Fuel and Fit combines fun, hands-on culinary lessons with engaging physical activities to promote a healthy, balanced lifestyle. In each session, participants learn how to prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks while gaining foundational knowledge about food, wellness, and body confidence. The fitness component includes a variety of movement styles—from walking and yoga to strength and cardio games—aimed at building strength, coordination, and self-esteem. Fuel and Fit inspires young girls to take charge of their health, develop lifelong healthy habits, and celebrate what their bodies can do.

Class Focus: Nutritious Breakfast Preparation + Energizing Morning Movement for Grades 4-6

• Culinary Component: Participants learn to prepare a variety of quick and healthy breakfast options like smoothies, avocado toast, overnight oats, and veggie-packed egg muffins. Emphasis on whole grains, fruits, and protein-rich foods.

• Fitness Component: After preparing their breakfast, participants engage in a 20-minute yoga flow and light stretching to start the day feeling energized and connected to their bodies. The class teaches them how to stretch and relax in the morning to set a positive tone for the day.

Schedule:
• Thursday, January 15 | 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Fee:
$50/ child

Location:
• Philip Heit Center (150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH) Demonstration Kitchen on main floor

About the Instructor:
Katie Dippolito is a certified Health & Nutrition coach and an instructor at Soma Lab Fitness. Katie has been an athlete all of her life with a passion for health and fitness. Her company, Healthier Ways With Katie was launched in 2023 and she provides a variety of coaching services as well as a weekly meal prep business focusing on plant forward meals that are both gluten free & dairy free.

Katie works with her clients to provide coaching, wellness and community support by filling the gap between where they are now and where they want to be. Her goal is to bring clarity, direction and encouragement to their individual health journey.