There's Strength in Their Future.
Benefits
MY FIRST WORKOUT® is a breath of fresh air away from the grip of digital distractions and sedentary habits that deprive kids of the joy and benefits an active lifestyle brings - an active lifestyle that is the hallmark of childhood.
Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, fit kids sleep better, handle physical and emotional challenges better — and show enhanced cognitive ability in the classroom.
- Improved blood pressure
- Better food choices
- Improved quality of sleep
- Moderate, fun orientated exercise burns off excess harmful hormones & increases release of healthy ones
- Improved mood
- Stronger bones and muscles
- Improved immune function
- Improved weight management
- Decreased symptoms of ADHD
- Breathe better and sweat more which both detoxify the body
- Increased energy levels
- Aerobic activity increases size of essential brain structures & the number of neural connections
- Increased potential exercise habit continues into adulthood
- Confidence and better self esteem
- Better memory
- Stronger bone structure
- Reduced risk and symptoms of depression and anxiety
- Increased blood flow to body tissues
- Enhanced oxygen and nutrients to the body’s cells
- Higher test scores in reading and math
- Lower triglyceride levels
- Reduced weight circumference
- Reduced risk of diabetes and pre-diabetes
- Reduced restlessness and hyperactivity
Shareable Statistics
Of the 55 million children who are enrolled in public school, only 30% are participating in daily physical education classes.
According to the Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development, the lack of physical activity in childhood negatively affected cognitive function and academic performance.
The 2016 CDC Government Census of the United States of America reported no data for aerobic activity or muscle strengthening for children under the age of 18 years old.
30 million children and teens in the US participate in some form of organized sport and more than 3.5 million are injured each year. Most common injuries are strains and sprains, both preventable with exercise and training.
By age 13, 70 percent of kids drop out of youth sports. Since 2000, there has been a fivefold increase in the number of serious shoulder and elbow injuries among youth baseball and softball players.
The PANIC Study found a link between screen time and Type 2 Diabetes and vascular disease in 6-8 year old children.
Physical and cognitive development go hand-in-hand. While it continues for life, this relationship is most critical at a young age.
Frequent activities requiring a high degree of balance and coordination have been associated with improved emotional response.
Regular physical activity for children with disabilities has been shown to help in controlling or slowing the progression of chronic disease, improving overall health and function, and mediating the psychosocial impact of the condition on children and their families.
A strength training program for young patients with Cerebral Palsy demonstrated increased strength, improved mental well-being, and better overall functioning.