BFR begins its 35th year of recreational programming this fall, according to Carole Enneking, director.

BFR offers fitness options, sport conditioning and development programs, plus leagues for adult and youth.  BFR Sports & Fitness was established in 1978 as a non-profit organization that would provide a variety of activities, classes and leagues for the Bluffton area.

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Adult fitness

Adult Fitness classes are offered in the morning, evening and on weekends. Most of the classes are strength-based routines using dumb bell, medicine ball, kettle bell or body-resistance and bands. Core training is also emphasized in all classes (especially in YogaFit). BFR group fitness classes do not require pre-registration; participants attend as their schedule allows.

Visit any BFR for free the first time, additional sessions cost $5 ($3BFR members/ TBC is free for members). The full fitness schedule is available on the web site www.bfronline.com or by visiting the facility.

New to fitness schedule
New to the fitness schedule for this year will be a Thursday evening, All Star Workout, class led by Sue Sheehan. Sheehan is a long-time, morning instructor (Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.) who is adding a class on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. The Saturday morning Aerobic Mix will be led weekly by Kelly Prichard; the class time has been adjusted to 8:30 a.m. to better fit busy weekend schedules. 

Kelly Martz’s Tuesday night (6 p.m.) class has been renamed Cardio & Strength to better reflect the intensity of her workouts.The Kettle Bell Workout that was introduced last spring will move to Monday nights (6 p.m.).  

Evening YogaFit will return to the schedule on Sept. 11; class is offered at the Bluffton Public Library (Monroe Room in the lower level) from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

The morning YogaFit class continues on Fridays at 8:30 a.m. TBC, a 30-minute, compressed, group workout, is offered Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.  Active senior adults can benefit from moderate exercise through water exercise, low impact aerobics, and flexibility sessions.

New participants are encouraged to try new classes; instructors will offer exercise modifications as needed. Keri McCoy, BFR trainer, is the new leader of the Strength & Flexibility class.

Offerings to athletes

High school and adult athletes can benefit from specialty programs at BFR. Personal training packages can be purchased to allow for one-on-one training.  BFR’s most challenging group workout program is Ultimate Fit. 

UF will meet on Monday and Thursday nights from 6-7 p.m., beginning Monday, Sept. 7.  Ultimate Fit sessions include high intensity and high impact training. Contact a BFR trainer for more information and pricing.

Youth programs now are offered in 4, 5, 6 and 7-week cycles. Basketball, Tennis, Dodgeball, and Tiny Tots will begin the week of Sept. 2.

Basketball is offered on Thursdays (3:30 p.m.), Dodgeball (Fridays 3:30 p.m.), Tiny Tots (Fridays 10:00 a.m.). Tennis classes have limited openings for youth participants.

Van service from Bluffton schools is available for an extra fee. Additional youth programs will be added in mid October and early November. Contact BFR for session lengths and pricing.

U6 soccer

The last day to register for the Fall U6 Soccer Intramural League will be Friday, Aug. 30.  The registration form is available from the web site www.bfronline.com or by visiting the facility located at 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.

Membership packages

Membership Packages including access to the fitness center, indoor track and recreational spaces are always available. The Stick to It Membership Special will begin on Sept. 16. 

Stick to it offers a second month free to those new members who successfully complete 12 pre-designed workouts during the first month of membership. Cost is $30; package must be purchased by Oct. 16 to qualify.

For more information about BFR programs, contact Carole Enneking, Director.