Physical Fitness

Have you ever felt a happy, buzzy energy inside you when you're running across the playground. Or maybe you've felt super strong as you pulled yourself up a tall tree branch. What about that amazing feeling when you can play tag for a long, long time without getting tired. That wonderful, tingly feeling. That's me. Hello. I’m Physical Fitness, and I’m the special power that helps your body play, grow, and feel fantastic. I'm the zoom in your run and the stretch in your reach. I help you feel full of energy, ready for any adventure that comes your way. Whenever you jump, skip, or dance, you’re letting me shine bright and fill you up with happiness.

I have been around for a very, very long time, even before there were schools or playgrounds. In the beginning, I helped the very first humans stay strong so they could hunt for food and build their homes. They needed me every single day. Then, a long time ago, in a beautiful place called Ancient Greece, people thought I was so special they created huge celebrations for me. Around the year 776 BCE, they held the very first Olympic Games. Athletes would run, jump, and throw to show everyone how strong and fast I helped them become. They even built special places called 'gymnasiums' just to practice with me and get stronger. After many years, in the 1800s, grown-ups realized how important I was for kids just like you. They wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to play and move at school, so they invented something called 'physical education'. That's right, gym class was created so you could be my friend. Then, on July 16th, 1956, a president of the United States named Dwight D. Eisenhower knew that being active was super important for all children. He created a special group to help make sure every kid had a chance to be healthy and strong with me.

Today, you can find me almost everywhere. I'm in the kick of a soccer ball, the splash of a swimming pool, and the twirl of a dancer. I’m even there when you're just chasing your friends in the park or riding your bike down the street. The best part about me is that I’m not about being the fastest runner or the strongest lifter. I’m about having fun and feeling good in your own body. When you move, you are giving your heart a happy workout, making your bones super strong, and even helping your brain think better. I am your partner for every adventure, helping you feel happy, healthy, and ready for anything that comes your way. So let’s go play together.