WHY CYCLING MATTERS

CCF Aims To Be A Part Of The Solution To These Statistics

• only one in three children are physically active every day
• only 4% of elementary schools and 8% middle schools now provide daily PE while the government health recommendation is 60 minutes exercise per day 
• the average american child spends four to five hours a day in front of a screen (TV, computer, games)
• overweight kids have a 70-80% chance of staying overweight their entire lives
• overweight or non-active children are more prone to low self-esteem, negative body image and depression

"The LA84/CCF program has allowed my children to intensely pursue sporting excellence within a nurturing environment that stresses the ideals of true sportsmanship." 
Dr. Gary Woods, Superintendent of Schools, 
San Marino Unified School District

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Exercise Builds Healthy Bodies and Minds 

• physically active children have fewer chronic health problems
• when children and teenagers develop healthy exercise habits, they're more likely to bring those habits into adulthood 
• studies show that physical activity enhances important skills like concentration and problem solving, which can improve academic performance
• regular exercise improves the function and performance of the brain
• students participating in sport have a stronger self-image and more self-confidence