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Spire is the latest trend in wearable tech and its focused on focus! Unlike most fitness trackers which only track step goals, Spire aims to enhance the wearers awareness of their state of mind and how it relates to breathing.

Worn comfortably on the belt or bra, it detects your breath throughout the day and sends immediate alerts when it detects how tense, focused, active or calm you are. Paired wirelessly with a comprehensive smartphone app, it tracks trends and gives the user tips and tricks for breathing as well as other recommendations to relax or energize for reaching an optimal state of mind and well being! After use (its battery can last up to 7 days!) the unit can be tossed on an attractive wireless cork charging pad until youre ready.

Designer: Jonathan Palley

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WESTON, Wis. (WSAW)- Families gathered at Greenheck Fieldhouse Sunday afternoon for some fun with an emphasis on fitness.

The event is meant to help kids stay busy and active in the summer, something that's very important to 9-year-old Cassidy Lackey.

"It's really fun because it's summer time and you don't just want to sit down and be lazy and all that, you want to get active and stuff," Lackey said.

From jumping squats to the ropes to wobble board push-ups, Lackey got quite the workout.

"I think the hardest part is the rubber band challenge where the rubber band's like around your feet and you had to run, but you had to keep your feet apart the whole time," Lackey said.

Lackey's Mom said challenges, like the obstacle course at Family Fitness Fest are important lessons for her daughter.

"It's me and her, so she's pretty strong and she knows it, I think that's important. I think it's important for girls to know they're strong and they can do anything," Ashley Lackey said.

Organizers of the event were expecting about 1,000 people to show up throughout the afternoon.

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When I think of pregnancy, the first word that comes to mind is definitely not pull-ups (well, maybe the diaper kind, I guess).

Too many people believe that pregnant women should limit or avoid exercise completely.

But honestly, this couldn't be further from the truth.

It's actually 100 percent OK to continue making those #gains with a bun in the oven. A little bit of exercise can actually have a myriad of positive effects on both baby and mama, according to WebMD.

EvenThe American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologistsinsist that a baby-on-board doesn't have to stand between you and the barbells especially if you're already used to high-intensity exercise.

Here are five real-life superwomenwho are the ultimate myth-busters when it comes to pregnancy and exercise.

U.S. Olympic track and field athleteAlysia Montao is truly the most badass woman I've ever seen.

A few days ago, she raced while pregnant at theUSATF Outdoor Championships again.

Yep, again. Montao made headlines in 2014 when she raced the 800m while eight months pregnant.

(Same.)

This time around, she pounded the pavement at five months, beating her previous time by 10 seconds, and speeding through the 100-degree temps with ease.

Please teach me your ways, you gazelle-like goddess. I'm sweating just typing this.

Israeli yoga instructorTalia Sutrais the epitome of grace and elegance, even at a whopping 40 weeks pregnant.

She demonstrated true body control and subtle strength while practicingyoga throughout the entire duration of her pregnancy.

Sure, some people left weird comments on her Instagram posts, telling her she made them so nervous at the thought she might fall.

But Sutra continued to do her own damn thing throughout all nine months of her pregnancy.

And we loved every second of it.

Certified fitness trainer and Instagram starMassy Ariasis known on the internet for herincredible high-intensity workouts.

She didn't change a thing about her gym goals during her pregnancy from weight training to vinyasa to acro yoga, this mama does it all.

And, as you can see, she's even found unique ways to keep the workout flow going strong as a new mother.

BRB, going to try stroller burpees, or whatever the hell this intense workout is called.

Another woman who refuses to limit the word pull-up to Pampers is Swedish trainer, Sara Wiss.

Wiss' video of herself doing pull-ups at 41 weeks pregnant went totally viral back in January, and I mean, you can see why. Her form is flawless, baby bump and all.

#LikeAGirl is right I've never been prouder to have a vagina.

Last, but certainly not least, buti yoga instructor and founder of RLG FitnessRandi Greeneproves that some extra weight in the belly area is NBD when it comes to achieving your fitness goals.

When she was still pregnant, she managed to execute seamless handstands, and now that she's had her baby, she's still finding ways to incorporate her little one into her workouts.

Greene shows that there's no reason why a woman's mama identity has to be separate from her fitness persona. The two can, and should, go hand-in-hand.

Plus, wouldn't you want to brag about how fit your mom is? I mean, damn.

