Obesity in children has doubled over the past 20 years.
Obesity in adolescents has more than tripled.
Behaviors are unhealthy.
94% of school environments allows the purchase of candy, high fat snacks, soft drinks, and sport drinks.
Physical activity is at a minimum.
What are the consequences?
Health care costs are up to $117 billion for obesity related problems.
Obesity is the fastest growing cause of disease and death in our nation.
Physical inactivity has contributed to the 100% increase in the prevalence of childhood obesity in the US since 1980.
The US Surgeon General reports that for the first time in history we are seeing kids in doctors’ offices with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
Inactivity is preventing children from proper neurological development.
What are the Solutions?
Implement a daily 15 minute program which integrates flexibility, core strengthening, body awareness, focus, coordination, and breathing.
Provide this program at a low cost, in a safe environment, to offer our school children the tools to build healthy habits for use outside of the classroom.
Sangha Pilates Studio takes the next step
We propose to:
Establish sponsorship for Pilot Programs in our community.
Institute a Pilates Method Alliance and seek implementation support from local, state and federal agencies.
