Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Challenge To All California Schools Students
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Governor Schwarzenegger Challenges California Students to Get Fit
Summary
Before becoming California's governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger was a trailblazer in physical fitness. Starting from a young age, he won numerous bodybuilding titles, including Mr. Germany and Mr. Universe by 20. His achievements made bodybuilding popular nationwide, highlighted by his consecutive Mr. Olympia wins from 1970-1975 and again in 1980.
Schwarzenegger's acting career soared with "Conan the Barbarian," chosen for his impressive physique, and in 1997, he was honored as the greatest bodybuilder of the 20th century. His influence is further reflected in ventures like World Gym Enterprises and the Arnold Classic. He also led the Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under President Bush.
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As California’s governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger is leveraging his passion for fitness to inspire all students to lead healthier lives. He's issued a challenge for students from kindergarten to 12th grade to boost physical activity. The goal? Engage in running, jumping, and squatting for 30-60 minutes at least thrice a week over four weeks. The prize? A new fitness center/gymnasium for the school with the highest participation. The next top eleven schools will each receive $1,000 for fitness equipment.
Schwarzenegger’s commitment extends beyond exercise. Two new bills aim to enhance school nutrition by July 2007. The first mandates that vending machine offerings in schools meet high nutritional standards, limiting calories from fats and sugars. The second bill restricts drink options to water, milk, and low-sugar fruit and sports drinks.
These initiatives address alarming statistics revealed in a statewide review released in November 2006. The report showed nearly half of California's ninth graders struggled to run a mile briskly, with about 1.4 million students tested in grades five, seven, and nine. Less than a third met the minimum benchmarks for body fat, strength, and flexibility.
Governor Schwarzenegger is dedicated to fostering a healthier future for students to prevent obesity-related health issues later in life. Schools, parents, and teachers can join the challenge and track progress online at [California Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness](http://www.calgovcouncil.org).
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