BEING FAT TAKES THE FUN OUT OF BEING A KID - Jessica, Aged 7 Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980. In 2008, 1.5 billion adults, 20 and older, were overweight. Of these over 200 million men and nearly 300 million women were obese. 65% of the world s population live in countries where overweigh and obesity kills more people than underweight. Nearly 43 million children under the age of five were overweight in 2010. Obesity is preventable. So what s the solution?
We need to make healthy living fun! No more boring physical education classes or bland health lessons. By engaging kids with fun, games and creative play, we can enact a lasting change that will result in healthier, happier kids everywhere! Get Moving! More Play! Let s get healthy! Bouncekids
Bouncekids Bouncekids is a 3-year program packed with activities, games and resources that inspire children to lead healthier, happier lifestyles. Created by Mr.Motivator - The UKs most successful health and wellbeing personality, and trialed in UK schools nationwide, Bouncekids has been proven to motivate children to take a more active interest in their health. Working with Governments worldwide, local businesses and schools, we aim to tackle the obesity epidemic head on, raising awareness and bringing some much needed fun into the lives of the young. With a focus on creative play and a full support system for teachers and schools, BounceKids is safe, effective and fun for all ages!
Bouncekids has totally changed the way we teach P.E in school, the kids are happier and more active then ever! - Steven White, P.E teacher
How Does It Work? BounceKids begins in schools, where our suite of cross-curricular teaching resources, interactive games and group activities make it easy to introduce children to the health issues facing them today. BounceKids works as a stand-alone lesson, or as an addendum to any existing lesson plan. These concepts are then carried through to the home with extracurricular games, challenges and rewards that unite the family unit in a whole world approach to healthy living: ensuring the lessons learnt in school become ingrained in the childs development. This process is further supported by roadshows, workshops and continuously updated content.
What does BounceKids Consist of? The BounceKids program consists of 3 packs: Activity packs: This pack uses an ever-evolving suite of games and activities that make it fun and easy for children to be more active. Kick-starting the program is the product at the heart of BounceKids: The Bouncer mini-trampoline. Bouncing is essentially a mini-trampolining workout, tailored for children. The Bouncer is a fantastic way to get children moving as it s low-impact, effective and fun to do! BounceKids will grow from bouncing to include skipping, dance classes of every style, and much, much more. Educational packs: Created by our in-house team of education professionals, This pack helps teachers, parents and children learn and share health and wellbeing information with ease. Our team works in partnership with afpe (The Association for Physical Education). Motivational packs: With badges, award certificates and more, This pack motivates and rewards children and adults into actioning the lessons of Bouncekids. This pack keeps kids on the road to health! Everything in the BounceKids program can be tailor made to your schools needs - from course content, to the games and activities
Bouncing? Safe: Mini-trampolining is one of the safest forms of exercise. Bouncing is a low impact exercise The Bouncer s soft surface absorbs 87% of the impact versus working out on a hardwood floor. Placing no strain on the joints, bouncing is safe for all ages, sizes and abilities. This includes overweight and obese children for whom physical activity can cause joint and muscle pains, and children with special needs. Effective: A NASA study found that mini-trampolining is one of the most effective forms of exercise up to 68% more effective than running. Bouncing has been proven to improve circulation, aid digestion, relieve stress, boost the immune system, better posture and coordination, strengthen bones and more! Fun: What child (or adult!) doesn t love to bounce on their bed? Bouncing is one of the most natural things for children and adults alike the feeling of weightlessness seems to reduce people of all ages to fits of laughter! The joy of bouncing will be amplified by the bright colours and energy of the BounceKids DVD workouts all led by Mr Motivator himself!
Quote about BOUNCEING, EXPANDING FACTS ABOUT BOUNCING AND BENEFITS Bouncekids makes healthy living fun... their unique combination of games really engage kids... It makes me wish I was a kid again!! - Joanna Krupta, parent.
In the Press From Newspaper Editorials, to magazine features, television interviews to social media, Bouncekids has create a buzz around childrens healthly living. Below is a selection of our favourite clips and testimonials from prominent publications over the past few months:. Bouncekids are an important afpe partner who provide a much needed resource and professional development for teachers which will impact on childrens health and wellbeing - Sue Wilkinson, afpe Strategic Lead & Director of the NCfPL. Bouncekids makes school fun!... T-Shirts, caps, wrist-bands, badges, rewards and games really bring the children together - Tim Westwood, P.E Teacher. The kids had so much fun, they were totally engaged and didnt even realise they were exercising... we need more of this in schools - Jim Parsons, Deputy Head Teacher, Greenlanes School. My kids love bouncekids - They keep pleading with me to get a Bouncer at home! Susan Pelham, Parent.
I love it! Bouncekids really does make it easier for my kids to enjoy being more active... two thumbs way, way up! - Maria Opodu, Parent & Caregiver
Mr Motivator? In 2011 Mr.Motivator Launched Bouncekids to great rapture at the Birmingham NEC Education Show. Derrick Evans aka Mr. Motivator is instantly recognizable to all generations as the UK s Face of Fitness. Mr. Motivator burst onto the scene in 1993 and went on to change the face of UK fitness his colourful outfits and unique combination of fitness andfun established him as the No.1 fitness personality in the UK. A firm favourite amongst the Uk public, his fitness DVDs have all become bestsellers, and together with his mass workouts, product launches and roadshows have earned him many awards for his work in the fields of health and wellbeing. One important way to prevent obesity is to increase physical activity. Schools can play a critical role in this - PE not only gives children an opportunity to be active but it teaches them the habits they need to be active throughout their lifetime. Investing in quality physical education in schools is an important step towards improving the health of the next generation. - Mr Motivator
Quick Facts on Mr.Motivator! 5 Bestselling (3 triple platinum) DVDs that have sold over 2million copies worldwide Fastest selling Fitness DVD of all time ( Mr Motivators BLT Workout) Fastest Growing online Motivation club in the UK ( over 500,000 new members within 3 months) Hundreds of public appearances for charities, fitness events, product launches and roadshows Universal appeal - wide target demographic from young to old, males to females and every ethnicity Tens of thousands of press impressions across radio, TV and Print publications Recognised expert in the fields of Health & Wellbeing Certified Fitness Instructor and life coach Over 100 endorsements ranging from individuals to companies, charities to governments Has travelled and worked in over 20 countries teaching his unique blend of fun and fitness Has worked with various Government ministers on nationwide health programs. Including interviews with Uk Prime Ministers with John Major and Gordon Brown.
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