FUN AND FITNESS
Our instructors love what they do, and it shows. Each one is certified in their field, and regularly attends (or leads!) seminars and workshops about new trends and techniques.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Join one of our many group fitness classes where our instructors can help you surpass your personal fitness goals with deliberate guidance & positive feedback. Each instructor has years of experience creating and delivering safe and effective exercise programs. Whether you want a good stretch, to focus yourself, or to sweat out the calories, BFF Gym has got you covered.
Group Fitness Training
Kendra has been teaching group exercise classes since 1996 with certifications through AFAA Group Fitness and Les Mills International-Body Pump. Her philosophy is “any form of fitness should be fun if people are going to stick with it”! Music is her biggest motivator. Kendra makes each class fun and energetic by motivating you with music while getting a great workout. Kendra has been with BFF for many years and her classes are one of our most popular. Experience her knowledge. Learn her lifestyle.
Barre
Heather Newman is our Group Fitness Director, Marketing Director and BFF’s exclusive Barre Instructor. (Founder of BootyBarre100, BootyBarre200, BootyBarre365, BarreBasics and BX3 BARRE methods). She was born and raised in Kenner, LA. Active in dance all her life, exercising and training is second nature to Heather. She has been in the industry for over 20+ years. Heather now offers both private and small group Barre training at BFF customized to meet your individual level(s). (Bookings by appt. only for privates)
Yoga / Pilates
Mother of three and wife of Steve. She has been a fitness instructor for twenty years and at BFF for the last seven. Her specialty is yoga and pilates. She also holds a master's degree in Physical Therapy. She resides in Covington and spends her days homeschooling and managing her home.
Group Fitness Training
I have been in the fitness industry for over 30 years. I began teaching aerobics way back when Jane Fonda was wearing leg warmers. I am certified through AFAA, YMCA, NDETA, Reebok Step, and Thomas the Promise Kickbox. I have a grown son & daughter and two beautiful grandchildren, Mike and Madelyn. I enjoy spending time with them and hanging out with friends and family, cooking, and drinking wine.
Personal Trainer / Circuit
Bobby has been an integral part of the local fitness industry for the past 25 years, having served as the General Manager of both Franco’s Athletic Club and Pelican Athletic Club. While serving in the GM capacity at PAC, the West St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce honored Bobby with the “Business Person of the Year” award in 2000. In 2003 he founded “Gilboys Health Club (Now BFF). Bobby is both an A.C.E. certified personal trainer and a Functional Training Specialist with the American Council on Exercise. He also teaches 2 group fitness circuit training classes a week.
Yoga / Pilates
I started my Group Fitness instruction with Aerobics in 1982. Between 1990 and 1998 I attended many Fitness Conferences and fell in love with YogaAerobics which started my Yoga career. At the advice of International Yoga presenter, Seane Corn, I engaged in all the different styles of Yoga, found what I loved doing, and developed classes with the knowledge. I currently teach a flow class of different Yoga styles, therefore every class varies in movement. After 37 years, I still look forward to teaching and sharing Yoga and Pilates with the students.