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I have been a member of City Club for almost 3 years and just recently discovered my favorite group x class!  It is Kardio Karate on Tuesday/Thursday at 7:30AM.  I started this class in February and I am amazed how much my stamina and strength have improved.  I thought I was in great shape until I started this class!  Now I feel stronger, leaner, and most importantly tough!  Thanks to Pablo for a challenging and fun class that really pumps me up.  PS:  It is also a great way to get out aggression and stress! ~ Lauren Trahan

I’m about to begin my fourth straight month of Boot Camp with Coach Brian and have I seen results! I’ve lost over 3ninches in my waist and chest and look and feel great. So, what is Boot Camp? It’s P.E. for adults. Remember P.E. -- push ups, up downs, sit ups, crunches, running….you get the idea. Only, I don’t remember having to run up a 5-level parking garage back then. The best part about Boot Camp, and the reason it works for me, is the variety of exercises.  There is always a new set of exercises from class to class; leaving all of us in the class guessing what Coach Brian has in store for us that day. ~ Nick Gachassin III

Once upon a time the Boustany's were planning a once in a life time wedding for their only daughter. The management and staff at the City Club knew the importance of the event. The secret to a successful event is the planning and reviewing down to the most minute details which takes all the guess work out of the wedding day. Everyone knew what, when, where, etc. they were responsible for. The end result was a picture perfect reception at the City Club.  The Carriage House was the ideal place to house the bridesmaids who had early hair appointments once the hair stylist arrived at 5:30 am. The Ballroom and Evangeline rooms were visited before the wedding and a fabulous transformation created elegance for all wedding guests. What a wonderful and relaxing feeling knowing that everything was falling into place just like we requested. The caring personnel with their attention to detail made you feel like it was their daughter getting married. The beautiful and relaxing setting of the City Club created the perfect backdrop for a lifetime of wonderful memories. The City Club exceeded our expectations in all areas. ~ Connie & Frances Boustany

Riverspa is the total package! It has the most relaxing environment with an incredible staff. The services are great, and with such a convenient location, it makes it easy to come by anytime. ~ Kathryn Howard

It's hot, it's sweaty, we hurt... and Coach Brian's constantly yelling at us. So why do I, a self proclaimed weenie, keep coming back to Boot Camp? Because I'm happier, healthier, more energetic and closer to my fitness goals than ever before. Coach Brian's positive attitude, exercises, drills and runs push me to do and be my best. Boot Camp enkindles the competitive spirit in me to work harder, run faster and achieve more that I ever thought I could. The group dynamic provides lots of motivation and affirmation from fellow boot campers that keep me going when I feel like throwing in the towel... or throwing something at Brian! The heat, the sweat, the sore muscles, the injured ear drums.... so worth it! ~ Marie Allendorph

Kassidy Bellard, 4 years old, again competed in the WildKidz Triathlon in Alexandria, LA on Saturday, May 30th. Her competition included 20 children in the 3 - 6 year age group and she finished with a time of 7:48 putting her in 2nd place. For the event, she had to swim 25 yards, bike a 1/2 of a mile and run a 1/4 of a mile. Congratulations Kassidy.

Boot Camp has totally helped my endurance! My arms are more toned, my legs are more toned. It has been the best thing for my body!!! Thanks so much! I really have enjoyed it. ~ Janee' Garber

I became a member of City Club in 2002 and enjoy trying new and challenging group classes. A fellow member suggested that I might be interested in a new cardio class on Monday afternoons (X-Treme Cross Train), so I decided to try it. After the first class, I was hooked. It is different from any other cardio class that I have tried. It is challenging, using mostly your own body weight and simple and repetitive moves that anyone can do. And Jacob will make suggestions to substitute moves for those who don’t want to push too hard. Jacob is a motivating and challenging instructor. My husband, my mother, and I all attend the class and were thrilled to hear that another session has been added. Thanks City Club! ~ Faith Garbett

I want to compliment you on your staff member Travis Tolbert. Through the years, I have worked out with a number of trainers and Travis is the best I've been with by far. Each session, he pays close attention to my technique and makes sure that I am getting the most from my workout. He is extremely knowledgeable and takes his job seriously.  Travis takes the time to design a new workout for every single session. On Monday, though his son was in the hospital, Travis remained focused and took me through my workout while paying attention to every detail. I am impressed with his professionalism. I want to compliment you as well Nate. Too often directors are leery of hiring strong people in order to keep their own positions safe. When I look around your gym, I see many strong trainers. With you in the equation, a strong director, there can only be success. Congratulations. ~ Vicki Moody

Watching Julie McNally and Betsy Mitchell work together to create delicious and healthy food has been such a fun learning experience. It is one thing to read and study about healthy lifestyles, but it was so exciting and inspiring to see the result of their knowledge and skill appear on a plate. I look forward to continuing to learn and experience all they have to offer. They are a wonderful resource to our community. ~ Sandy Giles