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Showing posts with label exercise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label exercise. Show all posts
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
“Summer of the Butt” & Free Workouts - Planet Fitness Survey and Offerings
Planet Fitness is officially declaring 2026 the “Summer of the Butt” as new survey data reveals Americans are more focused than ever on their glute goals, self-confidence, and summer body.
Key New England findings:
- 66% of New Englanders would give something up for the entire summer in exchange for their ideal summer booty; 46% would even give up iced coffee for perfect glutes
- 51% of New Englanders admit they’ve noticed someone’s butt before their face
- 56% of New Englanders feel more confident when they think their butt looks good
- 49% of New Englanders report that summer makes them more aware of their butt
Planet Fitness's annual High School Summer Pass program officially kicked-off yesterday – please see the full press release HERE for additional details.
Teens ages 14-19 can visit PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass to register for the program, with free club access now through August 31.
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Insights on the new Body Fit Training fitness studio in Franklin (audio)
FM #1602 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1602 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with the ownership team for the Body Fit Training fitness studio here in Franklin. We had our discussion in the studio after the sessions were completed for Saturday, November 29, 2025.
We started with a round of introductions and their role in the development (in order of introduction)
KP (Kerry) Peterson
(L-R) Steve, Tom, Bethany, KP, Patrick Bethany Gerry
Tom Gerry
Patrick Murphy
Our conversation covers
The path to opening, idea, research, decision…
Open 4 months now, membership continues to grow
Science based approach to training, progressive 8-10 week planned sessions
BFT proprietary technology used to inform the training (heart rate monitor, eVolt scan)
Coaches and members make this a “happy place”
Want to participate? sign up for a free session to check it out
The recording runs about 40 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Audio recording -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1602-body-fit-training-studio-11-29-25/Note: You hear in the recording that I am a member of the studio and on my journey to better fitness. This recording is part of my overall business and cultural discussions to share with the community.
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BFT Franklin -> https://www.bodyfittraining.com/location/franklin-village
Sign up for first lesson -> link to sign up for a free session
Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/bft_franklinvillage/
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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Friday, October 31, 2025
DCR's winter adaptive schedule is available
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| DCR's winter adaptive schedule is available |
"DCR's winter adaptive schedule is up!" -> https://www.mass.gov/info-details/adaptive-program-schedule
Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/196NJ8NNuJ/
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Ariel previews the August activity highlights for the Senior Center (audio)
FM #1481 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1481 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Ariel Doggett, Programming & Volunteer Coordinator of the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
We talk about
All the key event highlights for August
Possible Great Gatsby themed future event(s)
The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter.
The recording runs about 40 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1481-franklin-senior-ctr-august-2025-highlights-07-16-25/
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Franklin Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging
August 2025 newsletter -> Link to be added when available
The newsletter archive page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/585/Connection-Newsletter
Senior Center calendar view (just FSC events) -> https://franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false
Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945
My Active Center -> https://myactivecenter.com/
The Great Gatsby was published in April 1925. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Gatsby
The rewrite as a whodunit is Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56922665-beautiful-little-fools
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| Ariel previews the August activity highlights for the Senior Center (audio) |
We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy it!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Would you like to join our Opening Celebration with a FREE CLASS during our Launch Week Thurs-Sun July 17-20
Hi Neighbor,
we are 8 days away from opening our new group strength and conditioning studio BFT Franklin Village on July 17th!
As part of my Moms Only Stroll contact list, I would love to invite you to take a free class and join us to celebrate this huge milestone that has been in the works since NOV of 2023!!!
👇Here's a link with class details or click the poll below!
| Would you like to join our Opening Celebration with a FREE CLASS during our Launch Week Thurs-Sun July 17-20? We offer 50-55min group strength and conditioning classes for all fitness levels and abilities! |
| YES! Send details |
| I have questions before I book |
| No thank you |
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(in the Stop and Shop/Marshalls Plaza -- in between Wild Birds Unlimited and Visionworks)
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Help yourself with a Spin Class and Help the Jefferson PCC fund raising efforts on March 30
Folks still need to sign up. If not enough do so ahead of time, the class will be cancelled
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| Help Jefferson PCC fund raising on Mar 30 |
Sign up for a 45 minute ride with a short reception to follow on Sunday, March 30 at Cyclebar Milford. $40/rider.
All proceeds benefit the Jefferson Elementary PCC.
Registration opened March 16 -> https://members.cyclebar.com/book/cyclebar-milford/piq_16456721
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Bethany shares lessons from her Olympic journey, to help moms with their wellness (audio)
FM #1334 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1334 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Bethany Hart Gerry, owner/operator of Destined 2 Evolve Wellness. We had our discussion in person at the Franklin TV & Radio studio on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
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| Bethany Hart Gerry |
We talked about
Bethany short story on how we got to the studio
Her Olympic journey and lessons
Her work focusing on wellness for moms
The audio recording runs about 35 minutes. Let’s listen in -> Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1334-destined-2-evolve-12-03-24/
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Bethany’s contact info -> bethany@destined2evolvewellness.com
Destined 2 Evolve Wellness web page -> www.destined2evolvewellness.com
Instagram -> @destined2evolvewellness
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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