HealthPlex Fitness Center, Leads Charge to Combat Obesity Epidemic and Get Teens Active, Fit this summer
Clifton Park – 6/19/2008 – Teen obesity – it is a problem in need of a solution. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 17 percent of teens are overweight and obese and in addition, the U.S. Surgeon General reports that only 25 percent of teens are active for the recommended 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. It’s time for a jumpstart to the solution. That is why this summer HealthPlex Fitness Center, along with other members of the International Health, Racquet and Sports club Association (IHRSA), will open its doors to teens as part of the new program, the Teen Fitness Connection.
Launched by IHRSA, the Teen Fitness Connection is a new nationwide initiative designed to introduce exercise to teens by offering free summer matinee memberships. Designed as a community outreach initiative, the Teen Fitness Connection program invites club owners and executives to fight teen obesity and physical inactivity on a local level. More than 80 member health clubs and 3,395 teens from across the country are currently enrolled and leading the charge in keeping the U.S. teen population active and healthy this summer.
The program to begin on 7/1/2008 and end 8/31/2008, offers a complimentary membership to “first time visitor” teens aged 14-18 during the summer months. As a part of their membership agreement, teens must check into the club by 2:30 pm at the latest and leave by 3:30 pm on weekdays.
“Our club staff is extremely excited about this revolutionary teen program,” said Travis Gil of HealthPlex Fitness Center. “Teen Fitness Connection provides a chance for us to stand up and facilitate a solution to the teen obesity epidemic.” “Our hope is for teens to get fit and healthy this summer, and continue to experience the health benefits of exercise at our club year-round.” “We are thrilled to both help America’s teen population achieve their individual goals and to strengthen the sense of community within our club.” “We look forward to the energy and enthusiasm teens will bring to our club community.”
Teen Fitness Connection is part of a continuous effort by the health club industry to change the direction of teen fitness and health in the U.S. This special program will allow Halfmoon, Waterford and Clifton Park, teens to take exercise classes and use the facilities at HealthPlex Fitness Center, free of charge.
About IHRSA
The International Health, Racquet & Sports club Association (IHRSA) is a not-for-profit trade association representing health and fitness facilities, gyms, spas, sports clubs, and suppliers worldwide. The association’s membership includes over 9,100 clubs in 75 countries, along with over 730 industry suppliers.
As it looks to the future, IHRSA is committed to taking a leadership role in advancing physical activity, which is critical to America’s health and the battle against obesity and disease. IHRSA supports effective national initiatives to promote more active lifestyles and is working to pass laws that will help affect societal changes toward a more fit America.
6/18/07 - Now Offering Zumba Classes
Come Enjoy a Zumba Class!!!
Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principal that a workout should be “FUN AND EASY TO DO” allowing participants to stick to the Zumba Fitness program and achieve long-term health benefits, Zumba is a “feel-happy” workout that is great for both the body and the mind.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music-dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba utilizes the principals of fitness interval and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps.
Healthplex Fitness Zumba Class Mondays 6:30- 7:30 PM
3/30/07 - Parkinson’s Class
We are starting an exercise class for people with Parkinson’s Disease. The class has many benefits including improvements to flexibility, balance and range of motion. Daily exercise therapy is one of the best things you can do for yourself to counteract the negative effects of Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological and muscular disorders. With physical activity, we learn how to delay the damages and increase control of our body.
The class will meet every TUESDAY morning for 45 mins.
There is a cost per class. Please call 383-0225 for more information!
This class is suitable for ALL levels so come join us!
