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Be your Own Olympian at Fitness For You’s Gymlympics
Get into the Olympic spirit and get moving.
While Olympians strive for gold during the 2012 Summer Olympics games; so can you. Fitness For You (FFY) is excited to offer the community the opportunity to participate in their own version of the Olympics games called Gymlympics.
Gymlympics is free and open to the public. It is designed to build enthusiasm for the Olympic Games as well as for personal fitness.
The anticipation and spirit surrounding the Olympic Games initially inspired the program. “We want to get people moving and get them excited,” said Charlene Morin, Group Fitness Director. “And introduce them to the club and the fun stuff that we can do here.”
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The much anticipated opening ceremony for the London Olympic Games will take place on July, 27th as will the launch of FFY’s Gymlympics which will run for two, week long sessions through August 12th.
Participant’s ultimate objective will be to collect medals and bragging rights for their team by working out and participating in optional daily events. The more you put into it, the more medals you’ll earn and the more you’ll get out of it.
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Five Gymlympian teams will be randomly assigned and each individual’s effort will earn medals for their team simply by:
- Checking in at the gym to work out
- Taking classes
- Participating in daily event challenges
- Participating in the official FFY Gymlympics on August 11, 2012
Gold medals will be awarded for seven days of workouts or classes within one Gymlympic week, a silver medal for six days and a bronze medal for five days.
Additionally, athletes can participate in daily event challenges which will be posted at the gym as well as on the Fitness For You Facebook page. They will be short and quick exercises that will allow you to earn additional medals for your team.
All of your hard work and medals can be proudly shown off at the official FFY Gymlympics day on Saturday August 11, 2012 where you will meet your team members and participate in fun, fitness related events. Bring your friends and your kids! It will be a celebratory event for all to enjoy.
Be sure to register for all FFY Gymlympics activities and events so that FFY may plan appropriately.
To learn more about the FFY Gymlympics rules, requirements and happenings, call 978-794-3484 or visit them on Facebook.
