Fit Kids

Balbo second-grader Jacob Oldford dashes as part of a relay. About 300 Balbo Elementary students, from Kindergarten to grade 6, participated in the day's activities.

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Brianna Philpott (grade 6) shuffles her arms and legs for exercise. This is the second year of Healthy Active Living Day for Balbo Elementary.

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The bosu ball isn't only for bouncing - balancing, as Andrew Noseworthy demonstrates, is another exercise.

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Riannon Furlong (left) and Shae-Lynn Winsor prepare to launch into jumping core rotations. This exercise was part of a training circuit, hosted by Power Conditioning Inc., a Clarenville sports conditioning and fitness company.

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Cody Currie bounces and jumps as high as he can on the bosu fitness ball. Funded by Eastern School District, Healthy Active Living Day promotes exercise and nutritious eating to school children.

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Robert Furlong (grade 6) practises his two-foot step between the hurdles at Healthy Active Living Day last Wednesday, June 16.

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