study published in the September edition of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, investigators examined the connection between childhood muscular fitness (strength, endurance, and power) and metabolic syndrome in adulthood. As explained in the study, “Those with the highest muscular fitness at ages 9-15 years-old, had an 80 percent lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome in adulthood – in comparison to those who had low muscular fitness levels during childhood.” So, ensure children are getting enough exercise now while they are young. By encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle in their youth, parents and educators can help kids and teenagers fight childhood obesity while supporting improved health in their adult years. Children’s level of fitness NOW affects their overall health well into their future. Do want your kids to get off the couch? Concerned about their weight management? Searching for a physical activity where your children will have fun and want to keep coming back? Fitness for Health’s Healthy Heart class (ages 7 – 17) is just the ticket. Your kids will have a blast while breaking a sweat with our heart-pumping, exergaming program. Using our state-of-the-art equipment, kids will get fit, feel good and get healthy. This program is a cardio clinic used to help children that are overweight. It is a successful product of our collaboration with Potomac Pediatrics to help improve kids’ health and fitness for kids. Join the fight against childhood obesity and register for our Healthy Heart program today!]]>
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