Post Tagged with: "fitness"

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Clinical Psychologist Touts Mental and Emotional Benefits of Morning Mile

As a Psychologist, I know of the numerous positive mental health benefits that occur from physical activity. Regular exercise has been shown to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. In children physical activity increases concentration, […]

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Poinciana Elementary Cultivating Life-long Runners

Poinciana Pelicans are extremely excited about their Morning Mile program, which is sponsored by Lower Keys Medical Center. They completed 620 miles in the first five days alone, and plan to walk enough miles to […]

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Video: Watch 6 Year Old Parker Complete Disney’s Family Fiesta 5K Race

Since almost 65,000 students in the state of Florida now have access to participate in the Morning Mile at their schools, we’d love to encourage these Morning Milers and their parents to take part in […]

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Kids Tell Why They LOVE the Disney 5K Races!

On January 6, 2012 Morning Mile producer, Fitz Koehler, participated in the runDisney Family Fiesta 5K at EPCOT Center in Orlando, Florida. This race was part of the annual Disney Marathon event. Fitz ran the […]

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Dr. Kiley Wants Morning Mile at Every. Single. School.

It’s no secret that the world wide obesity epidemic continues to grow at an alarming rate.  Even more alarming, though, is the increase in childhood obesity and the major medical issues that accompany this condition.  […]

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Bob Harper loves the Morning Mile!

“Biggest Loser” Trainer Bob Harper Endorses the Morning Mile

Fitzness International President, Fitz Koehler, recently sat down to talk fitness with “The Biggest Loser” trainer Bob Harper. The first half of the interview is dedicated to adult fitness fun and the latter half is […]

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Cornerstone Academy Students “Addicted” to Fitness and More Focused in Classroom

Morning Mile has just completely changed the lives of our students. We have seen these kids become so motivated and addicted to fitness. We have also witnessed these children have better attention in the classroom on our morning […]

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Susie Long’s 4th Graders Light Up with Pride

Susie Long’s 4th Graders Light Up with Pride

 

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School Board Member Carol Oyenarte Elated by Morning Mile

School Board Member Carol Oyenarte Elated by Morning Mile

This year, Alachua County school children have accomplished something extremely exciting. Normally my elation comes at the hand of great academic achievement, but we’ve got something else to brag about now and that “thing” is […]

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Fun Fitzness Talks at Schools

Fun Fitzness Talks at Schools

Fitzness International is incredibly proud to promote fitness through our amazing Morning Mile program – we do more though! Check out these fun pics of our Projects Coordinator, Terry McGowan, having fun talking about healthy […]

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