Family Fitness

FAMILY EXERCISE AND NUTRITION PROGRAM

As is the case in many cities throughout the nation, African Americans in the District of Columbia are plagued with disproportionately high numbers of obesity. Our Family Exercise and Nutrition Program is intended to help families improve their physical health.

We accomplish this by giving them the opportunity to participate in a weekly, one-hour exercise program, in their community. This class, which is free of charge, is taught by certified professional trainers from My Body My Way. My Body My Way is a cutting edge health and fitness company serving the Washington metropolitan area.

In partnership with My Body My Way, our desire is to help individuals, families and communities become healthy by using a combination of best practices/curriculum, which include weight training, cardio exercises and resistance training. This regiment, along with a focus on nutrition, has proven to help participants reduce their weight and body fat, and develop a healthy life style. This program also helps participants to understand how discipline and perseverance can help them achieve their overall goals in life.

This program is open to the public, and takes place at First Rock Baptist Church, 4630 Alabama Avenue, SE (use the G Street Side entrance), Washington, DC 20019, on Tuesdays, from 7 pm - 8 pm. We also have a program at the Barry Farm Recreation Center, 1230 Sumner Road, SE, Washington, DC 20032, on Thursdays, from 7 pm - 8 pm. This program is only available to the residents of the Barry Farm Public Housing Community. For more information, please call 202-583-0992.