The third 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 as well.

Free use of the BFR indoor track is available on Friday, Jan. 29, Saturday, Jan. 30, Wednesday, Feb. 3, and Friday, Feb. 5. The track is open during all regular building hours (Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m.).

Fitness classes
Several fitness classes will be offered without fee this week. Classes will include: Water Exercise class on Thursday, Jan. 28 (both the Level II class at 8:30 a.m. and Level I class at 9:30 a.m.) and Monday, Feb. 1 (Level I class at 9:30 a.m. and Level II class at 6 p.m.); as well as Zumba Dance Aerobics, Thursday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m..

Healthful and helpful demonstrations will be included in this week's schedule as well. A discussion about healthy eating for senior adults will be held on Tues. Feb. 2 at 7 p.m., and a demonstration on balance and stretching will be offered on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10a.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 is on the schedule for Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 11a.m. to noon. 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.

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.

Demonstrations will be offered on Monday, Feb. 1 at 5:30 a.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. and also 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).

Coupon day
Sunday, Jan. 31, will be a COUPON DAY at BFR. Anyone who purchases a BFR membership on that day will receive $10 off. For that day only, a single month membership will cost on $20, with 3, 6 and full year options also available.

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.

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.

"We look forward to being a part of National Wear Red Day on Feb 5," said Carole Enniking of BFR.

For more information, contact BFR at 419-358-4150 or visit the web site www.bfronline.com