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This season, we are sharing some of our new #WellnessWednesday tips to help your family start the school year in a healthy and stylish way! Read more
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Rainbow Salad
When Aiden broke his arm, his mother bought him 4 mint plants to cheer him up. After planting them he created this bright and tasty salad that he enjoys with whole-wheat crackers! Read more
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 Get FIT Youth, NJ
Youth ages 13-21 are invited to join the Get FIT Youth Program at Georgian Court University. Free monthly sessions begin in October and will focus on; nutrition, physical activity, and holistic health.
Our goal is to guide participants on their road to wellness in a fun and interactive setting.
Space is limited! For more information and to register your child, please call Adeola at 609-392-4900 or email [email protected] |
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 Get FIT Spotlight: Andrea |
 
-Interviewed by, Adeola Sonaike
In Houston, Texas you will find many gyms catering to the health and wellness needs of sports and fitness fanatics. However, if you look closely, you will also find 1st Class Training, created and owned by former NFL player Antonio Armstrong. 1st Class Training became an official Get FIT site in 2013 providing fitness, nutrition and life coaching services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at 3 of its gym locations.
It is here, where you will meet a hardworking and motivating poet, Andrea Walton. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Andrea participated in Get FIT Texas with the goals to increase her strength and improve her health. Andrea had spent some time looking for a gym that could meet her needs, stating "I tried to use other gyms, but they always had an issue with my chair; I can't be defined by my chair, I'm still a human being, I'm a woman, I have needs and feelings. I know when I've reached my limit, and when not to strain myself, but I still wasn't able to experience fitness at any local gyms." Working alongside her trainer Lemuel Jackson, Andrea would exercise 3 times a week. Some of her sessions included her getting out of her chair and walking, this would be the only time that she would get out of her chair.
At the conclusion of her 12-week Get FIT program, Andrea reflects on her experience with Get FIT @ Gym, "Get FIT means everything to me. I believe in the program. I am thankful to my trainer for working hands on with me tirelessly. He would put himself in my shoes in order to figure out the best way for me to do an activity, and that's how we worked through it all. I love Get FIT, it was a tremendous and valuable experience for me, for once I was able to experience truly working out. I would do anything to continue participating in the program. Get FIT is my rock."
Get FIT thanks Andrea for taking the time to share her experience with us.
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Get FIT @ Home, Mississippi
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A free 12-week Get FIT @ Home program can help your child:
- Set healthy goals
- Be active
- Build a healthy plate
- Make healthy food choices
- Learn healthy behaviors
- Live well with epilepsy
- Attain/maintain a healthy weight
....All in the comfort of your own home
To register for Get FIT please call Rachel at the Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi at
601-936-5222
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Looking to Get FIT @ Home, @ Gym, @ School etc.? Get FIT services are now available in multiple settings for all ages. With Get FIT Trainers and Get FIT Nutritionists available Statewide, we will bring Get FIT to you! Get FIT promotes:
- Health & wellness
- Goal development
- Tailored programming
- Social Inclusion
For more information on available programs, please click here or call Adeola at 609-392-4900 to request a new program in your region.
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Wellness Corner: Back to School! |
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Get FIT @ Camp Aranzazu, Texas
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Summer is always great time to develop
new, healthy habits with the family. However, keeping this going can often be tough once School starts due to busy schedules, homework, and the changing weather. We are sharing some of our new #WellnessWednesday posts that can help your family begin the school year in a stylish and healthy way!
1. A family that gets FIT together, stays together! Getting FIT is much more enjoyable when the whole family participates. Walks after dinner time are a great way to burn some calories, increase digestion, and talk with one another about their day.
2. The best coaches are the ones who find a way to include everybody!
Schools are now required to provide inclusive or adaptive recreation opportunities for children of all abilities. If your school needs our help with setting up a Get FIT @ School Program, send them to us! E-mail [email protected] listing your school district, state, and the activity you would like to see at your child's school; we'll do the rest!
3. Stay focused, go after your dreams and keep moving towards your goals!
Setting Get FIT Goals are a great way to stay motivated throughout the school year. Maybe your goal this year will be to pick at least 1 vegetable at school lunch. Treat yourself to a healthy reward once you reach your goal.
4.Take care of your body, it's the only place you have to live!
A new school year may be challenging, however by taking care of your body and maintaining a positive outlook, you'll find that you can overcome any challenge. :)
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 Get FIT Kids, NJ
Join Get FIT Kids in Ocean/Monmouth, NJ. This weekly, group fitness session is a fun and effective way for your child to stay active in a safe environment! For more information please contact Adeola at 609-392-4900.
We are also looking for more volunteers! Please contact us if you are interested.
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Recipe: Rainbow Salad with Black Beans, Mint and Lemon |
 Created by Aiden Gould, age 12
When Aiden broke his arm, his mother bought him 4 mint plants to cheer him up. After planting them he created this bright and tasty salad that he enjoys with whole-wheat crackers!
Ingredients
2 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
6 carrots, grated
3 tomatoes, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1/4 small purple cabbage, thinly sliced (about 3 1/2 cups total)
1 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions - In a large bowl, combine the beans, carrots, tomatoes, pepper, cabbage, and mint. Toss to continue
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemons zest, lemon juice and olive oil
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat the vegetables in dressing
- Enjoy! :)
This recipe was obtained from The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Cookbook, Epicurious.
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Photo courtesy of Rowan University Athletics
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Get FIT Intern Receives National Nomination
Get FIT Congratulates Chris Alvarez for being nominated for the 2014 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, one of the most prestigious off-the-field honors in all of college football. Inspired by his 14 year old brother who has down-syndrome, Alvarez has been an outstanding volunteer for the Get FIT program at Rowan University. "To make someone who might not always feel special actually feel special - and show them that they can do it - is priceless," Alvarez says. With plans to see how far he can go in football and to be an ambassador for health and fitness to the nation's youth, we look forward to his continued commitment to Get FIT.
To read more about Alvarez please click here.
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New Program Funding!
Get FIT thanks it's funders for supporting the mission to improve the health and wellness of people with disabilities and chronic illness:
- Mississippi Department of Mental Health- Get FIT @ Home, MS
- New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities- Get FIT @ Home 2.0, NJ
- Snowflake Foundation- Get FIT Youth, NJ
- Texas Council of Developmental Disabilities- Get FIT @ Gym & @ School, TX
- The Wal-Mart Foundation- Nutrition My Way, Rowan University NJ
...everyone has the right to a healthy, active life.
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