Mary Toole giving back. Photo by ww.macon.com.
A story from Macon.com tells of a Mary Toole, NPC bodybuilder, giving back to her community.
These days, it’s a challenge for many children to stay trim and sustain healthy lifestyles. Many schools are cutting back on recess and physical education classes, and time and cost constraints can make it difficult for families to eat healthy foods at home.
“I think kids that are obese are because of inactivity,†Toole said. “A lot of kids now have high blood pressure and high blood-sugar levels, and I want to decrease that.
“I want to see how many kids stay active and maintain healthy eating†after the fitness camp, she said.
As part of her dissertation to earn a doctorate in public health education, Toole will offer a free 10-week fitness camp starting in May for 40 children who are overweight and ages 8 to 12.
