North Okanagan teens are being given a sporting chance at getting active.
This summer marks the sixth annual free teen fitness program hosted by GoodLife Fitness. The program, running from July 4 to Sept. 4, offers youth ages 12 to 17 complimentary access to GoodLife Fitness clubs coast to coast, including in Vernon.
“Our purpose is to provide all Canadians with the opportunity to live a fit and healthy good life and we know the importance of starting these habits at a young age,” said David Patchell-Evans, chief executive officer.
“The growth of the teen fitness program has been fantastic over the past six summers. Last year we had tremendous success with 70,000 teens registering in the program.”
According to Participaction, youth between 12 and 17 should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity daily.
Patchell-Evans says daily exercise has been proven to improve health, do better in school, improve self-esteem and confidence, and maintain a healthy body weight and so much more.
“Each and every year, we watch the amazing successes of the teen fitness program,” he said.
“These youth are taking it upon themselves to make fitness a priority and live a fit and healthy good life.”
