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CLASS #110 ZUMBA MONDAY 8:30 A.M. (EMILIANA)
Monday morning Zumba - last, but not least. My Find Fred "handlers" decided this would be a great finale class and I couldn't agree more....
CLASS #109 Y.E.S. CIRCUIT THURSDAY 10:00 A.M. (KATHY)
How nice it is to enjoy one more Y.E.S. (Young Energetic Senior) class before bringing my Find Fred project to a close. Kathy Mahoney, our Seniors...
CLASS #108 DEEP WATER RUNNING WEDNESDAY 7:00 A.M. (JOAN)
If you've been following my blog entries you probably know by now that I'm a huge fan of our Deep Water Running class. Makes sense...I'm an old,...
CLASS #107 BODY PUMP MONDAY 9:40 A.M. (ANGI)
This morning's class with Angi Plaisance marks my final Body Pump session on the PAC Group Exercise schedule. At the time of this blog entry, PAC has...
CLASS #106 CHIZEL-ATES MONDAY 8:30 A.M. (DENISE FOR KIM W.)
Monday mornings have been challenging for me schedule-wise during the Find Fred project and I finally had the opportunity to find out what...
CLASS #105 Y4F – YOUTH 4 FITNESS SATURDAY 10:30 A.M. (BRIAN AND ASHTON)
In the early weeks of my Find Fred project I had a lot of fun attending the weekday afternoon Y4F classes. With just a few classes remaining in my...
CLASS #104 BODY PUMP FRIDAY 9:40 A.M. (INGRID FOR JULIE)
I experienced a double-dose of Ingrid Rinck exercise this morning! I bravely/foolishly decided to participate in back-to-back classes and Ingrid did...
CLASS #103 CARDIO PUMPIN’ FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. (INGRID)
This morning's Cardio Pumpin' class is actually a "repeat" session for me, sort of. During the early weeks of my Find Fred Group Exercise...
CLASS #102 PURE PILATES THURSDAY 9:45 A.M. (NATALIE)
This morning I had the good fortune of attending Natalie Olsen's Pure Pilates session. This class is probably our most advanced in the Pilates...
CLASS #101 SPINNING MONDAY 8:30 A.M. (ANNE)
This morning's Spinning class falls on July 5th. Anne Super planned a challenging workout with a fun Fourth of the July twist. Decked out in her...
CLASS #100 SPINNING THURSDAY 9:30 A.M. (JULIE)
I hustled in to this morning's 9:30 a.m. Spinning class a few minutes late. The studio was almost filled to capacity with only two empty bikes as...
CLASS #99 20-20-20 THURSDAY 8:30 A.M. (KAT)
You know what they say about jumping back up on the horse that threw you. Well, two days ago I participated in my first 20-20-20 class and I had a...
CLASS #98 GENTLE YOGA WEDNESDAY 9:40 A.M. (CINDY)
Yoga is arguably my favorite type of exercise and when I first started I quickly realized how important it was to first learn basics. There's a...
CLASS #97 AQUACISE WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. (TALLY)
This morning marks my final water exercise class as I approach the Find Fred finish line. Between Aquacise and Deep Water Running, we have 12 water...
CLASS #96 PILATES SCULPT TUESDAY 9:45 A.M. (TIFFONEY)
I'm really starting to enjoy this Pilates stuff! I suppose it makes sense that I would, with my yoga group exercise experience. This morning I...
CLASS #95 20-20-20 TUESDAY 8:30 A.M. (KAT)
As the 20-20-20 name infers, this circuit training class is divided into three 20-minute segments. Leading our 20-20-20 class session this morning is...
CLASS #94 ZUMBA SATURDAY 11:00 A.M. (EMILIANA)
It's been a few weeks since my last Zumba class. My sabbatical away from Latin dance is mostly due to my crazy schedule and trying to complete my...
CLASS #93 BOOT CAMP FRIDAY 9:30 A.M. (DENISE)
This morning's Boot Camp session was my first class with instructor Denise Crawford. She's the latest addition to our Boot Camp team and it was fun...
CLASS #92 AQUACISE FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. (ALICE)
Every now and then professional groups will use the PAC pools for special certification sessions. This morning's Aquacise class took place along side...
