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* Find a My Gym for kids near your home now!
Saturday, May 12, 2007
As a parent you may have considered membership in a kid's gym and decided it was too costly. Let's reconsider.
Many children today are overweight and suffer from a lack of physical activity. They don't get the exercise they need to be healthy and they also eat foods that are full of fat, sugar and calories. Schools have cut recess periods and even reduced physical fitness classes. Kids need to concentrate on academics and this leaves little time for running and playing.
When children are not in school they are often very scheduled. Some of these activities are great for many reasons but they often don't involve much in the way of physical activity. Children join clubs and take part in music and drama classes. They may be in an art program or participate in 4-H or a scouting program. Most of these activities do not require much in the way of energy.
Many children do take part in sports. They play soccer, softball, football, tennis and basketball. They are part of the track team or play golf or wrestle. These activities do involve physical activity but when the kids are younger they may only practice for an hour a week and then play one game or take part in one meet. What if the children only are involved in one or two sports a year? What happens when they are not active the rest of the year?
So we come back to the question posed at the beginning of the article. Can you afford a kid's gym? Maybe the question should be; can you afford to NOT have your kids take part in a kid's gym?
When your children have a membership at a kids gym you will be assured that they have a good chance of getting in shape or staying in shape during the times they are not very physically active. Children learn new skills and are able to compete in a healthy atmosphere. They learn how to exercise properly. They gain the understanding of the importance of being physically fit.
Can you afford a kid's gym? The answer may be a resounding, "Yes!".
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