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Gabriele Fitness invited their clients to a sneak peak reception the eve of theirSaturday opening of their new 10,000 square foot facility on Industrial Road in Berkeley Heights. Although owners Vince and VanessaGabriele arenostalgic about the move, theyareexcited about what theycan accomplish byalmost doubling the space of theirLocust Avenue facility.

While Vince Gabrielewassad to leave Locust Avenue, where it all began 9 years ago, he knows he is moving to thefacility of his dreams. "With the great team we have built over time, we have had this vision for a long time," said Gabriele. Since 2015, to be exact, whenhe wrote down a vision and it came together with the help of his team.

"As we move down the street into the facility of my dreams, we are still here -- doing the same thing we always did, helping people transform their life," said Gabriele.-- "When helping people turned into changing people's lives, that really was something I could get behind," he said of growing his business fromtraining out of his truck in a parking lot to thesuccess it is today.

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He is sincerely appreciative to his clients, employees and the many people that have attended his variousseminars over the past decade. "There is no way this could happen without the people in this room. Thank you for so many years of dedication," he said at the opening reception held last Friday night. "I'm so grateful to those people that have been here for so long."

Gabriele's loyal clients tell him constantly how great his team is -- and Friday's reception was their way of saying "Thanks.""We are so grateful to you -- for giving us the best job in the world. We get to show up here every day and help you -- to give you a healthier, longer life that you can enjoy with your family," said Gabriele.

The details of the new facility are the creation of Gabriele's sister Andrea Gabriele Vasady-Kovacs."What she hasin her vision has helped this place become unreal," said Vanessa Gabriele. "If it wasn't for her thoughts, her ideas, her love, her time, her energy, her passion -- this place would not be anything like it is today. We give our all to Andrea -- thank you so much."

A few highlights of the brand new facility include:

Gabriele Fitness is located at 63 Industrial Road in Berkeley Heights. For a tour and consultation call 908.464-4441.

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Rebecca Burger was a French fitness blogger and competitor with more than 150,000 Instagram followers. According to a cautionary Instagram post written by her family, a pressurized whipped cream dispenser exploded, hitting the 33-year-old in the thorax and sending her into cardiac arrest Sunday.

"This is an example of the whipped cream siphon that exploded and hit Rebecca's thorax, leading to her death," her family wrote under a photo of a metal device. "To be clear: The dispenser that led to her death was sealed. Do not use this type of utensil! Tens of thousands of defective devices are still out there."

Burger's fans and followers flooded her social media accounts with messages of disbelief and mourning. Burger often shared photos of her travels, fashion and food. Women's Best, a fitness company that often partnered with the model, posted a tribute to Burger, calling her a "beautiful soul."

In one of her last posts, Burger posed, smiling, and reflected on all she had accomplished.

"A beautiful day has come to an end," she wrote. "A lot of trips coming, and new projects. I realized I should sit still right now and reflect on everything I've already accomplished and what I'm about to experience. I tell myself, life is good.

"We don't have any control over time so make the absolute most of it."

CNN's Karolina Rozwadowski in Paris contributed to this report.

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Brand extension is a risky business. For all the celebrities and TV personalities who have successfully launched lifestyle and fashion brands-- Oprah Winfrey, Martha Stewart, the Kardashians--many more have failed to spin their names into business enterprises.

Health and wellness is a particularly rich market for celebrity brands right now, which may explain why Gwyneth Paltrow has continued to build out her Goop lifestyle brand.

Tracy Anderson, fitness guru to the stars and a celebrity in her own right (Paltrow was one of her earliest clients and, now, her business partner), is the latest to attempt to grow her brand beyond her cult Tracy Anderson Method into the larger health and wellness sphere.

Credited for sculpting Paltrows pert posterior and Madonnas sinewy arms, Anderson has parlayed her fitness regime into an exercise empire with seven studios and hundreds of thousands of devotees who swear by her workout DVDs and live-streamed classes on her website.

But to hear Anderson tell it on her new SiriusXM radio show, she is mostly just a five-foot-tall, 42-year-old mother of two who is really interested and passionate about health and wellbeing--not just physcal health and wellbeing, but spiritual and emotional wellness too.

Just as Paltrow introduced her Goop brand to the conference industry (she hosted her first-ever In Goop Health wellness summit two weeks ago outside Los Angeles), Anderson has launched a new platform for brand growth with a weekly, one-hour radio show that debuted on June 19.

