What We Do

 

Stretch-n-Grow is a comprehensive fitness program for kids. We help educators and parents establish a foundation of exercise and proper nutrition beginning at an early age.

The program teaches children the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle with weekly emphasis on exercise and good food choices.  Our extensive curriculum covers virtually every wellness issue; self-esteem, safety, hygiene, and environmental issues are just a few examples of our discussion topics.

Classes in San Diego are taught at preschools and child care centers, elementary schools, parks, and select venues in your community by Stretch-n-Grow coaches who make exercising, "EXERciting!!"

We customize our classes for each age group, beginning at 18 months and going up to 12th grade. 

Since 1992, hundreds of thousands of children across the United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Guatemala, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, the United Kingdom and Kenya have participated in the Stretch-n-Grow Fitness Program!!

 

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ALL LOCATIONS AND CLASSES:

Come dressed for action - all ages are welcome unless otherwise noted - try the first class for free.

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"Junk Food Junk Food, can't catch me!  Vitamins and minerals is what we need!"


 

All of our exercises are in compliance with the Youth Fitness Guidelines established by the American Fitness and Aerobics Association and American Council on Exercise; the two leading authorities in group fitness.

 
 Program Highlights:

• Original adventure stories and fun routines make exercising EXERciting!

• Exercise programs teach muscle group functions.  They include warm-up, aerobics, resistance, flexibility, and cool-down.

• Wellness issues like safety, nutrition, proper rest, self-esteem and hygiene are emphasized weekly.

• Games teach children about basic food groups, the importance of balanced diets, and health risks of poor eating habits.

• Academic skills are reinforced through games and activities.

• Parents stay involved with weekly handouts and tips for home fitness activities.

In a recent address to employees at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), First Lady Michelle Obama urged parents to make small changes to improve their children’s health and reduce the risk of obesity, Chicago Breaking News reports. Obama was introduced by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, who called her the “country’s leading advocate for health and wellness.” In her address, the first lady tackled practical, day-to-day challenges many Americans face when it comes to good nutrition “such as long work hours, dirty or unsafe neighborhood playgrounds, a lack of healthy food options [and] unhealthy take-out food.” During her speech, the first lady admitted that as recently as two years ago, she had “too often” relied on drive-thru restaurants to feed her daughters until receiving a wake-up call from her children’s pediatrician. The first lady recommended small changes, such as adding more fruits and vegetables to meals and reducing consumption of sugary drinks by switching to water. Obama, who called childhood obesity a “major public health threat right now,” also encouraged parents to urge their kids to be more active, even in front of the television, and to do more cooking at home. The first lady also urged the crowd to consider medical experts’ warnings that “for the first time in the history of our nation, the next generation may be on track to having a shorter lifespan than this generation, and their parents” (Skiba,  Chicago Breaking News, 10/13/09;  CBS News, 10/13/09).

• To teach as many children as possible the basics of proper exercise, nutrition, and related health issues.

• To establish patterns and a positive attitude at an early age that will be the foundation for a continuing physical conditioning program and good health.

• To prepare children for participation in physical education and athletic programs.

• To provide parents, caregivers, and educators of young children with current information concerning proper exercise and nutrition, and other related issues, in an effort to encourage each family to participate together in a fitness program.