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Shes been named the worlds most powerful fitness influencer, with a $46 million empire, worldwide stadium tours, the richest exercise app in Apples Store and more than 20 million followers online.

But 26-year-old Australian social media wunderkind Kayla Itsines is striving to change the medium that helped make her famous, and let women know theres more to life than faultless selfies, photoshopped bodies and pretending to be perfect on the internet.

The Adelaide-based fitness celebrity, visiting Sydney with her apps new trainers Sjana Elise Earp and Kelsey Wells, said she was determined to ensure social media did not hold back or discourage women of different fitness levels and sizes.

Well talk about everything and well talk about things that women dont want to talk about on social media like when we have our periods or when we feel bloated or when we miss a workout, she said.

We all get bloated, we all have stretch marks, its just completely 100 percent normal. We talk about those things to make it more real.

And Itsines, who recently spoke out about being branded too skinny on Instagram, predicted an imminent groundswell against negative body image messages online as more women rebelled against them.

Coming in 2018 theres going to be a big trend focusing on body confidence, she said.

There are some girls on social media at the moment who are pushing this big (idea) that it doesnt matter what you look like, it matters what you feel like, and thats what were pushing as well.

Itsines said some of her favorite examples of inspiring women railing against online stereotypes included the joint account of Australian models Kate Wasley and Georgia Gibbs that showcased women of different shapes standing together, and mother Lexie Woodmansee who shared the unfiltered, sometimes unglamorous stories behind her fitness journey.

Itsines said exposing what goes on behind the scenes of a photo can help shut down unrealistic expectations and create more supportive online environments.

Its really important to talk about why you took that photo or the hard work that goes into everyday life, or goes into yoga, or becoming a mum, or after you have a baby, she said.

You have to talk about those things. Whats the point of social media if youre just going to upload a photo and say nothing? Our aim is to motivate and inspire.

The fitness entrepreneur is well placed to make an impact, having recently published a book, finished a worldwide stadium tour with stops including London and New York, and established a growing global audience for her Sweat app, which features workouts in eight languages and last year became the richest fitness app in Apples Store.

Itsines said adding yoga and post-pregnancy workouts to the app from Earp and Wells friends with their own online communities was designed to expand its reach and give variety to her loyal followers, some of whom are now on week 159 of her workouts.

While Itsines has been building her fitness brand since 2014, and now boasts more Instagram followers than high-profile health commentators Gwyneth Paltrow and Jillian Michaels, she said more Australian fitness experts were definitely seizing opportunities to grow a similarly strong international following.

And good on them, she said.

Theres a lot of communities young entrepreneurs have built up through fitness and thats the aim. Thats how you keep your brand for a long time.

This article originally appeared on News.com.au

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Samsung plans to unveil a new fitness smartband, the Gear Fit2 Pro, at the companys Unpacked event on August 23rd, according to VentureBeat. The latest fitness tracker has added water resistance up to 165 feet, and it can sync to the Speedo On app, which lets you swim with it and track lap times. Samsungs current smartband, the Gear Fit2, isnt submersible underwater, so thats a definite winning point. Theres also a music playback option that allows Spotify tracks to be played offline, as well as GPS functionality.

Details about the new Gear Fit2 Pro were posted by well-known leaker Evan Blass, who got his hands on training slides that feature the upcoming smartband. The Gear Fit2 Pro will be compatible with iOS and Android phones, and comes with a premium subscription to Under Armours digital fitness platform. The clasp has also been updated to a more functional watch style from the Gear Fit2s snap closure.

There are no details yet on when the Gear Fit2 Pro will be released or how much it costs. In addition to this new smart band, were expecting to see the Galaxy Note 8 and a new GearVR headset at Samsungs event next week.

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Samsung's new fitness smartband leak reveals offline Spotify support, 5 ATM water resistance - The Verge

Balancing nutrition, exercise and a chronic disease its a lifestyle now for Marybeth Burroughs who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis five years ago without showing any early signs or symptoms. "I had a neck surgery and they found my MS." MS is an often disabling disease of the central nervous system that interrupts the flow of information between the brain and body. The immune system mistakenly attacks the central nervous system - by eating at the myelin sheath - which protects your nerves. Marybeth takes daily medication to slow the attack on her central nervous system. She believes, however, that diet and exercise really help with the fatigue that comes with the disease. "If I wake up and feel the fatigue hit me, I go for a mile walk and it just gives me life."

