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Why is Richard Simmons in St. Louis?

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Real Estate Agent with St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors

Of course, he's promoting his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" DVD, but he is also here in St. Louis for another reason.  He is concerned about the lack of physical exercise offered to kids in school.

He said that 40% of today's schools offer no physical education or recess.  He remembers that he was 200 lbs. in the 8th grade and 268 lbs. when he graduated from high school.  He doesn't want other children to experience his childhood.

He will be at the Walgreens at 441 N. Kirkwood Road from 6-8 p.m. this evening (7/30/08).

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Kevin McGourty
Realty ONE Group - Phoenix, AZ

I wonder what schools he is looking at. Seems hard to believe 40% of schools offer no physical exercise or recess. They have to have State and Federal guidelines.

Jul 30, 2008 04:17 AM
Debi Ernst
St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors - O'Fallon, MO
GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate

Kevin - It sounds kind of high to me too, but that's what he said.  I'm not sure where he's getting his numbers.  :)

Jul 30, 2008 04:34 AM
Anonymous
Kevin

I think his numbers are fat. :)

 But then, hey, that's his business - lose weight.

Jul 30, 2008 04:40 AM
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Debi Ernst
St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors - O'Fallon, MO
GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate

Kevin - LOL!  I'm sure he's truly concerned about the well-being of children.  They really do need to exercise more and stay away from the television and video games... (don't we all?)   :)

Jul 30, 2008 04:54 AM
Jason Crouch
Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX
Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Actually, I think the numbers he quoted are dead-on accurate.  P.E. is no longer mandatory in most schools, although it was when we were kids. 

Jul 30, 2008 05:02 AM
Debi Ernst
St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors - O'Fallon, MO
GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate

Jason - Really?  I didn't know that. When I was in school (after walking miles up hill both ways to get there and back),   :)     we not only had P.E., but we also played ALOT outside after we got home doing all sorts of things.  We rarely sat down or went inside.  Today, it's different...

Jul 30, 2008 05:16 AM
Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh
Century 21 New Millennium - Upper Marlboro, MD
A doctor who makes house calls.

Its frightening to think that there are schools with no recess.  Not only is it good for physical well-being its really great for mental health too.

Jul 30, 2008 09:00 AM
Debi Ernst
St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors - O'Fallon, MO
GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate

Stacey-Ann - Maybe he's talking about junior high with no recess or physical education.  I'm not sure.  :)

Jul 30, 2008 09:10 AM
Valerie Osterhoudt
Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT
ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Debi.. I wonder where/what schools have cut out PE? Here in CT it is still mandatory.  I think physical exercise (especially for boys) is much needed.

Jul 30, 2008 01:35 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

You're not as old as me or you would remember that Eisenhower initiated a physical exercise program in the grade schools in the 1950s. And look at how well that turned out.

elizabeth weintraub sacramento land park real estate agent

Jul 30, 2008 02:45 PM
Suzanne Sands
Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA
Somerset MA Real Estate

Hi Debi,

I think he truly care about the kids, many of them don't get enough physical activity. After school they veg out playing video games and snacking. :)

Jul 30, 2008 02:52 PM
Debi Ernst
St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors - O'Fallon, MO
GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate

Elizabeth - I'm a 60's baby, so I guess I don't remember that...Did grade schools have P.E. or are  you talking about recess?

Suzanne - Times have really changed.  I remember never wanting to come inside when I was a kid...  :)

Jul 31, 2008 01:22 AM
Debi Ernst
St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors - O'Fallon, MO
GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate

Valerie - I don't know.  I thought it was still mandatory in Missouri, too.  Maybe not...  :)

Jul 31, 2008 01:24 AM
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