Bring it back to life!

Hello there!

2 years ago I had the idea to pull together all of the ways to stay active in WNY in one blog, and bring that information to the masses. I got very excited, posted one blog post, and then promptly found a new sport and forgot the whole thing (oops!). 

I am proud to say that, partially due to doing research for that blog, I became deeply entrenched with the Queen City Roller Girls, and now belong to two teams in the league (and head up the street team). 

Anyways...

I would love to bring this back for the summer time - to find all kinds of events that will help people to be active and achieve their fitness goals in new and fun ways (and to explore WNY in new ways as well). 

So here are some local events:

5/20 - Fit Like a Gladiator will be holding some FREE outdoor BLT (butt, legs, and thighs) classes. This first one will be held in Margaret Louise Park in Buffalo on Friday.

5/21 - Power Yoga Buffalo will be hosting a complementary yoga class at the new Five Hundred Seneca building this Saturday at 11AM. Stick around after for a tour of the building, margaritas, and guacamole!

5/21 - One Yoga is hosting Yoga and Hiking at Artpark this Saturday. This event is sold out but it's something that I'll be watching for reoccurring events in the future. 

5/22 - Yoga Parkside is hosting another Yoga and Hiking event the next day - Sunday, 5/22. This event is in Hunters Creek County Park (about 20 min from downtown Buffalo). Again, sold out (lesson - these events tend to sell out about 3 weeks ahead, so book them quickly if you're interested), but we'll be keeping an eye out for more events like this one.

5/22 - Bhakti, Beats and Brews with FLOAT Yoga is going down at Resurgence Brewing Co at 11AM. Tickets are $15 and everyone (21 and older) gets a free sample of beer of their choice [after the class ;) ]. At time of publication (9:30 Monday morning) there are still tickets available, so get them while you can! I have heard from friends that these events are really fun. 

5/22 - Also on Sunday, there is an event for the kiddos (10:30AM) - Garage Fitness Studio will be hosting a Kids Fitness Hour for $5/child. All proceeds are assisting Troop 30917 who is purchasing items for We Rock the Spectrum. 

5/24 - Fit Like a Gladiator will be hosting a bootcamp in Margaret Louise Park in Buffalo at 7PM next Tuesday. This class is on $5, but if you bring a friend it's only $4 each :)

6/1 - Rolling into June, Garage Fitness Studio is hosting a Rock Out fitness class at Canalside for FREE (every Wednesday at 6PM throughout the summer). This is a cardio and strength class. 

6/4 - on June 4th we have a Kettlebell class at Canalside on Saturday mornings at 9AM for FREE (every Saturday throughout the summer). If you don't have your own kettlebell, you can reserve one at garagefitnessstudio@gmail.com

6/5 - We have Namastadium 2.0 coming up at the Ralph on June 5th at 9:30AM (proceeds benefit the Women's and Children's hospital). This event is a little more expensive ($30) HOWEVER, it does benefit charity (and they will have gift bags)!

6/6 - The day after that, 6/6, there is a Rev bootcamp at Canalside in the city. This event is FREE! They will be running these Rev classes every single Monday throughout the summer. No sign-up for this one... just be there at 6PM!

6/6 - Occurring concurrently, and also FREE at Canalside is a Kangoo Jumps class (low-impact, cardio-based fitness). Please email garagefitnessstudio@gmail.com to reserve a space. 

6/6 - That same day at 7PM (right after Rev and Kangoo) is a Barre Centric class - again, at Canalside, and FREE! These classes will also be reoccurring on Mondays throughout the summer. Same deal - no signup, just show up!

6/7 - The next day starts the FREE Zumba series on Tuesday nights at Canalside at 7PM. This class will run every Tuesday throughout the summer. 

6/10 - Another FREE Rock Out workout with Garage Fitness Studio, this time at The Waiting Room on Delaware at 9PM with a LIVE BAND (nice). Stay for a drink after (if you're 21). 

6/10 - Step out on Friday 6/10 from 6-9:30 to support Compeer of Greater Buffalo and CASA for MHA of Erie County at the Buffalo Superhero Race! Come dressed as your favorite superhero or villain, and support a great cause. Tickets are $30-35 for the 5k, or $25-30 for the wellness walk. (While you're there, say hello to my friends from the WNY Superhero Alliance!)

6/19 - Garage Fitness Studios will have another Rock Out workout session on 6/19 at 9:30AM at Evans Town Park... still free, but collecting donations for a cause (Caitlin Burbige's family - see facebook page for gofundme information). 

6/24 - Fit Like a Gladiator is hosting a fitness night at Coca Cola field (home of the Bisons). This class will be $20 and can be purchased by contacting fitlikeagladiator@gmail.com or bpotozniak@bisons.com. This event will start at 7 (get there at 6:30). 

6/26 - This summer there will be four FREE BLT (butt, legs, and thighs) classes at Canalside hosted by Fit Like a Gladiator. (6/26, 7/17, 8/14, and 9/4)

7/2 - start your July out with a pop at the annual Buffalo Bubble Run! Check out this event at the Outer Harbor (starts at 8AM, tickets are $20 UNTIL MAY 18th - after that they go up to $50 so BUY THEM SOON if you want to go). 

So that about takes care of May and June - I'll post more if I find more (and if you have anything to suggest, or any events you'd like to see added, let me know!)