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We have all heard that inactive teens lead to inactive adults, which in turn leads to various health risks and countless problems, but do we really understand the severity of this issue? A recent study has shown that 90% of 9-year-old children get a couple hours of exercise a day, whereas less than 3% of 15-year-old teens get the necessary activity of at least a few hours a day. (1) A study by the American Heart Association showed that 61.5% of youth between the ages of 9-13 participate in no physical activity outside of organized school hours and of the remaining 38.5% of youth, 22.6% do not participate in any form of moderate to vigorous physical activity at all. (2) In an article written by the US department of transportation, editor Mark Fenton of the walking-magazine said that schools are promoting inactivity in children by teaching them to 'Sit down and don't stand up or wiggle unless you're called upon. Only run around during recess or gym.' (3) Fenton also makes a valid point claiming that when budget at schools become a problem generally the first thing cut are gym classes or extra-curricular sporting events. Taking a realistic look at how much of a growing epidemic youth obesity in America is can be summarized in the following CDC finding; “Between 1980 and 1994, the number of overweight children and adolescents in the United States doubled. Overall, 10 to 15 percent of children and adolescents are overweight, and of these, 61 percent have at least one or more cardiovascular disease risk factor, such as elevated cholesterol or hypertension.” (4) For more information, please reference the following websites listed below, as well as Impact Sports Performance Official website for information on HOW to increase your children’s activity levels a variety of ways apt to appeal to everyone.

(1) The associated Press MSNBC; When teen years hit, sluggishness sets in: 2008. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25692068/from/ET/

(2) American Heart Association; Heart Disease and Stroke statistics: 2004. http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/1079736729696HDSStats2004UpdateREV3-19-04.pdf

(3) Federal Highway Administration; America's kids are more inactive than ever
Walking can make a healthy difference. http://www.tfhrc.gov/safety/pedbike/articles/inactive.htm

(4) Perrin, Rosemarie; Obesity: A Growing Epidemic Among American: Fall 2001. http://www.cdcfoundation.org/frontline/archives/obesity_a_growing_epidemic_among_americans.aspx

Portion Distortion: Then and now and how to manage appropriate serving intake

Food Item	1980’s serving size (Then)	Serving size now
Pizza (2 slices)	500 calories	850 calories
Movie popcorn	5 cups- 270 calories	Tub- 630 calories
Bagel	3 in Diameter- 140 calories	6 in Diameter- 350 calories
Cheeseburger	333 calories	590 calories
Soda	8 ounces- 97 calories	20 ounces- 242 calories
Big gulp	32 ounces- 388 calories	64 ounces- 776 calories
Coffee	8 ounces with milk – 45 calories	16 ounces mocha with whip and milk- 330 calories
French fries	2.4 ounces	7.1 ounces
Muffin	3.0 ounces	6.5 ounces
Chocolate bar	1 ounce	2.6 – 8.0 ounces

 Tips for eating appropriate daily serving sizes:

• Learn to read food labels: First, pay attention to the number of servings on a package, and then note the number of calories and fat per serving. For example, if you eat an entire package that has 2 servings in it with 250 calories and 10 grams of fat, you are actually eating 500 total calories and 20 grams of fat.
• Compare portions to ACTUAL recommended serving sizes: A two ounce bagel counts for 2 servings from the grain/bread/cereal group on the food pyramid. A standard marketplace bagel is typically 6 ounces; therefore you are getting 6 servings from that group off of one bagel alone.
• Package super sized portions into individual bags: Super sized bags are more economical, however they promote overeating. Repackage the big bag into smaller canisters containing only one serving so you are aware when overeating is occurring.
• Eating less: This can be achieved by sharing a meal, using a smaller plate, eating one good portioned meal instead of going back for seconds or avoid putting platters of food in front of you because you may be unaware of how much you are consuming.
• Slow down: Allow yourself time to eat so you have a chance to feel full and avoid second helpings. A good rule to thumb is to stop eating once you feel 80% full to give your stomach some time to process the incoming food and relay the information to your brain so you feel completely full.

 

"Greg Norton, hitting .500 in limited at-bats since his recall from the Minors, was in the lineup again on Sunday after having three hits and three RBI's Saturday. Norton could see time at first base, DH and left field, three areas where regulars are scuffling."

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Impact is offering more summer camps than ever before.  We will of course be hosting our most popular camp MAPS camp this summer, plus many more sport specific performance camps.  Please check back soon for details.

Impact Sports was the first, and now the only Sports Performance facility in Colorado to be a SPARQ Certified Training Center!  Get your SPARQ rating today and receive all the great benefits of training and testing at Impact and SPARQ through the LOCKER ROOM page!  Call us for more information about SPARQ.

Garrett Lanham of Centaurus won the state championship at 171lbs defeating defeating Lakewoods Mike Morgan 4-0.  Garrett's Record for the year was 38-5 and he placed high at several events (Ft. Lupton-1st (@171); 2nd @ Uintah Tournament; 2nd @ River Tournament: 4th @ TOR 1st@ Skyline League Tournament, 2nd@ Regional Tournament 1st at State Tournament.) He was also named Skyline League Wrestler of the month, MVP of the year, 1st All State, 1st Team All Region, and Daily Camera's Wrestler of the Year.
One of Garrets biggest inspirations came from his older brother Justin, who won a state title for Centaurus back in 1995. "He's by far the biggest inspiration I've ever had in my entire life," Garrett said. "He's my hero, he's my idol. The big reason I went to Centaurus is because he went there. I just wanted to be as good as him at the same school and do what he's done and accomplish what he's accomplished. He's my inspiration. I want to be like him when I grow up."

Congratulation Garrett!

Impact Sports has once again teamed up with the Colorado Rapids to provide them with all their strength and conditioning needs for the 2008 Season. 

In charge of the Colorado Rapids fitness levels, Impact staff will be at each home practice and home game thoughout the entire season. 

 Stay in touch with the Rapids all season long at www.coloradorapids.com!