CLASS #91 BODY PUMP THURSDAY 12 NOON (ANGI FOR KIM W.)
I've been in a lot of Body Pump classes lately! As I come down the homestretch of my Find Fred project, I've experienced all the variations we have...
CLASS #90 AQUACISE THURSDAY 8:00 A.M. (TALLY)
Aquacise is one of those group exercise classes where you can make it whatever you want it to be. Our water program includes regular participants who...
CLASS #89 Y.E.S. YOGA WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. (KIM L. FOR KATHY)
I'm getting closer and closer to Group Ex Find Fred finish line. I've been missing my familiar yoga classes the past two weeks trying to stay on...
CLASS #88 BODY PUMP WEDNESDAY 9:35 A.M. (JULIE)
This was one very large class! I arrived this morning to find PAC's Studio 1 filled to capacity with close to 50 Body Pump participants assembled and...
CLASS #87 BODY PUMP TUESDAY 12 NOON (REESE FOR KIM)
If you enjoy a mid-day exercise break, you should consider checking out one of our 12 noon Body Pump classes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I've...
CLASS #86 SPIN N SCULPT TUESDAY 9:30 A.M. (JULIE)
Spin N Sculpt is another one of what I like to call our "hybrid" workout classes. All in the space of one hour you get an effective...
CLASS #85 BODY PUMP MONDAY 7:00 P.M. (SHARON)
As I've mentioned before, I've always been more of a morning exercise person. It's been a long Monday at work and I'm summoning the energy to attend...
CLASS #84 AQUACISE MONDAY 8:00 A.M. (JOAN)
It's another scorching hot Louisiana summer morning and what better way to greet the new day than spending some time in one of the beautiful PAC...
CLASS #83 SPINNING SATURDAY 10:00 A.M. (MICHELLE)
At the risk of experiencing a "metabolic meltdown", I decided to try two Spinning classes in the same morning. I enjoyed a nice Pilates...
CLASS #82 PILATES SATURDAY 8:30 A.M. (NATALIE FOR INGRID)
It's the summer season and we have a good number of instructors taking well-deserved vacations. Our Group Ex team does a great job substituting for...
CLASS #81 SPINNING SATURDAY 7:15 A.M. (JULIE FOR BRENT)
I'm giving my Pelican Running Club group the morning off today so I can attend a few Saturday group exercise classes. Yes...I said a few. First up is...
CLASS #80 Y.E.S. CIRCUIT FRIDAY 10:00 A.M. (KAT FOR KATHY)
This morning's Young Energetic Seniors Circuit class came directly on the heels of a strenuous Spinning session. I joined my Y.E.S. friends a little...
CLASS #78 SPINNING THURSDAY 6:30 A.M. (BRENT)
The sun is just starting to peek over the eastern horizon this morning and it's going to be another wicked hot day here in southeast Louisiana. The...
CLASS #77 BODY PUMP WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M. (MINDY)
Looking at the PAC Group Ex schedule, 7:00 p.m. is our latest class time slot for those of you who enjoy evening exercise. I've always been more of a...
CLASS #76 SPINNING & RUNNING WEDNESDAY 9:40 A.M. (ANNE)
Discretion is the better part of valor. With weather conditions being dangerously hot outside, our Group Ex leader Anne Super made a wise strategic...
CLASS #75 STEP-N-CIRCUIT WEDNESDAY 8:45 A.M. (KAT)
It's time for me to attend another one of our very popular Step-N-Circuit classes hosted by instructor Kat Hebert. This close-knit group operates...
CLASS #74 CARDIO COMBAT TUESDAY 9:30 A.M. (INGRID)
After a busy day yesterday that included three Group Ex classes, I'm throwing caution to the wind this morning and attending Ingrid Rinck's...
CLASS #73 SPINNING MONDAY 6:00 P.M. (SHARON)
Today is a Spinning class "two-fer" for yours truly! I'm boldly trying my second Spinning class of the day with Sharon Hagstette at the...
CLASS #72 SPINNING JOURNEY MONDAY 9:40 A.M. (CINDY)
Cindy Bennett enjoys designing classes that are a little bit different. This morning's hybrid Spinning Journey class combined 45 minutes of Spinning...
CLASS #71 BODY PUMP MONDAY 5:15 A.M. (ANGI)
It's been a couple of weeks since I've attended a Body Pump class and it's time to toe-up to the early morning line once again. Angi Plaisance is our...
CLASS #70 VINYASA FLOW YOGA SATURDAY 10:00 A.M. (MARIANNE)
I'm lighting the Saturday morning candle at both ends once again. I began my early morning with a 4-mile run with the Pelican Running Club followed...
CLASS #69 SPINNING SATURDAY 8:30 A.M. (CHARLIE)
This is my second Charlie Hoolihan Spinning class this week and I get another shot at his current speed interval format. Charlie takes a...
CLASS #68 CENTERED YOGA LEVEL 2/3 FRIDAY 9:30 A.M. (TARA)
Most of the classes listed on the PAC Group Ex schedule are designed for all ability levels. Yoga is a unique exercise discipline that does lend...
CLASS #67 AQUACISE THURSDAY 6:00 P.M. (TALLY)
After a scorching hot day in southeast Louisiana, it's a relief to head for the PAC swimming pools and join our tight-knit group of Aquacisers for an...
CLASS #66 YOGA THURSDAY 8:30 A.M. (JANE)
I've had the pleasure of attending Jane Harkin's popular early morning "hot yoga" classes and this morning I'll join her for a more...
CLASS #65 SPINNING THURSDAY 5:00 A.M. (CHARLIE)
Rise and shine! I'm a morning person by nature and I've always enjoyed the welcoming, relaxed feeling of our Club during the very early morning...
CLASS #64 MIND BODY FUSION WEDNESDAY 6:30 P.M. (INGRID)
After a long hard day at work and I was sincerely looking forward to Ingrid Rinck's relaxing Mind Body Fusion class this evening. This class and time...
CLASS #63 SPINNING WEDNESDAY 12:00 NOON (ANNE)
I hustled in to Anne Super's noon Spinning class a tad late today. I arrived to find an enthusiastic group of 15 cyclists already warming up. I was...
CLASS #62 PIYO WEDNESDAY 8:30 A.M. (LISA)
PIYO - a blend of "pilates" and "yoga". This class is designed to build strength and flexibility by incorporating familiar poses...
CLASS #61 PURE STRENGTH TUESDAY 8:15 A.M. (EMILIANA)
Looking back on the evolution of group exercise classes, it's interesting to note how traditional strength training has become an important part of...
CLASS #60 SPINNING MONDAY 4:30 P.M. (BRENT FOR INGRID)
After a super-busy summer Monday at PAC and I was really looking forward to finishing the day with a great Spinning session this afternoon. Mr. Brent...
CLASS #59 STEP N’ CIRCUIT MONDAY 8:45 A.M. (KAT)
This was my second Step n' Circuit class with Kat Hebert and I really enjoyed the first go-round a couple of weeks ago. I think I've honed my...
CLASS #58 KILLER CORE MONDAY 8:00 A.M. (INGRID FOR JUSTIN)
The BOSU ball certainly looks harmless enough. With lots of questionable fitness equipment variations on the market, the BOSU ball training system is...
CLASS #57 DEEP WATER RUNNING SATURDAY 10:00 A.M. (JOAN)
This Saturday morning class is just a half-hour long, but rest assured we pack a lot of intense exercise into this 30-minute session! Scheduled...
CLASS #56 AQUACISE SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. (JOAN)
Saturday mornings are one of the busiest times of the week at PAC. I decided to mosey on over to the Club after I finished running a few easy miles...
CLASS #55 CARDIO PUMPIN’ FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. (KAREN FOR INGRID)
Once again, I'm lucky to attend another special PAC Group Ex class. Karen Ryan has been an integral part of the PAC fitness family since the Club...
CLASS #54 ZUMBA THURSDAY 6:40 P.M. (EMILIANA)
This evening's Zumba class with Emiliana Ellsworth marks the half-way point in my Find Fred Group Ex journey. I'm excited about attending another...
CLASS #53 BOOT CAMP X-PRESS THURSDAY 5:15 A.M. (JULIE)
I'm really starting to get a good feel for which types of Group Exercise fit my preferences. Boot Camp seems to one of classes I connect with. I...
