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Why Be Fit?

There are a million reasons why you should be fit- you'll feel great with more energy, you'll build a healthy heart and strong muscles, and you'll have fun becoming fit by finding new activities you can enjoy with friends, family, or on your own! News 8's Fit Kids program, sponsored by MVP Health Care, is here to help you learn more about what it takes to get fit and give you the tools to stay fit!
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Fit Kids and Coaches

Do you think a coach can influence a kid's participation in sports programs?
Yes, the right coach can make or break a kid's love of playing
No, a kid will play if they want to no matter what the coach is like
A parent's support is just as important as a coach in helping a kid stick with sports

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Fit Kids Reports

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Kango Academy
Watch	5:14 PM Reported by: Ali Touhey "It's a great place to let my kids run around," said Jennifer English, whose four kids range in age from four weeks to nine years old. While her four week old isn't hitting the gym ...

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Fit Kids: Halloween Snacks
Watch	5:40 PM Reported by: Ali Touhey Dr. Edward Lewis, a pediatrician for the last 28 years, knows that Halloween is more about the treats than the tricks.

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Fit Kids: Boxing
Watch	4:06 PM Reported by: Matt Molloy Keeping your kids fit could mean having them step into the ring. Boxing is becoming more and more popular among young children. News 8's Matt Molloy has more in our fit kids report.

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Fit Kids: Use Apples to "Pick" Up Healthy Habits
Watch	4:50 PM Reported by: Bob Metcalfe Pre-schoolers from Cindy Zhe's class at the St. Agnes School in Avon agree, apples taste great! She takes her classes to The Apple Farm in Victor every year, for a fun lesson in healthy eating.

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Fit Kids: Garth Fagan Dance Classes
Watch	4:50 PM Reported by: Bob Metcalfe It's a dance class where age has no boundaries.

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Kids Learn About Food At Public Market
Watch	3:00 PM Reported by: Bob Metcalfe "If we all ate just one more fruit and vegetable every day, we'd all be a lot healthier," said Margaret O'Neill, who's helping kids to get healthy.

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

Fit Kids: Kayaking Lessons and Clubs
Watch	4:48 PM Reported by: Elizabeth Harness Kayaking is a good way to learn self-reliance and keep active

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Fit Kids: Free swimming lessons this summer!
	4:00 PM Reported by: Elizabeth Harness City offering lessons to children from across Monroe County

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

City & School District Partner for Summer
Watch	6:40 PM Reported by: Bob Metcalfe "My father always used to say that idle time is good work for the devil, or something to that effect," said Malik Evans, the president of the Rochester City School District school board.

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Fit Kids and Fencing
Watch	9:20 AM Reported by: WROC-TV Fencing may not be a mainstream sport in America, but if your child is looking for something both active and mentally challenging. This may be just the fix!