We’re excited to introduce a new member to our dedicated staff team. And let’s not forget about celebrating our staff birthdays – because nothing says ‘party’ like a good workout session followed by some well-deserved cake! So, dust off your spookiest costumes and join us for an October to remember at Spark Fitness.
SPARK IN THE SPOTLIGHT
In case you missed it, Spark Fitness was recently featured on an episode of Hidden Gyms on YouTube! The show is compared to the Food Network series “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” but with a focus on fitness studios. Host Brian Goldsmith (@go4thegoldy), not only participated in one of our high-energy strength classes but also interviewed Spark Fitness co-owner Brandon Campas. During the interview, Brandon explained the wide range of classes we provide at our studio.
If you have a friend or family member who’s curious about Spark Fitness and wants a peek behind the scenes before stopping by – or you just want to spread the Spark love – please like and share the video below. As always, we appreciate your support!
HAPPENING THIS MONTH
We love dressing up to workout at Spark Fitness, so we’re going all-out for Halloween. Come in costume to our Friday the 13th spin class with Jenn at 5:30 p.m., as well as our highly anticipated Savage Saturday: Halloween Edition on October 28 during normal class times.
Read on below to learn about the special guests we’ll be inviting into the studio for our monthly pop-up classes.
PILATES & MOBILITY WITH MEGHAN
Join us on October 20 at 6 p.m. for 30 minutes of heart-pumping pilates, followed by 30 minutes of mobility! Pilates incorporates small movements to achieve a slow burn. In mobility, we use flow through organic movements to increase range of motion. Class is $15 and can be booked through the Spark Fitness App.
HALLO-QUEEN YOGA
Back by popular demand, Studio Crashers presents Hallo-Queen Yoga on October 27 at 6:30 p.m. Led by the incredible yoga instructor Elaina Berst from Calm Coalition, this special class will feature captivating drag performances by Vanna Deux and Damsel ‘n Disdress. Our August drag yoga class sold out quickly; save your spot by sending a DM to studio_crashers. Class is $25.
spark staff birthdays
Happy Birthday to Spark Fitness co-owner Brandon Campas and one of our newest trainers, Victoria Pascuzzi!! We are thrilled to have both of you as part of our Spark Family. Wishing you a day filled with joy and many happy and healthy returns!
spark run club: Upcoming events
Last month’s Buffalo Bills 50-Yard Finish 5k at Highmark Stadium was epic! The event sold out super fast, so we’ll make sure it put it on your radar as soon as we can next year!
We’re gearing up for the EVL Halloween race in Ellicottville on October 21. The half-marathon relay is sold out, but registration is still open for the half-marathon and 5k, so grab your spot now!
More details about the event, as well as next month’s Turkey Trot, are below. We hope to see you there!
EVL Halloween Half, 5k, & Relay
October 21
Ellicottville, NY
Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Ellicottville/Evlhalf?raceRefCode=yin4g0vQ
YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot
November 23
Buffalo, NY or virtual
Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Buffalo/YMCATurkeyTrot?raceRefCode=9ONTyJjV
employee spotlight: Juni
Please welcome Juni to the Spark Fitness team! You will see her teaching Monday mornings and covering night shifts as needed!
MORE ABOUT JUNI
My fitness journey started in 2010 with chasing my child around the backyard. I found myself struggling to keep up with them. Years of smoking and poor diet had caught up to me and I was losing my breath climbing stairs. I decided that I needed to do better for myself and my child.
Over the next two years, I began teaching myself how to workout and how to eat. As I began to have continued success, my friends and family started asking me for advice and before I knew it, I was running workouts out of my garage. It was during this time that I fell in love with training.
After running my garage workouts, I went to college to get my associate’s degree in physical health and certification under the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I have spent the past 10 years training in the Western New York area, specializing in group fitness.
Teaching people not only how to do exercises, but how to take control of their own health, is my life’s greatest passion. I am beyond excited to be joining you all on your journey here at Spark Fitness.