1. Try before you buy! If you're considering buying a group fitness DVD or VHS for home use, shop for free at your local library first. Many libraries include fitness-based programs as part of their lending library.
2. Check out group exercise offerings in your community. There are a lot of group fitness based programs available across the community. In addition to checking out offerings at nearby commercial fitness centers, participate in the FREE classes provided through a partnership between Indy Parks, the Marion County Health Department and NIFS. Find out more about which classes are offered at which parks. IndyFitness.net
3. Start out slowly. Group classes can be so much fun that they're deceiving. If you're new to a format or an instructor, make sure you start slowly and listen carefully to your body to avoid overdoing it.
4. Stay out of the group fitness rut by trying new classes. You're more likely to drop out of your exercise routine if you're bored with the pattern. To avoid this trap, try different formats and/or different instructors. If you're a tried and true Pilates junkie, step out to try a hip hop or Zumba class to add a little variety.
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport is dedicated to enhancing human health, physical fitness and athletic performance through research, education and service for people of all ages and abilities. The NIFS mission is carried out through a variety of departments, including Athletic Performance, Corporate Fitness Management, Educational Services, Fitness Center, IU Medical Group at NIFS and Youth Development.
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People sometimes find the task of tackling a fitness resolution very daunting. Like many things in life, socialization
can play an important role in individual success with exercise goals. Group classes can provide a unique win-win solution
for employers and employees in terms of bringing low cost, inviting, and lasting fitness opportunities to the worksite.
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11/15/09: Healthy Holiday Eating
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10/11/09: Combining Wellness Education With Enticing Incentives
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8/16/09: Wellness From the Top Down
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6/14/09: Worksite Walking Program
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5/10/09: Indiana Small Business Wellness Tax Credit Program
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4/12/09: Educating Employees on Chronic Disease
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01/11/09: Motivating Employees to Participate in Wellness Programs
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12/21/08: Changing Your Corporate Culture to Embrace Wellness
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11/16/08: Building a Results-Oriented Program
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10/12/08: Guidelines For Starting a Wellness Program
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