GiGiFIT

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.

Download the PDF

6 Movements Fitness Tracker

Place an 'X' each day that you complete a movement. Take a photo and tag #GIGIFIT on social media.

Download the PDF

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.