Working On My Fitness

I wouldn't call myself a heath nut by any means, but over the last few years I have definitely been more in tune with fun workout studios and trying new things. Today I'm sharing a few of my favorite places I like to go to get a good workout in.

BikeorBar

Catalyst Fitness

Revolution Buffalo

I'm always looking to try new places so if you have any recommendations on places to check out or classes to take please share!

-B

February To-Do

We are in the second month of the year and not to get to boring, but the beginning of 2015 hasn't gone exactly as I wanted {yes, I know that's how life goes}. While I focused so much on what I didn't do and what didn't go right for me, I need to think of what did. I met some amazing people and did some pretty cool things. I, {like I think most people are}, am my worst critic, I focus on always improving myself and the things that I didn't do, that I don't take the time to enjoy what I've accomplished.

February is about getting back to me - focusing on my goals and enjoying the things I do for me and not being so hard on myself {or at least trying to - this isn't going to be an overnight switch-a-roo}. So today I'm kicking it off by heading to Holiday Valley for the day. I took the day off and am looking forward to a day of Ellicottville fun with Annette.

A  couple other things  I have on the calendar that I'm looking forward to this month are trying some new fitness classes out {Barre at Catalyst, Pound at BikeorBar, incorporating a little yoga in my life - if you know of a good studio to go to let me know! and learning more TRX at Revolution Buffalo}, a Makers Buffalo Class is always fun!, a Niagara Wine Trail wine tour for a friend's birthday, the Polar Bites event benefiting the Buffalo Zoo and planning the finishing touches for my 30th birthday party next month. Who knows what else will come up, but sometimes its those "unplanned" adventures that make the best memories.

What are some fun things you are looking forward to this month. Leave them in the comments section below and I'll pick a random person to win a gift card to 716!

-B

Friday Favorites!

This week's favorite things are a recap of my favorite fitness places from this past week. Each one is unique and fun in their own way and makes me enjoy going there. Thanks to those of you who shared your favorite places with me and suggested new places I should try! Have a great weekend!

-B

{Revolution Buffalo}

{BikeorBar}

{Barre Centric}

{Catalyst Fitness}

Motivation Monday!

I thought I would kick off this week by giving you all a little motivation for the next 5 days. For a lot of people a new year, means getting healthy, working out and joining a gym. With that said I've decided to highlight my favorite places to workout in Western New York. All locally owned and awesome to go to. Each place that I will be talking about this week is unique in their own way and have a lot of Buffalo Pride.

But!...Before I do anything else I just want to put this out there, I will be the first to admit, I am not a size 2 and for as much as I workout I still find a lot of things challenging. There are times I'm scared to try to take new classes or go to a new place because I feel like I may not be as good as the others are in the class, but you can't be scared to try new things. By not trying you don't accomplish anything. I am no fitness expert, but I will say since taking different classes and switching up my workout from time to time, I've learned to be more comfortable in my skin and yes I still may get a little nervous taking a new class, but at the end of the day its your life and you should do things you want to do and not let nerves or fear stand in your way.

With that being said, today I'm featuring an all time favorite of mine BikeorBar! Alex and her team are amazing! They motivate you to reach your goals and get the workout you're looking for. Located in the heart of the Elmwood Village, BikeorBar offers more than just indoor cycling {known as spinning}. They have CrosSpin, Barre, Rowing and newer classes :: Surfset, Tai Chi and Pound {I haven't taken this class yet, but it looks awesome!}.

These are fitness classes that you can't find at other places. The classes are affordable and fun making you want to come back and take more. One of the things I love best about BikeorBar is that they take a chance on trying different fitness classes. They bring in new ideas, if it works they keep it and if it doesn't they think of something better. If you haven't checked out BikeorBar yet, well what are you waiting for?!?

For their class schedule click here.

Make sure to follow them on social media {Facebook, Twitter, Instagram}

-B

{*Please note the photos posted today are from BikeorBar's Instagram Account.*}

{New wall décor! I love their Buffalove!}

{Fitness Cocktails that they feature at Savoy Buffalo on Elmwood}