Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Buffalo, N.Y. (May 31, 2023) — The 12th season of Fitness at Canalside, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, will kick off this week, offering free daily and weekly fitness classes on Buffalo’s beautiful waterfront.
Since the series began in 2011, it’s welcomed over 100,000 Western New Yorkers to get healthy at Canalside. The 2023 Fitness at Canalside schedule offers the “fan favorites” of the last 12 years, while embracing new fitness trends, like puppy and goat yoga, salsa dancing, boxing and more.
“Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield continues to find new and exciting ways to engage the community with events and activities that promote positive physical and mental health,” said Michael Ball, vice president, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York. “As we kick off our 12th season of Fitness at Canalside, we’re pleased to offer the community an even closer look at Buffalo’s beautiful waterfront with fitness cruises, among several weekly and special classes designed to get more people moving.”
The 2023 schedule will also feature a charitable element with participation in many classes benefiting Big Big Table, a local charity dedicated to addressing food insecurity in our region.
In addition to free fitness classes, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Bikes are back at Canalside and available to rent daily with no membership required. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield members can show their ID card for a free hour Blue Bike rental.
Fitness at Canalside kicks off with the summer’s first Zumba class on Tuesday, May 30 at 6 p.m. Fitness classes are free and open to individuals of all ages, regardless of fitness level or experience.
A full calendar of fitness classes can be found at BuffaloWaterfront.com. Classes are weather-dependent. In cases of inclement weather, individuals can check Buffalo Waterfront’s Facebook page for updates.
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*Registration required at Buffalowaterfront.com, benefits Big Big Table.
About Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York is a trade name of Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Since 1936, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York has helped millions of people lead healthier lives. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield offers a full range of insured, self-insured, and government programs and services covering businesses, families, and individuals, as well as dental and vision plans and stop-loss coverage. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield employs nearly 1,400 people and serves as a key economic driver in the region. As a community-based, not-for-profit health plan, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield contributes significantly to organizations that strengthen and enrich the health of the community.
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For more information, contact
Amber Hartmann
Highmark Health
716-208-9534
amber.hartmann@highmarkhealth.org
