1. Getting Started 2. How to Go Zonkers 3. Fun Audio Clips 4. Story Sequence 5. Types of Programs 6. Safety

7. I'm Not Fit Enough to   Lead Exercises 8. I Don't Have Time to   Go Zonking Daily 9. Types of Exercises 10. Learning the Exercises

11. Regular Zonker    Membership 12. Sponsorship 13. Why We Do It 14. The GoZonkers Team

Kids Benefit Academically with At-school Physical Activity

Daily Vigorous Activity Significantly Reduces the Risks for Childhood Obesity

The operative question is, "How can there be a better use of 8-9 minutes of my classroom time?"

Not Enough Class Time for Physical Activities?

Studies say...

• Scheduled physical activity did not interfere with children's later academic performance...it may lead to improved cognitive performance following periods of vigorous exercise"


• "Physical activity can be introduced [at school] without compromising academic achievement"


• "Increased curricular time spent on physical education...facilitates academic progress despite a reduction in academic instruction time"

Here's the meta-study reporting the dramatic link between academics and physical activity.
(16 pages) View it now.

See the summary version of the above study. (4 pages) Give copies to your PTA, Administrators, and Principals. This is critical evidence that anyone deciding about reducing PE or eliminating recess should have access to. It shows that academics are hurt, not helped, by reduced phisical activity at school. View it now.

Kids Learn the Importance & Practice
the 5 Exercise Components

Kids Learn Lifelong Exercise Lessons

• Warm-ups Prepare muscles and ligaments for action
• Stretches Prevent injury and increase range of motion
• Cardio Elevates heart rates - the key to preventing Childhood Obesity
• Jumping Builds strong bones (especially important for girls) to prevent osteoporosis
• Cool-down Eliminates excess body heat while calming kids down after exercise

Kids benefit from short bouts of daily, vigorous exercise:

• They burn off excess energy
• They focus, behave, and learn better
• It improves self-esteem
• It builds critical bone mass
• It reduces blood lipids (fats)

Daily vigorous exercise attacks Childhood Obesity directly.