The second week of BFR’s free “Keeping Active” promotion continues from Jan. 26 through Feb. 3.  

Free classes, demonstrations and recreational opportunities for children and adults are offered throughout the six-week wellness campaign.  

Most activities take place at the BFR Sports & Fitness facility located at 215 Snider Road.  A full schedule of activities can be found online at www.bfronline.com.

Free indoor track use:

• Use of the indoor walking/running track will be free of charge on Saturday, Jan. 26, Sunday, Jan. 27, Thursday, Jan. 31 and Friday, Feb. 1.  
• Friday, Feb. 1 is a Coffee Walk day, free coffee will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Coffee is donated by Common Grounds Coffee Shop. 

Free exercise classes:

• All Star Aerobics will be offered on Monday, Jan. 28 at 8:30 a.m. and TBC (Total Body Conditioning) will be offered at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30.  All Star Aerobics is a mix of cardio and strength training under the direction of long-time instructor, Sue Sheehan. TBC is a 30-minute class that is a “strictly business” workout.  Workouts are led by BFR staff trainers and include body resistance, core, and weight training with short bursts of cardio.

• An educational session on exercise will be offered for free on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m..  Participants will learn the importance of stretching, warm-up, and cool down aspects as well as how to determine a safe and effective method of exercise for you. The session will be interactive, so wear appropriate clothing and shoes.

Healthy diet presentations:

Bluffton University graduate students in Dietetics will present two informational sessions this week.

• During the pre-school open play time (11 a.m.- 12 p.m.), there will be an informational session on Family Meal Times.  Busy families will learn how to make healthy foods in less time.  Children will play in the area while the demonstration is underway.
• Rethink Your Drink is the theme for the informational booth to be set up in the BFR lobby on Saturday, Jan. 26 (1 p.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday, Jan. 27 (2 p.m. - 4 p.m.). This interactive demonstration will allow parents and children to test their knowledge about how much sugar is in their favorite drink.

Special event for the week will be a celebration of National Wear Red Day, Friday, Feb. 1.  The indoor track will be “dressed” in red for everyone walking that day.  In addition, fitness activities for adults and physical activities are planned for children from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

BFR Sports & Fitness is a non-profit organization that provides life long fitness and sports opportunities for all ages.  This is the ninth year for the free Keeping Active promotion.  For more information, contact BFR by calling 419-358-4150 or visiting the center located at 215 Snider Rd in Bluffton, or the web site www.bfronline.com