Couch to 5K training with benefits: Fall Ton of Fun fitness and weight loss program kicks off Sept. 19

Photo 1: Looking to get off the couch and get fitter and healthier? Join Fleet Feet Sports Sarasota and UnitedHealthcare’s Ton of Fun fall fitness and weight loss program and find fun and healthy ways to exercise and eat with like minded people. Photo 2: Run/walk coaches and mentors help participants train for a 5K. Photo 3: UnitedHealthcare’s Health Strategies Consultant Beth Granger leads an information session on setting and managing goals and ways to incorporate healthy eating practices into daily life.

With cooler and more ideal outdoor fitness training temps on the horizon, Fleet Feet Sports Sarasota and UnitedHealthcare’s Ton of Fun fitness and weight loss program, which kicks off September 19, 2016, is designed to get locals off the couch and back on their feet and living a healthier lifestyle.

Led by professionally certified Fleet Feet Sports Sarasota Coach and Director of Fitness Whitney Bartlett, participants are provided with a customized Couch to 5K training program and “graduation” event, two weekly training workouts with coaches and mentors as well as a variety of fitness, nutrition and lifestyle sessions from local community partners.

From goal setting to menu planning, yoga classes to navigating the grocery store, private Facebook chats and weekly e-news to UnitedHealthcare step contest, including free pedometer and prizes for top steppers and coupon book of deals and discounts, participants receive ongoing support, training and accountability to help get and keep them on track.

Ton of Fun fall program details:

Dates:

Free Information & Kick Off Session:

Monday, September 19, 2016, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Fall Session Dates:

September 19 – December 2, 2016

Bi-Weekly group workouts take place Mondays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Location:

Fleet Feet Sports Sarasota

711 S. Osprey Ave. (across from P.F. Chang’s)

Sarasota, FL 34236

Cost:

$75/person includes:

Bi-weekly free workouts (Mondays, 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. at Fleet Feet Sarasota)

Weekly nutrition and menu planning tips

Healthy (and great tasting!) recipes

Motivational tips and support network from other like-minded participants

5K training program and “graduation” event

Gender specific technical shirt

UnitedHealthcare step contest including pedometers and prizes

Yoga classes

Private weigh-ins

Fitness screenings

Private Facebook group

Prize incentives as participants reach weight-loss goals

Registration and Information:

For more information or to register, visit www.fleetfeetsarasota.com. Interested participants can also attend the free kick off and information session on September 19th to learn more before registering. Advanced RSVPs are requested to Coach Whitney Bartlett at 941-323-0100, training@fleetfeetsarasota.com or on-line at www.fleetfeetsarasota.com on or before September 17, 2016.