By: Mama Bear

Date: August, 2007

As a parent with a daughter age 9, a son age 11, and a diabetic husband, I knew this past spring that I needed to reach out and find a health club/organization that was ready to take the lead and put together real programs to help this age group. I needed to find a club that understood the importance of motivating and pushing preteens, on a daily basis. A club that was committed to helping these kids reach their individual goals and over come the obesity epidemic.

I reached out to many clubs and organizations, back in April, and was disappointed to find how limited and expensive my options were--then I came across Sunnyvale Fitness. Although Sunnyvale Fitness did not have a program in place, their exceptional trainers were ready to address the problem.

They put together an 8-week session, 1.5 hours a day, focusing on exercise and diet, all at an affordable rate. There is a maximum of five kids per session, guaranteeing that every child gets attention. Each child has set his/her goals, and they do everything from kick boxing to tug-a-war to the treadmill to light weights. They also spend time reviewing their eating choices. My daughter’s goal is to compete in a kid’s triathlon at the end of the program, and she’s on the right track to do so at the end of August. My hope is that this program will continue into the fall.

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