Three New Fitness DVDs Poised to Help Kids Avoid Obesity and Begin a Lifetime of Healthy Activity
Help is on the way for parents and teachers to help kids fight the obesity epidemic in the form of three new youth-oriented fitness DVDs from acclaimed educator/instructor Judy Howard.
Hackensack, NJ, March 13, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Obesity has been identified as one of the most severe health issues facing the world today. Experts agree that the best hope for its prevention is the education of youth into starting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle that involves physical activity. To that end, noted educator Judy Notte Howard and Eyelearner have teamed up to produce three fitness DVDs targeted at kids, teachers, and parents that stress the importance of physical well-being. The three DVDs – 65 Energy Blasts, 6 Fit Kids Work outs, and Get Strong 101 – are designed for kids of all ages and are filled with fun, easy to learn movements and instruction. Bayview Entertainment, America’s leading distributor of fitness and exercise DVDs, is handling the retail distribution and the DVDs, each with a suggested retail price of $24.99, will be available in stores throughout the country and at all major online retailers – including Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, BestBuy.com, FitnessFly.com and others – on May 13, 2008.
DVD Title Information
65 Energy Blasts
Energy Blasts are children's exercises at their best - 65 easy hip-hop moves that kids from 5 to 11 love doing in front of the TV. They're easy to learn and fun to do as kids learn to beat obesity with smiles and sweat. Each Blast is one minute, fifteen seconds long and you can play them one at a time or continuously for a great workout. They're great for improving coordination, balance, agility, strength and generally improving overall fitness levels. Energy Blasts are lead by Judy Howard, who developed the 65 Energy Blasts program in fitness and wellness classes for teachers and kids. Running time: 82 minutes, $24.99 srp.
6 ‘Fit Kids’ Fitness Workouts
6 Fit Kids' Workouts - the ideal follow-up to 65 Energy Blasts - is for boys and girls from ages 8 to 13. It consists of four five-minute and two ten-minute workouts that are easy to learn and fun to do. Teachers across North America have used this DVD to re-energize, invigorate and motivate their students. They've found students are happier, smiling and more able to concentrate on their studies after a workout. The six workouts are: 1. Hip & Happening Kardio Funk, 2. Drum Beating, Foot Stomping African, 3. Shimmy, Shaking & Loving Latin, 4. Heart Pounding, Arms Pumping Aerobic Dance, 5. Getting Funky, 6. Afro Latin combo. Running time: 46 minutes, $24.99 srp.
Get Strong 101 – 101 Strength and Conditioning Games and Activities
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to improve your students’ or athletes’ overall strength, endurance, and fitness? Look no further than Get Strong 101: 101 Strength and Conditioning Games and Activities as the next step from 6 Fit Kids Workouts. In this high-energy DVD, Judy Notte Howard introduces 101 innovative strength and conditioning activities that will help participants ages 10 to 18 get strong, look good, and feel great. The moves on this DVD are the same techniques used by elite athletes, but they have been adapted by strength and conditioning expert Jon Bula for use in the classroom, in the gym, or at home. Each activity is presented with a clear demonstration and description of how to perform the moves correctly, safely, and efficiently. The activities cover every aspect of strength and conditioning: strength training, speed, agility, and quickness, balance, stretching. The fun and games chapter of the DVD includes seven “Get Strong” games that combine the components of strength training in a way that drives home the message that fitness can be fun. Whether you are a teacher, coach, fitness leader, or parent of an athlete, Get Strong 101 is an ideal resource for helping young adults meet their fitness goals. Running time: 92 minutes, $24.99 srp.
About Judy Howard:
Judy Notte Howard (B.Ed, M/Ed) wants kids to be healthy and feeling great. She’s passionate about teaching them the importance of leading active, healthy lifestyles. Judy was a classroom and physical education teacher for 12 years. She’s traveled North America sharing her knowledge with fitness instructors, teachers, and youth of all ages. Working with Eyelearner.com, Judy is determined to touch the lives of young people, their teachers and parents, in a positive and empowering way with this series of DVDs.
