With just about 2 months to go before the big event, we caught up with Nia to see how her training and fundraising are going. This is not Nia’s first marathon (read about her first marathon here), but it is a big dream come true. She will be running the 2017 Boston Marathon to support the Claddagh Fund. Nia selected. Read More

It’s a new year–the perfect time to add some variety to your workout and try something new. Reasons to Try a Group Exercise Class 1. Social Fitness Participating in a sport or aerobics class will introduce you to new people that share a common interest.  These new relationships will help develop a support network where you can encourage each other.  The. Read More

Meet member, Dave, who has been a member of Wayside for about 25 years. As an adult with ADHD, Dave uses exercise to help him stay focused. As a child, he was treated with medication to help him stay focused. In his 20’s, he studied Karate and found that his ADHD could be managed with exercise. The release of hormones,. Read More

If you like to workout early (5:30 AM–9:30AM), you most likely know me. If not, I’m Bernie Tesmer, a Certified Personal Trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine), a Black Belt in Mixed Martial Arts, and I hold a variety of certificates in training and fitness. Here I am receiving my Black Belt. Pictured with Greg Riddle (3rd degree black belt) and Ginger (2nd. Read More

Held on the breathtaking grounds of La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs, CA – Wayside’s USTA 4.0 over 40 Ladies traveled to California to compete in the USTA Nationals Tournament on October 28 – 30, 2016. Tournament Day One Pre-Match Warm Up at La Quinta Resort & Club Pictured Left to Right: Robin Malouf, Chris Perez, Bethany Gibson, Jen Wolcott,. Read More

Working at Wayside Athletic Club since 1994, Nia Benoit was lifeguard, water safety instructor and head lifeguard. Currently, Nia is the Indoor Cycling Director and a cycling instructor. She has been successfully organizing the Pedal to End Cancer event for the last 8 years, making Wayside one of the most successful fundraisers for this event. Under Nia’s leadership, Wayside riders have raised. Read More

During personal training and/or nutrition coaching sessions, questions such as what are the latest diet fads,  or are there any good diet products available. Most people are looking for the simple answers to getting to a healthier state of being.  We all crave the next new gadget, television series, or a new book. And while nutrition science is always evolving,. Read More