Obesity is on the rise! Over the last 40 years, obesity in children and adolescents has increased significantly. From 1978-1979, 1 in 4 children were overweight or obese, currently, it’s closer to 1 in 3! One study of over 3000 Canadian youth found that those adolescents with lower fitness levels had increased estimates of cardiovascular disease risk factors (we’re talking triglycerides, cholesterol, and blood pressure). We know that physical activity is great for keeping the