Who here made a New Year’s resolution to get fit?
Who has thus far not made any progress on that resolution? (Full disclosure: My hand’s raised.)
We’ve got loads to celebrate in May, from our moms to our pets (yes, it’s National Pet Month) to local police officers during National Police Week, May 15 to May 21. May is also National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. In May, we get a second chance to make good on those promises we made to ourselves way back in January.
The emphasis on physical fitness is in May, but every day, no matter the month, is another chance to improve our lives by taking on more physical activity like walking or riding a bike around our neighborhood, swimming, playing soccer with the kids in the backyard, whatever we enjoy.
The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition recommends that Americans spend at least 30 minutes daily engaged in physical activity for adults and 60 minutes for children, at least five days a week. Why is this important? The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition reports that about a third of American adults are obese and approximately 17 percent of American children and teens ages 2 to 19 are also – that’s 12.5 million children and teens.
Physical fitness doesn’t have to involve a treadmill.
Here are some fun ways to help get or stay fit at your library.
The Cardio Crew: Exercise with others at the library.
Raceland Branch (for adults)
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Hip Hop Abs: Enjoy dancing and better abs.
Thibodaux Branch (for adults)
Friday, May 13, 11 a.m.
Friday, May 27, 11 a.m.
Family Yoga: May is also Mental Health Awareness Month: Free your mind and free your soul in our group family yoga program. Stretch your stress and tired muscles away.
Raceland Branch (all ages)
Thursday, May 12, 5 p.m.
Line Dancing: Kick up your heels and have a ball with others at the library. Learn new line dances or practice old ones. Dancers of all levels are welcome.
South Lafourche Branch (all ages)
Thursday, May 12, 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 26, 2 p.m.
Wii Bowling: Test your skills with Wii bowling.
Larose Branch (for adults)
Monday, May 9, 10 a.m.
Monday, May 23, 10 a.m.
South Lafourche Branch (all ages)
Wednesday, May 18, 10:30 a.m.
Walk Away the Pounds: Walk a varying speeds and durations to lose some pounds.
Golden Meadow Branch (for adults)
Friday, May 6, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Friday, May 20, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Wiggle Time: This one’s for the kids. It’s all about music and movement. This program is geared to children ages 0 to 5, but all ages are welcome.
Lockport Branch (for children)
Wednesday, May 18, 5:30 p.m.
Zumba: Enjoy this Latin-based dance exercise designed to get you moving. No prior dance skills are required.
Bayou Blue Branch (for adults)
Friday, May 27, 11 a.m.
Thibodaux Branch (for adults)
Friday, May 6, 11 a.m.
Friday, May 20, 11 a.m.
Zumba Gold
Raceland Branch (for seniors)
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:15 a.m.