We are beyond excited that our Power Yoga instructor Gail Culligan has been chosen as May’s BodyRock Sport BodyRocker of the month!

Every month, Kelly Dooley owner of the athletic apparel company BodyRock Sport chooses one lucky lady who embodies the BodyRock Sport lifestyle and attitude.  It’s an attitude that pushes you to reach higher, to be strong, to take risks, to pay it forward, and to always do your best 100% of the time.

Here, Gail is rocking The Genevieve Twisted Tank with The Hera Capris!

You can find BodyRock Sport apparel at the hive shop or online.  You can catch Gail’s power yoga classes three days a week at hive.

Whether you are an experienced runner or a beginner, hive’s run club is for you!

Learn proper running form and breathing techniques in order to improve overall cardiovascular fitness and running times–while having fun with other hive members.

Practices will focus on running distances of 5 km races in Buffalo, which we will be participating in over the summer and fall.  Run club instructors will also focus on proper warm up and cool down techniques to help runners maintain flexibility and prevent injury.

When?

May 12th – September 14th
Sunday mornings from 9:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m.

Where?

Hive lifespan center, Kunitz track at UB North Campy, UB running trail and Delaware Park (Check with the front desk to find out the location of the week.)

Cost?

Free for everyone! (You don’t have to be a member of hive to join.)
Run Club Swifty Tech Lululemon shirts and tanks with the hive logo will be avilable to purchase at our hive shop.

Instructors?

Hive trainers Aaron Powers and Eileen Fitsgibbons

Here’s a look at what’s new at hive this May…

Saturday, May 11th
Mother’s Day Brunch
Celebrate mom with a complimentary healthy brunch.  Stop by our lobby before or after your work out and take a few minutes to enjoy and relax.

Sunday, May 12th
The Elephant Run & Hive’s Run Club Begins
Stay tuned to our blog for more information about hive’s Run Club meeting times and places.

Thursday, May 23rd
BOCES Field Trip to hive
We are proud to be hosting BOCES students for the morning. Our excellent staff of trainers at hive will be working with students giving them hands on training and a chance to observe them in action.

Saturday, May 25th
Tricia’s 7th Annual Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s
Grand Island Relay for Life
8:30 – 11 a.m.
Join us for a morning dedicated to giving back to our community.  The donation is $15 per person and includes entrance to all classes and one sheet of raffle tickets.  Here’s the line up of fun and challenging classes.

8:45 – 9:30 Body Props with Tricia
9:30 – 11:00 Boot Camp with Trainers
9:30 – 10:15 Spin Class 1 with Tricia
10:15 – 11:00 Spin Class 2 with Tricia

All members and non-members are invited.  Be sure to pre-register by calling 625-4483 and reserve your spot!  All attendees are eligible to win door prizes.

We hope you’ve been following our pregnancy and fitness series over the past few months in Buffalo Spree Magazine.  If you’ve missed it, the popular Buffalo magazine has been following the pregnancies of our two members and mommies, Erika and Lisa.

In the April 2013 issue, the focus is about the different stages of pregnancy and the steps moms need to take to stay safe and healthy during exercise.  The spotlight is also on Hive’s prenatal program.

Our prenatal program at Hive grew out of an interest that newly pregnant women and women who had recently given birth were expressing to their trainers – that they wanted to be fit during pregnancy and get their pre-baby bodies back faster.

Hive’s prenatal program includes one-on-one training, physical therapy, prenatal exercise classes and massage.  In this photo you see Physical Therapist Dr. Calabrese Vaeth helping Dr. Lisa Gelman-Koessler overcome a pelvis alignment issue.

We hope you pick up this month’s issue of Buffalo Spree to check out how our mommies are doing.  They’re in the home stretch and the little bundles of joy will be delivered this Spring.

If you would like more information about our prenatal programs, call us at 625.4483.

Introducing Project Black
A Collaborative Effort Between BodyRock Sport & hive

Creamsicle orange and mint greens are the colors of the season. Right now you’re seeing them everywhere – from fashion magazines to the yoga studio to the grocery store.

But to wear these colors and not look like a flashback from the 80s, you have to have the basics down first.

Introducing Project Black! Kelly from BodyRock Sport and hive have combined their fashion meets function talents to developed an athletic apparel label exclusive to hive. Project Black was created because black is always in style. And this year’s pop colors look even better as accent pieces next to black.

Our new clothing line looks great by itself or accented with color. Come in and try on an outfit from this collection and you’ll receive 10% off any Project Black item should you decide to take it home!

The following is a line-up of running events that hive team members will be attending this year. If you’re planning on running in any of these events, you might want to join hive’s complimentary run club. We meet every Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. at the club in East Amherst to train. So whether you are new to running or would like to shave some time off of your final score, please join us!

The Elephant Run

Date: Sunday, May 12th
Where: Marcy Casino on Delaware Park’s Hoyt Lake, Buffalo N.Y
Time: 9:30 a.m.
What: 1 or 4 mile run — All proceeds benefit the Marcena Lozano Donate Life Scholarship Fund

For more information and to register, visit: http://marcenasmiracles.com/the-elephant-run.html

JP Morgan Corporate Challenge

Date: Thursday, June 6th
Where: Delaware Park
Time: 6:45 p.m.
What: 3.5 mile run

For more information and to register, visit their website.

St. Gregory the Great Race

Date: Friday, June 21st
Where: St. Greg’s Church in Williamsville, NY
Time: 7:00 p.m.
What: 5K Run or Walk OR 1mile fun walk

For more information and to register, visit: http://greatrace.stgregs.org/home

Buffalo Subaru Chase

Date: Friday, July 9th
Where: Elmwood Ave.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
What: 4 mile road race open to runners of all ages and experience. Benefits the Police Athletic League of Buffalo.

