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05/28/2003 Archived Entry: "CONDITIONING AT THE HIGH SCHOOL"

CONDITIONING AT THE HIGH SCHOOL

One of these days soon I want to blog the conditioning program at the high school. I have an invitation to visit the weight room and read what is written on the wall. Stix said he wouldn't mind if I appeared there as an observer so I don't imagine Twigs will either.

There are about 140 students who are involved in the program and between one-third and one-half are girls. Coach Ken Windholz does an excellent job of promoting strength and fitness in students regardless of their athletic or academic interests and I find that very commendable.

Young people seem to be increasingly bi-polar: those like my grandsons who are very fit and those couch potatoes who face real health risks from inactivity and poor diet. This program offers a wonderful opportunity for every student to participate regardless of ability. So, I want to go see for myself what it is all about as I know it has vastly improved since as a school board member we bought the first Universal Gym. I've seen the results of daily conditioning in the growth and maturity of my two grandsons and others who are in the program. Kids are very much stronger than they used to be and conditioning programs make a difference.

The program is not just for football boys, as some presume. It's for everyone and it would be wonderful if everyone who was able participated.

One of these days, I'm going to check it out. I'll get back to you so stay tuned.