GiGiFIT
We are currently offering the following GiGiFIT programs:
GiGiFIT Toddler: Thursdays from 10:15am - 11am
- Fall 2023: September 21 – December 7
- Winter/Spring 2024: January 18 – April 4
- Summer 2024: May 16 - August 1
- Fall 2024: September 19 – December 5
GiGiFIT Adult: Wednesdays from 3:30pm - 4:30pm
- Fall 2023: September 20 – December 6
- Winter/Spring 2024: January 17 – April 3
- Summer 2024: May 15 – July 31
- Fall 2024: September 18 – December 4
We offer the GiGiFIT Programs three sessions per year:
- Spring session: January - April
- Summer session: May- August
- Fall session: September- December
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 the Virtual Playhouse.
For more information regarding the GiGiFIT programs, call (317) 288-8235 or email indy@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.