Each week I will be publishing 2 posts - Mondays will be articles and reviews. Thursdays will be a "What's Going On" feature, in which I highlight upcoming events and ticket deadlines.
August is seriously hot, but Buffalo has some cool ways to stay active:
8/4 - Thursday
9AM - Every Thursday at 9AM is Exercise Like the Animals, giving younger children the chance to exercise like their favorite creatures! Free at Canalside.
10AM - Also every Thursday, you can try out a free Zumba class at Cheektowaga Town Park.
5:30PM - Free Kickboxing class in Larkin Square
6PM - Join instructors from Fit2BWell and Garage Fitness Studio for a combo class - SUP Yoga and Kangoo Jumps! $25 at the Outer Harbor (Wilkeson Pointe)
6:15PM - Enjoy an evening hike at Chesnut Ridge Park
7PM - Head to Tony Walker in Williamsville for a Healthy Bods Meets Healthy Financials class.
6:30PM - Try out Pickleball (similar to a cross between tennis and ping-pong) at The Healthy Zone Rink in East Aurora. $5 to play.
7:30PM - Try out a Booty Work (hip hop aerobics) class at Musicality Central (Future Dance Center in Hamburg), followed by a Club Dance Nite class at 8:30
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| Photo from Fit2BWell's facebook event |
8/5 - Friday
Today is the start of Dance Days of Buffalo! If you are a dancer, or just enjoy dancing, be sure not to miss this event! This event is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with classes during the day, and performances from local groups in the evening - click here for more information.
9AM - Try out the UpBeat Beat Down at Tony Walker in Williamsville
10AM - Every Friday morning is an aerial yoga class with Aerial Dance Buffalo at the ALT Theatre in Buffalo. Drop in price is $18. For more information click here. Preregistration is recommended as these classes fill fast.
11AM - Get loose at a free cardio dance class at the Clarence Town Park
6PM - Enjoy some Power Yoga at Canalside
6PM - Sweat it out at a free Cardio Kickboxing class in Bassett Park
6PM - Garage Fitness Studio is holding another Cruise Night (with bicycles)at the Eden Corn Fest (starting at the Garage Studio)
6PM - Garage Fitness Studio is holding another Cruise Night (with bicycles)at the Eden Corn Fest (starting at the Garage Studio)
7PM - Test your balance with free AcroYoga at Canalside!
7PM - Every Friday you can take a Hatha Yoga class at the Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy.
10PM - Round out your evening with a Salsa Dance lesson at Expo Market!
7PM - Every Friday you can take a Hatha Yoga class at the Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy.
10PM - Round out your evening with a Salsa Dance lesson at Expo Market!
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| Rishone and Susie K from Musicality Central will be teaching classes at Dance Days of Buffalo - check out the Dance Days website for ticket and schedule information. Photo from Musicality Central's facebook page. |
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Day 2 of Dance Days of Buffalo!
Also going on today is Kickstock - a kickball tournament! (proceeds benefit charity)
8AM - Start your day off right with a free Barre Centric at the Longboards Power Hour at the Pointe (Wilkeson Pointe)
9AM - Following the Power Hour, stretch it out with free yoga with Love In Motion Yoga!
9AM - Across the river at Canalside, there's Kettlebell Swing at Canalside with Garage Fitness Studio. BYOKB ( Bring your own kettlebell) or reserve one at garagefitnessstudio@gmail.
9AM - Also happening at Canalside is a Systema class - this is a Russian martial art - creating a calm body, but maintaining awareness of surroundings. Taught by instructors from Primordial Strength.
9AM - Fit Like a Gladiator is holding an abs and arms meetup in Margaret Louise Park for $5.
9AM - SUP ERIE Adventures is holding a SUP Yoga class. Call 716-868-2975 to reserve your spot!
9AM - Enjoy some Pickleball at the Healthy Zone Rink in East Aurora - $5 to play.
9:30AM - Every Saturday morning is an aerial yoga class with Aerial Dance Buffalo at the ALT Theatre in Buffalo. Drop in price is $18. For more information click here. Preregistration is recommended as these classes fill fast.