CLASS #52 AQUACISE WEDNESDAY 6:00 P.M. (ALICE)
After a long day of work, there's better than jumping in one of the PAC swimming pools for a little water exercise. This evening's class was my first...
CLASS #51 SPINNING WEDNESDAY 8:30 A.M. (CINDY)
Just another Spinning class? Not when Cindy Bennett is teaching. I've been looking forward to attending one of Cindy's amazingly popular Spinning...
CLASS #50 CARDIO PUMPIN’ TUESDAY 4:30 P.M. (INGRID)
As I hit the "half century" mark this afternoon - my 50th class! To celebrate, I'm going to try my very first authentic step aerobics...
CLASS #49 YOGA TUESDAY 8:30 A.M. (TERI)
A little over four years I sheepishly slipped in to the PAC Mind/Body studio to try my very first yoga practice. It was my second-ever group exercise...
CLASS #48 SPINNING SUNDAY 4:00 P.M. (SHARON)
I'm living on the Group Ex "edge" once again! Having just completed a Body Pump class, I hustle over to join Sharon Hagstette's popular...
CLASS #47 BODY PUMP SUNDAY 3:00 P.M. (REECE)
Sundays are usually pretty quiet around the Club. I've noticed that Group Exercise classes tend to take on some of the energy of that specific day...
CLASS #46 BODY PUMP SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. (MINDY)
With 13 classes to choose from on our PAC Group Exercise schedule, Body Pump is second only to Spinning as our most frequently occurring class. As...
FIND FRED Q & A: HEY FRED, HOW DO YOU SELECT THE $25 PAC GIFT CARD WINNERS?
In order to keep the $25 PAC gift card drawing process as fair and unbiased as possible, I have gone to great lengths to limit my involvement. I...
CLASS #45 SPINNING FRIDAY 5:15 A.M. (JULIE)
I'm slowly but surely racking up an impressive number of Spinning classes and the PAC Spin studio has now become familiar and comfortable territory....
CLASS #44 Y4F (YOUTH FOR FITNESS) THURSDAY 4:15 P.M. (BRIAN)
I'm approaching the half-way mark of my Find Fred Group Ex project and today I participated in my second class formatted specifically for our...
CLASS #43 VINYASA-STYLE YOGA THURSDAY 5:15 A.M. (JANE)
After a couple days of high-intensity cardio classes, I'm in dire need of a yoga class! This morning's Vinyasa-Style Yoga is just what the doctor...
CLASS #42 CARDIO COMBAT WEDNESDAY 5:30 P.M. (INGRID)
Just two short days ago I participated in my first Cardio Combat class led by Ingrid Rinck. I decided to jump right back in and try the Wednesday...
CLASS #41 SPINNING WEDNESDAY 5:15 A.M. (ALICIA)
This morning's Spinning class is kinda special! Our instructor is Alicia Stickles, the lovely wife of PAC Swim Team Head Coach Cary Stickles and a...
CLASS #40 ZUMBA TUESDAY 6:40 P.M. (EMILIANA)
After a long, busy day at work, I decided to make my second journey to Zumba-land. This Latin dance exercise class is arguably one of the most...
CLASS #39 SPINNING TUESDAY 5:00 A.M. (CHARLIE)
After a few weeks immersed in PAC Group Ex classes, I'm finally finding a balance between my work responsibilities, my new exercise schedule, and...
CLASS #38 CARDIO COMBAT MONDAY 5:30 P.M. (INGRID)
Ingrid Rinck's Cardio Combat class is another Group Ex class that has a well-earned reputation for being very challenging. I've heard lots of good...
CLASS #37 DEEP WATER SWIM MONDAY 7:00 A.M. (JOAN)
You'd think on a Monday morning I could make it to class on time. I was rested from the weekend and all set to go for week #4 of my Find Fred Group...
CLASS #36 SPINNING FRIDAY 12 NOON (BRENT FOR ANNE)
It is high noon on a Friday and all roads lead to the PAC Spin Studio for a challenging hour of cardio work! Substituting for Anne Super today was...