Its the mass-market-friendly answer to In Goop Health: while Paltrow gathered all of her Goop-contributing experts under one roof during her summit for a luxury, interactive experience, Anderson interviews influencerson her SiriusXM show and invites listeners to call in with questions and stories.

After starting her exercise program in smalltown Indiana where shes from, Anderson went on to amass an endless list of diehard celebrity clients in Los Angeles (Jennifer Lopez, Stella McCartney, Donna Karan, Christy Turlington, Courteney Cox, Naomi Campbell, and Lena Dunham, among others).

Anderson's career took off when Madonna and Paltrow began raving about her. Her relationship with Madonna soured after she toured with the singer, but shes managed to remain close with Paltrow.

Indeed, Andersons first guest on the debut episode of her radio show is none other than Paltrows "Conscious Uncoupling" expert, Dr. Habib Sadeghi.

Anderson credits Sadeghi for helping her navigate her second divorce (I was under so much emotional stress...I couldnt even swallow food) in a gushing introduction, which Sadeghi reciprocates with a fawning soliloquy about how much he admires Andersons commitment to empowering women through her fitness regime and communicating with them from a place of humility and compassion.

They go back and forth like this for several minutes, before Sadeghi--prompted by Anderson--goes off on a semi-intelligible tangent about how he came to learn that healing is a complex process.

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What follows is a disjointed hour of overpraise and opportunities for Anderson to plug her brand and name-drop celebrity followers and famous friends (Dunham and Paltrow, who gets several mentions) while chatting with influencer guests, including Victorias Secret model and fashion designer Alessandra Ambrosio.

Ambrosio explains how she got hooked on the Tracy Anderson Method (Im Brazilian so all I want to do is work on my booty); the importance of finding time to exercise as a working mother (as a model I need to be in top shape always); and the inspiration for her fashion brand (her Brazilian godmother was a seamstress).

Yawn.

Anderson is a radio host in the vein of Delilah, dispensing advice and ooey-gooey platitudes, except the language and subject matter is mostly New Age nonsense. Anderson is also an amateur: far from being a skilled conversationalist, her interviews are punctuated by awkward silences and nervous giggles.

Theres plenty of room for improvement, of course, but radio is a bizarre platform for growing the Tracy Anderson brand. Anderson is hardly compelling as a mind-body fitness guru when we cant see her impossibly toned body.

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)Some former convicts are sharing fitness secrets they learned behind bars to help people get into shape.

Behind a jail cell door on the Lower East Side, CBS2s Alex Denis found a dimly lit gym without any equipment. Instead, theres a prison-style boot camp taught by ex-cons.

Coss Marte developed the ConBody program while serving time at Rikers Island for leading a multi-million dollar cocaine operation.

This is actually the same corner were on, and its the corner where I started selling drugs, he told Denis. It went back to full circle.

He shed 70 pounds in just six months inside his 9 foot by 6 foot cell.

I took the same idea, same program from the prison yard and started taking it to the streets, local parks, and eventually here, he said.

Class goers take off their shoes before they hit the mat for the body-weight-only class. A mixture of cardio, strength and partner work make up the 30 minute high-intensity classes.

While getting healthy is the goal, ConBodys mission is broader.

Fitness is one of the binding components, said instructor Sultan Malik. Were trying to break down stereotypes.

Theyre bridging the gap between formally incarcerated people and young professionals.

I love the whole idea of it, having this whole business. You can see it in the intensity of some of the trainers, Kristina Papilion said.

All of the instructors had a tough time getting hired after their time in jail. So the gym gave them the opportunity to move on and start over.

If you want to try it out, classes cost $20.

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Shirley Carnalls family wasnt sure what to make of it five years ago when she joined the Buffalo Outdoor Meetup group.

My dad put it this way: Youre meeting people online and going into the woods with them?

Carnell was in her late 40s when she clicked on Meetup.com and gained access to dozens of groups for hundreds of outings.

It was a welcome opportunity for an Ellicottville native who had recently returned to Western New York after nearly two decades working as an accountant in New Jersey, Virginia and Connecticut.

Its been a great way to meet people but its also a great way to stay active, Carnall said. And Ive never, ever felt unsafe during any of the Meetups Ive been on.

