This School Program Gets Children Exercising and Fights Obesity
Alyson Wyers — September 27, 2014 — Life-Stages
References: readandride.org & psfk
In an effort to get children exercising, this educational program is incorporating desk bikes. Read and Ride uses portable exercise machines that promote healthier forms of learning rather than letting students sit stationary for extended periods of time. This dual pronged approach addresses not just childhood obesity, but literacy as well.
By introducing desk bikes and desk pedals in the classroom, students are able to be physically active and learn at the same time. The portable contraptions are lightweight and easy to move as well as being distraction-free and silent. The children exercising machines also fit easily underneath small desks. This gives teachers the flexibility of having Read and Ride days or rooms within their school.
By introducing desk bikes and desk pedals in the classroom, students are able to be physically active and learn at the same time. The portable contraptions are lightweight and easy to move as well as being distraction-free and silent. The children exercising machines also fit easily underneath small desks. This gives teachers the flexibility of having Read and Ride days or rooms within their school.
Trend Themes
1. Desk Bikes - Incorporating desk bikes in educational programs provides a dual pronged approach to addressing childhood obesity and promoting physical activity while learning.
2. Portable Exercise Machines - The use of portable exercise machines in the classroom allows for a distraction-free and silent way for students to be physically active while studying.
3. Healthier Forms of Learning - Promoting healthier forms of learning, such as incorporating physical activity, can help combat childhood obesity and improve literacy simultaneously.
Industry Implications
1. Education - The education industry can benefit from incorporating desk bikes and portable exercise machines to enhance learning experiences and promote physical activity among students.
2. Fitness Equipment - The fitness equipment industry can explore opportunities in developing and marketing specialized desk bikes and portable exercise machines tailored for educational settings.
3. Health and Wellness - The health and wellness industry can support the integration of desk bikes and portable exercise machines in schools to promote physical activity and combat childhood obesity.
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