Non-Profit Partners with the New York City Department of Education to Launch ‘Phyt for Life’ Program in East Harlem Middle School 

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Gym owner and president of Phyt Cares,  Jonas Serrano of East Harlem has partnered with the New York City Department of Education to launch the Phyt for Life program at Issac Newton Middle School in East Harlem. The program will educate youth ages 2-18 on how to make healthy decisions, and empower them to incorporate fitness into their everyday lives by borrowing a combination of techniques from mixed martial arts, conditioning, and weight training.  Additionally they will learn valuable team building and leadership skills in a fun a safe environment.

“Given that I was born in East Harlem and my parents migrated there from Puerto Rico in the 1940s, I wanted to give back to my community to empower the students through fitness at Issac Newton Middle School, helping them understand the importance of being active and healthy and also motivating them to excel in all areas of their lives,” said Serrano, President, Phyt Cares. “I am honored that the New York City Department of Education has teamed up with us to launch our inaugural Phyt for Life program.”

Lisa Nelson, Principal of Issac Newton Middle School is also excited about expanding fitness opportunities for students.

“We at Issac Newton Middle School are excited to team up with Phyt Cares to emphasize to our students the role that fitness plays in their lives,” said Nelson. “Since we formed this partnership with Phyt Cares, our students have shown remarkable improvements inside and outside the classroom and we are confident this will continue.”

Watch a short video of the Phyt for Life program here. For more information, visit the Phytcares website here.

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