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Walmart Supercenter in Metairie donates to GFKC
Posted on April 1, 2014 by jeanwithgfkc in NewsThe Walmart Supercenter in Metairie has joined Get Fit Kids Corner in the fight against childhood obesity by donating to help educate the community. “We are very excited for the opportunity to partner with corporate members of the community to reach for the common goal of happier and healthier children,” said Get Fit Executive Director Leslie Hoffman. Get Fit Kids Corner is a free membership program for children in the New Orleans area. Participating children are taught fun and motivating dance routines that are designed to help them exercise. The kids involved in the program film five-minute workout segments which are then aired locally on Get Fit with Leslie, and on other Cox channels. In addition, with the help of volunteer nutritionists and physicians, Get Fit Kids Corner offers resources to teach families the importance and how-to’s of healthy eating and exercise habits. The Walmart funds will be used in creating media to inform the [Continue Reading …]
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GFKC partners with Delgado students and staff for productions
Posted on March 17, 2014 by jeanwithgfkc in News, UncategorizedIn an effort to battle childhood obesity and train the next generation of filmmakers, Get Fit Kids Corner andDelgado Community College have partnered to create interactive exercise videos led by kids and produced by college students. Utilizing their production skills and facilities, Delgado students in performance and media arts have filmed and edited four, five-minute Get Fit Kids Corner workout sessions. This involves not only working with the kids to get the right camera angles, but also editing the shots together and integrating graphics into the recorded session. Get Fit Kids Corner Executive Director Leslie Hoffman said she is very pleased with the work of the students and their advisors, describing the finished episodes as “brilliant.” “This is the same division that is preparing students for entry into the motion picture/TV and video industries that have exploded with growth in this region,” Hoffman said. “This is quite a compliment to our organization.” The five-minute episodes feature Get [Continue Reading …]
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Introducing the Nutrition Segment
Posted on February 11, 2014 by jeanwithgfkc in Five Minute Workouts, NewsWant a quick recipe to share with friends? Work out with the Get Fit kids and then make something healthy for a snack afterward using the included recipe. Enjoy! [Continue Reading …]
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Get Fit Kids Corner 5-minute workout
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Leslie Hoffman, Executive Director
Posted on March 11, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in ExpertsIn her public persona, Executive Director Leslie Hoffman is recognized as the top T.V. fitness “guru” in the south/central U.S. as the Producer/Host of her Silver Telly, national award winning show, “GET FIT WITH LESLIE”, which is now into its 15th year. Yet, it is her multiple, creative successes as a business owner for 25 years that really stand out. Leslie is President and Owner of Certain Image, Inc., a full service marketing and advertising agency developing ad campaigns, along with media planning, graphic design, TV and Radio production, jingle production. etc., as well as her full service company, Leslie Hoffman Productions LLC. As such, Leslie has produced over 400 television shows, and over 200 radio shows associated with the medical, health and fitness fields. She has a unique passion for fitness, an understanding of how to relate to viewers, as well as the skills and business acumen to create top quality productions. [Continue Reading …]
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Mackie Shilstone
Posted on October 22, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in ExpertsMackie Shilstone is one of America’s most influential sports performance managers. His expertise has played a pivotal role in the success and longevity of a multitude of world-class athletes. More than 3,000 professional athletes over the past 30 years have turned to Mackie to give them the body, the drive, the stamina and the performance they need to win. In addition to working with Serena Williams, Mackie has also worked with both Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones, Jr. Due to his work with Hopkins, Jones and other boxers, KO Magazine voted him among the top 50 most influential people in the history of boxing. Baseball Hall-of-Famer Ozzie Smith even wrote Mackie into his induction speech, as he felt the partnership earned him an additional 11 outstanding years. With a Master of Arts degree and Master of Business Administration, Mackie currently directs The Fitness Principle with Mackie Shilstone at East Jefferson General Hospital in New Orleans. Additionally, Mackie [Continue Reading …]
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Get Fit Kids Corner Keeps Dancing
Posted on October 15, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in Five Minute Workouts, News, UncategorizedIt its third installment, Get Fit Kids Corner leaders get shaking with an all new routine. [Continue Reading …]
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Auditions going well at Get Fit Kids Corner
Posted on October 13, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in NewsMore and more kids are joining our team as Get Fit Kids Corner team leaders and dancers! Call for information about our free programs including dance fitness and nutritional guidance. We are holding team leader auditions for children with dance ability who are between the ages of 8-14. For more information, call Executive Director Leslie Hoffman at (504) 832-7909 or email us at leslie@getfitkidscorner.org. [Continue Reading …]
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Get Fit Kids Corner at East Jeff Pre-Game Show
Posted on October 13, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in NewsGet Fit Kids Corner Executive Director Leslie Hoffman joined some of the Get Fit Kids at the Pre-Game Show at East Jefferson High School. These kids are on the MOVE! [Continue Reading …]
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Keep it moving Louisiana!
Posted on October 7, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in Five Minute Workouts, NewsNow airing on Cox cable and local broadcasting, it’s the second 5-minute Get Fit Kids Corner workout video! [Continue Reading …]
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