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Funfit FAMILY Fitness Center Launching Two New Franchises
 in Louisiana and New York
Programs to Combat Childhood Obesity Gaining Popularity
 
Washington, DC (rushprnews) 10/19/2006 – In order to tackle nationwide the growing problem of childhood obesity, 
Maryland-based Funfit Family Fitness Center has opened up one new center in Lafayette, Louisiana in the month of 
October, and has begun offering classes on Long Island in New York. According to the US Surgeon General, there is 
currently an epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States that includes nine million children over the age of six, 
and parents are increasingly looking for ways to accompany their children down a healthier path. 
The World Health Organization`s members recently declared that for the first time in mankind history more people 
suffered from obesity than the opposite, specifically noting that the greater problem was seen with youth with poor lifestyle 
and family habits.
 
Celia Kibler, the founder of the Funfit had this to say, " Our focus is the prevention of childhood obesity. At our center 
we offer a complete range of fun, health and enrichment classes for kids ages 0-12 years including our newest Funfit 
program MyYoga, plus music, art, kung fu, infant massage, cheerleading and sign language that are all family-inclusive," 
explains Kibler," and we are hoping that this step-by-step nationwide expansion is going to have a positive and far-reaching
 impact on our nation’s children. Our goal is to expand into every state, while being careful to meet the specific needs of each region". 
All licensees will go through a full twenty-five hour training to successfully conduct our classes as well as our parties. 
 
The outstanding reputation that Funfit prides itself with, will continue with every center that is opened and all licensees will hold the same 
desires and beliefs for the healthy future of our children and families. Maddi Cheers, now teaching MyYoga on Long Island in New York 
and the owner of a franchise had this to say, "When I was approached by KidEsteem, a new center for all kids with all needs, 
to conduct fitness classes for their clientele, Funfit's MyYoga was a natural fit. Working with kids that have anxiety and stress, 
MyYoga classes help each child conquer their issues through relaxation, focus and stretching techniques that build confidence and bring
comfort to each participant.
 
Amy Kiddy, owner of the Funfit Family Fitness Center in Lafayette, Louisiana holds a maters degree in Nutrition, 
as well as a Nursing Degree. She officially opened for business on September 28th of this year. Amy looked around
 at many different programs made available in the industry and chose Funfit for its focus on making physical activity enjoyable 
to a generation of kids who would much rather watch television, play videogames or surf the net. Once decided on a franchise, 
another factor she considered in opening up a center was the lack of options for kids in her district. Kiddy offers this explanation,
 "Lafayette was not offering any programs of value for children, you will not find here a Gymboree or mygym and the local YMCA is focusing
 on other social issues".
The FUNFIT FAMILY FITNESS CENTER is located at:
17511 REDLAND RD.ROCKVILLE (DERWOOD), MD 20855ABOUT CELIA KIBLER
Celia Kibler, President of Funfit Inc. and co-creator of the Funfit fitness program for children since 1987. BS from the University of Maryland. Certified, Level 2, Radiant Child Yoga Instructor. Past faculty member of Montgomery College Challenge Program teaching Health and Fitness to mentally and physically challenged adults. Invited speaker at the International Kids Fitness Association Conference (no longer active), Maryland Recreation and Parks Conference, as well as speaker on Teen Fitness to Prince Georges County Recreation in Maryland. Business member of the International Dance Exercise Association.
Funfit Family Fitness Center
1507F Kaliste Saloom Rd.
Lafayette, LA
70508
Funfit’s MyYoga classes & parties now held at
KidEsteem Inc.
411A Lexington Avenue
W. Babylon, NY
11704
For more information on the Funfit programs visit the website at www.funfit.us, 
you may write or call Anne Howard to set up an interview at (L.A.)310-295-9578, 
anne@annehowardpublicist.com. 

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