Operation Tone-Up provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to fighting childhood obesity so that children can be successful. Most other programs try to tackle one issue rather than taking a surround strategythat addresses all the problems that can lead to overweight and obesity.
Children who participate in Operation Tone-Up® would be expected to have improved test scores due to their improved fitness from aerobic exercise.
I am so grateful that I was introduced to this program and look forward to fully implementing it again at my school! It has proven to be the most successful way to teach fitness and nutrition. Thanks for creating this program!
I believe in Operation Tone-Up and the life changing impact this program has on children. It not only gives students the tools to work-out utilizing all four components of fitness, but also the knowledge to correctly fuel their bodies. My students are now making better choices regarding the food they are putting into their bodies which has a long-term impact on society. I thank you again for allowing me to help my students improve their overall fitness!
Operation Tone-Up is one of the most effective I have seen in my 25 years as the Superintendent of the District, and in my 43 years as an educator. It is one that changes the lives of students and teachers significantly and positively. As it is implemented more widely in schools across American it will produce benefits in ways that will be positive for students, their families and society in general.
During the program, not only did we find that we were able to integrate Operation Tone-Up into our lesson delivery of the standards, but we found that student attendance improved. Students also loved the competition that was part of the program and the first year we participated, Moon Mountain won both the district championship and the state. We enjoyed the program so much that we have instituted a Tone-Up club for students who want to come a half hour early to school so that they can participate in both the exercise and nutrition program before school begins.
During an interview with a local television station I was asked why Operation Tone-Up was so important to me with the increased accountability of testing in our schools. I simply answered that students can't be ready to learn and perform on tests if they are not healthy. By learning proper nutrition mixed with exercise, attendance and testing scores will increase. I give my full endorsement of the Operation Tone-Up program.
