Gym Quest Launches Innovative New Program to Promote Health and Fitness
Fitnastics program designed to curb growing trend of child obesity.
(PRWEB) August 7, 2005
Gym Quest Gymnastics is one of several gymnastics clubs across the country to begin offering classes specifically designed to promote health and fitness in children. The Fitnastics program was coordinated by USA Gymnastics and is part of a national program to help combat the growing trend of child obesity in America today.
Currently in America, 25% of children are considered overweight or obese. Furthermore, over 70% of girls and 40% of young boys do not have the muscle strength to pass the milestones outlined in public schools' physical education programs. The Fitnastics program was created as a way to promote an active lifestyle for children by showing that exercise can be fun.
Fitnastics is unique from other fitness programs for children because its success is measured by the effort of the child rather than by the child's ability to reach a standard performance goal. The program can be tailored to fit each child's natural abilities and skills, all while teaching the child about the importance of good nutrition and exercise in a safe, fun environment.
The Fitnastics classes are accompanied by a website full of resources on nutrition and exercise, including scholarly articles, sample exercise routines, and ideas and recipes for healthy meals and snacks. Gym Quest and USA Gymnastics feel that the combination of resources and action is key to guiding children on the path to healthy habits.
"Fitnastics is a fun, rewarding way to help the youth of the Richmond area and their parents embark on a healthy lifestyle," said the Lubkings, owners at Gym Quest Gymnastics.
Gym Quest Gymnastics is located at 3004-B Impala Place in Richmond, VA. In addition to Fitnastics classes, Gym Quest offers recreational and competitive gymnastics for girls and boys, and is the largest gym in the Richmond area.
For more information on Fitnastics or other programs at Gym Quest, please contact Doug or Colleen Lubking at 804-262-9400.
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