Fit Mummies in Ingoldisthrope

Jennifer Shah, in the village of Ingoldisthrope, has started a dance class called Fit Mummies. With her 18 month old Ashton, she gives local mummies a chance to partake in group exercises while their toddlers join in and bust their own moves.

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The toddlers mimic their mums in the class and explore how to move their bodies in different ways. Shah, a former ballet dancer, started the class after being frustrated by not having enough time or energy to exercise. No prior dance experience is required for Fit Mummies and the fee is only £2 for the first session and £4 per adult thereafter.

Karachi should have such group exercise opportunities for mums too, that would help them get in shape, all the while having an environment that is child-friendly.

22 laps around the gym

Kids of STEEL is an amazing program that not only is preparing elementary students to run/walk the final mile of Pittsburgh Marathon May 2, but is also teaching them the value of quality nutrition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Students at Waynesburg Central Elementary School arrive half-hour early to walk at least 22 laps around that gym (equivalent to a mile.) During the four-month training period, the kids would have walked 22.6 miles, which is a full marathon. Along the way, they will also try new fruits, vegetables, beans and nuts.

We at Move! Karachi believe, it is about time that schools in Karachi too start encouraging kids to eat healthier and develop the love of exercise, such as walking a mile everyday!