https://wgrd.com/survey-us-working-out/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jackie]]></dc:creator>
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