American Coaching Academy, a leading educational resources provider for parents, teachers, and youth coaches, is taking steps to inspire a healthier and more active lifestyle in kids with the launch of its 30-Day Fitness Challenges. The program is designed to increase daily physical activity using a fun goal-driven fitness task that takes just 5 minutes to complete.
According to the American Coaching Academy, the 30-Day Fitness Challenges were created in response to the steadily increasing childhood obesity rates in the US – numbers further exacerbated due to the pandemic and continuing school closures. Current data suggests that roughly 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the US have obesity.
In a recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it was found that younger school-aged children have seen the most significant weight gain since the pandemic began. Children with healthy weight pre-pandemic saw a 2 lbs. increase in their annual weight gain rate, while moderately obese children saw a 5.5 lbs. increase. These findings are echoed in another study published by the University of Michigan and Kaiser Permanente Southern California.
Many factors contribute to excessive weight gain, but stress, disrupted routines, increased screen times, and reduced physical activities are the most likely causes for the increasing obesity rates in kids.
American Coaching Academy’s 30-Day Fitness Challenges provide a fun and easy way to get kids up on their feet and away from their screens. Customers can download and print 12 different challenges. Each one consists of 30 daily fitness tasks centered around a specific theme: Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, Cardio, Yoga, Locomotors, Throwing and Catching, Plyometrics, Conditioning, Household Chores, Sports Skills and Balance.
It only takes 5 minutes each day to complete tasks and refocus the brain on doing more worthwhile activities. The fitness challenges build on establishing meaningful and enjoyable daily habits to create a ripple effect that instills the importance of regular exercise and an active lifestyle to their overall health.
The value of daily physical activity can’t be understated. It reduces stress, anxiety, and frustration and improves cognitive development. Also, when kids are healthy, they are more likely to exhibit better behavior and perform better in school.
The program is 100% printable. After a secure purchase, parents, and teachers can download and print the challenges and start inspiring their kids to get moving.
Find more details here: https://americancoachingacademy.com/.
About American Coaching Academy
American Coaching Academy offers the ultimate toolbox for teachers, parents, athletes, and coaches to make physical education and sports activities come alive. Since 2003, it has been providing quality education across the US and 18 different countries worldwide. All resources and courses are offered online, offering the versatility to complete anywhere.
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