Having learned so much about her disease, Marybeth wants to help others, but says she had a hard time finding much of an MS support system in our area. So she reached out to trainers at Saint Mary's Center for Health and Fitness. "I researched, shared Cassie Goodman. There really wasn't anything in the Reno-Sparks area." Cassie is the center's Medical Exercise and Safety Supervisor. She helped create a program that incorporates health coaching, nutrition and exercise for people living with MS. "It's a 12-week program. They'll meet once a week - Wednesdays at 2 p.m. - and they'll have a full gym membership for 12 weeks." The program is designed to strengthen muscles that might have started to atrophy, as well improve balance, endurance, flexibility and diet.

Fitness and Nutrition Supervisor, Catie Doucette says cleaning up the menu is a good way to keep symptoms at bay. She will help clients pinpoint possible trigger foods for a flare-up. "If you're eating whole, natural foods, that's typically the place to start. Any processed foods are more likely to trigger. But everyone is different." When she meets with the group for a half-hour every other week she will discuss the importance of hydration, eliminating anti-inflammatory ingredients and how to handle good days and bad. "When they have a flare, they have a lot of issues with being able to move freely - or even a steady hand - so we talk about ways to cook with those limitations."

The goal of this program is to arm clients with tools they can use to not only manage their disease, but to also enjoy life. "There's nothing like it, expresses Marybeth who is thrilled her idea for this type of MS support group is coming to life.

If you would like to learn more or sign up, contact Cassie Goodman at CGoodman2@primehealthcare.com or call (775) 770-7874. Saint Mary's Fitness Center is located at 645 North Arlington Avenue, Suite 100 in Reno. Enrollment in this program is $79 per person.

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Aetna's (AET) reported deal to offer a discounted or even free Apple Watchto its base of 23 million customerswould underscore the importance of health and fitness apps to Apple's (AAPL) line of smart watches.

Apple boss Tim Cook has been bullish on health and fitness apps for the smart watch, noting that the device is "motivating [users] to sit less and move more" during a third fiscal quarter earnings call in early August. Upgrades coming in Watch OS4will allow the device to serve as a personalactivity coach, whileApple's GymKit program will connect the watchto cardio equipment, he continued.

The current Apple Watches require proximity to an iPhone to connect to the Internet, limiting the appeal to Aetna customers or others who ownphones with Android or other operating systems.The next iteration of the iPhone reportedly will have its own wireless connection, a boon for non-iPhone users.

"If you don't have an iPhone today, the Apple watch is probably not going to be in your consideration set," said Jeff Orr of ABI Research. "If those rumors do come true and a stand-alone smart watch like an Apple watch with LTE integrated into it becomes available, it's going to open up the possibility for even more people who would look to it as a potential solution for them."

Former Apple product development head Jean-Louis Gassee suggested that the company is "playing the long game" with the watch and its capabilities for health and fitness,inan interview with UBS earlier this year.

Health apps were a priority underthe late Steve Jobs, who reportedly established a biomedical engineering team to work on technology to monitor blood sugar for diabetics. Tim Cook reportedlytested a blood monitoring accessory earlier this year.

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The Class:I took the MET45 training class at Evolve Fitness at 5:45pm on Wednesday.

The Appeal:Evolve is new to the Dallas area. Though there is a membership option and the option to workout independently, Evolve also offers group sessions. Several NBA and NFL dancers have shown the gym love on Instagram.

The Instructor: Co-ownerSharif Abboud was the instructor of the class. Sharif did an amazing job engaging with everyone. It can be hard for instructors to keep a 45-minute-long session fun and upbeat while making sure everyone is using the proper technique, but he nailed it.

The Space:The small studio includes all your typical weight training necessities and cardio machines, alongside a long patch of artificial grass for plyometric training and sled runs.

Whos There:Men and women of all ages and fitness levels looking for a good workout and an encouraging environment to go with it.

What to Wear:Whatever you typically work out in and tennis shoes. Just prepare to get extremely sweaty.

How It Went:The class is centered on a hybrid training format that incorporates resistance, metabolic, and athletic training within a 45-minute high intensity circuit. The circuit is comprised of five stations with two exercises at each station. You move through each station with a partner and do each exercise in the station two times through. Each station was either focused on weight training like olympic squats, high intensity training like sled runs, or both. Once we completed the five station circuit, we lined up in next to the treadmill in groups of three and did three more stations one on the treadmill and two plyometric exercises on the ground. After this ended I was convinced that we were done because I was totally exhausted by this point, but then we lined up and did the whole circuit again, but at a little faster of a pace and that concluded the workout.

