In early July, almost all of the Ys will be getting new cardio equipment — 124 new Precor and Cybex machines are coming to town. Now there’s no excuse for not hitting the gym because you’ll be able to enjoy your favorite TV show and workout at the same time! Continue reading →
Register now for summer baseball and basketball. WHAT: YMCA Youth Sports summer sports program. WHEN: Now. Registration ends May 17. Practicebegins June 3. WHERE: www.ymca.org/sports LAGNIAPPE: The Y’s Youth Sports promotes healthy kids through exercise and by teaching the value of healthy competition and team building. Continue reading →
Zumba in the park Come get your Zumba on. WHAT: YMCA Zumba classes. WHEN: 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through May 15. WHERE: North Boulevard Town Square. LAGNIAPPE: It’s free. Dash for Deaf Kids The foundation for the … Continue reading →
WHAT: 25th annual Providence Corporate Cup 5K Run/Walk. WHEN: 9 a.m. March 23 WHERE: Downtown and Mid City. REGISTRATION & INFO: http://corporatecup.net. LAGNIAPPE: Take part in the event as an individual or … Continue reading →
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. WHERE: East Baton Rouge Parish Jones Creek Regional Branch. REGISTRATION & INFO: … Continue reading →
YMCA GINGERBREAD JOG When: Saturday, Dec. 15 Time: 8:30 a.m. 1-mile walk; 9 a.m. 5K run Where: 1442 City Park Ave. Registration: www.ymcabatonrouge.org Info: Join the Paula G. Manship YMCA and Charles W. Lamar Jr. YMCA for … Continue reading →
First The Louisiana Marathon, now Woman’s Half Marathon. Baton Rouge is turning into a town on the run. The Woman’s Hospital event, a joint venture with Gulf Coast Event Group, is Dec. 9 and is exclusively for women. There will also be a 10K run and Wellness Boutique. The course will highlight both … Continue reading →
Tri New Roads
There’s only a few more days to register for the Tri New Roads on June 16. Registration deadline is June 14. For more details and to register, go to www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2009300. The event gets going from Morrison Parkway Boat Ramp, 108 E. Main St. in New Roads, at 7:30 a.m. and includes … Continue reading →
Seize the Day Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Louisiana for its eighth annual run/walk at 7 a.m. on May 19 at the Old Front Nine course on the LSU campus. There's a 5K race, 2-mile walk and lots of children's activities, like face painting. The team that raises the most money wins a cruise for two. There's also a team … Continue reading →
3/14 Know Your Numbers for a Healthy Heart: 6-8 p.m., Our Lady of the Lake PARC Classroom, 7777 Hennessy Blvd., Suite 112. Know your numbers (cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and BMI). It helps predict your risk of heart disease and encourages you to have a healthy heart. … Continue reading →
2/15 Treat Your Heart Like a Queen - What Women Should Know About Their Hearts: 5:30-8 p.m. Our Lady of the Lake PARC Classroom. Speaker is cardiologist Tara Jarreau. (225) 765-6565. An Our Lady of the Lake program. Free. 2/23 Osteoporosis 101: 5:30-7 p.m., 9637 Jefferson Hwy., Conference Room. Get … Continue reading →