GiGiFIT
We offer the GiGiFIT Programs three sessions per year:
Spring 2024
Registration: December 1 - Jan. 14, 2024
Session dates:
- Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm Jan. 17-May 1 (Kids at GiGi's)
- Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm Jan. 18-May 23 (Adults with DJay at GiGi's)
- Fridays, 4:45-5:45pm Jan. 19-May 24 (teens & adults with Zeki at All-Star)
- Saturdays, 9:30-10:30am Jan. 20-May 18 (Infants & Toddlers)
Summer session: June 17 - August 23, 2024
Registration: May 1 - June 2, 2024
Fall session: September 18 - December 21, 2024
Registration: August 1 - September 15, 2024
GiGiFIT Infants (newborns to pre-walkers) and Toddlers (walkers to new runners)
Saturdays 9:30-10:30am
GiGi’s Playhouse
8685 N. Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
GiGiFIT Kids (runners/age 6-12)
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm
GiGi’s Playhouse
8685 N. Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
GiGiFIT Teens (ages 13-17) and Adults (ages 18+)
Fridays 4:30-5:30pm
All-Star Health Center
38 Buntrock Ave
Thiensville, WI 53092
GiGiFIT Adults (ages 18+)
Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm
GiGi’s Playhouse
8685 N. Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
GiGiFIT is also offered virtually through the Virtual Playhouse for those that are interested in additional fitness programs.
For more information regarding the GiGiFIT programs, call (414) 797-0522 or email programsmilwaukee@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.