Class Descriptions

Sun Country Sports Center is proud to announce the beginnings of a new fitness program for children and adults. "Fit4U" will cater to children years 8 & up and adults. We have four new programs:

1.) Fit4U Weighting Room
2.) Adult Fitness
3.) Fit4U Fun Factor-Kid Fitness class
4.) Fit4U Kids Strength Training and Resistance Training Class

Our fitness room boasts 7 cardio machines (including an elliptical machine, recumbent bicycle, air bicycle, treadmill and stepper). A brand new Body Solid Gym rounds out the fitness for all of your strength training needs.

Fit4U Adult Fitness Class
Adults looking for motivation to get started and follow through on a new fitness program look no further. All levels and abilities welcome. Whether you are new to fitness or just need motivation come join us in a whole body workout. We will include warm up, stretching, heart healthy cardio work and resistance strength training on our Body Solid gym. The focus will be on technique and optimal benefits in this one-hour class.

Fit4U Fun Factor Class for Kids
Our goal is to bring fun fitness back with wacky games, cardio contest, relays and obstacle courses. We will learn to use the nautilus machines and much more. The emphasis will be on fun not on competitiveness. Each class will be designed upon interest and abilities of the participants. Anything goes. Get ready for some changed attitudes after this original and energizing class.

Fit4UKids Strength Training
Each class will start with a proper warm up on one of our six cardio machines followed by a group stretch. Six to eight weight and resistance training stations including our Body Solid Gym machines as well as some free weights will be set up for students to complete. Each student will be motivated and properly instructed in each lift. This class is in a group setting, but highly individual. After determining the weight limits for each student they will progress at their own level to allow benefits to each student.

Our own personal trainer will be available to oversee a general program. If you would like more personal help you may sign up for personal training. Call 352-378-8771 and ask for our personal trainer.

A fun and focused exercise program for children at SUN COUNTRY SPORTS will encourage parents and children to benefit from exercise.

FIT4UKIDS, an exercise program that incorporates aerobic and strength training for children, will open January 3, 2005 at both Sun Country Sports facilities. FIT4UKIDS trainers and staff will operate within the Sun Country FIT4U fitness program that was introduced to the parents of Sun Country Sports children just one year ago. FIT4U is located inside both Sun Country Sports locations - Millhopper and Sun Country West at Steeplechase.   Originally, this fitness center, complete with cardio and strength training equipment, was designed to provide parents a place to exercise while their children participated in the many youth programs offered at both facilities. The FIT4UKIDS aerobic and weight training concept for children has proven to be a very popular idea and will be added to the curriculum at both locations and is be part of the FunRichment after-school program.

The lifestyles of today's youth have undergone enormous change. Television, computers and video games have replaced many of the physical activities children once enjoyed. "So when we discuss our children, we often hear words like 'obesity', 'heart disease', 'high blood pressure' and 'diabetes'. Fitness seems to have taken a backseat when it comes to the modern child. Many kids are becoming victims of inactive, unmotivated, unhealthy lifestyles and their health is deteriorating. This is the perfect way for parents and their kids to share in the benefits of fitness." says Linda Bennett, owner of Sun Country Sports.  

Teaching your children the importance of fitness is vital to maintaining health. The most important aspects of exercise for our children are:

• Make exercise fun. "The Staff at Sun Country Sports is always thinking of ways to incorporate fitness, learning and fun " says Jodi Bennett, Manager of Sun Country Sports.  "We always ask our kids what they might like to try with any of our programs"
  
  
• The family that plays together... Parents and siblings can get on board with this new exercise program. The more family members who get enthusiastically involved, the better.