JOHN FREITAS
JOHN FREITAS
Health and Weight Loss Coach
Certified Childhood Obesity Specialist
Supplements
401.524.4737
JOHN'S STORY...
As a Certified Child Obesity Specialist, John Freitas consults with schools around Rhode Island on improving health education and fitness programs. He also provides weight loss coaching to adults at various health clubs, including Core Fitness and Absolute Fitness in East Greenwich.
As a devoted father of two abolutely adorable pre-school age twin boys, one can clearly see that John is attuned to children. It's fun to see his inner child comes out as he engages with youth. With ease and grace, John balances a hectic work schedule while meeting the developmental and situational challenges that have arisen within his own family.
With a wealth of knowledge in nutrition used to help address conditions from diabetes to ADHD, John has a highly personalized approach to working with indvidual clients. John incorporates nutritional product sales into his practice, representing some of the most well-regarded supplements in the industry. Learn more about his business at http://www.transitionslifestyle.com/
BUILDING CHILDREN'S FITNESS THROUGH PARENT COACHING
John Frietas presents a hands-on workshop in parental coaching. The number one influence on a child’s fitness is the parents. If just one parent is overweight, there is a 70% that their children will be overweight. If, however, both parents are a healthy weight, there is only a 7% chance of their children being overweight.
Genetics can play a role, but the number one factor is the environment children are exposed to and learn from, both at home and at school. We have the knowledge and the resources to meet this challenge. Parents can take this knowledge and model healthier behavior through life choices to support physical fitness, learning, and life success.
In this workshop, we’ll get into some fun activities that show parents can become coaches for their own children. Effective coaching includes participating with your children in meal preparation and physical activities. John’s material is drawn from the Transitions Lifestyle System ShapeUp program and enhanced by his own fitness expertise. He will discuss the TLSKids.com website, which was designed for kids ages 5 to 9. It has nutritional information, games, activities, how to make healthy meals, how to sneak in vegetables, etc.
