FOR PARENTS & KIDS:

Do kids really like Kid Fit Cardio™?
Yes.  All the kids that have participated in the program have enjoyed it.  Kid Fit Cardio™ is unique and different than anything else on the market.  Kid Fit Cardio™ allows kids to exercise along with high energy music in a fun environment that stresses setting goals and gaining confidence instead of competition.  The instructors are high energy and great with kids.  Each exercise is about reaching a personal best and having fun doing it. Our retention rate for children returning for a second session is over 90%!

Is this just a martial arts program?
Kid Fit Cardio™ is not a martial arts program.  This unique exercise program combines fitness with some martial arts activities in order for the children to have fun and get the desired heart beat at the same time.  Martial art type exercises include learning how to properly kick and punch hand targets and body shields.  At no time will the children be “fighting” one another or an instructor.  There will be no breaking of targets and no belts awarded.  The martial art exercises that were chosen for inclusion in the Kid Fit Cardio™ program were specifically chosen because they have a fitness component and are fun for kids.

My child is overweight, how do I know he will fit in?
We have many children who participate in Kid Fit Cardio™ who are not in prime athletic shape.  The purpose of Kid Fit Cardio™ is to get all children (athletic or not) more active.  There is a major obesity problem facing today’s youth and Kid Fit Cardio™ is designed to help combat that challenge.  The activities and exercises are structured so that children can start off slow and gradually build to a level of fitness which suits them.  At no time will someone who is overweight be pressured into doing an exercise they are not comfortable with.  Kid Fit Cardio™ is also structured to teach children how to make proper food choices in order to help combat overeating.

Are the instructors trained at all?
Kid Fit Cardio™ instructors are trained and certified through head office.  At no time will an instructor be teaching the children who has no fitness background.  Each instructor is screened and has a police background check to ensure the safety of the children.

Will we get to meet the instructors and other kids in the class before the class starts?
At the beginning of each 12 week session there is a 45 minute-1 hour long class in which the parents and their children are encouraged to come out and meet the instructors and the other children.  At this time the program will be explained in detail and any questions or concerns can be answered.

My child doesn’t like sports, is this just off-season training for athletic kids?
Kid Fit Cardio™ realizes that many children do not like participating in organized sport.  The participants in the program are athletic and non-athletic children together.  For those kids that are involved in athletics we have our specific Athletic conditioning class as a way to keep in shape in the off-season and improve overall conditioning along with balance, speed, agility, coordination and flexibility.  At no time will the standard classes focus on an organized sport or any of the skill development required to play sports.

Other than exercise, what does Kid Fit teach the kids?
Kid Fit Cardio™ is uniquely designed to teach children the many components that make up a healthy lifestyle.  This of course includes exercise, but it also involves teaches them proper nutritional guidelines and how to eat proper food and good portions. We also stress exercise and hydration through our Kid Fit Cardio water bottles that are available for purchase through participating locations. Kid Fit Cardio™ also believes that its program teaches kids discipline and social skills.  The program also has a unique aspect called Envirokids which is aimed at teaching children how to respect the environment.  All of these aspects comprise a healthy lifestyle.

What is included in our registration fee?
Included in a child’s enrolment fee is a Kid Fit Cardio™ t-shirt and manual/workbook.  This workbook includes games, attendance sheets, goal setting charts, fitness evaluation forms, and tips on having a healthy lifestyle.  The fee includes 12 weeks of classes.  Every child receives a Kid Fit Cardio™ certificate at the completion of the 12 week session along with a report card detailing their progress.  Each level of the program is unique from its student manual (and the activities included within it), the certificates, the t-shirts and of course the class curriculum and what is taught in each class.

How often do these programs run?
Kid Fit Cardio™ programs are offered at most clubs and facilities 3-6 times a year for 12 weeks each session. It is best to contact the facility closest to you to find out times and schedules.

What if one child in the class is better athletically than the others?
There are always going to be children that are more athletic than others.  The unique thing about Kid Fit Cardio™ is that the exercises are designed so that athletic and non-athletic kids can work out side by side.  The instructor will choose different levels of the activities that best suit the individual child.  If a child is too advanced for a certain class level, the instructor will suggest to the parent(s) that the child move up to a different level of class to challenge him/her more.

Are there levels involved in Kid Fit Cardio?The program is structured so that after a child has completed the 12 week session they can sign-up again for an additional 12 weeks in the same class, or they will be offered a more advanced class.  Children are taught new exercises and advanced techniques for the beginner exercises they learned in their first class.  The child receives a different manual and a different certificate for each class level (Mighty Mites, Kid Fit Cardio, Boot Camp or Athletics). Each individual location decides when and where they will offer different levels of classes - so check with the facility closest to you for more information.
See our program pages for more information on the different classes offered and what is involved in each one.

Do boys and girls take the same classes?
Boys and girls will participate in Kid Fit Cardio™ side by side.  Again, should one child not feel comfortable with a certain exercise than the instructor will adapt the activity to suit the individual needs and abilities.

Does Kid Fit Cardio™ qualify for the child tax credit?
Yes!  The Kid Fit Cardio™ program does qualify for the Canadian government’s 5% child tax credit.

FOR INTERESTED LICENSEES:

I own a fitness facility and I am interested in becoming a Kid Fit Cardio^tm certified location. How can I get more information? Kid Fit Cardio^tm is a full-scale licensee program. Any individual or business in the fitness (or related) industry can become a certified Kid Fit Cardio^tm licensee. Simply fill out the "Request More Info" form on our website and one of our representatives will be in contact with you shortly to give you the information you require to decide if Kid Fit Cardio^tm is right for you. Remember Kid Fit Cardio^tm offers exclusivity to licensees so there can only be one registered licensee in each region! 

I don't own a fitness facility, but I would love to teach Kid Fit Cardio^tm, is there a way I can become involved?Yes.  You don't have to own a fitness facility to become a certified Kid Fit Cardio^tm licensee.  We have current licensees that have a love for fitness and for helping the youth of their communities live a healthier lifestyle, without owning a fitness facility.  Some current licensees choose to rent space such as a gym, community centre, arena or church space to run Kid Fit Cardio^tm classes from in their exclusive regions.  Other licensees have their own facilities and run programs from there. The program has such low start-up costs that individuals as well as businesses can afford to run the program!

Are there large start-up costs for running the Kid Fit Cardio^tm program?Kid Fit Cardio^tm was designed so that anyone wishing to help the youth of their communities who also has an interest in fitness can certify and teach Kid Fit Cardio^tm.  With this in mind, headoffice has kept the start-up costs very low for licensees.  For more information, please contact us.