1HourADay: Kids are the future of fitness

 

Kids are the future of fitness, it's up to the fitness industry to introduce our product to them in a fun and productive manner.

Why is this important?

Not only are today’s children tomorrow’s citizens and leaders, but they are also tomorrow’s fitness consumers.  We have an obligation to the children and to our industry to see that all kids are introduced to fitness as a positive, fun experience.  If we expect to continue to fill our clubs and training sessions and buy shoes, apparel, and equipment we need to introduce alternatives to sedentary activities at a young age.  The time to start positive fitness habits shouldn’t wait until a child’s weight or health issues become a problem.

Children who exercise 1 hour a day:

  • Can improve  their academic scores by up to 40%

  • Disciplinary issues are reduced in the classroom and at home

  • Experience less stress, depression, suicide, and ADHD and they sleep better

  • Have higher self-esteem, are less susceptible to bullying, and are less likely to bully

  • Healthier children make better food choices

  • They will become healthier and more productive members of our society, which will reduce our nation’s healthcare expenses and help the U.S. in a competitive world.

 Why exercise in schools?

We support exercise in school because schools offer an existing infrastructure of facilities and personnel.  Exercise can be done in the gym or on the playground with a PE teacher or accomplished in the classroom by the children’s regular teachers.  No need to hire additional personnel, in fact exercise in the classroom doesn't have to cost a penny! Brain Breaks and other classroom activities are free and recognized methods of introducing exercise to children.  Just 1 hour a day of exercise will provide all the benefits children need to have a positive and fun experience, preparing them for a lifetime of exercise and health.

Please visit these pages, which carry on the education, justification, and action steps to promote physical education in your schools and fitness centers:

1HourADay: Founding Ambassadors – Railyard Fitness

1HourADay: Resource Page – Railyard Fitness

1HourADay: For Parents – Railyard Fitness

1HourADay: Be an Ambassador of Children's Exercise – Railyard Fitness

1HourADay: Kids are the future of fitness – Railyard Fitness

1HourADay: Links to Research – Railyard Fitness

Kids who exercise benefit beyond weight control – Railyard Fitness

Railyard Fitness, what is the future of fitness?

Press release for physical education – Railyard Fitness