CLASS #35 Y.E.S. CIRCUIT FRIDAY 10:00 A.M. (KATHY)
Friday morning is always a fun, relaxed time around PAC. There's always a nice end-of-the-week feel and if it's Friday, that means PAC's Young...
CLASS #34 BODY PUMP THURSDAY 5:30 P.M. (SHARON)
Today was a very busy work day for yours truly. PAC's busy summer season officially gets underway tomorrow with St. Tammany Parish schools finishing...
CLASS #33 FRIENDLY FLOW YOGA WEDNESDAY 5:30 P.M. (MARIANNE)
Having just completed a full-tilt hour of Shred-It/Killer Core exercise, it was quite nice winding down my Group Ex day with a relaxing Friendly Flow...
CLASS #32 SHRED IT / KILLER CORE WEDNESDAY 4:30 P.M. (INGRID/JUSTIN)
There's really no structured planning involved as I move forward in my "110 classes, 8 weeks" challenge. I approach each new day...
CLASS #31 SPINNING TUESDAY 6:00 P.M. (JUDITH)
You might notice a proportionally large number of Spinning classes on my blog entry list. Spinning classes compromise about 25% of our total Group Ex...
CLASS #30 AQUACISE TUESDAY 8:30 A.M. (TALLY)
As the month of May progresses, we're enjoying consistently warm temperatures here in Louisiana. Our faithful Aquacise participants brave the outdoor...
CLASS #29 KILLER CORE MONDAY 5:00 P.M. (JUSTIN)
Having two Killer Core classes to my credit, I was all set for Monday's version on the notorious bosu ball. Justin has three different Killer Core...
CLASS #28 CENTERED YOGA MONDAY 9:30 A.M. (TARA)
As I've mentioned in previous blog installments, yoga has been my primary Group Ex experience the past few years. As I make progress in my 110-class...
CLASS #27 SPINNING MONDAY 5:15 A.M. (JULIE)
It's a new week and I'm starting to hit my "Find Fred" rhythm. It's been challenging, balancing work, rest, and participating in 13-14...
CLASS #26 Y.E.S. YOGA FRIDAY 10:45 A.M. (TIFFONEY)
My final class for this second week is Y.E.S. Yoga, hosted by PAC's Group Exercise Coordinator extraordinaire, Tiffoney Lajaunie. Tiffoney has been...
CLASS #25 BODY PUMP FRIDAY 5:15 A.M. (ANGI)
What better way to start a Friday morning than Body Pump! I climbed out of bed, had my pre-class cup(s) of coffee, a bowl of Cheerios, and then off...
CLASS #24 SPINNING THURSDAY 6:00 P.M. (MICHELLE)
News flash! Spinning class can be very addictive! With each new Spinning class, I'm seeing more repeat participants and it's clear that Spinning is a...
CLASS #23 PURE STRENGTH THURSDAY 8:15 A.M. (EMILIANA)
As I near the end of my second full week of PAC Group Ex classes, I'm beginning to embrace German philosopher Friedrich Nietche's famous quote,...
CLASS #22 SPINNING WEDNESDAY 6:00 P.M. (SHARON)
I'm starting to get the hang of this Spinning thing. On our current Summer 2010 PAC Group Ex schedule we have an impressive 25 Spinning classes...
CLASS #21 BOOTCAMP WEDNESDAY 8:30 A.M. (ANNE)
The word "bootcamp" conjures images of tortuous exercises, screaming drill sergeants, and young soldiers surviving weeks of mental and...
CLASS #20 KILLER CORE WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. (JUSTIN)
This is my second go-round for Killer Core led by Justin Finley. Just as before, this class is 30-minutes of thorough core work and not a second is...
CLASS #19 PILATES SCULPT TUESDAY 5:30 P.M. (KIM L.)
After a long, busy day behind a desk shuffling papers, I really enjoy heading to the PAC Mind Body studio for some exercise and relaxation. This...
CLASS #18 SPINNING TUESDAY 6:30 A.M. (BRENT)
It's early in the week and this morning I'm courageously trying another attempt at back-to-back classes. I've heard we have a number of members who...