10AM - Enjoy a free Power Yoga class at Canalside
10AM - Try a free Yoga class at Bidwell Park
10AM - Check out Riverworks for a free Boot Camp class!
10AM - Take your pick of hikes - either Whirlpool State Park, or Genesee Valley Greenway Trail.
10:30 - Free Zumba at ArtPark in Lewiston!
2PM - Donation-based Power Yoga of Buffalo - "Karma" class.
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| I'll be there for the Dance Around the World Showcase at Dance Days of Buffalo! Photo from their facebook page. |
This weekend check out some of the options that Explore Buffalo has available to stay active, and see parts of our city in a brand new way! Saturday you can take an Olmsted's Pocket Parks tour in Allentown, or Sunday you can check out a Scandalous Buffalo tour, or a tour of the Larkin District. See their website for ticket information.
Photo from Explore Buffalo's Facebook page
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8/7 - Sunday
Final day of Dance Days of Buffalo!
8AM - Try out some yoga at the Darwin Martin House with Yoga Parkside - proceeds go toward the restoration of this historic building.
8AM - Ever curious about Roller Derby? This sport is growing by leaps and bounds, and you can try it out yourself! QCRG, Buffalo's original flat-track roller derby team, is starting their next bootcamp for beginner skaters this Sunday! Click here to register - hope to see you on the track! (look for me at QCRG events - #72)
9AM - Garage Fitness Studio is holding a Sunday-Funday free fitness class (POUND) in Evans Town Park!
9AM - Bring your dog to fitness! Check out the Rover and Me Fitness Class (first week is free) running throughout the summer at Gallagher Pier in Buffalo. Your dog works on obedience skills while you perform the exercises (both a dog trainer, and a fitness trainer will be on-hand).
9AM - SUP Erie Adventures will be having a Sunday morning SUP Yoga class.
9AM - Fit Like a Gladiator will be holding a free BLT (butt, legs, and thighs) class at Canalside!
10AM - Try a Vinyasa Yoga class at Canalside.
10AM - Try some free yoga in Delaware Park
10AM - If you're 21 or over, and enjoy Yoga and wine, try the Vinyasa in the Vineyard event at Marjim Manor.
10AM - Gobble up at the Tofurky Trot 5k at VegFest at the Black Rock Harbor.
11AM - Take a free HEAL yoga class taught by Rob Savarino at Templeton Landing!
11AM - Or, head to Wilkeson Pointe for a Bootcamp and Beers class, hosted by Queen City Cycling! $30 gets a 60-90min workout, food, and 2 drinks.
6PM - Every Sunday you can enjoy a Beach Yoga class with Longboards at the Beach (Hamburg Beach).
6PM - Try out an evening river bike tour at Niagara Falls state park.
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| Photo from the 2016 QCRG Playoffs - Devil Dollies vs Suicidal Saucies. 2 of the players in this photo were complete rookies this season - this could be you if you join QCRG bootcamp! Photo credit to one of our amazing derby photographers. I believe it's from Andy's Photo Candy. If you took this photo, let me know and I'll post proper credit! |
8/8 - Monday
5:30AM - Start every week with Monday morning PiYo with Marcia and Longboards, held at the Lake Erie Seaway Trail facility (indoors). Make sure to register, because this class fills up.
9AM - Try some Barre Centric at Tony Walker in Williamsville
9AM - Every Monday at 9AM is Exercise Like the Animals, giving younger children the chance to exercise like their favorite creatures! Free at Canalside.
5:30PM - Enjoy some free yoga in Larkin square
5:30PM - Monday, ride with the Slow Roll Buffalo starting at the Tri-Main center in Buffalo.
5:45PM - Try out an Acro Foundations class with Joanne Wu of Fit2BWell.
6PM - Free bootcamp class at the Ralph Wilson Stadium. Classes located on the field. Park in Lot 2, enter at Gate 2, sections 133/134
6PM - Enjoy some free yoga in Westwood Park in Lancaster!
6PM - Try out free Zumba in Bassett Park in Amherst
6:30 - East Meets West Yoga blankets the park at the Massachusetts Avenue Park
6:30PM - HEAL Yoga is holding a free yoga happy hour at Market Arcade in Buffalo. This week's instructors will be Emilee and Ben from WNY Acro Yoga.
