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Tag: Fitness

  • Monday, October 18, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Practical and Accessible Stretches for Your “Every” Day, Online

    Learn how to prepare for your day in the landscape and recover at the end of the day with these practical and accessible stretches and recovery techniques. In this 60-minute participatory (optional) and interactive webinar, Diana will introduce you to stretches that landscape professionals can incorporate into their “every” day. They are practical because you will be able to perform these anywhere, sitting and/or standing. And, since every body is different, tips and tools will be introduced to make each stretch accessible to your abilities.

    Muscle fatigue reacts positively to myofascial release techniques like foam rolling. Diana Kiesel will lead you through some techniques using a foam roller and surprisingly, a softball. Diana is a 200-hour registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Group Exercise Instructor, and Fitness Coach. As a Fitness Coach, Diana has worked with a wide range of professionals teaching them stretching, strengthening and recovery techniques that can be incorporated into their daily lives. Along with her husband, she co-owned a health club and martial arts studio for over 32 years in Andover, MA. Although her career path has changed since COVID, her passion for fitness and wellness remains.

    This Ecological Landscape Alliance webinar takes place October 18 from 7 – 8 and is free for ELA members, $10 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/practical-and-accessible-stretches-for-your-every-day/

  • Saturdays, January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 12:00 noon – Frost Fit: BCBSMA Lynx Saturday Workouts

    Frost Fit Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is back on the Esplanade this winter for four physically-distant outdoor fitness classes led by Lynx Fitness Club.

    For four consecutive Saturdays this winter, beginning January 30, instructors from Lynx Fitness Club will lead you through a free hour-long high intensity interval training (HIIT) class that incorporates bodyweight strength training with high-intensity cardio bursts for maximum calorie burning effect, set to fun and upbeat music. It might be cold outside but we are bringing the heat! Anyone who attends these workouts will receive select Frost Fit Winter Series swag. Classes will be held virtually if it’s not possible to host in-person on the Esplanade.

    Registration for Lynx Saturday Workouts is capped at 23 people per class and is only available by clicking here, through Eventbrite. Please cancel if you are no longer able to attend. By registering for Lynx Saturday Workouts, you automatically sign the electronic waiver to participate in this Frost Fit Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts fitness class.

    Make sure to follow us on Twitter (@EsplanadeBoston) to learn the latest news on Frost Fit and potential class cancellations due to weather conditions. You can also look to our Facebook page (@EsplanadeBoston) and Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston) to find out the latest news on Frost Fit and all things Esplanade.

    We’re thrilled to partner with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Lynx Fitness Club, Wishroute, and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation this year to give the Greater Boston Community the opportunity to experience a positive, physically-distant and energetic outdoor winter workout like no other.

    FROST FIT COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

    • Participants are required to pre-register in advance; only pre-registered attendees can participate.
    • Cones will be placed on the grass roughly 8 feet apart to designate where participants can stand. We ask participants to please respect keeping a consistent physical distance of 8 feet from others.
    • All participants are required to wear a mask.
    • The Esplanade Association will have hand sanitizer available on-site.
    • Stay home if you feel sick and/or are part of a vulnerable population

  • Saturday, February 4, 10:00 am – 6:30 pm – Root + Reboot Wellness Festival

    Kick-start 2017 at the Root + Reboot Wellness Festival in The KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market on Saturday, February 4th. During this special day-long event you will connect with local wellness leaders, nourish your body, mind and spirit, and develop a customized daily gratitude and wellness practice to sustain you in the new year.

    Sweat + taste + learn + meet + calm your mind with friends and neighbors in this unique wellness event in the heart of Boston.

    We’ve got a STACKED day of fun, tasty and restorative experiences for you to enjoy:

    10:00-10:45 pm | Kick It w/ Eliza Shirazi
    10:45-11:15 am | Fitness Q&A with Kick It Instructors & Jennifer Hanway
    11:45-12:45 pm | Superfood Society: Superfoods can be Affordable & Local w/ Jennifer Hanway (pictured)
    1:00-2:15 pm | Revitalize + Revisit Your Mid-Winter Meal Prep with Yvette Taylor
    2:45-4:00 pm | De-Stress + Restful Sleep and Guided Meditation with Sara DeVillo
    4:30-6:30 pm | Tastes of the Market, Seasonal Cocktails & Meet the Instructors

    Join us for one or two sessions or have a full day of wellness. End the day by mingling with Root+Reboot instructors, sampling healthy winter offerings from the Boston Public Market, and sipping seasonal cocktails crafted by Jennifer Hanway and made with market ingredients.

    This event is hosted by The Trustees of Reservations, a founding partner of the Boston Public Market and a member-supported nonprofit conservation organization that preserves and cares for some of Massachusetts’ most treasured natural, scenic, and historic sites for public use and enjoyment. Our passion is to connect more people to outdoor recreation, culture, agriculture, and healthy, active living by using our properties and our annual programs as a powerful and compelling platform. For tickets visit www.thetrustees.org.

    Trustees Members: $15 all sessions (does not include Tastes of the Market)
    Non-Trustees Members: $25 for 1-2 sessions (does not include Tastes of the Market)
    Non-Trustees Members: $35 for 3+ sessions (does not include Tastes of the Market)
    Tastes of the Market add-on: $10 (includes one cocktail ticket)

  • Sunday, January 24, 1:00 – 1:45 pm – Winter Wellness Walk

    Great scenery and exercise, who could want more?  A brisk winter walk will help you stay healthy and connected to the Arnold Arboretum at a time when the landscape is pared down to its beautiful bones.  The emphasis is on fitness, with a healthy dose of information on seasonal plants and points of interest.   Join an Arnold Arboretum docent for this free walk, starting at 1 pm on Sunday, January 24 and lasting approximately 45 minutes.  Meet at the Hunnewell Visitor Center.  No registration is necessary.  After the tour, warm up with a cup of tea or hot chocolate in the Visitor Center.  For more information or possible weather cancellations, please call 617-384-5209.  For directions, log on to www.arboretum.harvard.edu.

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