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Tony And The Kids Exercise Program Review

9.00/10

Tony And The Kids Exercise Program Review

9.00/10

Quick Overview
  • Difficulty
    Beginner
  • Cost
    Low
  • Trial Period
    30 Days

The Tony & the Kids fitness program is a specialty program that is designed to introduce kids to physical activities that are not only fun to perform, but beneficial to the mind and body as well. The host is Tony Horton, a well-known fitness instructor and consultant.

Tony has collaborated with Beachbody on several fitness programs including the popular P90X. Beachbody, founded in 1998, is a company responsible for many at-home DVD/VHS-based fitness programs including Slim in 6, INSANITY, Yoga Booty Ballet, Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Abs and ChaLEAN Extreme.

The Tony & the Kids fitness program is designed for children aged 5 to 12. The fitness program includes one 30-minute exercise workout. The fitness routine consists of a series of fun exercises and movements that are designed to introduce children to the benefits of regularly performing a physical activity.

In addition, the Tony & the Kids fitness program also includes a special "chat with Tony" that is designed to teach kids the benefits of staying active and why eating right and making healthy food choices is important.

The fitness program is intended as an introductory fitness program that is ideal for children that are typically sedentary. The Tony & the Kids fitness program is not only ideal for at-home use, but in group settings at day care centers, schools and recreation centers.

Pros

  • Workout designed for kids between the ages of 5 and 12.
  • Includes information on benefits of exercise and eating healthy.

Cons

  • Only one exercise workout provided.

Intent of Fitness Program

The Tony & the Kids fitness program is designed to introduce exercise, eating healthy, and making healthy lifestyle choices for kids between the ages of 5 and 12. The fitness program is intended as a fun 30-minute workout that is directed towards getting kids interested in physical exercise. The Tony & the Kids fitness program is low impact, low intensity, and meant as an introductory physical fitness program.

Primary Areas Worked

The Tony & the Kids fitness program is a general physical activity exercise routine. Exercises involve marching in place, high knees, high kicks and arm flexions. Additional exercises include 'The Wild Horsey Ride,' 'The Tony Shuffle' and 'Wacky Jacks' which are modified exercises designed for children that involve all major muscle groups.

The Tony & the Kids fitness program also contains information related to the benefits of physical activity and exercise as well as educational information on how to eat healthy and make positive life choices.

Program Length/Frequency

It is recommended that kids perform a minimum of 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity per day. The Tony & the Kids fitness program workout is 30 minutes long and intended to be performed 4 to 5 times per week. The fitness program is DVD/VHS-based, so it can be performed at any point throughout the day.

Effectiveness/Results of the Program

The Tony & the Kids fitness program is not designed to achieve significant weight loss or strength increases. The fitness program is simply designed to teach kids about the benefits of exercise by providing a fun exercise workout and information on eating healthy. The fitness program is best suited for schools, day care centers and anyone who has a child, or children, between the ages of 5 and 12.

Equipment/Space Requirements

The Tony & the Kids fitness program does not require any additional support equipment. A reasonable amount of room should be available to allow kids to move around while performing the activities without bumping into objects or one another.

Physical Requirements

The Tony & the Kids fitness program is designed for kids aged 5 to 12. The exercises are accessible to virtually anyone, and are meant to be easy and fun to perform. This is the type of fitness program that may be most beneficial as a hands-on introduction to exercise for classes. The Tony & the Kids fitness program is not intended to be more than an introduction to the benefits of physical fitness, and is not strenuous.

Support

The Tony & the Kids fitness program is part of the Beachbody product line and has the following customer service and support:

  • FAQ sections
  • 24/7 telephone support
  • Email support
  • Online live chat support
  • Online message board

Cost

The Tony & the Kids fitness program costs $ 9.95 plus $ 1.95 for shipping and handling. For this price, you receive one 30-minute workout and an informational booklet depicting the benefits of exercise, eating right and making healthy choices. While it may be cheaper to scour the internet or library for information on the benefits of exercise and information on child-friendly exercises, the fitness program's low cost makes it a no-lose situation. Tony & the Kids is very beneficial as a tool to get kids excited about exercising. Tukitoks.lt - Dovan? id?jos moterims ir myrams bei originalios dovanos

Summary

The Tony & the Kids fitness program is a specialty program designed for parents or teachers who want to introduce kids that are between the ages of 5 and 12 to the importance of regular exercise, healthy eating habits and healthy life choices. The fitness program is quite inexpensive, and while it may be categorized as an introductory level fitness program, provides value for schools, day care centers and parents with children between the ages of 5 and 12.

This being said, the Tony & the Kids fitness program is a beneficial fitness program that will provide a reasonable level of physical activity for children aged 5 to 12. To this end, the ultimate intention of the fitness program is to create an environment where children develop a habit of regularly exercising.