Get Focused Inc.is a not-for-profit New York City based organization dedicated
to strengthening disadvantaged communities, empowering underdeveloped
minds and bodies, and promoting healthy change by providing a positive solution
to the obesity epidemic. They
introduce inner-city youth and their families to the fundamentals of exercise and healthy eating habits by providing free age appropriate fitness classes and nutritional programs in a safe and fun filled environment where they can strengthen their self-esteem, develop leadership skills, and interact with their peers.
"From the first time I saw Get Focused
at a health
fair in the summer, I knew I wanted to bring them to my school to get my
students excited about fitness. Their interactive obstacle courses
make exercising fun especially for teens. When they came to my health
fair, they fit in perfectly with my students and the teachers were
asking me to bring them back more often! Their ability to get kids
excited through fitness is definitely unmatchable. I believe this
organization is going to be a huge part in making America a healthier
country. There is no doubt in my mind."-Orly Ninyo,
Health Coordinator, Abraham Lincoln High School
The major relief Get Focused Inc. offers to the obesity epidemic is bringing young men and women who do not have access to a gym and/or are in desperate need of positive role models, into a program that is dedicated to teaching them fundamental tools they need to become healthy, fit adults. Get Focused Inc. provides youth with the safest and most efficient training methods available through a proven program created by certified fitness professionals.
"By planting the seed of health and fitness in our youth at an early age Get Focused is providing one solution to the epidemic of obesity." -Goldin & Yusuf
Get Focused Inc. is quickly becoming the Gold Standard for physical education programs in New York City. They have worked in
collaboration with several established non-profit organizations by helping
them create health fairs and fitness programs
that have exposed over 5,000 young people and their families all
across New York City to an
innovative, fun approach to fitness.:
Health
Corps
Alianza Dominicana
Ben Gordon New Life Foundation
Harlem River Community Rowing
The Police Athelitic League Of New York
Live Light-Live Right
Chalk
New York City Parks and Recreation
Harlem
Children's Zone
"The connection between good health and being effective in the classroom
is undeniable. Our objective is to
encourage children of all ages to take control over their lives by teaching
them the importance of good health and physical fitness which seamlessly
translates well into the classroom.” -Goldin & Yusuf
The Get Focused course is comprised of Five Points Of Success:
Point 1: Endurance
Point 2: Muscle Fitness
Point 3: Flexibility
Point 4: Body Composition
Point 5: Nutrition
The Get Focused workout structure is comprised of a Five Step Routine:
Step 1: Warm up
Step 2: Light Stretch/Cool Down
Step 3: Main Workout/Obstacle Course
Step 4: Abdominal Routine
Step 5: Final Stretch/Cool Down
Get Focused Inc. has implemented an incentive program called the Get Focused Point System to reward its participants for a job well done. The main objective of the system is to serve as motivation for young people joining the program. Participantswill be able to earn points in which they can redeem for rewards. The points can be earned in a variety of ways. The points accumulated by a participant can also be subtracted in a variety of ways. The following is a list of ways participants can earn and lose points:
Ways To Earn Points:
Ways To Lose Points:
Enrolling
Disobeying Rules
Referring A Friend
Profanity While In Class
Attending Fitness Classes/Special Events
Judging Or Making Fun Of Others
Good Grades
Refusing To Participate In Activities (for non-excusable reason)
Reaching Assigned Goals
Not Attending Fitness Classes/Special Events (for non-excusable reason)
Involving Parents
Lateness
Presentations
Unprepared
General Community Service
Poor Grades
The incentives that can be earned through the Get Focused Point System are all fitness related prizes. The following is a breakdown of the point structure and rewards Get Focused Inc. will be offering its participants:
100 points = Get Focused T-Shirt
250 points = Get Focused Drawstring Book-bag And Water Bottle
500 points = Official Nike Large Gym Bag
1,000 points = One Personal Training Session For Anyone Of Your Choice
2,500 points = One Pair Of Sneakers Of Your Choice
5,000 points = Two Tickets To A Game Of Your Choice (Yankees, Knicks, etc.)
8,000 points = I-pod Touch
10,000 points = A Nintendo Wii Fit
20,000 points = One Year Membership at a Sports Club Of Your Choice
30,000 points = A Mac Book Laptop
40,000 points = $2,000 Scholarship For School
50,000 points = Two Tickets To Disney World
The Get Focused Point System is a marvelous addition to an already amazing program. Get Focused Inc. is the only non-profit organization offering free fitness services to youth all across New York City and also rewarding them for taking advantage of the free services. This new and innovative approach will aid them in battling the onset of obesity and will also help spread the new message of motivation all throughout New York City which in two simple words is: Get Focused.
"My overall perspective on Get Focused
is that the organization and
its members showcase the tools needed to make a difference in the lives
of many. I have personally seen the reaction and expressions that Get
Focused have placed on many different people and the outcomes have all
been positive. Get Focused and its members are a
mentally and physically win-win organization, and there is no losing in
that." -Jonathan Rodriguez, Site Director, Harlem
Children's Zone
My name is E. Goldin Martinez. I am Founder and Chief Executive Officer ofGet Focused Inc. I have been involved in the field of fitness for over eleven years. Growing up in the Washington Heights section of New York City, I have witnessed the lack of leadership for our youth that is epidemic in this neighborhood. The result is a lack of healthy choices available for our children. Because of this personal life experience, I am determined to provide a way to give to the youth of our community the opportunity to have good choices.
The mission of Get Focused Inc. is to help our youth in making the right choices on their way to healthy, fit adults. We have developed a complete program designed to incorporate physical fitness and leadership skills to guide them on their road to success. We are looking forward to inspiring all the youth of New York City to Get
Focused on a better way to live!
Thank you,
- E. Goldin Martinez
Chief Executive Officer
(866)- 23- FOCUS
My name is Yusuf Myers. I am Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Get Focused Inc. Fitness and not-for-profit work have always been a part of my life. Having been involved with an organization similar to Get Focused Inc. since I was very young, I realize the value and need that such a service provides to the youth of a community such as Washington Heights, where I was raised. I know from my own personal struggle with weight gain and self-esteem issues the difference fitness and living healthy can make. I have been actively involved in athletics and fitness since the age of six. Fitness is simply my life.
My vision for Get Focused is to provide leadership in the fight against obesity that is threatening to destroy the lives of our youth by introducing them to a better, healthier way to live. The Get Focused way!
Thank you,
- Yusuf Myers Chief Executive Officer
(866)- 23- FOCUS