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CardioFIT KIDS Boot Camp Creating a Life-long love of health and fitness |
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A Growing Problem With the popularity of TV, Internet and video games, it’s no wonder kids aren’t as active as they used to be. Exercise is competing with nonstop cartoons and video games. Snack foods have always been and continue to be a problem, and as kids are engaging in less activity, the snack foods are increasingly translating into added pounds. According to the latest childhood obesity statistics from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, "an estimated 16 percent of children and adolescents ages 6-19 years are overweight." Even more are at risk of becoming overweight. With the rise in childhood obesity, keeping kids active is an important goal for all parents. School recess is becoming shorter to allow for more classroom time, so kids are getting less opportunity for physical education and activity. One report found that only 8% of elementary schools, 6.4% of middle schools and 5.8% of high schools provide daily PE during the school year for students in all grades (Kolbe, Kann & Brener 2001). A child who becomes skilled and knowledgeable in physical education is more likely to become a healthy adult who is motivated to remain healthy and physically active throughout his or her life. The Fun Factor Kids just want to have fun! A CardioFIT KIDS boot camp program empowers children to embrace exercise while having fun. Showing them how to enjoy exercise while improving their health and fitness level is a skill that will stay with them for life. Kids have shorter attention spans and can get bored quickly - CardioFIT KIDS uses motivation and games to encourage kids to do their best in a non-competitive environment. And because the emphasis is on fun and play, children of all fitness levels and athletic ability can handle these exercises. CardioFIT KIDS works with kids between the ages of 5-14, with each class divided into age-specific categories. Whether your child comes to class once or twice a week, they will leave feeling challenged, accomplished and confident in their own unique abilities. Call or email today to register for a free introductory class! (512) 810-0605
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