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Teens Get Fit
The Statistics
The incidence of obesity is increasing in the United States and is particularly apparent in children. A recent report (South, Med.J 90(8): 806-813.1997) indicates that:
- Prevalence of obesity in girls by age 11 is 47% in African Americans and 27% in Caucasians. In boys it is 29% for African Americans and 22% for Caucasians.
- Obese children are at increased risk of disease (diabetes/ cardiovascular disease).
- Approximately 80% of obese adolescents become obese adults. (Proc.Nutr.Soc.56(1B):195-209.1997)
- Low fitness levels lead to perceived difficulty in play.
- Difficulty in play leads to reduced physical activity in play.
- Reduced physical activity in play leads to reduced energy expenditure, which leads to fat gain.
Teens Get Fit
Teens Get Fit is an entry-level fitness program for 9-15 year-olds interested in enhancing their health and fitness levels through a structured small group exercise program. Participants use cardiovascular equipment (treadmills, rowers, etc.) and resistance equipment (bands, tubing, light weights) in a safe, fun-filled environment.
Teens Get Fit follows exercise guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine and is facilitated by our highly qualified staff.
Program Goals
- Improved cardiovascular benefits
- Improves strength and flexibility
- Reduced body fat
- Improved Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Increased daily energy
- Improved self-esteem
- Increased knowledge of fitness and nutrition
- Small group, personalized instruction by fitness staff
- FUN!
| When: |  | Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00-8:15PM |
| Where: | | The Community Hospital
Fitness Pointe |
| Fee: | | Call for pricing: 219-924-5348 (or 219-836-3477, toll free-866 836-3477) |
Teens Get Fit Briefs
- The Teens Get Fit Staff consists of degreed and/or nationally certified fitness professionals who have been specifically trained to facilitate the Teens Get Fit program.
- Teens Get Fit is a professionally supervised, highly structured, fitness and education program geared for under active 9-15 year-olds.
- Teens Get Fit focuses on cardiovascular, strength and flexibility exercises coupled with nutrition education and individual exercise logs.
- Teens Get Fit provides teens with a safe, secure, small group exercise experience in a non-intimidating, friendly environment.
Call 219-924-5348 (or 219-836-3477, toll free-866 836-3477) for more information or to register. There is a mandatory parent/youth orientation session prior to first class.
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