Getting fit on the farm

UK (SANEPR.com) May 20, 2008 -- CHILDREN will be working out on the farm as a Dorset attraction prepares to hold a series of exercise sessions.

Farmer Palmer’s in Organford, near Poole, has invited FitKid – an organisation helping to promote fitness and striving to reduce childhood obesity – to run a fun and energetic workout at the farm park.

Children aged three to eight years are welcome to take part in the exercise classes between 3pm and 5pm on May 27th and 29th and on June 29th.

Nicky Kay, Managing Director of FitKid, said: “We usually work in nurseries, schools and leisure centres, so exercising on a children’s farm will be a very exciting environment for us.

“Childhood obesity is a national problem and it is fantastic to work with Farmer Palmers to encourage more children to get active and lead a healthier lifestyle. As well as encouraging children to be energetic and use their muscles, we want them to have fun and this event shows that children can get active in a variety of locations.”

Sandra Palmer of Farmer Palmer’s said: “The little ones tend to go home pretty tired after a day running about and playing here – FitKid will give them a taste of structured, fun exercise and I hope they’ll be inspired to join in exercise classes on a more regular basis.

“The animals are used to seeing children playing but they might be a little baffled by the sight of dozens of children exercising in sync.”