Donations & Pledges
From the Fitness Express
As
the owner and operator of Fitness Xpress in Chester. Exercise is an
activity and lifestyle I promote everyday. It is very disturbing to me as
a fitness trainer to know that childhood obesity in the United States has
grown considerably in recent years. The main reason for the increase in
overweight children is due to their inactive lifestyles. A swimming pool
in Chester would give children and adults the opportunity to be active and
to reap the benefits of swimming. Living in a rural area it is sometimes
difficult for children to find constructive activities to fill their days.
Swimming would offer a positive way to occupy their time.
Swimming
is an activity that is almost a perfect form of exercise. It is non-weight
bearing and imposes no stress on the bones and joints; it is relaxing and
FUN. Most of the major muscle groups are used during swimming and it
strengthens both the upper and lower body.
Chester
and the surrounding communities would benefit in many ways with a swimming
pool. With a pool Fitness Xpress would have the opportunity to offer
classes such as water aerobics, strengthen training for athletes and
classes for seniors. It would be a place for children to hang out, have
fun and take care of their bodies. A swimming pool would definitely be an
asset for our communities.
Sincerely,
Linda VanDyke
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