People lead more sedentary lifestyles today. T.V., video games, computers, motor transport and a lack of regular exercise have all contributed to the lifestyle of many British children and adults. This fact in-conjunction with too many T.V dinners, fast food and general poor diet has created an obesity epidemic.

The World Heart Foundation, amongst others, recognises that prevention of heart disease must start with habits established in childhood. According to recent research, the increase in ill health, obesity, and heart disease factors, presenting in our children has as much to do with inactivity as bad food choices.

Children should be encouraged to participate in activity of moderate intensity for one hour every day and this can be spread over the whole day. 
At least twice a week some activities should help to enhance and maintain muscular strength, flexibility and bone health.

Stretch-n-Grow classes provide that structure and movement experience and more!   Children do not ‘just develop’ fundamental motor skills with age, as believed by many parents and care providers.  Children need instruction, practice and encouragement to develop these basic skills.

Stretch-n-Grow can provide children with the activity, instruction and encouragement required to develop to their full potential.