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" The Fabulously Fun Fitness Program for Kids !! "
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DID YOU KNOW… ?
For the first time in over 100 years, children have a shorter life expectancy than that of their parents!! This is due to poor nutrition and sedentary lifestyles resulting in higher risks for hypo kinetic diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension, High Blood Pressure, Obesity, and Coronary Heart Disease.
Contrary to most parent’s, and educator’s beliefs, children do not get the requisite minimum amount of daily activity for their developing bodies and minds. As a result, in 2002, The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), a leader in youth fitness and health, set forth daily activity guidelines for youth and adolescents; 30-60 minutes structured, 2 hours unstructured.
A recent study conducted by the University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Exercise Sciences Department concluded that preschool children are getting much less than half of the activity that they needed.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Stretch-n-Grow, "the fabulously fun fitness program for kids", is the PREMIER children's fitness program in Ventura County and around the world. We provide a comprehensive early childhood fitness education program designed to promote proper exercise and wellness practices among young children. Stretch-n-Grow classes are fitness classes – not movement, gymnastics or dance classes. Through participation in Stretch-n-Grow, Children learn the basics of first-rate exercise programs including the importance and correct sequence of warm-up, aerobics, resistance, flexibility, and cool down; as well as the major muscle groups and their functions.
(Do you know where your Trapezius is or what is does? Our 3 and 4 year olds do!).
By teaching our youth the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle, they acquire these habits at an early age -when lasting habits are being shaped -making it more likely to last their lifetime. We are giving children a strong foundation for a lifetime of exercise and fitness habits that will result in good health, strength, and positive attitudes.
THE SNG APPROACH
Our goal in Stretch-n-Grow is to provide a top quality early childhood physical education and wellness program through developmentally appropriate physical movement and cognitive lessons in a positive environment. We do this through several components;
» structured exercise routines to stories and music that engage the children and make it fun;
» lesson plans focusing on topics like nutrition, safety, self-esteem, and anatomy;
» fun activities focused on teamwork and sportsmanship for social & physical development!
Participants have fun while enhancing development of their fundamental motor skills; locomotor, nonlocomotor, manipulative, and weight maneuvering. Children who fail to master skills in these areas between the ages of 2-6 years of age never realize their full potential to perform them. Participants also enhance their physical development of the 6 key fitness components; strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, agility, and coordination.
WHAT IS A STRETCH~N~GROW CLASS LIKE?
Our classes are done to creative interactive stories and music -much like an adult group fitness class, yet the music and the exercises are age appropriate!
We warm up to exciting adventure stories that kids love. To get kids moving, we might help Scooby Doo find his stolen snacks or we may even become Buzz Lightyear to help save the universe. When kids can use their imagination, they really connect with the activity.
During the cardiovascular endurance portion of our class, we use lots of colorful equipment that enhances both motor skills and coordination. Every child has his or her own equipment so there's no waiting in line. Our goal is to keep all the kids in continual motion. We focus on skills as a group and give each child the opportunity to excel as an individual.
Resistance training is also a regular part of our program. Our kids learn all of their major muscle groups and they learn how to use them. Again, fun and imagination are the disguise for hard work and strength building. These exercises are both safe and effective!
Every workout includes a cool down where strength and flexibility are the goals. Children who are more flexible are less likely to become injured in any activity!
In addition, all of our exercises are in compliance with the Youth Fitness Guidelines established by the American Fitness and Aerobics Association and American Council on Exercise the two leading authorities in group fitness today.
One other component that establishes Stretch-N-Grow as a comprehensive wellness program for young children is our curriculum. Our curriculum was developed under the supervision of an advisory board made up of pediatricians, nutritionists and educators. Our weekly lessons highlight important lifestyle issues like fitness, health, nutrition, safety and hygiene.
KIDS LOVE STRETCH~N~GROW!!
