Kids PACE Express announces Funfit Family Fitness as a Showcase Site to introduce new kid's circuit training program. Helping improve kid's fitness is a labor of love for owner of Funfit Family Fitness.
Trabuco Canyon, CA (PRWeb) January 19, 2007 -- Pro*Fit Enterprises, manufacturers of the Kids PACE Express hydraulic circuit training program for kids announced today the appointment of Funfit Family Fitness Center in Rockville, MD as a National Showcase Site for its unique new kid's line of hydraulic exercise equipment as well as the first club in the Rockville area to offer this program.
Rande LaDue, President of Pro*Fit states, "Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions with factors such as fast food, computers, TV, video games, etc. all contributing to the problem. Over 40% of our children are overweight and almost 20% are obese. We developed our Kids PE program to help combat this problem and to introduce kids ages 5-12 into a healthy fitness lifestyle in a safe, fun, non-intimidating format. However, since our program is so new, one of the first questions we get asked is 'Where can I see it?,' so we have been seeking Showcase Clubs in key areas to offer this program. After speaking with Celia Kibler from the Funfit Family Fitness Center, an expert in childhood obesity and a pioneer in the field of children's fitness programming, her passion and commitment to help children improve their health was obvious. We are proud to have a facility and staff of this caliper that shares our concerns for the health of our youth as a Showcase Club."
Celia Kibler, owner and founder of the Funfit Family Fitness Center and the Funfit children's fitness program, says that adding the Kids PE program is a natural extension of their commitment to the community. "We have been offering family focused programs to our community for 20 years. When offered the opportunity to become a Showcase Facility for this innovative new kid?s fitness program, we jumped at the opportunity. We will be celebrating 20 years in business by introducing Kids PE to the youth in our community. This has been a labor of love for me; I can completely emphasize with out of shape kids. As a child, I wore a brace which prevented me from being active; I was always the last one to be picked for teams. Today, fit kids are already participating in sports activities, but the vast majority of kids nowadays have sedentary lifestyles. This program is ideal for them because it's safe, fun and non-intimidating. The program is designed with safety and fun in mind; if it's not fun, kids are not going to stick with it. We will offer classes taught by certified instructors who will help motivate and inspire the kids."
Kids PACE Express equipment features hydraulic resistance which matches the effort of the user. "We call it accommodating resistance," LaDue says, "it's much like moving your body through water, the faster you push, the more resistance you encounter. There are some weight stack equipment companies out there that have made scaled down equipment for kids, but there are some obvious safety problems with kids working out with weights. Since hydraulic resistance does not have a fixed load like weights, each machine works opposing muscle groups in a push/pull fashion. This way, more muscle mass is worked out in a shorter time with a much higher calorie burn than weights and without the muscle soreness or intimidation." Recent studies at Baylor University with hydraulic resistance equipment have shown that a 30 minute workout with hydraulic equipment can burn over 500 calories, about the same as 1 1/2 hours of walking.
Funfit Family Fitness Center is offering a special free Kids PE introductory circuit workout and consultation to the public to kick off their program. Please call 301-975-0099 for an appointment for a free introductory workout. The press is invited to call the same number for a private tour or interviews.
###
|
