Why Nautilus, Why Now?

A note from Kristin Markey, Program
Director of Nautilus School Rewards,
Nautilus, Inc

"Our society is facing a crisis right now caused from obesity and inactivity. Two-thirds of Americans are overweight, obesity is on the rise and our children will pay the price.*

Lets face it—we are not setting a very good example for our children.

As a leader in the fitness industry, Nautilus is determined to lead the fight against childhood obesity. This program is designed to benefit kids, teens, parents, faculty and schools. Sound too good to be true, it’s not!

The Nautilus School Rewards Program is a great way to get kids moving. Kids can look and feel better and do better in school if they get physical activity and eat right.

This unique program will help more people get great fitness products for their home and, in turn, give you the opportunity to receive free fitness equipment to help your students become fit and healthy. Plus, your school will also have access to fitness information and fitness trainers who can help students and faculty learn more about achieving fit and healthier lifestyles.

Thanks in advance for supporting this program.

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Kristen Markey,
Program Director of Nautilus School Rewards, Nautilus, Inc.

*American Diabetes Association, Shaping America’s Health.

Nautilus is a partner with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) to make this program a big success.

The Nautilus School Rewards Program will offer a tremendous amount of useful information on nutrition and fitness available for kids, teens, parents, teachers; anyone who just wants to start living a healthier lifestyle.

How bad is child obesity?

In a speech to the National School Board Association in San Francisco on April 15th, former President Bill Clinton talked about the obesity epidemic facing our country. He cited a recent study by the New England Journal of Medicine which reported; for the first time in our history, this generation of children will have shorter life spans than their parents.

A recent Harris Interactive® Health-Care Poll found that 74% of parents or guardians of children 12 and under consider childhood obesity a “major problem” in the U.S. A strong majority of adults believe more physical activity is a key part of the solution, with 94% indicating that “parents must lead by example”.

  • More than 65% of adults are considered overweight or obese.
  • 30% of kids age 6 – 11 are overweight with half of those considered obese.
  • 31% of adolescents age 12 – 17 are overweight with half of those considered obese.
  • The impact on the nation’s healthcare system is estimated to be $300 billion annually and growing.
  • The number of children getting Type 2 diabetes has jumped 15 fold since 1990 due to obesity, poor nutrition and lack of exercise according to a study by the Journal of Pediatrics.