The fourth week of free wellness programs is underway at BFR Sports and Fitness. Free fitness classes and walking days are offered during the week plus demonstrations about exercise and healthy eating. Free use of the BFR indoor track is available on Friday, Feb. 5, Sunday, Feb. 7, Tuesday, Feb. 9, and Friday, Feb. 13. The track is open during all regular building hours (Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 9p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m.).

Several fitness classes will be offered without fee this week. Classes will include Zumba Class on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. A noon Circuit Class on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at noon, Strength and Flexibility Class on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m., and an Aerobic Mix Class on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 9 a.m.

Healthful and helpful demonstrations will be included in this week's schedule as well. A demonstration on balance and stretching will be offered on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m., and a discussion about how to eat healthy while Eating Out will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Participants in the balance and stretching demo should come in comfortable clothing since they will be trying out a variety of exercises.

Family free play
Family Free Play is on the schedule for Saturday, Feb. 13 from 7-9 p.m. Children and their caregivers/parents are encouraged to play inside the BFR arena with a variety of sport equipment and toys.

Open Play is offered Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with the usual fee of just $1 per child. Adults are welcome to drop in at BFR for volleyball play on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 8-10 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 11 from 8-10 p.m., as well as Men's Basketball Monday, Feb. 8, at 12-1 p.m. There is also Free Senior Play featuring Wii Tennis on Monday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to noon.

Adults who are looking for a high-end workout routine are invited to two sessions of Ultimate Fit demonstrations. Ultimate Fit, a new BFR program, includes 12 monthly workout sessions under the direction of a staff trainer. The free demonstrations will offer a taste of the different workouts. The last demonstration will be offered on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. The next session of Ultimate Fit will begin Feb. 8 for a cost of $50 ($35 BFR members).

For information about Keeping Active or any other BFR program, visit the center located at 215 Snider Road in Bluffton, contact BFR at 419-358-4150 or visit the web site www.bfronline.com.

Go for Red for Women at BFR on Friday, Feb. 5

BFR Sports and Fitness is one of thousands of business and community locations that will celebrate Go Red for Women on Friday, Feb. 5.

On National Wear Red Day, millions of people will choose to wear red and speak up against heart disease. It gives women and men everywhere a way to show their dedication and support of the cause, and empowers them to take action for their health. And it gives them the opportunity to honor the women in their lives by sharing this lifesaving information.

According to BFR: One in every three female deaths in the United States is due to cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, this statistic can change, and you're helping to change it by participating in Wear Red Day.

BFR will participate in this national event throughout the day with free track access, various decorations, informational flyers, and healthy snacks. There will also be materials to donate to the American Heart Association to support this growing cause.

Join BFR in spreading awareness to support the fight against heart disease in women. For more information, contact BFR at 419-358-4150 or visit the web site www.bfronline.com