Young entrepreneur starts company to help get kids and families in shape
www.itrainyourkids.com
I Train Your Kids is an innovative new concept in fitness training targeted especially for children and teens. Founded by certified Youth Fitness Trainer, Heather Hackett, the company has adopted the motto, “Log off…and get your game on!” I Train Your Kids offers personal training and nutrition counseling for youth at all levels of fitness.
According to the National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, more than one-third of children ages 10 to 17 are obese (16.4 percent) or overweight (18.2 percent). With 33.1% of children overweight and obese, Florida is no exception. Yet schools have had to cut back on physical education programs and after school activities.
“That’s why I’m here. I want to teach children early on how to eat healthy and live an active lifestyle,” explains Hackett. “I do not put children on a diet. I teach them a way of life and how to make healthy lifestyle decisions on their own.”
I Train Your Kids provides individual classes as well as Family In Training (F.I.T.) sessions that allow the parents and children the opportunity to workout together. Children’s fitness camps throughout Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Ellenton are also planned.
“As a former high school teacher, I know that kids who are overweight lack self-confidence and tend to perform poorly in school,” says Hackett. “It starts a downward spiral for many young people that can damage them for life. That’s why I started this company. Fitness isn’t just my job, it’s my lifestyle, and I’m committed to sharing it with kids.”
As a Youth Fitness Trainer and experienced dieter, Hackett is uniquely qualified to work with young people and inspire them to make the simple, yet life-changing choices. “I was an overweight kid myself, and I truly understand what it’s like,” she explains.
Owner Heather Hackett is certified and insured. Training is offered both in and out of home. Visit www.itrainyourkids.com or call 941-735-5822 for more information.
I Train Your Kids is an innovative new concept in fitness training targeted especially for children and teens. Founded by certified Youth Fitness Trainer, Heather Hackett, the company has adopted the motto, “Log off…and get your game on!” I Train Your Kids offers personal training and nutrition counseling for youth at all levels of fitness.
According to the National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, more than one-third of children ages 10 to 17 are obese (16.4 percent) or overweight (18.2 percent). With 33.1% of children overweight and obese, Florida is no exception. Yet schools have had to cut back on physical education programs and after school activities.
“That’s why I’m here. I want to teach children early on how to eat healthy and live an active lifestyle,” explains Hackett. “I do not put children on a diet. I teach them a way of life and how to make healthy lifestyle decisions on their own.”
I Train Your Kids provides individual classes as well as Family In Training (F.I.T.) sessions that allow the parents and children the opportunity to workout together. Children’s fitness camps throughout Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Ellenton are also planned.
“As a former high school teacher, I know that kids who are overweight lack self-confidence and tend to perform poorly in school,” says Hackett. “It starts a downward spiral for many young people that can damage them for life. That’s why I started this company. Fitness isn’t just my job, it’s my lifestyle, and I’m committed to sharing it with kids.”
As a Youth Fitness Trainer and experienced dieter, Hackett is uniquely qualified to work with young people and inspire them to make the simple, yet life-changing choices. “I was an overweight kid myself, and I truly understand what it’s like,” she explains.
Owner Heather Hackett is certified and insured. Training is offered both in and out of home. Visit www.itrainyourkids.com or call 941-735-5822 for more information.
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Comment by Jeannette Watling-Mills on July 29, 2009 at 9:15am
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Heather,
Great article! I know you will be very successful -- it's a great concept.
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