GiGiFIT
Questions about our GiGiFIT programs? Email us at virtualprograms@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!
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.
Our new On Demand program videos for GiGiFIT, monthly tracker, and fitness journal are all available through your My GiGi's Account on the new Virtual Platform! Log in here to access them.
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