Saturday 27 February
2010 at 1:41 pm
Exercise and Cancer Treatment
Many cancer patients say their energy levels are low and that they lack motivation during cancer treatment. Exercise can help you feel better and improve your emotional outlook as well.
Check out this link:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/exercise-and-cancer-treatment.aspx?xid=nl_EverydayHealthCancerCareandPrevention_20100225
Tuesday 29 December
2009 at 6:48 pm 
Third Annual "Spin with the Survivors" Virtual Spin Tour and Fundraiser starts January 1.
“Spin with the Survivors” is a 200 mile virtual spin tour to promote physical activity as a complement to cancer recovery and to raise money to support our wellness programs.
Anybody who enjoys spin classes at their local gym can join the “Spin with the Survivors” tour by signing up for a FREE personal wellness account to a keep a journal of your spin minutes. For each spin minute recorded in your wellness journal a personalized marker will be moved ¼ of a mile along the virtual ride course to mark your progress.
All registered spinners will have the opportunity to earn great prizes by raising donations to support the physical activity programs offered by Western New York Wellness.
MORE INFO HERE!
Saturday 26 September
2009 at 4:05 pm Spin Class in Holley Begins October 7th
Beginning Wednesday, October 7, 2009, members of Western New York Wellness are invited to attend the Wednesday night Studio Cycle Class at The Whole Approach exercise studio in Holley, NY, at no cost. (Spouses are welcome on a space available basis.)
The class is offered at 6:45-7:30pm. The studio is located at 50 Public Square, Holley, NY. For more information on this class - or other classes available at the studio at discounted rates for WNYWP members, see the link below, or http://www.wholeapproach.org/index.php?page=wnywp.php. Phone 585-507-9326.
We are very pleased to welcome Karen Blank and her Whole Approach studio as Friends of Western New York Wellness, Inc.!
Whole Approach Flyer
Monday 14 September
2009 at 7:54 pm Western New York Wellness Inc. once again is offering a no-charge, dedicated spin class for its members and supporters.
Mondays, Beginning October 5, 2009
6:30pm
Flex Gym, 605 Culver Rd., Rochester
(between University Avenue & Atlantic Avenue)
parking in the rear of the building - off Atlantic Avenue
Instructor Susan Siebert
Come on out and join the fun. Keep the riding season going all year by riding stationary spin cycles with the group every Monday evening. Sue tailors the class to each individual's fitness level and we provide heart rate monitors to keep track of your progress. So come spin with us. All you need is a water bottle, towel and desire for fun, good exercise and comeraderie. See you there!
Monday 15 June
2009 at 1:33 pm NEW FEATURE FOR THE WELLNESS PROGRAM
WHAT: Nordic Walking (All fitness levels accommodated)
WHEN: Every Wednesday morning at 9:30 A.M. Beginning July 1st
WHERE: Northampton Park - Ski Lodge Parking lot - Hubble Street,Spencerport
WHO: Marilyn Colby, Prof. Emeritus, SUNY Brockport
INFORMATION: Email mcolby@brockport.edu - put "Nordic walk" in your subject line or Dick Rizzo 637-9248 or email rrizzo@frontiernet.net
Marilyn will provide poles or you may bring your own XC poles. The walks will be at least 1 hour in length. The group may stratify by ability and fitness but no one will be left to walk alone.
This program is offered in cooperation with Walk! Bike! Brockport.
Nordic walking: Nordic walking evolved from “dry land” training techniques of Nordic skiers. Athletes would use the poles to mimic Nordic skiing arm motions while striding, running or walking. In the 90’s, fitness enthusiasts and health clubs in Canada and the U.S. discovered the benefits of walking with poles. While Nordic walking remains the most popular term to describe the activity, several names and descriptions have evolved as the activity continues to grow. The common thread of most of the variations is the use of specifically designed walking poles for the purpose of increasing the exercise benefits of walking and/or to reduce lower body stress while walking. No matter what you call it, or where it originated Nordic Walking is an excellent choice to improve one's fitness level and quality of life. - Dick Rizzo
