Strength Training-it's not just for adults!   It is a well-documented fact that today's kids are less physically active than the kids of a generation ago. Television, video games and computers have turned today's kids into sedentary "couch- potatoes". This inactive lifestyle leads to overweight, unhealthy children with low self-esteem. Take a look at these facts: “Obesity in children has doubled over the past two decades. This increase in body fat has been associated with a lack of physical activity combined with poor nutritional habits.” (American Academy of Pediatrics, July 1997). “Television, video games, entertainment, motorized transportation, fast food and a lack of regular exercise contribute to the poor physical condition of our society.” (Office of the Surgeon General, 1996 Report on Physical Activity and Health). Here at The Greater Lowell Family YMCA. we run  youth fitness programs that accomplish all of the above. Our Junior Fitness Program is a comprehensive program committed to helping parents establish a healthy foundation of exercise  for their pre-adolescent boys and girls. This program addresses the fundamentals of a healthy, positive lifestyle.. but most importantly.. we show kids that FITNESS IS FUN!

During this 6 week long program all participants will learn to Improve Physical Fitness:    Ages 9-15   .   Cardio training .   Strength training .   Flexibilty training .   Sports Activities .   Make Friends – Have Fun!   Days: Tuesday &  Thursday Time: 4:30 – 5:30PM   2 days per week for 6 weeks.           Start Anytime! Come 1 or 2 days!   Registration fee: $ 80 members $110 program members   Please call Lenny for information:   (978)454-7825 ext 20.