Shauna Jennings is the community recreation programmer of the Bowen Island Municipality. The Victoria University graduate, BCRPA certified personal trainer and mother of two is dedicated to helping our community stay fit. Her faithful group of followers at bootcamp is a testament to her abilities to whip people into shape in a very short period of time. Jennings not only teaches various fitness classes, she is also active in her spare time.She completed two half marathons, is an avid soccer player, down hill and cross country skier, mountain biker and runs for fun.
"I grew up with adults around me who were active every day. Physical activity has so many benefits. Life can be so full when you have the energy to do what you enjoy.I'm also a big advocate for having parents model healthy lifestyles for their kids.Active parents usually have active kids and that can lead to a lifetime of enjoying physical activity and prevent obesity, heart conditions, and other diseases associated with inactivity. With obesity on the rise, especially in children, this is more important than ever before," Jennings says. According to the Minister of Health, 48 per cent of children and youth aged five to 17 are not active enough for optimal growth and development. Sixty minutes of activity throughout the day are required. Jennings is aware of these statistics.
She said, "Parents are very good at asking their kids if they brushed their teeth before going to bed. I recommend making it routine to ask them if they have been physically active as well."
Jennings recommends finding an activity you love to do and to set goals for yourself. "It feels so good when you achieve them," she said.
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