6:30PM - Enjoy some Pickleball at the Healthy Zone Rink in East Aurora - $5 to play.
6:30PM - Enjoy some Salsa in the Park with Sarah Haykel at Delaware Park Rose Gardens.
Monday night classes at Canalside!
- Pilates by Ottfit (5PM)
- Kangoo Jump (6PM)
- Rev Bootcamp (6PM)
- Barre Centric (7PM)
- Fusion Fitness (7PM)
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| Slow Roll's August events - photo from their facebook page. |
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8/9 - Tuesday
9AM - Enjoy a free Tai Chi class at Canalside
9AM - Every Tuesday at 9AM is Exercise Like the Animals, giving younger children the chance to exercise like their favorite creatures! Free at Canalside.
10AM - Free pilates at Cheektowaga town park!
6PM - TRX at Tony Walker - tacos and tequila to follow ;)
6PM - Free bootcamp class at Delaware Park
6PM - Free (either yoga or zumba) class at Chestnut Ridge Park near the casino (classes will alternate weeks!)
6PM - SUP Erie Adventures will have a free Tuesday Night social paddle.
6:30PM - Hike Stiglmeier Park with Foothills Trail Club.
7PM - Every Tuesday you can take a Hatha Yoga class at the Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy.
Tuesday Night classes at Canalside!
9AM - Kardio Kick at Tony Walker
9AM - Free bodyweight strength training at Hartley Park in Lakewood
10AM - Free Pilates at ArtPark in Lewiston
12PM - Bring your family for family-friendly yoga at Canalside!
5:30PM - Free yoga at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
6PM - Free Zumba in Westwood Park in Lancaster
6PM - Free bootcamp class in Garrison Park in Amherst
6PM - Try out a Hip Hop for starters class at Musicality Central (at Studio 990) - $10/class, and there are more advanced classes available if you are so inclined.
6:30 - Free yoga at Wilkeson Pointe with Love in Motion Yoga!
9AM - Every Tuesday at 9AM is Exercise Like the Animals, giving younger children the chance to exercise like their favorite creatures! Free at Canalside.
10AM - Free pilates at Cheektowaga town park!
6PM - TRX at Tony Walker - tacos and tequila to follow ;)
6PM - Free bootcamp class at Delaware Park
6PM - Free (either yoga or zumba) class at Chestnut Ridge Park near the casino (classes will alternate weeks!)
6PM - SUP Erie Adventures will have a free Tuesday Night social paddle.
6:30PM - Hike Stiglmeier Park with Foothills Trail Club.
7PM - Every Tuesday you can take a Hatha Yoga class at the Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy.
Tuesday Night classes at Canalside!
- Family Power Yoga (5PM)
- Zumba! (6PM)
- Blitz Body (7PM)
- Intro to Hoop Dance (7PM)
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| Awesome pic of Zumba at Canalside - as you can see every week is color coordinated. Check their facebook for details. Photo from their facebook page. |
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8/10 - Wednesday
8/10 - Wednesday
9AM - Kardio Kick at Tony Walker
9AM - Free bodyweight strength training at Hartley Park in Lakewood
10AM - Free Pilates at ArtPark in Lewiston
12PM - Bring your family for family-friendly yoga at Canalside!
5:30PM - Free yoga at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
6PM - Free Zumba in Westwood Park in Lancaster
6PM - Free bootcamp class in Garrison Park in Amherst
6PM - Try out a Hip Hop for starters class at Musicality Central (at Studio 990) - $10/class, and there are more advanced classes available if you are so inclined.
6:30 - Free yoga at Wilkeson Pointe with Love in Motion Yoga!
Wednesday Night Classes at Canalside!
- Hip Hop dance (5PM)
- Garage Rocks (6PM)
- PiYo (7PM)
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| Yoga at the Pointe with Love in Motion Yoga - photo from their facebook page. |
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If you know of an event that you would like to see in here, please let me know! (message our facebook page!)
Get out there and get moving!
If you know of an event that you would like to see in here, please let me know! (message our facebook page!)
Get out there and get moving!
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