Indianapolis, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/21/2012 -- The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) is hosting a mass workout to celebrate reaching 1,000 Likes on Facebook on Saturday, May 12 at 1:00 pm.

Tony Maloney, NIFS Fitness Center Manager, says "this event is a way to say thank you to those that have been following NIFS on Facebook and other social media outlets. It is really the least we can do for the great people of our community to show them how fun fitness can be. We hope to fill the bridge and demonstrate not only to those participating, but the onlookers as well, what NIFS and its staff is all about. Come check us out, you won't regret it!"

The invitation will be posted solely on Facebook. Invitees must wear a red shirt to gain access to the workout. All Facebook fans are welcome whether they are members or guests.

Watch for these red fans meeting on the back patio at NIFS at 1:00 pm and then follow the crew to the Washington Street Bridge. The rain location is the fitness center.

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To find out more about a NIFS fitness center membership, call, e-mail membership@nifs.org or visit website.

NIFS is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing human health, physical fitness and athletic performance through research, education and service. NIFS 65,000-foot, open-to-the-public fitness center resides in downtown Indianapolis. NIFS also offers corporate and senior fitness center management with centers located in over 20 states as well as corporate wellness programming and consulting.

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NIFS organizing summer sport & training camp for high school athletes. Build a Power foundation with NIFS athletic performance trainers and make the cut with increased speed, power, agility, core strength and more.

Indianapolis, IN -- (SBWIRE) --05/17/2011 -- Is NIFS Summer Sport and Training Camp for You?

Do you want to improve your overall athletic performance? Do you want push yourself to the next level? Do you want to get ready to play for a college team or just want to gain an edge to make it onto a team? The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Athletic Performance trainers can give you the tools you need to make the cut with increased speed, power, agility, core strength and more!

NIFS Athletic Performance trainers work daily with collegiate and high school athletes, helping them achieve their highest level of performance and remain injury free. If you are age 15–21, compete in sports including football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, track and field, cross country, soccer, wrestling, swimming, golf, tennis, gymnastics and lacrosse, you can benefit!

2 Options:
Power Up Your Foundation (3-Week Camp): June 13– 30 or July 11–28
NIFS will help you with the building blocks that form the foundation of any sport: your basic athletic ability. You will learn to get the most out of lifting, exercises that will improve power, agility and strength, find your personal muscle weaknesses, and learn to build your own training program that meets your specfic needs. You will leave with the tools and know-how to continue to make improvements and play to your full potential.

Up Your Edge (6-Week Camp): June 13 – July 28
Spend an extra 3 weeks with NIFS coaches to solidify your progress. Participation in both camps will lead to a progressive workout program and further development of athleticism. In addition to the regular camp, 6-week campers will receive a retest / second program to build upon functional movement.

Sessions will be held Monday thru Thursdays. Participants can choose from a morning session that runs from 8:00 am to10:00 am or the afternoon session from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Pricing for the camps are $395 a session or $700 for both sessions.

NIFS coaches include Athletic Performance Coaches Mike Blume and Josh Jones. Coach Mike came to NIFS from the United States Military Academy at West Point (Army), where he spent 4 seasons as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. Mike received an M.S. in Kinesiology at Indiana University, where he also served as a strength and conditioning assistant coach for several varsity sports. Coach Jones joined the NIFS staff after completing his Masters Degree in Exercise Science from IUPUI. Josh, who was a graduate assistant while at IUPUI also played football for the Indiana State Sycamores from 05 – 08. He has worked with various middle school and high school athletes and teams including Mooresville High School's varsity baseball team. Josh also served as a strength and conditioning intern with the Indiana Pacers.

Registration information for these camps is available at our website. For more information on these camps and NIFS, athletic performance services please contact Mike at mblume@nifs.org or e-mail membership@nifs.org

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The National Institute for Fitness and Sport chooses BOOTCAMP as a top 2010 fitness pick due to proven results for participants and its no-nonsense approach to weight loss exercise programs.

Indianapolis, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/02/2010 -- The National Institute for Fitness and Sport chooses BOOTCAMP as a top 2010 fitness pick due to proven results for participants and its no-nonsense approach to weight loss exercise programs. Unlike it's group fitness counterparts, Bootcamp doesn't necessitate having rhythm or working through complex movement patterns. What it does offer is challenge, camaraderie and motivation – U.S. army-style with exercises like push-ups, crunches, squats and more, and may be used to improve athletic performance. Watch NIFS Bootcamp video to hear what members have to say about it!

The American Council of Exercise noticed the growth in popularity of boot camp workouts and believes this workout is more than just a trend. Their article cites boot camp's simplicity and motivating, team-oriented atmosphere as reasons for its long-enjoyed popularity. But they also site a study done by a team of exercise scientists from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse Exercise and Health Program which concluded, "The biggest benefit [of a boot camp workout] is you're burning an average of 600 calories per hour," says John Porcari, Ph.D., leader of the study. "That's obviously going to help with weight loss, but you're also getting the muscle-building benefit from pushups, arm curls and squat thrusts that you wouldn't get just from going out for a fast walk or jog."

NIFS Bootcamp has always been popular for Indianapolis participants. Led by instructor Steven Cass, the class enjoys a consistent following. During the summer months, this group travels along the White River Park and on IUPUI campus doing a mix of cardio and muscle-building exercises with beautiful backdrops of architecture and green spaces.

This class isn't for the faint-hearted or the beginner, however. One past participant decided to train just for NIFS Bootcamp class! But there's more good news for those wanting to take the Bootcamp challenge – it's free with membership at NIFS. Some programs cost just to take the class, but at NIFS, Bootcamp is among the 70 free fitness classes offered weekly to members.

To find out more about a NIFS fitness center membership, call (317) 274-3432, e-mail membership@nifs.org or visit http://www.nifs.org.

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