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Back to school here in Indianapolis also means “back to sports” for active families and young athletes.

Whether they’re kicking it on the soccer field, “tackling” football practice or competing on the dance floor, fueling up before practice, along with hydrating and repairing muscles afterwards should be top priority.

Briana Butler, registered dietitian and former WNBA player and a mom of two joined us today to share her best advice for kids to fuel up before and after practice.

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With Grandparents Day right around the corner on the 12th, it’s only right that we do a partner friendly workout routine that shows some love and gives the gift that keeps on giving!

Teddy Savage, head of health & fitness excellence at Planet Fitness said, “Working out with a partner can keep you motivated and infuse your routine with some belly laughs and positive vibes.” He recommends trying new functional accessories and ways to achieve your fitness goals, and says don’t forget that grandma or grandpa can still move & groove too!

Planet Fitness, home of the Judgement Free Zone® caters to first-time and casual gym goers who may have never belonged to a gym before. Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, always strives for a non-intimidating, judgment-free atmosphere where members can feel comfortable working out at their own pace.

Membership always starts at $10 a month, or $22.99 a month for the PF Black Card®. The PF Black Card includes the ability to bring a guest for free, massage chairs, and use of any of the more than 2,100 Planet Fitness locations in all 50 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Panama, and Australia. 

Members have access to state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment, fully-equipped locker rooms, free fitness training by a certified trainer through the PE@PF® program, and much more.

Planet Fitness’ top priority continues to be keeping its members and employees safe with enhanced COVID-19 safety and sanitization protocols at its well-ventilated and spacious clubs, such as:

In addition, the free Planet Fitness App, available to members and non-members alike, puts more than 500 exercises right in your pocket with routines for all levels and interests.

To locate the nearest Planet Fitness club to you and take advantage of this limited-time offer for new members, please visit PlanetFitness.com/Local-Clubs.

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With the school year looming over the horizon, its important to get our kids active and focusing on building positive health & wellness habits

Teddy Savage, head of health & fitness excellence at Planet Fitness says, fitness doesn’t have to be a chore, it can be fun and colorful. It can even mimic some of your favorite sports or recess activities! Remember, your fitness is essential and for the parents, the best way for you to get your kids to exercise is for you to join in on the fun as well.

Planet Fitness, home of the Judgement Free Zone® caters to first-time and casual gym goers who may have never belonged to a gym before. Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, always strives for a non-intimidating, judgment-free atmosphere where members can feel comfortable working out at their own pace.

Membership always starts at $10 a month, or $22.99 a month for the PF Black Card®. The PF Black Card includes the ability to bring a guest for free, massage chairs, and use of any of the more than 2,100 Planet Fitness locations in all 50 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Panama, and Australia. 

Members have access to state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment, fully-equipped locker rooms, free fitness training by a certified trainer through the PE@PF® program, and much more.

Planet Fitness’ top priority continues to be keeping its members and employees safe with enhanced COVID-19 safety and sanitization protocols at its well-ventilated and spacious clubs, such as:

In addition, the free Planet Fitness App, available to members and non-members alike, puts more than 500 exercises right in your pocket with routines for all levels and interests.

To locate the nearest Planet Fitness club to you and take advantage of this limited-time offer for new members, please visit PlanetFitness.com/Local-Clubs.

THIS SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY PLANET FITNESS.

This workout is for all of the parents who feel like they don’t have time to workout while fulfilling their fulltime parenting duties. Tim Griffin, Carmel firefighter, says you only need about 30min. of your day to get these exercises in, and you can even separate it into two different parts of your day. Watch the video above to see how all the exercises are done.

Part 1:

Walk briskly for 10-minutes as soon as you get up and before you get the kids ready.

This is a two parter first will be 10 minutes of walking briskly as soon as you get before you get the kids ready

Part 2: Do this before bus drop-off after school or after the kids settle in for home work

Walking with a spouse or a partner can be one of the most enjoyable activities couples can do together. However, there may be some drawbacks. This week on Indy Style, WISH-TV News 8’s medical reporter, Dr. Mary Gillis, D.Ed., discusses new research about both the physical and psychological health benefits as well as drawbacks associated with walking with a partner. 

For more from Dr. Mary Gillis D.Ed., you can follow her on Facebook.

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get moving and fit. Here’s a new trend in fitness. It’s called Animal Flow. WISH-TV’s Mckinzie Roth caught up with Mike Fitch, fitness educator and movement coach of the workout plan.

Animal Flow is a ground based, body weight workout designed to improve strength, power, flexibility, mobility and coordination for all levels of fitness enthusiasts internationally. Fitch has over 18 years of experience in the fitness industry. 

With many people still hesitant to go back to the gym and unable to attend workout classes, Animal Flow is a unique exercise that can be practiced at home (no equipment required) and is a great way to add a fun and different element to your workouts! 

