December Sweat + Connect: Young Professional Fitness + Networking Meetup
Overview
Calling All Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio Young Professionals!
Finish your 2025 with a festive community-building workout and networking at this month's Sweat + Connect Mixer.
Sweat + Connect is Northeast Ohio's monthly fitness and networking experience, geared toward young professionals, entrepreneurs, and ambitious individuals ages 23 to 40 who want to connect with like-minded people. Our workouts are more collaborative, with pairs or teams working together and sharing experiences.
December Meetup Information
Date: Wednesday, December 17th
Time: Check-In at 6:30 pm, Workout at 7:00 pm, Mixer at 8:00 pm (We will reserve a space at the CAPS Fieldhouse bar for everyone to mingle. Food will be on your own.)
Location: CAPS Fieldhouse (6060 W Canal Rd, Valley View, OH 44125)
Cost: $10 per person
Theme: Holiday Colors (Red, Green, Blue). Show your Holiday spirit by dressing in your festive colors. Ugly Christmas Sweaters are encouraged!
Sweat + Connect's Mission
Established in September 2025 by ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer Christian Pizarro, our mission is to build a stronger active community in Northeast Ohio through workouts and networking events. No matter what industry you work in and whether you're beginning to work out or are more experienced, you are welcome to attend, meet new people, and break a sweat!
Here's what to expect:
- A 1-hour bootcamp workout that’s fun, challenging, and beginner-friendly(modifications provided for all levels).
- A casual post-workout mixer with healthy snacks + drinks.
- A chance to meet like-minded professionals who value both wellness and connection.
- A community that leaves you feeling energized, accomplished, and connected.
- A chance to win some prizes during the workout!
Tickets Include
- Workout
- Water and Gatorade during the workout
- Food can be purchased at the venue, which is why the price point for this event is lower.
What Should You Bring?
- Comfortable Workout Clothes
- Athletic Shoes for Indoor Use
- A towel
- Business Cards or Pamphlets
- Your Energy!
Spots are limited. Grab your ticket NOW!
About the Host
With seven years in the fitness industry, ISSA-certified fitness trainer Christian Pizarro focuses on helping people achieve a more active lifestyle through community and collaboration. He thrives on bringing people together in the name of health and wellness through events he attends and organizes, as well as networking with various groups throughout the country.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Miami University (Oxford, OH), Christian brings his services to the local community and beyond.
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Highlights
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 4:30 PM
Refund Policy
Location
CAPS Fieldhouse
6060 West Canal Road
Valley View, OH 44125
How do you want to get there?
Check-In
Come early to check in and sign your waiver, as well as mingle with other participants.
Workout
This will be a one-hour bootcamp-style workout consisting of a warmup, main workout, game, and cooldown. Depending on attendance, you may be paired with someone or in teams.
Post-Workout Networking Mixer
After the workout, we will congregate at the bar and grill area, where food and beverages can be purchased. Feel free to bring business cards and make some meaningful connections.
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