At Leisure Industry Week (LIW), Luke Lancaster, founder of Young Pioneers Charity, launched Gym for Good. This is a groundbreaking initiative that enables independent gyms to use CSR in a meaningful way that will increase membership and engage the local community. Luke presented a case study of an independent gym and the effect the CSR program has had on the…
Source: ABC News In September 2014 “Good Morning America” had a special segment sharing the results of a study on how exercise impacted kids with ADHD. They reported that in the US, 6 million kids are diagnosed with ADHD, with half of them on medication. In the reported study, the researchers introduced exercise for 100 students diagnosed with ADHD but…
Palatine, Ill (September 2, 2014) – Camelback Village Racquet and Health Club- a high-end, family-oriented health club in Phoenix, Arizona- values the important role that physical activity plays in promoting a healthy lifestyle. That is exactly why the scope of their fitness services and programs are designed for ages 5 to 105 or more! Last Spring, they partnered with Exergame®…
HUNTINGTON — At her request, Sarah Specht and her family of four received Huntington YMCA’s “Family Fit” program as a Christmas present in 2013. She thought it would be a great way to spend time together and learn healthy habits. Little did she know what a tremendous gift that would turn out to be. “The first day, we had to…
Corsicana, Texas is a community that values its history and the people that continue to make the town a great place to live. The Corsicana YMCA wanted to continue this by motivating their future members to be active and healthy at a young age by introducing interactive fitness and Exergaming. At the beginning of summer, the Corsicana YMCA opened itsdoors…
In recent years Finland has outperformed every nation on international educational assessments. The Finnish school system is recognized for utilizing research and applying that knowledge to the daily operations of the school. Pasi Sahlberg, a Finnish educator and scholar, attributes their success to a variety of reasons. For example, there’s been a strong emphasis on teacher training, leadership, and collaboration that…
Partners look to reimagine nutrition and physical activity in the school environment via new collaborations, student empowerment and cutting-edge science. ARLINGTON, Texas, July 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — This week, more than 900 students and thought leaders will gather and recommit their support for healthy change in America’s schools at the Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador Summit, and the GENYOUth Foundation…
School can be excruciating for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), largely because the structure of school does not align with the physiological “wiring” of these students. A student’s inability to focus on command and stay on task often results in missed learning opportunities, negative feedback, and a feeling of inadequacy, all of which make school particularly challenging for students…
The Performance Table When it comes to Indoor Cycling classes, one of the great benefits Spivi provides is the ability to collect and analyze rider data made in real time at your studio. Spivi collects data from sensors on each bike, combines it with age, weight and workout history information, and processes everything so it can be used to educate…
Anyone who’s ever played sports knows how special that can feel. And everyone should have a chance to feel it. Courage League gives anyone that chance, and puts it in painting. “It`s right here on our walls. They have to believe. They get to grow, and most importantly they get to play, and it`s a level playing field for them,”…
Palatine, Ill (May 28, 2014) – Exergame® Fitness, the worldwide leader in interactive fitness technology has partnered with Midtown Athletic Club, a leader in the upscale fitness club and sports resort industry,to inspire movement and engage their future members at a young age. The Midtown Athletic Club in Bannockburn, IL is renovating their Kidtown facility to introduce younger children to…
Palatine, Ill (May. 21, 2014) – The Corsicana YMCA located in Corsicana, Texas will have their Exergame grand opening Friday, May 30, 2014. Kids will get the chance to experience the ultimate interactive fitness equipment. After attending the YMCA General Assembly last year and visiting our booth to see the state-of-the-art exergaming equipment, Terry Seth, the Executive Director of the…
