CC?

States increase. And its
not just adults.

The latest figures from the
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention in Atlanta state that

childhood obesity in
ages 2- 5 has more than
doubled to 12 percent of
the population in a 30-

program can start kids on a lifelong
habit of quality exercise.
What you should avoid is any-
thing detrimental to the growing

skeleton. i.e.. no barbell squats.
which can damage the spine. and
no maximum lifts. In fact, trainers
should initiate a program
without weights, just con-

muscle it works. then
gradually adding small

to 17 percent. And those
12-19. the obesity rates
more than triple, from 5
percent to 17 percent.

weights into the scheme.
The U.S. Department
of Health and Human
Services advises that

Another study found
that about four out of five
overweight kids between
ages 10-15 were obese

children and adolescents
should practice skipping,
hopscotch, jumping rope

at age 25. It is in that light that its
so important to teach the benefits of
exercise. nutrition and healthy living

and running for bone-strengthening
activity. And for muscle strengthen-
ing: push-ups. sit-ups and tug of war.

and to start those programs at an

Children should train under the
supervision of qualified professionals,

provided its done in an age-appro-

priate fashion, under
qualified supervi-

sion.
Both the
American Academy

of Pediatricians

(AAP) and the
American College
of Sports Medicine

(ACSM) recommend
strength training for
children as young

as 6. According to
kinesiology expert
Dr. Amy Ashmore,

if a child is old

0

ing. You want it to
be habit forming. in

a positive way. And
above all, you chil-
dren to have fun.

When I'm work-
ing with kids. I like

to throw in some
fun exercises, tax-

ing specific muscles
with various games
on the floor or with

enough to play
organized sports. he
or she is ready for strength training.

a fitness ball.
Life is too short
not to have fun and not to be

The benefits of strength training
are numerous: stronger muscles,

healthy. So get those kids off the
couch, away from the video and on

bones, ligaments and tendons: more
energy and muscle endurance in
games and competition: improved

the way to total fitness.

coordination and balance: increased
confidence and self-esteem. lower
risk of injury in youth sports.
(ACSM reports that strength train-
ing programs can prevent as many

Association of America-certified personal

as 50 percent of all pre-adolescent
sports injuries.) Beginning a training

homes. He can be reached at (248) 444-

Jim Berk is an Aerobics & Fitness

trainer. He's affiliated with the Jewish

Community Center of Metropolitan

Detroit and the Sports Club in Nest

Bloomfield. He also trains privately in

9480.

FREE MEDICATION REVIEW

$10 Gift Card Just for Signing Up!

‘. .

_i

-\

20% Discount

..;:7,---
.,7*- __,7-
•
—

I

GET A GIFT JUST FOR ASKING!

,i,

. - -1-e , •-•-•-_-.— _< ,newg.-z ,r.- -,..r. i-e -eva....a..c.,, e, rt-D-9. 1 pc-c, -.., ---.9 Sa, kk, P,ara.es

WE HAVE DECLARED ALL OUT WAR
on prescription Drug Prices!!

Say-On Drugs

Say-On Drugs

Warren Prescriptions

Orchard Lk Rd at Maple

Telegraph Rd. & Maple

Middlebelt Rd. & 1.L Mile

248.626.3400

248.626.2525

(Next to Hiller's Market)

248.855.1177

(Next to Johnny Pomodoro's
Fresh Market)

S

AV• M 0qt:
DRUG STORES

FREE YOURSELF
FROM PAIN & STRESS

It's

might discourage
some from continu-

J

ONLY $10 one-time enrollment
for you and your entire family!

instruction should be consistent.
important to be positive in this

Children should
train under
the supervision
of qualified
professionals,
ensuring safety
and effectiveness.

ijav Supply'

_
Over 300 drugs available.

-411_,

90-Day cuppir

ensuring safety and effectiveness.
Kids learn through repetition. so the

learning environ-
ment. Anything less

GenPrieq

11$1199Generics
Over 300 drugs available.

centrating on form and
movement. instructing
kids on the specifics of
each exercise and what

year period.
In kids aged 6-11
years. the figure jumps

early age.
Contrary to what some might see
as being detrimental. strength train-
ing for children is highly beneficial,

Sign Up
Start Saving Today!

GET THE BEST TREATMENT FROM

THE BEST PRACTICE!

Our therapists can help you with:

•
•
•
•

Headache & Migraine
Fibromyalgia
Back & Neck Pain
Recovery after surgery & injuries*

• Muscular & Joint Pain
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Chronic Stress
• Boost your Immune System
with Lymph Drainage Therapy

*for patients after car accidents (may be covered by insurance with Dr.'s prescription.)

Call (888) 98RELAX (987-3529) OR (248) 851-3700
and start the process of becoming pain free again
wvvvv.therapeuticn-lassage.biz

With this coupon I Not valid with Gift Certificates I New Clients Only

emational
Therapeutic
Massage

29930W. 12 Mile Rd. • Farmington Hills

EME11110=1201'

Children's Exercise Fights
Obesity Now And Later

E

4: ZD

Savings on ALL of your Medications! Brand and Generic.
•

staying fit

very year, it seems, the
obesity rates in the United

Aviv io

PRESCRIPTION IkEWARDS CLUB'

VV. 12 mile Rd.

July 30

A31