The Aftermath: Two days later, my legs are still extremely sore. I mean, my upper body is sore too, but not as bad as my legs. I felt amazing right after the class.

Loved:I was a big fan of how Sharif organized the class. It was hard to do, but easy to follow. The atmosphere is encouraging, as are the other class goers. I also loved how the class incorporated everything in 45 minutes.

Didnt Love:I felt a little light-headed after the first circuit, but thats a sign of hard work, right?

Difficulty:I work out everyday and this class was extremely challenging for me. With that said, Sharif gives everyone different moderations for the exercises depending on their fitness level. You can make the class as easy or as hard as you want it to be, and youll still get a great workout.

Bottom Line:This is a workout everyone needs to try because it is a game changer. Its perfect for anyone and everyone because it incorporates all aspects of fitness. I 10/10 recommend!

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Your mindset can impact your mortality in surprising ways.

The journal Health Psychology recently published a fascinating (and well-written) scientific study suggesting that how fit you think you are affects your risk of death more than how fit you actually are.

Researchers at Stanford University examined information collected by the National Center for Health Statistics (part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) between 1990 and 2011. This included questionnaire responses, demographics, medical history, physical exam, and physical activity data from over 60,000 very diverse people a representative sample estimated to reflect over 475 million US adults.

People were asked to rate how active they thought they were, as compared to their peers. The study volunteers actual activity was measured in three ways:

Researchers took into account various measures of health. These included:

An impressively long list of demographic details were also accounted for, including: gender, age, race/ethnicity, marital status, education, environment (urban vs. rural), employment, annual household income, and access to medical care.

Lastly, the respondents data was linked to the National Death Index. Some respondents were followed for as many as 21 years; approximately 10% died during the study follow-up time.

The researchers analyzed the data in many different ways, including correcting for all these other important factors that could also influence their conclusions. The results were surprising. No matter how they ran the numbers, if people thought they were a lot less active than their peers, this was associated with a statistically significant higher risk of death: at least 18% when compared to the general population (those whose data were not included), and up to 71% higher when compared to people who thought they were more active. Again, this is regardless of actual physical activity or other health risk factors (smoking, being overweight, etc.).

Which is pretty remarkable.

The findings are supported by the previous research of one of the authors. She studied 84 women whose job (cleaning hotel rooms) was very active. Half of the women were informed that what they did for work was very active, active enough to meet recommended exercise levels. The other half got a lecture about physical activity and exercise recommendations, but no one told them that they were sufficiently active. Interestingly, after only four weeks, not only did the informed women report that they were more active, they also had decreases in weight, blood pressure, body fat, waist-to-hip ratio, and body mass index.

The authors offer three explanations:

Many doctors use negative language and feedback in their attempts to promote healthy behavior change. Theyll point out that the patient is overweight or inactive or smokes, and tell them how bad and dangerous their behavior is (i.e., The Finger-Wagging Doc). This research suggests that the opposite approach may be far, far more effective. After all, there are positive things to focus on for every patient. Maybe she has made a commitment to change, or he has had past successes that can be reviewed and studied. What has worked, and what can work? Highlight every positive behavior and small improvement, herald every success, and if it wasnt sustained, emphasize that its all part of the learning curve. The Health Coach Doc approach may foster a lot more success, and better health.

Of note, this amazing study was conducted using data that is free and accessible to anyone. This is yet another reason we need to support government-funded scientific data collection and research.

Perceived Physical Activity and Mortality: Evidence from Three Nationally Representative US Samples. Health Psychology, July 2017.

Mind-Set Matters: Exercise and the Placebo Effect. Psychological Science, February 2007.

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Virginia Davies believes you can be fit at any age. At 61 years old Davies is in great shape. But it wasnt always that way. Although she was president of the Girls Athletics Association in high school, as her career in law progressed fitness became less of a priority.

At age 49 Davies underwent a radical hysterectomy and it was then that she became concerned about her health. Davies has a degree from Harvard Business Schools advanced management program and a doctorate in law from the University of Toronto. Before founding Fast Twitch Grandma digital media platform, Davies worked as a prosecutor for Canadas Department of Justice, then worked in banking and for the UN Foundation. Originally from Ontario, Canada, Davies has lived in New York City with her husband for 20 years and for the last seven years she has lived part-time in Coronado during the winter while her husband teaches law at USD. She has two daughters and two grandchildren with a third on the way.