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.buffalosubaruchase.com/

27th Annual Moonlight Run

Date: Wednesday, August 14th
Where: Island Park in the Village of Williamsville
Time: 8:00 p.m.
What: 5K

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.imathlete.com/events/MoonlightRun5K

The Color Run

Date: Saturday, August 17th
Where: Downtown Buffalo by the Erie Basin Marina
Time: 9:00 a.m.
What: 5K – Race it solo or form a “color team” of 4+ members.

For more information and to register, visit: http://thecolorrun.com/buffalo/

Flight 3407 Run

Date: Saturday September 14, 2013
Where: Clarence Town Place Park
Time: 9:30 a.m.
What: 5K

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.3407race.com 

The Buffalo YMCA Turkey Trot

Date: Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 28, 2013
Where: Hertel Ave.
Time: 9 a.m.
What: 8K

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.ymcabuffaloniagara.org/turkeytrot.html

For even more great running events in Buffalo for 2013, visit the Buffalo Runner’s Website.

What’s new at hive in April?  This month we have an exciting lineup of fitness and wellness inspired events for hive members and the Buffalo community!  Here’s a list of what’s happening at hive lifespan.

Monday, April 8th
Bridezilla Bootcamp Begins!

Calling all brides and bridesmaids!  Get ready to walk down the aisle in the best shape of your life!  Bridezilla Boot Camp’s 6- and 12-week programs, both include small group training sessions, nutritional guidance, grocery shopping tours, fitness assessments, wedding tips, and more. We’ll leave you toned, confident, beautiful and ready for your big day!

Classes are Monday and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
6-week program (Phase 1 Only): April 8 – May 18
12-week program (Phase 1 & 2): April 8 – June 29

Call to reserve your space in class.  Check out Bridezilla Boot Camp on facebook.

Saturday, April 13th
Sweat Equity Challenge
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Celebrate the end of tax season by building sweat equity! Join us for a challenging morning and compete to win hive bucks to spend at our café, the shop or classes!  Please call or stop by the front desk to sign up.

Wednesday, April 24th
Sample the Spa night
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Join us at Spa 400 at hive for a night of relaxation and pampering.

Spa 400 will be offering complimentary neck and shoulder chair massages, hand rejuvenation massages, aromatherapy hand and foot paraffin treatments, ashuatsu barefoot massage, and SilkPeel Dermal-infusion demonstrations.

We will also provide champagne and lite bites for the ultimate relaxation.

Please call 625-4483 or stop by the front desk to schedule your complimentary treatments in advance.

Monday, April 29th
Wear The Luxury
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

We feel it is important to set fitness goals but it is equally important to reward yourself once you reach them. Join us for our Wear The Luxury event with ZH Racine Exclusive Jewelry. Shop exquisite selections from Alexis Bittar, Munnu, Rivka Friedman, Jan Michaels, Karine Sultan and more. Please call or stop by the front desk to RSVP.

Hive’s Holiday Hours

We have shortened hours over the holiday weekend,
so that our family, members and staff can observe
the Easter holiday.

Friday, March 29th
5:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 30th
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 31st
Happy Easter! 
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
* No classes today

Good Foods with a Bad Rap

March is national nutrition month.  This is a great time to reflect on your diet and how it is impacting your fitness and wellness goals.  To celebrate this month, we’d like to share three “good for you” foods that have gotten a bad rap.

1. Bananas.   Bananas have gotten a bad rap because of their high sugar content.  Bananas have a glycemic index of about 55.  (Apples have a glycemic index of about 38.)  The glycemic index measures how quickly the carbohydrates in the food get digested and turned in to blood sugar.  So as far as fruit goes, bananas are at the higher end of the spectrum.
   • The good news?  Bananas are nutrient rich—containing potassium and magnesium as well as other necessary nutrients.  What’s even better?  They’re available year round for about 35 cents each, making bananas an affordable and satisfying snack.
   • The bottom line:  For people who aren’t diabetic or on a low carb diet, bananas are a great choice for breakfast or for a snack.
2. Coffee.  Caffeine is bad for you right?  Who says?  If you think the only thing you’ll get from coffee is a buzz, think again.
   • The good news? Coffee contains chlorogenic acid, which may help prevent diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. A little bit of caffeine can also help boost your energy level and help you carry out daily tasks a little more quickly.
   • The bottom line: As long as you’re not considering that sugar and cream loaded Carmel Macchiato as regular coffee—feel free to enjoy a morning cup of Joe.  And you should stay under 2 eight oz. cups a day, or you might throw off your sleep or irritate your digestive system.
3. Avocados.  Avocados have gotten a bad rap because of their fat content (14.8 grams per half).
   • The good news? The “fat” number may seem on the high side, but avocados actually boast a lot of monounsaturated “good” fat, which means that they can help decrease the risk of heart disease when eaten in moderation. They’ve also been found to help prevent certain kinds of oral cancers.
   • The bottom line:  You don’t have to skip the guacamole.

Remember, moderation is essential to living a healthy lifestyle.  How much and how often we eat something is more important in determining risk-benefit than any single attribute of a food. If you need help getting your nutrition back on track, contact us to learn more about our nutritional services.

Sources used to write this article:
Harvard School of Public Health.
Belief.net
DailyBurn.com
http://www.freedigitalphotos.net

Hive and Tony Walker & Co invite you to attend an exclusive preview and trunk show featuring the Spring 2013 Adidas by Stella McCartney collection on March 21st from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

For our schedule of the night’s activites, see hive’s March 2013 events calendar.

To celebrate fashion and fitness in Buffalo, we’re giving away three Adidas by Stella McCartney bags. Winners will be picked at random.

Enter our contest and make sure to share with your friends!

Good luck!