It features a range of floor-based movements and combinations called the “six components,” each designed to elicit a specific result. The six components can be mixed and matched, allowing you to incorporate one, some, or all of them into your workouts. 

For more information, follow Fitch on Instagram.

Looking for ways to get into shape? Sherri Shuler tells us about the 465 Challenge. This challenge is perfect for anyone. Whether you are just beginning your fitness journey or if you’re a seasoned athlete, this challenge is right for you!

There’s still time to be a part of the 465 Challenge and benefit the WISH fund.   

The 2nd annual 465 Challenge has been set for January 1-Feb. 28th. This is a 53-mile exercise challenge that people can do individually and on their own time frame. Reason for 53 miles? That is the distance around the entire loop of 465. Although the miles will not be completed on I-465, participants are encouraged to compete their miles with various forms of exercise such as: running, walking, cycling, yoga, swimming or aerobic exercises.

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Register today for a healthy start to 2021:

Are you up for a 53-mile challenge and also raise money for a local wish-granting organization?  Start your New Year resolutions with the 2nd Annual 465 Challenge. Vision Event Management organizers of the 465 Challenge announced the 2021 dates of January 1, 2021 through February 28, 2021 and selected Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, a local wish-granting organization, as the charity that will benefit from funds raised. 

Why 53 miles? That is the mileage to complete one loop around the 465 Interstate. Although the miles will not be completed on I-465, participants will complete independently their miles with various forms of exercise such as: running, walking, cycling, yoga, swimming, or other aerobic exercises. This virtual challenge will help provide the guidance for those launching their new year with a fitness program or motivate the seasoned athlete to stay focused through the winter months. 

Two Challenge Packages are available:  

Sign up is easy. Simply, go to: 465challenge.com. click on Registration. Helpful information on the website includes; conversion charts, referral program, exercise tracking log and an online store. 

“We are so excited to be producing the 2nd Annual 465 Challenge.  The 465 Challenge is the original virtual challenge in INDY.  How the world has changed since we started this event a year ago. People need challenges like this to keep them motivate and bring them that community of support. We are so excited to bring on a fantastic charity partner in the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund. We look forward to granting the wish for Leighton, age 6 for a trip to Disney World.”  says Jeff Graves, President of Vision Event Management.  

“We are honored and thrilled to be selected as the charity for 465 Challenge,” says J’Lynn Cooper, Director of Wish Fund Operations.  “Fitness and health go hand-in-hand and this is a fun way to log in your exercise and help Wish kids at the same time.” 

About Indiana Children’s Wish Fund:

Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, established in 1984, is a local single-entity wish-granting organization that grants wishes to Indiana children, ages 3-18, who suffer from a life-threatening or terminal illness. Wishes include; trips to Disney, shopping sprees, meeting celebrities, home computers, swimming with dolphins, family vacations and much more.  To date, the organization has granted over 3,200 wishes for Indiana children.  For more info:  indywish.org

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Disco balls and pulsing beats transformed the main lobby of Newfields, formerly the Indianapolis Museum of Art, into an ’80s dance club Wednesday morning for the final “Seasonal Affective Disco” of the winter.

The two-hour event acts as both a physical workout and “intention-setting” exercise for fatigued Hoosiers battling any of the numerous symptoms of winter blues or midweek slump, instructors said.

“Anybody who’s lived in the Midwest has woken up and been like, ‘This is going to be a struggle,'” instructor Lauren Curry told 24-Hour News 8. “We’re helping people kickstart their dreary, sad winter mornings.”

Newfields is not making light of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), organizers said, emphasizing the research-based benefits of exercise in fighting depression, anxiety and other mood disorders.

More than 14 million Americans struggle with SAD – depression that occurs at the same time every year, typically during the fall and winter months – according to the latest figures from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Symptoms include fatigue, insomnia, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite and weight, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, social withdrawal, feelings of hopelessness and thoughts of suicide.

“I’m definitely one of those people who just has the worst time getting out of bed in the winter,” said Seasonal Affective Disco organizer, Bryn Jackson. “Something like this gives me a reason to get up and get out.”

Dylan Riley, formerly unfamiliar with disco moves, broke a sweat on the dance floor and found himself enjoying the experience of trying something new.

“I can run every day, anywhere,” explained Riley. “But this got us moving and dancing in ways that I normally probably wouldn’t. You just start acting goofy and everyone lets their guard down.”

Learning new skills and stimulating the brain in different ways can also alleviate symptoms of depression, according to experts.

Although Wednesday marked the final Seasonal Affective Disco of the winter, organizers said Newfields may begin hosting regular morning dance parties throughout the year – possibly dubbed “Disco at Dawn” – if the public is interested.