Non-competitive fitness program for girls 12+. Encouraging young women to live a healthy and active life and make them #fallinlovewithfitness.
GIFT stands for Girls In Fitness Training (as in- our bodies are a gift and should be nurtured). It is a non-competitive fitness program specifically designed for girls ages 9+. Studies have shown that girls’ participation in sports can counteract negative influences (social, physiological, emotional) and build self-esteem. However, what about the girls who don’t necessarily enjoy playing a sport
, or feel intimidated joining a team?. My goal is to attract girls who avoid sports because they feel they lack the physical skills or dislike competition. Ultimately, I would like to help these young women #fallinlovewithfitness by using the tools and techniques that are current, creating a forum in which they can motivate each other to being active and healthy. In addition to increasing girls’ fitness levels, building self-esteem is one of the most important aspects of the program. For example, encouraging positive health behaviours rather than simply weight loss, discussing goals such as building strength, increasing endurance and flexibility, encouraging girls to be unique and emphasizing that fitness is a journey not a destination. This program offers a unique opportunity to make a positive difference in the health and well being of young women.