[RELATED STORY: Hikes, bikes, yoga, lots more Outdoor fitness abounds in WNY]

Buffalo Meetup groups are broken into several categories, including Family, Music, and Dance, Tech, Art and Sci-Fi & Games. The largest tend to fall into three categories: Health & Wellness, Sports & Fitness, and Outdoors & Adventure.

The Buffalo Outdoor Meetup group active members call it the BOM boasts almost 4,000 "outdoor enthusiasts."

Now is an ideal time to join this and other groups.

We have some of the nicest summers in the country and we have a lot of outdoor things going on everywhere, said Jared Byer, owner of Made 2 Move Fitness in Amherst. He organized the WNY Self-Health and Fitness Group in early 2015. It has since grown to more than 1,700 health enthusiasts.

Getting people outdoors and helping them realize thats another component to fitness is crucial, Byer said. Its also cutting back on excuses. If people say, I dont have a gym membership, you dont need one.

With summer upon us in Western New York, you can use Meetup, and a host of other outdoor fitness offerings, to join fellow exercisers for walks, hikes, runs, peddles or paddles, or outdoor yoga, Zumba or boot camp classes.

Theres something for everybody, said Carnall, who will lead several outdoor Meetup events in the coming months.

HOW MEETUP WORKS

Jared Byer, owner of Made 2 Move Fitness in Amherst, watches as Katelyn Reagan, of Dundee, performs a hip flexor stretch. Byer started the WNY Self-Health and Fitness Group in early 2015 . (Buffalo News file photo)

Buffalo Meetup is part of a national online movement that started in New York City after 9/11 to connect people with shared interests. It has since linked people for face-to-face experiences in 180 countries.

Theres been a real explosion in the number of groups because this is the real social media, Byer said. Social media as we know it is unsocial. Youre on your phone, not interacting with anyone. Here, youre building this community of like-minded people who are coming together.

Those intrigued by the prospect of expanding their knitting circle, attending a moms night out, or taking a bike ride on a waterside trail can visit Meetup.com, share their community location and take a look at a vast array of options. They need to sign up many users stick to their first name post a headshot photo and short profile. Thats part of the security, said Carnall, who goes by Shirley C. on Buffalo Outdoor Meetup.

Members their group designations include seekers, kindred spirits, yakkers and more get to dig deeper into the site, join groups that might be to their liking, and pull up calendars for upcoming events. Those willing to commit to a gathering can let the event host know with a simple click. Descriptions of individual events provide enough information to get a sense about where youll meet, what youll do and who will join you. Youll also know in advance how manageable or challenging an activity will be.

Meetup charges a fee to create and maintain a group. That often means those who get together may be charged a modest fee. The Buffalo Outdoor Meetup gatherings generally are free because the organizer, a lawyer, has covered the annual fee.

OPTIONS ABOUND

Sharon Pitts, of North Buffalo, is a single over 50 administrative assistant with a major public company. She is a member of the Buffalo Outdoor Meetup group but hasnt stopped there since joining Meetup about five years ago. Shes tried 18 groups since.

Her favorite is The Buffalo Underground, some of whose members got a backstage tour at Sheas Performing Arts Center this week. Members also have been on tours and trips across the region and far-flung places including Toronto, Iceland and Ireland. Shes also is a member of Williamsville & Mediumship Development, which looks to help expand ones psychic abilities, and Laws of Attraction, a personal development group.

Meetup times and events vary, as do the ages and backgrounds of members.

I like to go out and do new things, meet other people and explore Buffalo, Pitts said. I dont want to waste my time sitting in front of a TV set.

There can be a lot of diverse activity within a group itself. Byers Self-Health and Fitness Group regularly hosts a Playground Fitness for Adults event. On Saturday, the group will host a program entitled Better Than BMI: A Healthy Weight for You, and on Thursday evening, a healthy snacking presentation with Eat Well Buffalo. Byer uses Meetup and Facebook to tout his gatherings, which cost $5 to $15 and are intended to teach others about better health and fitness. Others whove joined have led some of the fitness classes and presentations.

THE RULES

Meetup groups tend to have dozens, hundreds or thousands of members, but individual events tend to be manageable in size. Some, including kayaking groups, impose number limits for safety reasons. Carnall on Tuesday led an outdoors group bike ride along the Niagara River for about two dozen people.

