Fitness For Kids
StewSmith.com | February 23, 2006
America's children are overweight. Why? Because WE are! Two-thirds (66%) of Americans are overweight according to the Centers for Disease Control/Prevention, with 15-30% of the children either overweight or dangerously close to being overweight. That means that nearly 200 million Americans fall into the overweight category. We are setting a horrible example for our children.

According to a study conducted by Weight Watchers International Inc. and the American Health Foundation, 25% of American children are now officially overweight, and the youngest are especially at risk. These extra pounds are more than just a passing phase; another ADA study suggests that half of obese children will become fat adults.

"Obesity among children is increasing at an alarming rate, and the health consequences are very severe," confirms Karen Miller-Kovach, RD, chief scientist for Weight Watchers. Billions of dollars every year are spent on medical bills by overweight/obese patients due to (preventable) obesity related illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.

What's behind the growing number of children who are now overweight? "Lack of exercise accounts for more than 50 percent of the problem," says Miller-Kovach. She also adds, only 30 percent of the problem is due to overeating or choosing the wrong types of foods. So, let's resolve to better ourselves, set the example, and get our children moving again.

Last week, I offered a solution -- a free 45-Day Beginner workout -- as part of the Get Started Again with Exercise article -- for free download. Now, you can get one here for your children too. This ebook has workouts and ideas on how to get kids moving (as well as yourself) in the television room, at the playground, or at the high school track. There are plenty of fun activities to do to burn calories.

Many people who are dedicated to making a difference are opening up children's fitness franchises all over the United States. If you are lucky to have indoor playgrounds in your area or want to build one for yourself, check out Rolly Pollies®, which was developed by two former military officers. This is an example of kid's fitness at its finest.

Rolly Pollies® is a children's gym franchise featuring fitness and fun, music, art and birthday parties. What makes Rolly Pollies® a great franchise opportunity is that owners make money while making a difference. Seeing a child gain the confidence to climb a cargo net or do a flip into a foam pit for the first time will always bring a smile, but making a great living in the process certainly adds to the reward. Children love these places and learn from a very early age that physical activity needs to be a part of a daily routine.

For more info about the children's fitness program as well as your own, please feel free to email me at stew@stewsmith.com . Also, see my articles in the StewSmith.com Article Archive for more tips on nutrition, weight loss, running, strength building, etc.


 

Check out www.HeroesofTomorrowFitness.com - Stew Smith's NEW Archive of Fitness Articles, Ebooks, Books and other info...

The Complete List of Stew Smith's eBooks:

 

General Fitness and Nutritional Guides for Everyone

The 45 Day Beginner Guide to Fitness

The 45 Day Intermediate Guide to Fitness

The Diabetic Prevention Workout / Diet

The Athlete Workout - Rugby, Soccer, Lacrosse & Football
The Busy Executive Workout Routine

The Six Week Advanced Weight Training / PT Guide

The Special Forces Physical Fitness Workouts
New - Combat Conditioning Workout

Navy SEAL Workout Phase 1  Beginner Weeks 1-6
Navy SEAL Workout Phase 2 - 3 - Intermediate Weeks 1-12
Navy SEAL Workout Phase 4  Grinder PT -  Four weeks before Hell Week

Navy SWCC Workout

The Army Special Forces / Ranger Workout  Phase 1 & 2

The Army Air Assault School Workout

The Army Airborne Workout

USMC RECON Workout Phase 1 & 2

Air Force PJ / CCT Workout

NEW - The Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Workout - NEW

The OCS, ROTC, Service Academy, & Bootcamp Workouts

Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard OCS Workout

USMC OCS / TBS Workout
The Air Force OTS Workout

The Service Academy Workout (West Point, Navy, Air Force Academy)

The Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp Bootcamp Workout

The Army OCS and PFT Workout
The Army Air Assault School Workout

The Army Airborne Workout

The Law Enforcement Physical Fitness Test Workouts

The FBI Academy Workout

The DEA Workout

The FLETC Workout - Ace the PEB / Same as Blackwater's Test

The State / Local Police Academy Workout

The Public Safety Diver Workout
The Fire Fighter Workout
 Border Patrol Agent Workout
ATF Agent Workout


         click to buy the Perfect Pushup
        
                         __________________________________________________________________________________________
       
 
                Stew Smith, former Navy SEAL and fitness writer is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (www.nsca.com)
         as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).  Email him personally at
stew@stewsmith.com or stew@mycustomworkout.com
          New Venture -
www.mycustomworkout.com


Some Titles Above available in Print Softcover Format

back to www.stewsmith.com