Once Davies became an expert in her personal health and fitness she decided to share her knowledge with other experts on the Fast Twitch Grandma site co-founded with Grayson Fertig to help people 50 and over with their fitness journey. Based on her own experience she found out that you dont have to belong to a gym to maintain your athleticism, you can do it at home or with your family. She also realized that trainers did not include speed work for people over 40 years old in the training they offered. Davies decided to change that and started with herself. Davies is now a US Track and Field Level I coach and does sprinting and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) to stay strong, healthy and prevent injury. When she is in Coronado she enjoys swimming at the community center pool and doing sprints on the beach.

She explained the reasoning behind Fast Twitch Grandma. It was a very mindful, deliberate way to bring to readers, lay readers, the most up to date information of what scientists in the the field of fitness and exercise and other aspects of well being. We bring the most cutting edge research to readers, she said of the site. For example recently one of the writers was in Germany at a convention and reported on the latest research on back pain. They have developed a new machine in Germany, a new protocol that we dont have here, she said. Davies hopes that once her readers find out about this latest technology they will ask their doctors.

Davies took on the name Fast Twitch Grandma when once she was running on the track and someone said There goes Fast Twitch Grandma. But Davies stresses the fact that you dont have to be a grandma to check out Fast Twitch Grandma.

Readers can sign up for a Fast Twitch Grandma newsletter and the site has no ads because Davies wants to ensure the readers know the integrity of whats being presented. The site has articles and videos by fitness experts. I learned that 20 percent of childrens primary caregivers are grandparents. If they dont have that kind of information how are they going to pass it on to children. I wanted to make it accessible, she explained.

Fast Twitch Grandma offers many tips and information to get started on your fitness journey. No matter where you are, well help you understand the research. Were mentors to support you, so you can get started in your fitness journey, she said.

Davies talks about the five components of health and fitness discussed on Fast Twitch Grandma: speed, strength, endurance, flexibility and balance. Think about each one. Not everyone should be a triathlete it has to fit with who you are and where you live, she said.

Fast Twitch Grandma also gives ideas about activities anyone can integrate in their families to be more active and readers can also type in their zip code to search fitness and health events in their area.

Davies explained that just like certain types of exercise is not for everyone and you have to find out what works for you there are also differences between men and women you have to be mindful of. We do try to highlight gender differences, research has shown differences like gender nutrition and in post menopausal women the importance of strength training and repetitions, she said. Other topics covered are concussions for children that parents and grandparents have to watch out for and new studies that indicate that children should practice their math skills while doing jumping jacks.

For more information log on http://www.fasttwitchgrandma.com.

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Even if you've got a steady, consistent workout grind going, there's no doubt that life can get in the way, either for a day, a week, or even a month. And even the fittest among us know the feeling. Julianne Hough recently posted an Instagram on Tuesday marking the end of her four-week gym hiatus, and it's a reminder that it's completely OK to take breaks from an intense workout schedule.

"Back at it and it feels soooo good! But also really hard after taking a month off," she wrote in the caption of the photo, which shows her on the way to the gym. "I'm so grateful that I made this part of my everyday lifestyle. Staying active and working out is now a must for me. It's hard to get started (especially after indulging guiltlessly on your honeymoon) and to keep going sometimes, but I always find if I can give it three weeks of hard work and discipline, something in my body and mind switches and it becomes so much fun," she continued.

From the sounds of it, Hough isn't stressing about taking a step back from her six-days-a-week workout routine, which usually includes a combination of high-intensity cardio and resistance training at fitness hotspots like the Tracy Anderson Method and Body By Simone. It's all about appreciating the time off (in Hough's case, with African safaris and tropical beaches on her honeymoon), and then getting back into your routine.

Rhere's something to be said for these types of breaks: Many experts agree that stepping back from a consistent workout schedule can help keep you on-track long term, too.

"You not only can take time offyou should," exercise physiologist Tom Holland, C.S.C.S., tells SELF. While rest days are crucial for seeing physical results (because muscles rebuild stronger while you're resting, not while you're exercising), longer rest periods are designed to keep you mentally in the game.