Any group member can organize and post an event. Those who pledge to attend and dont show up are likely to get a message from a group organizer or event host, and those who try to use the social media site to sell products or services may be removed from Meetup access. Carnall stressed that during Meetup events, participant must wear helmets on bike rides, life jackets for kayaking and refrain from alcohol until events end. A notable exception: The Wine Lovers Meetup.

THE BENEFITS

The Buffalo Outdoor Meetup group has almost 4,000 members but usually only two or three dozen members gather for individual events, says Shirley Carnall, a BOM event host. (Mark Mulville/Buffalo News)

Carnall and Pitts admitted they were a bit tentative during their first Meetup events. They discovered that event hosts encourage introductions at the start of gatherings and that conversation flows freely among those with similar interests.

Both also praised the health, fitness and general wellbeing that group outings can bring.

Were pretty active, Carnall said of the Buffalo Outdoor Meetup. I know some 50-year-olds who can run circles around some 30-year-olds.

Carnall, 54, also is a member of the Extreme Adventure Travel Group some members will visit Cuba later this year and Footprints in the Wilderness hiking group.

Still, as an event host and former organizer, the Buffalo Outdoor Meetup holds a special place in her heart.

Her favorite gathering to host? A 5:30 a.m. Wake Up the Birdies kayak paddle on several summer Friday mornings, along Motor and Strawberry islands off Grand Island.

Theres a bird on every branch, she said. Theyre so loud. Theyre very active. Its a unique, amazing morning experience.

Her most memorable event? The summer Friday night three years ago when she met her boyfriend, Jim LeBlanc, during a Buffalo Outdoor Meetup paddle on the Buffalo River.

There were fireworks, she said.

They lit up the sky in the distance, after a Bisons baseball game at nearby Coca-Cola Field.

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Canalside has become the center of the summer outdoor fitness craze in Western New York, but those who dont often frequent the downtown Buffalo waterfront wont be left in the cold in the coming weeks.

Independent Health will continue to sponsor Fitness in the Parks group fitness classes in several counties. State parks have a slate of hikes, kayaks and other events. Even two Frank Lloyd Wright historic sites will get into the act with outdoor yoga classes.

BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York sponsors Canalside health, fitness and wellness events, but Amber Ciesiulka, a public relations specialist with the regions largest insurer, could have been talking about all the outdoor fitness sites when she said, You have a beautiful backdrop. Youre in a serene, relaxing environment and some of the classes not only get your heart rate up and get you moving but also help with relaxation and quieting the mind.

Fitness at Canalside will host 22 classes at Canalside through Sept. 1, said Kate Schrum, community relations specialist with BlueCross BlueShield. Returning favorites will include Zumba, Jada Blitz Boot Camp and Barre Centric dance-style fitness. New classes will include BAMF Parkour an American Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course as well as Catalyst Fitness Kickboxing, Hip Hop Cardio, SilverSneakers senior fitness, and Josh and Friends fitness for those with physical or intellectual disabilities.

Everybody has an opportunity to get healthy, Ciesiulka said.

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Below is a listing of many of the outdoor fitness events this summer.

* Fitness in the Parks events run through Aug. 26 and are free. For more info, visit independenthealth.com/fitpark.

** Canalside group fitness classes, which are free, run through Sept. 1, unless otherwise noted, at 44 Prime St. on the downtown waterfront. For more info, visit canalsidebuffalo.com.

All classes are weather dependent and subject to change. Its a good idea to bring a mat or blanket for yoga and similar classes, and bottled water for all classes.

OUTDOOR FITNESS CALENDAR

BIKE, RUN, WALK

Slow Roll Buffalo will run through October, starting at different sites. The group maps out different routes for each of its Monday night rides. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News file photo)

Toms Pro Bike ride. 25-mile ride starts at 9 a.m. Sundays, 15-mile rides are 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Toms Pro Bike shop, 3687 Walden Ave., Lancaster. Rides are weather dependent. For more info, visit tomsprobike.com.

Slow Roll Buffalo. Meet at 5:30 p.m. Mondays, roll at 6:30 p.m. Roughly 10-mile guided ride starting at various sites. For all ages and abilities. For site locations and registration, visit slowrollbuffalo.org. Free.

Campus WheelWorks outing. 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Campus WheelWorks, 744 Elmwood Ave. Five categories range from fast-paced, 30-mile course to a shorter ice cream ride. Bike helmet mandatory. For information on these and other excursions, visit campuswheelworks.com.

