Wellspring Fit Clubs

Wellspring Fit Clubs

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http://www.wellspringfitclubs.com

Program Description

Wellspring Fit Clubs are community programs that serve the millions of overweight teens and young adults who need help today. In partnership with community organizations like schools, hospitals, YMCA/YWCAs, and other not-for-profit organizations, Wellspring Fit Clubs are currently operating in communities across the country to help young people return to a healthy weight.

In a typical week, 10-60 Fit Club students spend two to four afternoons participating in physical activities, grocery store and restaurant outings, nutrition and culinary classes, and group sessions with a cognitive-behavioral therapist to develop weight management skills and process underlying emotional issues. Participants learn to enjoy a low-fat diet and walk a minimum of 10,000 steps per day - both weight loss techniques that translate easily into a "real world" setting. In a recent Fit Club in California, 12 Fit Club students lost a combined 180 pounds in a four-month period. As they begin to lose weight and gain stamina, the children and teens begin to explore many types of indoor and outdoor recreation activities, such as aerobics, cycling, jogging, basketball, swimming, softball, and rock climbing.

Because it is scientifically based and simple to understand and follow, the Wellspring program has proven highly successful. Wellspring summer camps and boarding schools have reported some of the best weight loss results of any program available, and studies show Wellspring participants maintain their weight loss over time. With the involvement of family and an intensive continuing care program, Wellspring Fit Clubs provide young people with the skills and support they need to transform their bodies and their lives.