GiGiFIT
We offer the GiGiFIT Programs three sessions per year:
- Spring Session 2024 – 12 weeks
Registration: December 12th – December 28th, 2023
Runs: January 22nd - April 10th, 2024
Toddler runs (10 weeks): January 22nd – March 25th, 2024 - Summer Session 2024 - 10 weeks
Registration: May 1st - May 15th, 2024
Runs: June 10th - August 14th, 2024 - Fall Session 2024 - 12 weeks
Registration: August 7th - August 21st, 2024
Runs: September 16th - December 4th, 2024 - Toddler runs (10 weeks): September 16th – November 20th, 2024
- GiGiFIT Toddler - Mondays 5:30-6:15pm
- GiGiFIT Kids - Wednesdays 6:00-6:45pm
- GiGiFIT Teen - Wednesdays 4:45-5:45pm
- GiGiFIT Adult - Mondays or Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm
If your local Playhouse offers the GiGiFIT program you are interested in, please apply through them. If your local Playhouse is not offering the GiGiFIT program you are interested in, please apply through GiGi's Virtual Playhouse.
For more information regarding the GiGiFIT programs, call (216) 529-3333 or email Erin Alexeff, GiGiFIT Program Coordinator, at ealexeff@gigisplayhouse.org.
Start your journey
Are you ready to start your journey to a Healthier U? It is never too early to start your fitness and wellness journey! GiGiFIT has programs for infants through adults! Did you know strengthening your infant’s core will help their speech?
The GiGiFIT programs are designed to address common issues for individuals with Down syndrome including hypotonia, excessive joint laxity, and decreased balance. Every GiGiFIT program is safe, effective, and progressive. GiGiFIT helps participants build strength, endurance, power, joint stability, balance, and movement control. GiGiFIT empowers participants to be more independent and confident in their abilities while improving their overall health and wellness!
No matter your age and ability GiGiFIT is the program to support you!
How to get started
Enroll to join a GiGiFIT program near you either In-Person or Virtual
6 Movements to a Healthier U
It is never too early to start your fitness and wellness journey! GiGiFIT has programs for infants through adults.
6 Movements Fitness Tracker
Place an 'X' each day that you complete a movement. Take a photo and tag #GIGIFIT on social media.
On-Demand Video programming … Coming soon
Fitness Journal … Coming soon
Monthly tracker … Coming soon
Our GiGiFIT programs are truly life-changing!! Participants in GiGiFIT are motivated by their peers both physically and emotionally as they strive for their personal Best of All!
The GiGiFIT Family of Programs
WHY
Our FREE GiGiFIT programs combine activities with a strong fitness focus and an ultimate goal of success and improved movement designed by a physical therapist. GiGiFIT was created in collaboration with skilled Physical Therapists who work specifically with individuals with Down syndrome.
Resources
- Co-creators of the GiGiFIT programs - Mann Method PT
- Dr. Sarah Mann, PT, DPT, MBA
- Dr. Jennifer Spiric, PT, DPT
- Gross Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome by Patricia C. Winders, PT
- #GenerationG Magazine
Questions about our GiGiFIT programs? Email us at programs@gigisplayhouse.org
We offer the GiGiFIT Programs throughout the year in 15-week sessions:
- Spring session: January - May
- Summer session: June - August
- Fall session: September – December
If your local Playhouse is not offering the GiGiFIT program that you are interested in, please apply and through the Virtual Playhouse.