FIT Kids Act

This was the scene last year when Richard Simmons took his campaign to put Physical Education back into the American school system to Washington. Richard appeared before Congress and he also led the workers on Capitol Hill in the workout you see above.

The Bill is in the works but it needs everybody's support.

Today - Friday - Richard is in New York City. He was doing promos yesterday and today he will be leading a rally on the New York City Hall steps.

If you go to http://richardsimmons.com, you will find more information about this endeavor as well as a letter you can send to the appropriate people to get this FIT Kids Act (H.R. 1585 / S. 634. passed. There are also addresses and links to others who are in power to get this bill included when No Child Left Behind is reauthorized.

Everybody recognizes Richard Simmons as a person who had a weight problem himself as a child and was able to turn his life around by physical workouts and healthy eating. The wonderful part, of course, is that Richard has helped people everywhere - like you and like me - to feel better and live better lives.

Here is what Richard himself says about this Bill:

"Every child deserves to be fit, healthy, and ready to learn, especially in these difficult times. Please join the bipartisan coalition that is supporting this extremely important legislation.

"The present generation of children may not live as long as their parents due to obesity and inactivity. You have the power to prevent and change this."