“Fit Fusion” begins with all the participants receiving full medical checkups and appropriate blood test screening performed by Kaiser physicians free of cost. The participants are also given a “stress test” on a treadmill, administered by a Kaiser pediatric cardiologist.
For weeks 1-8 (Basic Training) the participants are transported by the Elk Grove Community Food Bank Services bus to a training facility four days per week from 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. They exercise under the supervision of a Kaiser physical therapist and a fitness trainer.
The completion of the initial six weeks of the program the participants receive free running shoes from The Running Zone, a running and fitness store in Elk Grove. Each participant is personally fitted by someone from the Running Zone staff.
Following the initial eight weeks, the participants gradually increase their fitness level
(primarily fitness-walking and running) while learning to eat healthy and stay fit.