CLASS #17 VINYASA-STYLE YOGA TUESDAY 5:15 A.M. (JANE)
Historically, I've always been a morning person. Over the past 30 or so years, I've hauled my sleepy self out of bed and out the door each morning...
CLASS #16 MONDAY, AQUACISE 6:00 P.M. (TALLY)
It felt great being back in the soothing pool water as I finished my second Group Ex Monday. Today's Aquacise class was led by Tally Tissue, one of...
CLASS #15 MONDAY, SPINNING 12:00 NOON (ANNE)
I've heard great things about Anne Super and her Spinning class, so what better way to start my second full week of Group Exercise mania! For those...
CLASS #14 FRIDAY, STEP-N-CIRCUIT 8:45 A.M. (KAT)
Step-N-Circuit is another one of PAC's consistently popular classes. You'll find this class filled with eager participants every Monday, Wednesday,...
CLASS #13 FRIDAY, KILLER CORE 8:00 A.M. (JUSTIN)
Positioned inconspicuously on Mon/Wed/Fri at 8:00 a.m. on our Group Exercise schedule is Killer Core. This class is relatively short in duration (30...
CLASS #12 THURSDAY, PILATES SCUPT 5:30 P.M. (INGRID)
Pilates - another wonderful mind/body option at the Pelican Athletic Club. I'm a proud yoga practitioner and I have dabbled a little in Pilates...
CLASS #11 THURSDAY, ZUMBA 9:30 A.M. (EMILIANA)
My morning of "reckoning" finally arrived. When the PAC staff and few of my friends learned of my Group Exercise participation project, I...
CLASS #10 WEDNESDAY, SPINNING 4:30 P.M. (MICHELLE)
Today's Spinning class is my second group cycling session this week and I'm already feeling more comfortable with the spin bike set-up process and...
CLASS #9 WEDNESDAY, DEEP WATER RUNNING 7:15 A.M. (JOAN)
What great fun it's been sampling all the great Group Exercise classes at PAC. Being a runner, I was naturally looking forward to trying this...
CLASS #8 TUESDAY, BODY PUMP 5:30 P.M. (INGRID)
Deep breath! This afternoon's Body Pump class brings to a close my second three-class day. I'm learning about pacing myself, eating properly and...
CLASS #7 TUESDAY, Y4F – YOUTH FOR FITNESS 4:15 P.M. (BRIAN)
This is a session I've really been looking forward to. Led by PAC Personal Trainer Brian Bravo, this class is all about the kids having fun, playing...
CLASS #6 TUESDAY, BOOT CAMP X-PRESS 5:15 A.M. (JULIE)
Waking up early has been part of my daily routine for years. I've always been a morning runner, so I figured PAC's Boot Camp X-Press would be a great...
CLASS #5 MONDAY, MIND/BODY FUSION 6:30 P.M. (INGRID)
This evening's Mind/Body Fusion class was the second half of my first attempt at back-to-back classes. Having just completed an hour-long yoga class,...
CLASS #4 MONDAY, FRIENDLY FLOW YOGA 5:30 P.M. (MARIANNE)
This particular class is special to me. I began practicing yoga over four years ago here at PAC and this was first class I attended. Needless to say,...
CLASS #3 MONDAY, Y.E.S. CIRCUIT (KATHY M.)
One of the special programs offered at PAC is the Y.E.S. program - "Young Energetic Seniors", led by PAC Seniors Coordinator, Kathy...
CLASS #2 SUNDAY, SPINNING 9:30 A.M. (BRENT)
I survived my first "Find Fred" Group Ex class yesterday and also finished my 2010 Jazzfest experience. Today, I was ready to change gears...
CLASS #1 SATURDAY, 10:00 A.M. CARDIO EXPLOSION (KIM)
I just love the idea of starting off my Group Ex blog project with a "bang". What better place to start my journey than in Kim LeBlanc's...
WELCOME TO THE "FIND FRED" GROUP EXERCISE BLOG
PAC offers about 110 group exercise classes each week, starting as early a 5:15 a.m. and ending as late as 8:00 p.m. One would think it's impossible...
CARYL'S STORY
Hello. My name is Caryl. I have been a member of PAC for the last 2 ½ years. In the latter part of 2008 I had lost 40 lbs, and was exercising...
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