Thursday, June 23, 2016

What's going on - week of 6/23-6/29

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.

Summer has officially BEGUN! Check out some of the amazing outdoor events that are available locally:
Sponsored by Independent Health

6/23 - Thursday

5:30PM - Starting this week was the free outdoor fitness series sponsored by Independent Health (held in parks all over WNY). Tonight is a Free Kickboxing class in Larkin Square! See their full schedule of events here!

6:15PM - Head to Chestnut Ridge Park for an evening hike!
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6/24 - Friday

9AM - Try out the UpBeat Beat Down at Tony Walker in Williamsville

10AM - Head to Cheektowaga Town Park for a FREE Zumba class!

11AM - Try out a free cardio dance class at the Clarence Town Park

6PM - Sweat it out at a free Cardio Kickboxing class in Bassett Park

7PM - Get your ticket for Cordio by Fit Like a Gladiator (Core and Cardio) at Coca-Cola Field in Buffalo!

7PM - Test your balance with free AcroYoga at Canalside!

Cardio Kickboxing sponsored by Independent Health

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6/25 - Saturday

There's still time to submit a last minute registration for the Buffalo Ninja Warrior event in Buffalo on Saturday - do you have what it takes?

8AM - Start your day off right with a free Power Group Fitness Studio class at the Longboards Power Hour at the 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.com.

9:30 - SUP ERIE Adventures is holding a SUP Yoga class. Call 716-868-2975 to reserve your spot!

10AM - Try a free Yoga class at Bidwell Park

10AM - Check out Riverworks for a free Boot Camp class!

10:30 - Mothers and Fathers (or adventurous Aunts, Uncles, and Grandparents) can head to Yoga Parkside with their munchkin for a yoga session for those wee ones who are "strong walkers" up through 3 years of age. Partner with your mini-me in simple animated poses, games, a breathing exercises! More information here!

Photo from Yoga Parkside's facebook page


10:30 - Free Zumba at ArtPark in Lewiston!

2PM - Donation-based Power Yoga of Buffalo - "Karma" class.

6PM - Silo City Paddling Company is holding a Kayak and Hike combo session! Bring your own kayak, or rent from them. Snacks will be provided. Reservations are required.
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This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 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! Friday is "vertical tour" of Silo City - explore the waterfront from a new angle! Saturday is a Paddles and Pints event. Sunday will be a tour of the "millionaire mile" on Delaware Ave. See their website for ticket information.

Photo from Explore Buffalo's  Facebook page

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6/26 - Sunday

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 - Fit Like a Gladiator will be holding a free BLT (butt, legs, and thighs) class at Canalside!

9AM - Grab your running shoes and head to Chestnut Ridge for a trail run

10AM - Yoga Parkside is hosting a yoga and hiking event at Sprague Brook Park in Glenwood. Tickets here.

10AM - Try some free yoga in Delaware Park

10:30 - Enjoy yoga and beer? Then the Vinyasa at the Beer (from the creators of Vinyasa at the Vineyard) event is for you - tickets here. Must be 21.

4PM - Still looking for more food/drink/fitness events? Try Pilates, Pie, and Lattes! at the Homegrown Bistro in Orchard Park.

Photo from Vinyasa at the Vineyard's facebook page

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6/27 - Monday

9AM - Try some Barre Centric at Tony Walker in Williamsville

5:30PM - Enjoy some free yoga in Larkin square

5:30PM - Monday, check out the Slow Roll Buffalo starting at Resurgence Brewing Co in Buffalo. 

6PM - Enjoy some more free yoga in Westwood Park in Lancaster!

6PM - Try out free Zumba in Bassett Park in Amherst

6PM - Try out a "surf and turf" class at Longboards at the beach - half on land, half on water, this class will get you moving and sweating! Call ahead, or check out their website to book a board.
Want to try out other classes at Longboard's? This is their July schedule!

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 instructor will be Sue Zinter. 


Last week's yoga class at the Market Arcade in Buffalo

6:30PM - Enjoy some Salsa in the Park with Sarah Haykel at Delaware Park Rose Gardens. 

Also Monday, check out more great free classes at Canalside!
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6/28 - Tuesday

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 is hosting a free social paddle at Sunset Bay! Bring your own board or kayak, or rent one from them. Drinks afterwards at the beach club!

Photo from SUP ERIE Adventure's facebook page


Tuesday classes at Canalside!
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6/29 - Wednesday

9AM - Kardio Kick at Tony Walker

9AM - Free bodyweight strength training at Hartley Park in Lakewood

10AM - Free Pilates at ArtPark in Lewiston

5:30PM - Free yoga at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus

6PM - HEAL Yoga is holding a donation-based class at Ashker's Juice Bar on Elmwood

6PM - Yoga in Clarence Town Park - registration is required.

6PM - Free Zumba in Westwood Park in Lancaster

6PM - Free bootcamp class in Garrison Park in Amherst

6PM - Fleet Feet Sports on Delaware is holding a mini Ragnar race (two person relay, 1 mile runs, continue for as long as you like... prizes will be awarded!)

6:30 - Free yoga at Wilkeson Pointe with Love in Motion Yoga!

6:30PM - Jada Blitz Training will be holding a family-friendly fitness class every 4th Wednesday of the month! See page for details.


Photo of the tons of amazing participants in a Garage Fitness Studio class at Canalside. Photo from their facebook page


6/15 - Wednesday Classes at Canalside!
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Whew! That's a lot of events, and more are being added every week! 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!

Happy after-yoga selfie XD

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