A recent study completed at Edge Hill University found that participants in Born To Move — a youth exercise program from Les Mills — increased push-up performance by 111 percent, improved standing long-jump performance and participated in more moderate-to-intense physical activity than participants in regular school physical education (PE) classes.
The study, “A non-equivalent group pilot trial of a school-based physical activity and fitness intervention for 10-11-year-old English children: Born To Move,” also found that Born To Move participants were more motivated to exercise than the others.
Due to the Les Mills programming, participants averaged 15.8 minutes of physical activity more than participants in regular school PE classes and averaged 21.1 fewer minutes of sedentary activity over the course of 24 hours.
“The results were profound. We found that the participating kids had a more positive reaction to Born To Move as it related to their enjoyment and motivation, along with a more positive self-evaluation of their overall fitness and health,” said Bryce Hastings, head of research, Les Mills International. “We know that physical inactivity is associated with obesity and diabetes. Children who enjoy exercise being incorporated regularly into their lives are healthier kids. These habits carry over to adulthood, thus making a healthier adult population.”
The study tested 140 middle-school-aged children from four state-funded schools in Northwest England.
Les Mills International is the creator of 20 global group fitness and team training programs, including BodyPump, BodyCombat, RPM, Les Mills Grit and others.
