Doctors say the simple reason children are so overweight is due to eating too much and exercising too little. Childhood obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States. It is estimated that 1 in 5 children between the ages of 6 and 17 are overweight. Children are becoming increasingly challenged by their unhealthy weight gain. These extra pounds are translating into many health problems that once were reserved primarily for adults; diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Not to mention the effect on self esteem, ability to participate in activities and overall quality of life.
The last 20 years have seen a shift in the activities that children partake in during their free time. We now have a generation of children who are turning to visual media for stimulation, such as, video games, television and computers. Physical play is no longer the activity of choice. Society in general has become more and more sedentary. In addition, many schools are cutting daily physical education programs.
Pediatricains recommend 1 hour of physical activity a day for children. It is suggested that the best strategy to combat excess weight in children is to improve the diet and exercise levels of your entire family. The challenge can be to find ways to get children excited about exercise.
Gilad Janklowicz, is one of the world's most recognized fitness personalities. Millions of people tune in everyday to work out with Gilad on television. He has gotten and kept people in shape since the early 1980's. As a fitness professional and dedicated athlete, Gilad is very concerned about the growing obesity statistics in our nation. Particularily troubling is our large population of overweight children. Gilad wants to get children excited about exercise. He has just released a DVD fitness program for kids, to engage them in physical activity. With names like, "Boogie on the Beach," "Fun in the Sun," and "Hooked on Fitness," hopefully kids will be enticed to watch. The exercises are fun, easy to follow and filmed on the beautiful beaches of Hawaii. These videos are designed to get kids and their parents moving together.
Gilad strongly believes that the key to a lifetime of health and fitness is developing good habits. The videos that he has created for children are perfect for developing their athletic abilities. They will help build strength, coordination and balance. Exposing children to different types of physical activity is a good way to help them find out what they will enjoy doing for a lifetime of health. As Gilad says, "Get your body in motion!"
For information on Gilad and his "Kids in Motion" DVDs please visit www.bodiesinmotionwithgilad.com
