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Life Time Fitness, Lakeville Schools Partner for KId Fit Day

In an effort to combat childhood obesity and get kids excited about being healthy and fit, Life Time is partnering with Lakeville elementary schools for Kid Fit Day.

On Saturday, Jan. 28, kids in kindergarten through fifth grade will gather at Life Time Fitness Lakeville, 18425 Dodd Blvd., Lakeville, to participate in 45 minutes of healthy and fun activities including Zumba, an obstacle course and rock climbing.

Mrs. Minnesota will be on site to participate in the activities. Members of the Lakeville Police Department will also be present to talk about safety and crime prevention.

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For parents interested in learning more about healthy nutrition at home, registered dietitians will give an informative 30-minute seminar in the Education Center at 10:10 a.m. and 11:10 a.m.

A schedule of events include:

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10 to 11 a.m.—Kindergarten through second-graders

10:10 a.m.—Nutrition seminar

11 a.m.—Noon:  Third– through fifth-graders

11:10 a.m.—Nutrition seminar

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