Fitness seems to have taken a backseat when it comes to today’s youth. Our children are becoming victims of inactive, unmotivated, unhealthy lifestyles and their health is deteriorating. The percentage of children who are overweight has more than doubled over the past 30 years with television, computers and video games replacing many of the physical activities children once enjoyed.  And although physical education (PE) in schools can help kids get up and moving, more and more schools are cutting their fitness programs altogether or cutting down on the amount of time spent actually doing fitness-building physical activities.

According to the 2005 dietary guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), all children 2 years and older should get 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise on most, preferably all, days of the week.With many parents recognizing the long-term benefits of involving their child in a fitness program at an early age, the franchise opportunities that cater to the fitness of today’s children are experiencing unprecedented enrollment.
 
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Kids who enjoy sports and exercise tend to stay active throughout their lives. And staying fit can help improve self-esteem, and decrease the risk of serious illnesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.

Many of these top franchise opportunities offer quality fitness programs designed to be fun and interactive while also building strength, coordination and confidence along with laying the groundwork for a positive  healthy lifestyle.

Furthermore, many of these children’s fitness franchises are being offered as home-based business opportunities with low investment, low overhead and flexible part-time or full-time schedules thereby appealing to a diverse market - from the stay-at-home moms to the discerning investors.

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Staff Writer: Diane Lynch

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