A new year often brings renewed motivation to focus on health and wellness, but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. Whether your goal is building strength, getting back into a routine, or finding medical support for sustainable weight loss, Bossier City has local businesses ready to help you take that next step. Duggins Gym and Shed It are supporting the community in healthier, more realistic ways in 2026.

Duggins Gym – Bossier City

Duggins Gym is locally owned by Chase Duggins in Bossier City. The gym focuses on providing a welcoming, well-equipped environment for people at all stages of their fitness journey. According to the owner, the gym offers one of the most complete setups in the area.

“Duggins Gym is one of the most well-equipped gyms in the area, including cardio and strength training equipment,” Duggins said. “It has a great atmosphere with friendly members, so it feels like a big family. With about 12,000 square feet, it has plenty of space to move around and plenty of options in equipment, so you can complete your workout in a timely manner.”

For those looking to start the year strong, Duggins Gym is offering an incentive for new members.

 “We are now offering a $0 Down January, so if you sign up in January, there’s no enrollment fee and the first month is free.”

Starting a fitness journey can feel intimidating, especially for beginners. Duggins encourages people to focus inward rather than comparing themselves to others.

“Don’t compare yourself to anyone else,” he said. “Start your journey to work on yourself and become the best version of yourself. Getting through the door is the biggest obstacle. Start with small goals and continue to try and improve one step at a time.”

For those returning to the gym after time away, Duggins Gym offers support through both staff and its members. 

“We have some contract trainers that are available for hire. We also have many great members who actually help new members when they first start. Duggins Gym has a very friendly and family atmosphere that is welcoming to everyone.”

When it comes to long-term success, Duggins emphasizes mindset. 

“Simply making your mind up that you are ready to make a change and taking action is the first step. Living a healthy lifestyle is probably about 90% mental. The mind makes the body move. Motivation is temporary, so you must have the discipline to keep a routine. Having a routine and sticking to it will be the key to your success,” Duggins said.

Address: 2369 Airline Drive, Bossier City 

Phone: 318-550-5378

Website: Duggins Gym

Shed It! On Shed Road- Bossier City

Shed It! offers a different, but equally important approach to health, focusing on medically supported weight loss and long-term wellness. They are an MD-managed weight loss center. According to co-owner and CEO Irina Haas-Ghattas, the mission is to remove shame and confusion from the process.

“Shed It! helps people lose weight and feel better using real medical support, not crash diets or gimmicks,” she said.  “We focus on evidence-based treatments like GLP-1 medications, lifestyle coaching, and ongoing follow-up, all in a supportive, judgment-free, positive setting.”

What sets Shed It! apart is its personalized approach. 

“We don’t rush people in and out, and we don’t treat weight loss like a one-size-fits-all problem. We actually listen and build individual plans that work in real life with jobs, kids, stress, and all,” Haas-Ghattas said. 

As the new year begins, Haas-Ghattas encourages people to see Shed It! as a tool for clarity rather than pressure.

 “Think of Shed It! as your reset button, without the pressure. Losing weight isn’t just about the number on the scale; it’s also more energy, better sleep, better labs, and stopping the cycle of starting over every January.”

Shed It! works with a wide range of individuals, but Haas-Ghattas notes a common theme among patients: it’s people who are tired of starting over. 

“Many have tried all the fad diets. We help with structure, accountability, and medical guidance, whether someone is just starting, has plateaued, or is trying to lose the last 5–10 pounds,” she said. 

Shed It! motivation is rooted in the community. Good health isn’t just willpower; it’s access and education.

“Watching people feel better, move better, and feel like themselves again is incredibly rewarding. We chose Bossier City for our location because this community is our home, and that’s where we wanted to make an impact,” Haas-Ghattas said.

For anyone overwhelmed by New Year’s resolutions, her advice is simple: “Stop trying to change everything at once. Pick one thing you can stick with and build from there. You don’t need perfection, you need momentum.”

Address: 2211 Shed Road, Suite B, Bossier City

Phone: (318) 746-3880

Website: Shed It! On Shed Road