"It's about rejuvenating and recharging your batteries," says Holland. Even if you truly do love your workouts, you can have too much of a good thing. If you're sticking with the same workouts, people tend to burn out (and may quit for longer periods of time), Holland says. And while mixing up your workouts is sound advice for combatting fitness boredom, "a huge part of mixing it up is taking time off, especially if you are consistent," he adds.

In addition, if you're not really into your workouts, taking a break can help reset your perspective, says Mike T. Nelson, Ph.D., C.S.C.S., an adjunct professor at The Carrick Institute. "Taking a break can benefit your outlook," he tells SELF. "When you come back, I would look to do something that you enjoy morenot all of it has to be super fun, but overall you need to learn to enjoy the process to stay with it long term."

Nelson recommends limiting rest periods to a week, while Holland says up to two weeks is fine for some people. "If you're taking two weeks off every three months, that might work really well for you," Holland says. And hey, sometimes, that might get stretched into three or four weeks (like Hough)it happens. But the key is not letting it get so long that you won't jump back into a routine. You know yourself best, so trust what you know works for you.

Hough's right, thoughit can be hard to get started again. Physically, you may notice that you can't lift quite as much weight, put as much power into indoor cycling, or run for as long. Research shows it takes about two weeks for your cardio capabilities to start to diminish. Muscle mass takes much longer to decrease, so you might notice that you can lift about the same amount after a break, but you have a harder time with cardio. Know that this is completely normal, and your body will rebound quickly. (Here's exactly what happens to your body when you take a break from working out.)

It might sound scary, but don't sweat itwhile the fitter you were going into a break, the faster you'll likely bounce back, Holland stresses that anyone can get back to their pre-break capabilities. It takes more time for some people than others, depending on your starting point and how long the break was, but not working out for a month doesn't reduce you to a level that feels like you've never worked out before, Holland says.

Nelson suggests easing back into your workout routine slowly after taking time off. To avoid over-doing it, take three to four weeks to get back to what you were doing rather than rushing in. Holland says this can mean lower intensity, shorter workouts.

It's also important not to judge yourself based on where you were before, says Hollandas an endurance athlete, if he's taken a break, he won't wear a timing watch at first. "Don't get down on yourself, and know that something is better than nothing," Holland says. "If it challenges you, it's changing you, as the old clich goes."

Aside from the physical changes, it can be tough to get back into a routine mentally, too. For Hough, she finds that three weeks of consistency is what it takes for her to get back in the zone. However, the age-old idea of taking 21 days to make or break a habit doesn't hold true for everyoneresearch shows that everyone's sweet spot is different (one study found that it took participants anywhere from 18 to 254 days, while the average was 66 days). It's entirely individual, so do what works for you.

One mantra that helps Hough stay disciplined when she's getting started again? She writes in her Instagram caption, "there is a battle of two wolves inside us, the one that wins, is the one you feed. All we need is within us, now! Stay strong, fight the fight, and then enjoy!" Amen to that.

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Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) is gearing up to take on Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Fitbit Inc. (FIT) in the smartwatch/fitness wearable market, filing a listing with the Federal Communications Commission for a wearable device dubbed the Samsung Gear Sport.

The FCC listing, spotted by Android Authority, describes a wrist device, which could mean it's a smartwatch, a fitness tracker or both combined into one wearable gadget. While timing for the release hasnt been disclosed, speculation is that the South Korean consumer electronics giant will unveil it next week at its Unpacked event in New York. The company has already teased a major revea,l and the FCC is one of the stops before a product can go on sale in the U.S.

While the images in the filing look like a smartwatch, Android Authority noted the FCC isnt labeling it one, rather identifying it as a wrist device. That is leading to increased speculation that it's focused more on the fitness market with this new wearable. Smartwatches and wearable devices have been slow to take off in the U.S., but one area of the market that is seeing growth and traction is the fitness side of things.

Wearable devices that can track movements, monitor heart rates and support other health applications are gaining more stickiness with consumers, market research firm International Data Corp. said in a research report earlier this year. It's not a mistake that both Apples WatchOS and Googles Android Wear have shifted focus to fitness and health applications. In May, reports surfaced that Apple was getting into the market for diabetes monitoring devices with CEO Tim Cook spotted testing a continuous glucose monitoring device on the Apple Watch. (See also: Apple Entering Glucose Monitoring Market With Apple Watch.)

