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October 14, 2012
October 14, 2012
Rockville - Gaithersburg
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News & Events
- Welcome to Mac Kid Rockville-Gaithersburg!
- The Sessions - Advanced Screening Giveaway
- WRECK-IT RALPH Advanced Screening Pass Giveaway!
- A Message from Our Sponsor: My Gym Kentlands
- Celebrating 50 Year's with Clifford!
- National Teen Driver Safety Week: October 14-20
- Fun Halloween Treats
- Pumpkin Patches& Ongoing Fall Festivals
- 2012 Halloween in the Montgomery Parks
- Pumpkin Painting
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- 2012 Weekly Open Gyms & Storytimes
- Gaithersburg 10th Annual Young Artist Award
- Disney On Ice Rockin' Ever After
- Local Children's Theater Productions
- Do Good - SSL Opportunities in Rockville
- Kids Eat Free or For Less!
- NASA ASTEROID NAMING CONTEST
- Thanks to some of our fabulous Site Sponsors!
- 2012 RED RIBBON WEEK®
- 2012-2013 MCPS School Calendar & Supplies
- My Medifast Journey - Happily Maintaining
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A Message from Our Sponsor: My Gym Kentlands
Info on a Great Open House, Family Fitness Tips and More!
By: Kim Gaviria, My Gym Kentlands Owner
Our country is facing a growing epidemic of childhood obesity. The Center for Disease Control states that in 2008, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. Children who struggle with weight problems are more likely to become overweight adolescents and adults, facing health concerns like diabetes and cardiovascular disease as a result, not to mention the emotional toll that stress and low self-esteem can take.
These days, with so many video games, iPods, websites, and TV programs occupying them, children tend to become less active and more sedentary so it’s not surprising they become less fit. It’s estimated that children spend an average of 4 hours a day watching television. That number continues to grow as video games and Ipads become more and more popular.
A healthy lifestyle that includes good nutrition and physical activity is the best way to prevent obesity in children. That’s why it’s so important for parents to make exercise and fitness a top priority in their children’s lives in a fun, exciting way. That is our mission at My Gym Children’s Fitness Center - to make fitness FUN for kids! Our quality programs are age-appropriate and geared to children’s growing needs. Over the past 30 years, we have established ourselves as the leader in our industry. Children grow by leaps and bounds in our noncompetitive, nurturing environment. Physical benefits include increased strength, balance, fitness, coordination, and motor skills. Most importantly, My Gym Kids develop a greater level of confidence and self-esteem.
To find your nearest My Gym location, please visit www.mygym.com.
And, mark your calendars! My Gym Kentlands, located in Gaithersburg, MD will be holding an Open House, on Saturday, October 20th from 9:00am-2:00pm for children of all ages who are new to My Gym. It’s a great time to visit our amazing facility, meet our caring instructors, and see what My Gym is all about! We’ll have games, puppet shows, tumbling stations, raffle prizes and some great special offers! There is no RSVP required – we hope to see you there!
My Gym Kentlands is located at:
620 Center Point Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
In Kentlands Market Square
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
In Kentlands Market Square
Call us at (301) 926-5969 for more information
Meanwhile, here are some tips from My Gym for children to stay fit while at home.
FITNESS TIPS
1. Help your child find a playgroup in your neighborhood. It’s always more fun to play with a group of neighborhood friends. Playing burns more calories than sitting in front of the television.
2. Encourage him or her to walk the family dog or ride bikes together after school. It’s a fun way to stay fit and share a special time with your child and pet.
3. Make raw fruits and vegetables a regular snack to replace sugary and fattening treats many children tend to snack on.
4. Play with your child. Whether in the playground or in the backyard, games like basketball, soccer, tag or even hopscotch are a great way to stay fit.
5. Create a scavenger hunt and encourage your children to get up and “find treasures” or perform activities.
6. Walk your child to or from school. It’s a great way to exercise and connect with your child.
7. Share some chores together to make it fun. Helping fold clothes or helping put the dishes away in an assembly line are especially fun.
8. Depending on season, have your child rake leaves into a big pile then have him or her jump in. In the Spring, picking flowers is a great activity.
9. Let your child see you exercising. Better yet, have them join in. It’s fun & helps develop a sense that keeping fit is important.
10. At the mall or supermarket park far from the entrance and walk just a bit further. And let your child push the shopping cart.
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