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• Walmart Supercenter in Metairie donates to GFKC

  Posted on April 1, 2014 by jeanwithgfkc in News

  The 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, Uncategorized

   In 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, News

  Want 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

  Posted on November 13, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in Five Minute Workouts

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• Get Fit Kids Corner Keeps Dancing

  Posted on October 15, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in Five Minute Workouts, News, Uncategorized

  It 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 News

  More 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 News

  Get 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, News

  Now 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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• Get Fit Kids Corner Holding Auditions

  Posted on September 26, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in News

  Get Fit Kids Corner will be holding auditions for kids with dance capabilities ages 8-13 on Wednesday, Oct. 9th at 6:30 p.m. Please email info@getfitkidscorner.org for more information. [Continue Reading …]

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• Debut Five-Minute Workout

  Posted on September 20, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in Five Minute Workouts, News

  Get Fit Kids Corner is committed to getting children off the couch and learning how to have fun with dance fitness.  Watch along as the Get Fit Kids Team takes you through the first five-minute workout, and SHARE it with your friends! [Continue Reading …]

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