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For children today, life is more sedentary than ever before. They are distracted by TV, computers and video games, and less than 4% of elementary schools have daily physical education. These kids are also growing up in a fast-food society, and not surprisingly, childhood obesity has tripled since the 1980s.
Many of these children will be at risk for serious health conditions like Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. And if the obesity rate continues to climb, experts believe that this generation of young people may become the first in history to live shorter lives than their parents.
The Activators were created to combat this growing epidemic.
The group is the brainchild of Gregg Lichtenstein, a screenwriter who became frustrated with the lack of children's content that encouraged physical activity, as well as the increasing number of screens that kept his young children sitting on the couch. Determined to develop a high-quality, interactive comedy show that would entertain kids and keep them active, he partnered with My Gym Children's Fitness Center to bring The Activators to life.
The cast members have all been popular My Gym teachers for several years and have extensive experience working with children of all ages. My Gym experts also oversee the content to ensure that children are both entertained and educated about physical fitness.
We welcome your thoughts and help in spreading the word about The Activators, so please follow us on Facebook and Twitter or email us. We look forward to helping your kids exercise their bodies and minds!
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