Samsung will be entering a crowded marketplace if it launches a fitness and health-focused wearable. Apple and Fitbit are gearing up to launch new devices and there are rumors Apple could roll out a watch that can make phone calls in what is expected to shake up the market. It will also help the Cupertino, Calif., company regain its lead in wearables that it gave up to Xiaomi of China. In the second quarter, Strategy Analytics said global shipments of wearable devices reached 22 million units, up 8% year-over-year (YOY), with Xiaomi controlling 17% market share. That was enough to overtake both Fitbit and Apple to become the worlds largest manufacturer of wearable devices. In the second quarter of 2016, the industry shipped 20 million wearables.

Xiaomis Mi Band fitness trackers are wildly popular in China, due to their highly competitive pricing and rich features such as heart-rate monitors, step-counters and calendar alerts, wrote Neil Mawston, executive director at Strategy Analytics, in a recent report. Fitbit is at risk of being trapped in a pincer movement between the low-end fitness bands sold by Xiaomi and the fitness-led, high-end smartwatches sold by Apple. (See also: Fitbit's Smartwatch Project Is in Turmoil: Report.)

Thats not to say Samsung isnt up for the challenge. Rewind a little more than a year ago, and it was struggling with the embarrassing and costly recall of the Galaxy Note 7, which was prone to catch on fire. Now it has a huge hit on its hands with the Galaxy S8 line of smartphones.

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An outdoor film, outdoor fitness and the heart of the Erie County Fair are among WNY Refresh Top 10 Picks of the Week when it comes to health, fitness, nutrition and family events in the region.

MONDAY

Erie County Fair: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today through Sunday (midway hours 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.), Erie County Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway. Special events include $5 admission Tuesday. General admission is $10 for adults and $7 for those 60 and older. Children 12 and younger are free at the fair. For more info, visit ecfair.org.

Slow Roll Buffalo: 5:30 p.m., roll at 6:30 p.m., Richardson Olmsted Campus, 400 Forest Ave. Ten-mile guided ride for all ages, abilities. First-time riders register at slowrollbuffalo.org. Free.

Summer film: Bee Movie, at dusk, Shakespeare Hill in Delaware Park. Hosted by the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy and Wegmans Food Markets. Free. Weather dependent.

TUESDAY

Stephanie Latawiec instructs a Blitz Body Bootcamp class, one of the weekly free events sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of WNY at Canalside in Buffalo. (Mark Mulville/Buffalo News)

Jada Blitz Body Boot Camp: 7 p.m., Canalside. Fast-paced workout for maximum results. Free. Will sample Balanced Body meals and offer fitness class participants 15 percent off with the code Canalside.

Hikes, bikes, yoga, lots more outdoor fitness abounds in WNY

WEDNESDAY

Bone Health Nutrition Workshop: Noon, The Dale Center, 33 Ontario St., Lockport. With food demonstration to outline nutritional needs for strong, healthy bones at every age. Free.

THURSDAY

Yoga: 6 p.m., Ellicott Creek Park, 1 Ellicott Creek Drive, Town of Tonawanda.

FRIDAY

BollyX: 9:30 a.m., Clarence Town Park, 10405 Main St. Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography with the hottest music from around the world. Free.

BAMF Ninja/Parkour: 7 p.m., Canalside. Learn how to navigate obstacles in your environment as effectively and efficiently as possible. Get very good at getting over, under, around and through just about anything. Free.

SATURDAY

Building a Healthy Buffalo Community Panel:The Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo will host a presentation by Buffalo City Public Works, Parks & Streets Commissioner Steven Stepniak, landscape architect Joy Kuebler, regional transportation planner Kelly Dixon, andKate Kraft, executive director of America Walks, a national walkability advocacy group. Refresh Editor Scott Scanlon will moderate. The event will run from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in the Hotel Henry, 444 Forest Ave.; a walk on the grounds of the surrounding Richardson campus will follow. The workshop is free. Municipal officials, planners and members of the public are encouraged to attend. Registration is required by calling 851-4052 or online by clickinghere.

Buffalo Bisons Superhero Night: 6 p.m., Coca-Cola Field. The Superheroes and Villians from The Superhero Alliance of WNY will be stationed throughout the ballpark to meet and have pictures taken with for fans of all ages. Fireworks follow the baseball game. Proceeds benefit the Mental Health Associations CASA Program and Compeer Buffalo.

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