Get Into Fitness Today (GIFT) Class Schedule
Get Into Fitness Today (GIFT) is a free program offered to the community
and made possible through BayCare’s partnership with the Florida State
Department of Health. GIFT was developed by registered dietitians, nurses
and health educators, and uses science-based information to reduce chronic
diseases through obesity prevention. GIFT emphasizes improving your
nutrition and increasing physical activity in your daily life, both of which
help facilitate weight reduction.
and made possible through BayCare’s partnership with the Florida State
Department of Health. GIFT was developed by registered dietitians, nurses
and health educators, and uses science-based information to reduce chronic
diseases through obesity prevention. GIFT emphasizes improving your
nutrition and increasing physical activity in your daily life, both of which
help facilitate weight reduction.
During this 12-week program, teachers provide you educational
information and health tools to support your goals. The first six weeks focus
on nutrition, food portioning and labels, while the second six weeks focus
on maintenance, fitness and preventing health disease.
Note: The class is more educational and offers only a light portion of physical
exercise toward the end of the program.
Who can attend?
Any individual with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher and/or
pre-hypertension (high blood pressure). Must be 18 or older.
How long is the class?
One hour a week for 12 weeks
What do I wear?
Casual, comfortable clothes.
Sneakers or closed-toe shoes
are suggested, but not required.
