GiGiFIT

GiGiFIT

We offer the GiGiFIT Programs three sessions per year:

Fall 2024 

  • Athlete Registration: August 1 - September 15
  • Session dates:
    • Infants and Preschoolers – begin September 13 – end December 20 at GiGi’s
      Saturdays from 9:30-10:30 AM
      Volunteer Program Leaders are needed for a collaboration at St. Francis Children’s Center on Tuesdays from 9:00-10:00 AM (begin Sept. 24 – end Dec. 9)
    • Kids – begin September 24 – end December 9
      Volunteer Program Leaders are needed for a collaboration at St. Francis Children’s Center on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00 PM
    • Teens – begin September 13 – end December 20 at All-Star Fitness, Thiensville
      Fridays from 4:45-5:45 PM
    • Adults – begin September 13 – end December 20 at All-Star Fitness, Thiensville
      Fridays from 4:45-5:45 PM
    • Adults – begin September 24 – end December 9
      Volunteer Program Leaders are needed for this program at GiGi’s on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 PM

Community Partners

All-Star Health Center
38 Buntrock Ave
Thiensville, WI 53092

St Francis Children's Center
6700 N. Port Washington Rd 
Milwaukee, WI 53217 

GiGiFIT is also offered virtually through the Virtual Playhouse for those who 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.