About Bayview Entertainment, LLC:
BayView Entertainment, LLC, an independent leader in the home entertainment marketplace, distributes a versatile array of fitness, dance, and special interest titles to suit the ever-changing needs of home entertainment audiences. Some of the diverse artists BayView represents include: Leisa Hart, Cameron Shayne (Budokon), Gilad, Patrick Goudeau, Amy Bento, Christi Taylor, Total Immersion Swimming, 8 Minute Abs, Joyce Vedral, Lynn Hahn, and Yoga Journal Magazine. BayView’s fitness DVDs include releases geared to exercising abs, core, legs, arms, and the entire body. BayView Entertainment, LLC can be found online at www.bayviewentertainment.com or contact via e-mail at pr@bayviewent.com.
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DVD Title Information
65 Energy Blasts
Energy Blasts are children's exercises at their best - 65 easy hip-hop moves that kids from 5 to 11 love doing in front of the TV. They're easy to learn and fun to do as kids learn to beat obesity with smiles and sweat. Each Blast is one minute, fifteen seconds long and you can play them one at a time or continuously for a great workout. They're great for improving coordination, balance, agility, strength and generally improving overall fitness levels. Energy Blasts are lead by Judy Howard, who developed the 65 Energy Blasts program in fitness and wellness classes for teachers and kids. Running time: 82 minutes, $24.99 srp.
6 ‘Fit Kids’ Fitness Workouts
6 Fit Kids' Workouts - the ideal follow-up to 65 Energy Blasts - is for boys and girls from ages 8 to 13. It consists of four five-minute and two ten-minute workouts that are easy to learn and fun to do. Teachers across North America have used this DVD to re-energize, invigorate and motivate their students. They've found students are happier, smiling and more able to concentrate on their studies after a workout. The six workouts are: 1. Hip & Happening Kardio Funk, 2. Drum Beating, Foot Stomping African, 3. Shimmy, Shaking & Loving Latin, 4. Heart Pounding, Arms Pumping Aerobic Dance, 5. Getting Funky, 6. Afro Latin combo. Running time: 46 minutes, $24.99 srp.
Get Strong 101 – 101 Strength and Conditioning Games and Activities
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to improve your students’ or athletes’ overall strength, endurance, and fitness? Look no further than Get Strong 101: 101 Strength and Conditioning Games and Activities as the next step from 6 Fit Kids Workouts. In this high-energy DVD, Judy Notte Howard introduces 101 innovative strength and conditioning activities that will help participants ages 10 to 18 get strong, look good, and feel great. The moves on this DVD are the same techniques used by elite athletes, but they have been adapted by strength and conditioning expert Jon Bula for use in the classroom, in the gym, or at home. Each activity is presented with a clear demonstration and description of how to perform the moves correctly, safely, and efficiently. The activities cover every aspect of strength and conditioning: strength training, speed, agility, and quickness, balance, stretching. The fun and games chapter of the DVD includes seven “Get Strong” games that combine the components of strength training in a way that drives home the message that fitness can be fun. Whether you are a teacher, coach, fitness leader, or parent of an athlete, Get Strong 101 is an ideal resource for helping young adults meet their fitness goals. Running time: 92 minutes, $24.99 srp.
About Judy Howard:
Judy Notte Howard (B.Ed, M/Ed) wants kids to be healthy and feeling great. She’s passionate about teaching them the importance of leading active, healthy lifestyles. Judy was a classroom and physical education teacher for 12 years. She’s traveled North America sharing her knowledge with fitness instructors, teachers, and youth of all ages. Working with Eyelearner.com, Judy is determined to touch the lives of young people, their teachers and parents, in a positive and empowering way with this series of DVDs.
About Bayview Entertainment, LLC:
BayView Entertainment, LLC, an independent leader in the home entertainment marketplace, distributes a versatile array of fitness, dance, and special interest titles to suit the ever-changing needs of home entertainment audiences. Some of the diverse artists BayView represents include: Leisa Hart, Cameron Shayne (Budokon), Gilad, Patrick Goudeau, Amy Bento, Christi Taylor, Total Immersion Swimming, 8 Minute Abs, Joyce Vedral, Lynn Hahn, and Yoga Journal Magazine. BayView’s fitness DVDs include releases geared to exercising abs, core, legs, arms, and the entire body. BayView Entertainment, LLC can be found online at www.bayviewentertainment.com or contact via e-mail at pr@bayviewent.com.
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