Railyard voted MVP again!

I'm proud to announce we've been chosen as one of the Most Valuable Products in PE once AGAIN! Attendees at the 2010 PE4life / IBC Adopt-a-School Challenge Summit in Des Moines Iowa voted, and the Railyard Conditioning Course tied for first place with EKHO Heart Rate Monitors. We received 3 top 2 finishes at three recent PE conferences and we couldn't be more proud or appreciative.

Have you read the book, "Spark, The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain"? If you haven't, I highly recommend you do. It gives everyone in physical education and fitness added justification to continue our mission of exercise and fitness. The author, John Ratey, MD, describes the process by which vigorous exercise enhances the learning process and why. It a fascinating read and adds one more reason for a daily workout. In the book you'll read about the PE program in Naperville, Ill. that "Sparked" Dr. Ratey's interest. Two, very progressive PE teachers in Naperville started what they call, “New PE", whereby every child exercises one hour every day. Their program fostered much healthier children, Naperville schools are among the lowest in obesity in the nation, it produced a noticeable increase in academic achievement. Were proud to have Railyard in use in Naperville and to be a part of this exciting achievement.

More and more documented results verifying this is published daily as to the positive affect exercise has on a children learning ability. What is the problem people? Exercise helps children learn, exercise makes children healthier, America wants smarter and healthier children, seems to me part of the answer exercise. Let us, as a nation, support the PE programs in our schools and we’ll get what we strive for, a healthy generation of children that could reverse the predictions and become the longest living generation. We’ll be doing everything in our power, will you join us?

Our 80-page youth and kids fitness manual is now available online, download it free. It’s a wonderful tool for PE teachers, fitness professionals, parents, anyone who is interested in joining the effort to develop a healthier U.S.

I would like to congratulate Jody Ebstein, P.E Teacher, and Audubon Elementary School in Chicago, the grand prize winner of a Railyard Conditioning Course. Next month we will have more information on Jody and how she plans to use the Railyard in her classes next month.

Our hope is the Railyard Depot becomes a valuable forum where physical educators and fitness professionals will share information on their successes and trials in providing exercise for our nations children. Please write your thoughts down send them to us, and we will include them in the next month’s issue.

The fitness equipment manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, are forming a trade association (Afirm) to promote fitness and exercise. The Association will be a part of the SGMA, one of the leading proponents of the PEP Grant and the PHIT bill. As a founding member, I intend to encourage the industry to take a larger role in supporting Physical Education and fitness for children. What can the fitness industry do to help you provide exercise and fitness to your students and clients? Please post your suggestions on the Railyard Depot Blog and I’ll present them to the Association.

We are proud to announce the National Head Start/Body Start Program has selected our preschool exercise program and product, the Playtangle Jr. to be included in the 2010 Resource Guide. The Playtangle is manufactured and distributed by our parent Company, TherapyZone.com.