Running Race listings. Weekly Refresh calendars will list many of the regions 5Ks and other races this summer in the days before they are run. For a complete listing, visit buffalorunners.com.

Checkers Running Club track sessions. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through October, Williamsville North High School track, 1595 Hopkins Road, Amherst. Includes Childrens Track, Zero to 5K program and training by a top University at Buffalo coach. The club also organizes group fun runs and cross-country meets at various locations. Members get discounts on race entry fees and enjoy social gatherings including an annual picnic. For membership and program info, visit checkersac.org.

Walking on Wednesday. Brisk, 30-minute walk at noon Wednesdays through August, Kaminski Park outside Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton streets. Presented by the Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo.

Goat Island Adventure walk. 10 a.m. July 2, Niagara Falls State Park. To register and for info, call 549-1050. Free.

Gorge Hiking Series: 10 a.m. July 9, Devils Hole State Park, Niagara Falls; 10 a.m. Aug. 5, Artpark, Lewiston; 4:30 p.m. Aug. 26, Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Falls; 6 p.m. Sept. 16, Niagara Falls State Park. To register and for info, call 282-5154. Free.

Evening River Bike Tour. 6 p.m. July 9, Niagara Falls State Park. To register and for info, call 282-5154. Free.

Butterfly Beauties. 1 p.m. July 15 wildflower walk through Knox Farm State Park, East Aurora. To register and for info, call 549-1050. Free.

Chowder Chase. 5K run and 3K walk, 7 p.m. July 21, St. Mary Catholic Church. 6919 Transit Road, Swormville. Register at score-this.com/all-running.

Explore the Night. Walk the Lake Erie Trail at nightfall, 8 p.m. July 22, Evangola State Park, Irving. To register and for info, call 549-1050. Free.

Bike the Harbor. 5 p.m. July 23, Aug. 20, 4 p.m. Sept. 10, Buffalo Harbor State Park. To register and for info, call 282-5154. Free.

Paddles Up Niagara. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 29, Beaver Island State Park. Free and open to the public. Register to paddle at bnriverkeeper.org/paddlesup.

The Citizen Scientist. Science walk at 10 a.m. July 29, Evangola State Park, Irving. To register and for info, call 549-1050. Free.

Nature and Art hike. Family oriented hike, 7 p.m. Aug. 5, Evangola State Park, Irving. To register and for info, call 549-1050. Free.

WNY Refresh Family Wellness Walk. 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 26, Ellicott Creek Park, 1 Ellicott Creek Road, Town of Tonawanda. Walk at 10 a.m., childrens activities, wellness vendors, healthy refreshments before and afterward.

Forest hike. 10 a.m. Aug. 26, Evangola State Park, Irving. To register and for info, call 549-1050. Free.

Goat Island Adventure walk. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Goat Island, Niagara Falls State Park. To register and for info, call 282-5154. Free.

Moonlight walk. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6, Knox Farm State Park, East Aurora. To register and for info, call 549-1050. Free.

Woodland Waterfalls walk. 3 p.m. Sept. 23, Knox Farm State Park, East Aurora. To register and for info, call 549-1050. Free.

Search for Nocturnal Creatures. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23, Knox Farm State Park, East Aurora. To register and for info, call 549-1050. Free.

BOOTCAMP

Stephanie Latawiec instructs a Tuesday evening Jada Blitz Body Bootcamp class at Canalside. (Mark Mulville/Buffalo News)

*Boot Camp. 6 p.m. July 10, 17 and 24, New Era Field, Abbott Road at Southwestern Boulevard, Orchard Park.

*Boot Camp. 5:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Fridays, Edward F. Loomis Park, Loomis Bay Road, Ashville.

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

*Boot Camp. 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Garrison Park, Garrison Road, Amherst.

*Boot Camp. 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Goehle Marina, 767 Market St., Lockport.

DANCE AND ZUMBA

*Zumba. 10 a.m. Saturdays, Artpark, Lewiston.

*FreeStyle Barre. 10 a.m. Saturdays, Buffalo RiverWorks, 359 Ganson St.

**BollyX. 11 a.m. Saturdays, Canalside. Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography with the hottest music from around the world.

**Bellydance. 9 a.m. Sundays, Canalside. Aerobic style fitness with Belly Dance moves. You may be surprised how slightly changing your fitness routine can challenge your muscles. No experience needed.

