KidFit

A program for children and teens aged 8-18. Fitness is friendly, fun and empowering! GTHP's kid-positive program is designed for children and adolescents living with excess weight and obesity. It helps young people develop confidence and healthy habits through exercise, nutritional food plans, and a focus on health education.

One parent/guardian may participate at no extra charge to help the child achieve his or her fitness goals.

The Facts
• North Carolina ranks 11th in the US in obesity in children and adolescents.
• More than 125 million children are at unhealthy weight levels.
• Environmental factors are paramount—home, childcare, school, and community
   environments can influence a child’s behavior related to food intake and physical
   activity.

Childhood obesity is at an all-time high. The most recent figures from a CDC study report that the number of children ages 6-11 who are overweight or obese has tripled since 1980. A proportional increase in Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Asthma, Sleep Apnea among children has been documented. Depression, social isolation, low self esteem and impaired learning have all been linked to weight problems, poor nutrition and inactivity.

There is a solution—Active is attractive, and it feels good!
GTHP has developed a program to reacquaint children with their natural attraction to activities that involve their bodies, minds, and spirits in healthy ways. We are finding that kids are drawn to a lifestyle that balances physical activity and healthier food choices. Through well-planned education we invite our young clients to be involved in their own health and wellness. Self-esteem skyrockets long before the weight goals are met! Knowledge is power.

Our eight-week program addresses these important concerns, and children change their lives because they learn how, and they feel better.

What’s included
Eight 45-minute sessions combining exercise and education
• Learning the importance of physical activity and reducing sedentary time
• Understanding food labels
• Learning to identify healthy food choices that taste good
• Practicing how to move and exercise safely
• Putting the lessons into practice—fun projects that put principles into action and
   empower kids to build a balanced life from the health basics they’ve acquired. 

To help your child succeed, one parent/guardian for each child can TRAIN WITH THEM FOR FREE!

KidFit Rates (8 week program, 2 sessions/week)

Contact us and sign up before February 29, 2012 and each child receives a fitness gift.