These programs are provided by the Lundquist Cardiovascular Institute.
Healthy Ever After
A nutrition program for children and families! These fun, interactive classes on nutrition and fitness will be taught by registered dietitians and guest instructors including a psychologist and exercise physiologist. The program promotes healthy lifestyle choices by providing useful information and practical tips through hands-on learning, fun exercises, parent and child activities and more.
For children aged 9 to 12 and their families; open to all, not just for those seeking weight management. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families do not have to start at any particular time, or finish all 12 months. Offered on one Tuesday per month.
Cost: $30 initial class, $10 each additional class
For more information or to register, call 310-517-4711
Kids 'N Fitness
Sponsored by Torrance Memorial, The San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA and the Torrance-South Bay YMCA, Kids N Fitness is a fun and interactive series of six meetings for overweight children, ages 9 to 12. While kids are making new friends, a team of nutrition and fitness specialists teach and encourage the participants to make choices for a healthier future.
Kids will learn the benefits of movement by using games, dance and strength training, healthy eating habits, how to set lifestyle goals and how to make changes in order to reach those goals. Parents learn too! A parent or guardian attends all class meetings.
Meetings are held once a week and prior registration is required.
Cost: FREE - all materials are provided by the instructor
For more information or to register for the San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA, call Kevin Bebe at 310-832-4211 or visit
http://ymcala.org/SPP. For the Torrance-South Bay YMCA, please call 310-325-5885 or visit
http://ymcala.org/TSB
. For further information, please call our Community Programs at 310-517-4711.