Fitness Newsletter
May 2024 Newsletter
Keep current with BBFC's event offerings and daily activities. Our community spirit is strong, and we are on a mission to improve the quality and quantity of lives!
Prioritizing Your Health
Your health is your responsibility but making healthy lifestyle changes to improve the quality and quantity of life can be overwhelming at times. Taking small steps every day to improve your health and wellness can make a profound impact on your life, leading to the successful accomplishment of your health goals.
BBFC Upcoming Events
| Date | Event | Descriptor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 13 | Running of the Bears | 5K/1 Mi Walk/Run | https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Franklin/RunningoftheBears5K1MileFunRun |
| April 22 | Earth Day Technogym Challenge | Get outside and run or walk 3 mi with friends to celebrate Earth Day | Use the Mywellness app to register. |
| April 23 | Bayou Bend Brown Bag Club | Master Gardener, Ingrid Butler to discuss green therapy and herbs to grow for relaxation | Please register with the BBFC front desk at (337) 413-5106. |
| April 8 - 28 | The Great River Road Scenic Challenge | Ride 70 miles on a Technogym bike to be entered for a drawing to win a heartrate monitor | Use the Mywellness app to register. |
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Brent Lancon
Brent Lancon has been married to Monique Lagrange Lancon for 36 years. They have two children, Rachelle and Ross, along with two beautiful and active granddaughters, Marion and Eleaner. Brent retired in 2023 after working at Cabot Corporation for 35 years. Since retiring, travelling a lot will be in their plans. Brent and Monique are also big supporters of Hanson Memorial and St John Schools.
Brent turned his son’s bedroom into his workout room when he left for college. P90X was his workout of choice to stay in shape. Completing triathlons allowed him to take advantage of his competitive nature. Looking for a little something different, Bayou Bend Fitness Center opened its doors at a “perfect timing.” Brent says, “God is Good!”
Call Brent a “nooner”. He enjoys participating in daily noon classes. Brent says, “The camaraderie among the class is great. I look forward to all my classes because they are all different and fun.” He also mentions that all the class instructors are awesome.
Since attending Bayou Bend Fitness, Brents states his clothes fit better- “tighter in places where you would like tight and looser where you would want them to fit loose.”
His current goals include staying fit and active along with having balance and flexibility as long as possible. Being positive is included in his list of his current goals.
Brent’s favorite prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and grant me the wisdom to know the difference.
BBFC Group Exercise
REMINDERS
We've added Virtual Group Fitness Classes. These classes will take place in the cycling studio. Bikes will be moved to the side. Before class, grab one set of dumbbells and a mat. It will be better to have equipment before class begins. Once class starts, we are unable to pause video to gather equipment. Have fun!
Please be mindful of booking/unbooking your group exercise class. Starting April 1st, "3 Strikes and You're Out" will be implemented. Members who do not attend a booked class and have not cancelled their booking will be considered a no-show and automatically given a strike. Members who accrue 3 strikes within 30 days will lose their privilege to reserve a class spot for the next 30 days.
BBFC recently hosted Major Paine's Bootcamp in the Conference Center. Members had fun and enjoyed an awesome workout. Major Paine's Forever Young Bootcamp will be Tuesday April 9th, at 8:30 am. Come join the fun.
COMING SOON
Superhero Bootcamp
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Member Survey
We want YOUR feedback!
WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! BBFC appreciates our members, and we want to know what YOU think! Complete the short survey (see link in the Mywellness app) and opt to share your name to be entered into a drawing for a retail item.
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New Year's resolutions didn't last? Read this article with Blake Bolin, MD, FAAFP, Preventive Medicine Physician at Cooper Clinic, on a technique called "habit stacking." It's an effective way to learn how to start and maintain a new healthy habit this year.
LIFESTYLE OR GENES: WHICH MATTERS MORE?
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Technology for Fitness
A wide variety of technology exists today to improve your fitness. Professional Fitness Trainer Shawn Smith shares how technology can benefit your workouts and help you achieve your fitness goals.
Kids Club Highlights
RESERVATIONS
Parents, please make certain to call at (337) 413-5106 or coordinate with the Kids Club staff to reserve your child's spot before you come in for your next training session.
YOUTH CLASS OFFERINGS
We are offering youth fitness classes for 9–12 year-olds on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 4:45 - 5:30pm. Please be patient as we work to not only refine but grow these offerings in time for the summer. For now, please plan to schedule attendance for your child through Kids Club as they will be able to communicate the offerings and processes to keep your child safe and engaged.
Member Testimonials
We would LOVE to hear YOUR story. Every day, BBFC staff are blessed enough to share in just a little bit of your life. You share your challenges, triumphs, and interests that make you "uniquely you". We'd love to share your testimonial. Please ask a staff member for a form or access the form at the link below. Tell us how BBFC has made a difference in your life. It would mean so much to us.
Let's Talk!
We would LOVE to hear from you! :)
CONTACT
Member Services:
(337) 413-5106
Corporate Partnerships:
(337)-907-6767
membership@bayoubendhealth.org
HOURS (Seasonal)
Monday - Thursday: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday: 5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm