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HomePersonal Training Childhood Obesity : Childhood Obesity : Exercise is no longer a regular part of everyone’s day - some children never walk or cycle to school, or play any kind of sport. It is not unusual for children to spend hours in front of a television or computer. According to the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (2000), 4 out of 10 boys and 6 out of 10 girls do not do the minimum one hour a day of physical activity recommended by the health education authority. Research shows that inactive, obese children are at increased risk of developing a number of serious health problems including Stroke, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure and Diabetes. When they grow up, they are more likely to be obese. The risk of health problems increases the more overweight a person becomes. Being overweight as a child can also cause psychological distress. Teasing from others about appearance affects a child's confidence and self-esteem and can lead to isolation and depression. The number of overweight and obese children in the UK has risen steadily over the past 20 years. The obesity epidemic is now a major health concern. Neil Harris has been working with children for over 15 years in health and fitness, running summer camps in New York, Australia and the United Kingdom. Harris Fitness uses up to date personal training methods and nutritional analysis in order to get maximum weight loss for adults and children. Neil Harris uses his experience and knowledge of working with children to make his training sessions fun and enjoyable in order to get the best results. Why are more children overweight? Very few children become overweight because of an underlying medical problem. Research indicates that children are more likely to be obese if their parents are obese. It is not known whether this is because of genetic factors which the child inherits, if it is because families tend to share eating and activity habits, or a combination of them both. It is thought that most children put on excess weight because their lifestyles include an unhealthy diet and a lack of physical activity. It is certainly easier than ever before for children to become overweight. High-calorie foods, such as fast food and confectionery, are abundant, relatively cheap and heavily promoted, specifically at children. Harris Fitness Consultancy will work with the both parent and child to develop a programme of nutritional balance and exercise. If you are a worried parent of an obese child and want to help them lose weight, give us a call. Our personal trainer is CRB registered to assure you of your child’s safety.

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: Childhood Obesity :

Exercise is no longer a regular part of everyone’s day - some children never walk or cycle to school, or play any kind of sport. It is not unusual for children to spend hours in front of a television or computer. According to the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (2000), 4 out of 10 boys and 6 out of 10 girls do not do the minimum one hour a day of physical activity recommended by the health education authority.

Research shows that inactive, obese children are at increased risk of developing a number of serious health problems including Stroke, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure and Diabetes. When they grow up, they are more likely to be obese. The risk of health problems increases the more overweight a person becomes.

Being overweight as a child can also cause psychological distress. Teasing from others about appearance affects a child's confidence and self-esteem and can lead to isolation and depression. The number of overweight and obese children in the UK has risen steadily over the past 20 years. The obesity epidemic is now a major health concern.

Neil Harris has been working with children for over 15 years in health and fitness, running summer camps in New York, Australia and the United Kingdom. Harris Fitness uses up to date personal training methods and nutritional analysis in order to get maximum weight loss for adults and children. Neil Harris uses his experience and knowledge of working with children to make his training sessions fun and enjoyable in order to get the best results.
Why are more children overweight?
Very few children become overweight because of an underlying medical problem. Research indicates that children are more likely to be obese if their parents are obese. It is not known whether this is because of genetic factors which the child inherits, if it is because families tend to share eating and activity habits, or a combination of them both. It is thought that most children put on excess weight because their lifestyles include an unhealthy diet and a lack of physical activity.

It is certainly easier than ever before for children to become overweight. High-calorie foods, such as fast food and confectionery, are abundant, relatively cheap and heavily promoted, specifically at children.

Harris Fitness Consultancy will work with the both parent and child to develop a programme of nutritional balance and exercise. If you are a worried parent of an obese child and want to help them lose weight, give us a call. Our personal trainer is CRB registered to assure you of your child’s safety.