Our kids learn that fitness is FUN! Classes are taught at your facility by our highly trained instructors; certified personal trainers, pediatric CPR & First Aid, and additionally certified as Youth Fitness Instructors. Kids love the fun games and activities, moving their bodies to fun adventure stories and lively music, using lots of kid-friendly equipment such as balls, parachutes, scooters, tunnels, stepping domes, streamers and more! Stretch-N-Grow emphasizes flexibility, balance, coordination and overall wellness! Dont miss out on this EXERCITING experience! Our core curriculum (developed under the supervision of an advisory board made up of pediatricians, exercise kinesiology experts, nutritionists and educators) helps to establish the fundamentals mastery necessary for a child's physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. We make exercise EXER-citing for children of all ages! Our structured program is; in so doing, instilling them as routine life-long habits.
Stretch-N-Grow benefits include:
- Enhanced motor skills
- Improved coordination & balance
- Development of cognitive skills through academic lessons.
- Encouragment of self-esteem through group participation and non-competitive activities.
- Improved cardiovascular fitness, strength & flexibility.
Your child will learn about FITNESS & OVERALL WELLNESS and have FANTASTIC FUN in the process!
Call or e-mail for a FREE DEMONSTRATION CLASS!
THERE IS NOTHING ELSE LIKE US!
The Stretch-n-Grow fitness program offers participants continually challenging motor skills opportunities in a fun, noncompetitive manner. Our classes provide a wide variety of age-appropriate movement activities to help each child achieve the many key developmental milestones through their critical early development years.
Our exercises and activities meet current best practice recommendations and guidelines as set forth by the leading fitness organizations: AFAA, ACSM, ACE, Cooper Institute of Aerobic Research, AAHPERD, NASPE, AAP, President’s Council for Youth Fitness.
We are certified personal trainers through The National Federation of Professional Trainers [NFPT] and The National Endurance & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA). We are also certified in Pediatric and Adult CPR & First Aid.
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YOUTH FITNESS PROGRAMS WE OFFER!
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GROUP FITNESS CLASSES FOR KIDS!
An SNG Certified Youth Fitness Instructor teaches EXERCITING classes once a week at your childcare facility, home, park, or recreation center. Our coaches teach your child age-appropriate exercises incorporated into fun songs and stories. Each workout is complete with a warm-up, cardiovascular and strength training, and cool-down. A discussion on wellness topics such as muscles, nutrition, hygiene, and safety is an important part of every class. Ages 2-12.
Once you See What We DO you will have to have us for your kids!!!
Parents, Directors; Home Care Centers have us do a DEMO in your school soon!
SIZZLIN SUMMER CAMPS!
Let Camp Stretch-n-Grow fill your preschoolers & schoolers calendar with fabulously fun “In-house” field trips. Save the cost and risk of traveling away from your center! From one-time to all summer long camps we continue to teach healthy lifestyle habits and add-in sportsmanship and sports safety.
Choose from: Summer Olympics, Cartoon Character Jam Camp, Variety Sports Program, Life is a Ball, Fitness Around the World….just to name a few!
TRAINING SEMINARS
Have our talented staff come on-site to your center or home. Training does NOT have to be boring; but it does need to be effective! We offer services for staff Continuing Education Credits, families, and students in areas of: Youth Nutrition, Exercise, Dietary and Activity Standards, Motor Skill Development, and more. Call today to schedule your session!!
PRIVATE & FAMILY PERSONAL TRAINING
Do you have need for a more focused, individualized program for you, your family, or a child not in our program? Or are you wanting assistance getting your home life more physically healthy? We do that!! Let True North Fitness come to you. We put the "PERSONAL" in Personal Training.....
We are Certified Personal Trainers and Nutritionists coaching healthy lifestyles to "kids" of all ages; from 2-92! We have excellent packages that we customize for your family to get you moving and eating your healthiest.
[ Don't be fooled by the many programs offered who claim to be children's programs. Make sure they are certified specialists in Youth Fitness Training and Youth Nutrition, that the program is age appropriate, and that the right motivational techniques are used for your child. Dont rush off for a program that expects YOU to do all the work.]
Call us today for more details on our unique 1-on-1, small group, or remote Youth Fitness Coaching Programs.
Or, see our Lifestyle Coaching Page for more details.
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