Independent Health and the YMCA Buffalo Niagara are pleased to offer Canisius College the opportunity to participate in an exciting exercise program called FitStart. Beginning the week of September 9, this free, 12-week exercise program is designed to provide the guidance, education and support needed to achieve your health and wellness goals.
The FitStart program is designed for those who haven’t exercised in a while and need to get back on track, or even for those who have never exercised before in a gym. FitStart will guide you through every step of the way – from an orientation to properly use fitness equipment, through the completion of an effective exercise plan to help you get the results you want!
FitStart utilizes the concept of small group personal training (about eight participants to two personal trainers) to teach you how to exercise the right way, maximize impact and avoid injuries. While you’ll follow a structured program each week, you’ll also have the opportunity to perform new and innovative exercise techniques with the help of the YMCA trainers, to keep things interesting and fun!
FitStart will offer participants the chance to learn how to live a healthier lifestyle by providing the following:
- Initial group consultation with personal trainers (8 participants/2 trainers per group)
- Consultation and guidance about setting goals, barriers, challenges, diet and nutrition
- Weekly one hour group personal training sessions
- Weekly homework assignments to track physical activity and exercise at least two additional days per week
- Three-month membership to the YMCA
- FitStart welcome kit, which includes a FitStart sport bag, water bottle, YMCA key tag and a fitness journal
The FitStart program will be offered at five YMCA locations throughout Western New York, with group training sessions offered at various days and times during the week, including weekends. Participating YMCA locations include Southtowns, Ken-Ton, Niagara Falls, Northeast and Delaware Ave.
If you are interested in participating in the FitStart program, please email Dawn Rotterman at rottermd@canisius.edu by August 31. There are only a select number of spots available, and a random drawing will be used to select participants for the program if there is a greater response than spots available.
Submitted by: Dawn Rotterman, associate, human resources