**Hip Hop Cardio. GoPole Fitness presents this dance fitness class, 11 a.m. Sundays, Canalside.

*Zumba. 5 p.m. Mondays, Goehle Marina, 767 Market St., Lockport.

Sofie Schimmelpenninck dances during a Zumba class at Canalside. BlueCross BlueShield officials say the Tuesday night class is among the most popular at the downtown waterfront site. (Mark Mulville/Buffalo News)

*Zumba. 6 p.m. Mondays, Bassett Park, 359 359 Klein Road, Amherst.

** ConfiDANCE. 6 p.m. Mondays, Canalside. Jazz fitness class.

**Barre Centric. 7 p.m. Mondays, Canalside. Body sculpting with ballet, yoga and Pilates fitness exercises.

Salsa in the Park. Sarah Haykel, director of Salsa for the Soul, and Jerome Williams lead this class from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, July 10 to Aug. 21, Rose Garden at Marcy Casino, Delaware Park. $5 includes lesson and dance social. Beginners and singles welcomed and encouraged. For more info, visit sarahhaykel.com/dance.

**Everyone Can Dance. 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Canalside. Dance fitness and games for all ages.

*BollyX. 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Cheektowaga Town Park, 2600 Harlem Road.

*Zumba. 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursday, Day Road Park, 5014-5098 Day Road, Lockport.

*Zumba. 6 p.m. Tuesdays, July 18 to Aug. 22, Chestnut Ridge Park, 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road, Orchard Park.

**Zumba. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Canalside.

*Zumba. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Westwood Park, 175 Pavement Road, Lancaster.

*Zumba. 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Krull Park, 6108 E. Lake Road, Olcott.

*Zumba. 10 a.m. Thursdays, Cheektowaga Town Park, 2600 Harlem Road.

*BollyX. 9:30 a.m. Fridays, Clarence Town Park, 10405 Main St.

KIDS FITNESS

Splish Splash Summer Bash. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Park splash pad, Fillmore and North Parade avenues. BlueCross BlueShield Healthy Zone Cruiser, free face-painting, balloon art, arts and crafts with Buffalo Book Bike and healthy snacks. Free. The splash pad is designated a BCBS of WNY Healthy Zone. For info on hours, visit bfloparks.org/event/splash2017.

*Youth Circuit. 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Delaware Park at the Amherst Street/Colvin Avenue green space.

**Little Gym of Williamsville fitness. 10 a.m. Fridays, Canalside. Designed for children ages 4 months to 12 years old.

PADDLE

Kayaking with Tina. Smartstart Paddling Orientation classes, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in July, August and Sept. 7, beginner classes 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. next Saturday, Aug. 5 and 26, and Sept. 2, Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island; beginner classes at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. July 8 and 23 and Aug. 20, Wilson Tuscarora State Park. A kayak, paddle and life jacket will be provided. Space is limited, so sign up early. Call 282-5154 to register.

Paddle Bike Run. Paddle, bike and running race to benefit Buffalo Wellness, July 30, Silo City. For more info, visit bflopaddlebikerun.com.

Wear It on the Water Paddle Fest. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 12, Wilson Tuscarora State Park. Free classes, demonstrations and boating safety info. Free T-shirt to first 100 participants wearing a life jacket to the Life Jacket Flash Mob at 1 p.m.

Kayak safety courses. Throughout the summer at various rates through Seabirds International. For more info, visit seabirds.co or email seabird.ava@gmail.com.

PILATES, TAI CHI, YOGA

Angela Marchitte, of West Seneca, center, participates in a yoga class on the lawn between the Delaware Park Rose Garden and Shakespeare Hill, presented this summer by Independent Health. The classes are among those scattered in 21 parks across Western New York. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News)

*Yoga. 10 a.m. Saturdays, Bidwell Park, Elmwood Avenue at Bidwell Parkway.

Summer Sunday Yoga. 9:15 a.m. July 9, 16, 30, the Great Lawn at the Darwin Martin House, 125 Jewett Parkway. Vinyasa class led by Yoga Parkside. $10; each ticket includes a buy one get one free Darwin Martin House Tour coupon. Preregistration required at yogaparkside.com/shop.

Yoga on the Green. 9 a.m. Sundays through October, Kenmore Farmers Market, Village Green at 2919 Delaware Ave. For more info, visit vedayogaspace.com. Suggested donation $5 to $15.

