BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — The Canalside fitness series, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York, has gone virtual!
“We’re still hoping that this can bring a fun joy to people inside their homes or outside their homes in their backyards,” Kate Schrum, Communications Relations Specialist of BCBS WNY said.
Every day of the week offers something new like yoga, zumba, HIIT classes, and even workouts for kids. All videos will be uploaded to the Buffalo Waterfront website (click here) and will remain online for 24 hours. The classes are free to anyone and are filmed using social distancing protocols.
“We had a great time doing it," zumba instructor Olivia Ebsary said of recording their first virtual class. "I think the people that are at watching it and are doing it will sense that and get into it as well.”
Below is the full schedule of classes:
| Date and Time | Virtual Class | Description |
Mondays starting June 1 11:00 a.m. | Soma Cura Yoga | Flow Yoga is open to all levels and promotes strength, courage and a deep sense of calm. |
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Tuesdays starting May 26 11:00 a.m. | Zumba | Zumba is an hour-long dance fitness party. Join instructors Jen, Megan and Olivia as they lead participants through different international rhythms for a great workout. |
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Wednesdays starting May 27 11:00 a.m. | Shannon Connors | Join certified group fitness dynamo Shannon Connors and her team as they work you out in this full-body, high energy workout designed to work every muscle in your body: beginner to the most experienced fitness enthusiasts can enjoy this one. |
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Thursdays starting May 28 11:00 a.m. | La Movement | Join the Party! La’Movement Fitness is a place to get up, get active, and get moving. Offering high energy and vibrant dance fitness classes facilitated through a multi-cultural lens. |
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Fridays starting May 29 11:00 a.m. | BikeOrBar | BikeOrBar HIIT Class is packed full of intense workout sets and full body movement that takes athletic interval training to the next level. |
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Saturdays starting May 30 11:00 a.m. | Graceful Warrior Yoga | Grace Warrior Yoga classes are designed to bring forth a unique experience filled with strength, power, grace, and clarity. Yoga and its unique ability to connect the body and mind is sure to bring about the positive results that we are all looking for in our daily lives. |
Saturdays starting May 30 2:00 p.m. | Bridge to Fitness | Heart Pumping Body Weight Bootcamp is a 45-minute cardiovascular workout using just your body weight designed to be completed at home. |
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Sundays starting May 31 11:00 a.m. | Boxstar Training | Boxstar training utilizes non-combative boxing routines for people at any level, combining boxing and kickboxing workouts, fight conditioning, and resistance training. |
Sundays starting May 31 2:00 p.m. | Sow Fit- Kids Get Moving | Kid's Get Moving Creative Movement is a wonderful way for children to be confident and active. We encourage kids to lead healthy self-expressions that we are born with, to grow self-esteem, and establish an active and healthy lifestyle in all phases of our children's lives. |
Independent Health along with YMCA are also offering free fitness virtual classes through their Fitness in the Parks series. Anyone wishing to join the classes can join the live-streams each night offered on two different Facebook pages (YMCA Buffalo Niagara and Jamestown Area YMCA).
Their schedule is as follows:
- Mondays at 6 p.m. - Boot Camp
- Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. - Kickboxing
- Wednesdays at 9 a.m. - Fusion
- Thursdays at 5 p.m. - Yoga
- Saturdays at 9 a.m. - Cardio Kick
