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Why FitRHYTHMS™? FitRhythms™ provides a cost effective solution to the biggest challenges in fitness today: FitRhythms™ promotes exercise program enrollment, integration and retention.
Why Now?
“At a time when obesity is on the verge of surpassing smoking as the #1 cause of preventable death, this program has great potential to improve the quality of life. Affordable, accessible and sustainable, FitRhythms™ is an enjoyable and effective program, that has great potential for becoming an integral part of one's overall lifestyle strategy.” – Dr. Barry Bittman, Director & CEO of the Mind/Body Wellness Center
What makes FitRHYTHMS™
unique?
• Enjoyable: So much fun, you can't believe it's fitness!
• Accessible: Safe and non-threatening for all demographics and fitness levels!
• Sustainable: Fosters relationships that build retention and long-term success!
• Effective: Burns more calories than hiking, cycling, tennis and weight training!
What the Press is saying:
“FitRhythms is a new exercise craze that burns more calories than playing tennis, requires only a moderate level of exertion and doesn’t feel like exercise at all.”
– KCBS 2 News, Don Damrath
What is FitRhythms™:
FitRhythms™ is a revolutionary new workout created by Paulo Mattioli that combines the proven mind/body benefits of group drumming and dance into an exciting and uplifting workout. It is a fun rhythmical workout that anyone can successfully participate in. FitRhythms™ is a non-competitive, non-intimidating fitness program that fosters community, creativity and wellness through he process of group music making.
Who can participate:
FitRhythms™ brilliantly combines the core principles of recreational music making and facilitated movement into a program that all populations can successfully participate in. All that is required is a willingness to share your rhythm, dance and spirit in a way that supports the group experience. There are no steps or rhythms to learn and no performance pressure. It is safe yet challenging for all fitness levels because it is self paced. The benefits of FitRhythms™ enhance participant’s lives on many levels.
Research Proven Effectiveness:
FitRHYTHMS™ burns more calories per minute than cycling hiking, tennis or weight training as proven through independent clinical research conducted by Dr. Barry Bittmann, Director of the Mind/Body Wellness Center.
Mind/Body benefits:
• Physical: Cardio-vascular, muscular, neuromuscular, & joint conditioning
• Psychological: Builds self-esteem, friendships, reduces stress
• Psycho-social: Provides sense of community belonging and support
• Spirit: Uplifting program promotes a positive attitude and personal growth
• Immune System: Group drumming & movement promotes healthy immune function
FitRhythms International Trainings:
FitRhythms has trained over 100 facilitators and trainers coast to coast in the USA, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom and Japan. FitRhythms programs are offered at better fitness centers, hospitals, youth centers, senior centers, schools and universities. FitRhythms is approved by the American Council on Exercise and the two day training offers 16 hours ACE CEC’s.
Scholarships:
For a limited time, FitRhythms is offering training scholarships of up to $2,000.00 to qualified facilitators. Experience in fitness and/or facilitation is a plus but not required. For more details visit our website at:
email: info@fitrhythms.com
office phone: 760.632.0306
office fax: 760.632.7654