Qigong. 9 a.m. Sundays through Labor Day Weekend, Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Cheektowaga. $8.

*Yoga. 10 a.m. Sundays, Delaware Park near the Rose Garden.

*Pilates. 11 a.m. Mondays, Lakewood Beach, Hartley Park, 531 E. Terrace Ave., Lakewood.

*Yoga. 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Larkin Square, 745 Seneca St.

OWM Yoga Downtown. 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 28, The Westin Buffalo, 250 Delaware Ave. $5. In case of rain, classes will be held at OWM Yoga Downtown studio, 235 S. Elmwood Avenue, Suite 120. Preregister at owmyogadowntown.com or drop in. Open to hotel guests and the public.

*Yoga. 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Westwood Park, 175 Pavement Road, Lancaster.

**Soma Cura Yoga. 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through July 18, Canalside. Low-impact exercise program.

**Love in Motion Yoga. Vinyasa yoga, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays from July 25 to Aug. 29, Canalside.

*Tai chi. 6 p.m., Tuesdays, Lakewood Beach, Hartley Park, 531 E. Terrace Ave., Lakewood.

Yoga at Graycliff. Gentle hatha yoga 6 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays from July 11 to Aug. 15, Frank Lloyd Wrights Graycliff Estate, 6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby. Six classes cost $60; drop in for $15 a class. For more info, email certified Yoga Alliance teacher Leanne Oldenbrook at crescmnyoga@yahoo.com.

*Yoga. 6 p.m. Tuesdays through July 11, Chestnut Ridge Park, 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road, Orchard Park.

*Power Pilates. 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursday, Wilkeson Pointe, Buffalo Outer Harbor, 225 Fuhrmann Blvd.

*Pilates. 8:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Day Road Park, 5014-5098 Day Road, Lockport.

*Yoga: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Colby Park, High Street at Michigan Avenue, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.

*Yoga: 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Garrison Park, Garrison Road, Amherst.

*Sunset yoga. 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Krull Park, 6108 E. Lake Road, Olcott.

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

**Power Yoga Buffalo. 6 p.m. Fridays, Canalside.

Budding Tree Yoga Festival. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 9, Buffalo RiverWorks, 359 Ganson St. Free yoga classes with many of the top yoga instructors in the region, as well as workshops and a vendor market. Free. For more info, visit buddingtreeyoga.com.

OTHER CLASSES

**Garage kettlebell. 9 a.m. Saturdays, Canalside.

**Full Body Blast, By Harmony Fitness. 10 a.m. Saturdays, Canalside. Combines resistance training, cardiovascular training, stretching and flexibility, fat burning, and muscle building components.

**Turbo Kick Live. 10 a.m. Sundays, Canalside. Cardio kickboxing party that tones muscles and torches fat.

Link:
Hikes, bikes, yoga, lots more outdoor fitness abounds in WNY - Buffalo News

exploding whipped cream canister

French fitness model and blogger Rebecca Burger was killed last weekend after a whipped cream dispenser containing a pressurized nitrousoxide canister exploded during use.

The announcement was made on social media Wednesday by her family, warning others of the potential risks of defective whipped cream dispensers. The image posted on her Instagram page includes a caption (written in French) that reads, Heres an example of the cartridge/siphon for whipped cream that exploded and struck Rebeccas chest, killing her. Take note: The cartridge that caused her death was sealed. Do not use this type of device in your home! Tens of thousands of these appliances are still in circulation.

Burger was 33 when the incident occurred. French authorities told 20 Minutes(via The Washington Post) that she suffered cardiac arrest in her home on Saturday. Firefighters at the scene were able to revive her heartbeat, but she was unconscious when she arrived at the hospital. She passed away the next day.

The whipped cream dispenser at fault uses nitrousoxide canisters. When inserted correctly, a pin pierces the canister, releasing the gas and pressurizing the cream container.

Injuries from similar dispensers are not entirely uncommon. In 2014, a news release by the French economy ministry urged people to be cautious when using these cream dispensers. The statement reads, Since 2010, several models of kitchen siphons, also called cream siphons, have turned out to be dangerous and led to home accidents.

ArdTime, the company that developed the faulty whipped cream dispenser has been recalled due to reports that the plastic head could explode and fly off. Its website features a prominent message about the recall.

Officials have opened an investigation into Burgers death.

More:
French fitness model and blogger killed by exploding whipped cream canister - Yahoo News

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