Academics Tied to Physical Fitness
Posted by Pat on 2010-06-30 00:12:27 EDTAcademics Tied to Physical Fitness
Aside from their own home, children spend more time at school than any other place. In many cases children are fed at school, they are socialized in this setting and they are taught many things that have nothing to do with reading, writing and arithmetic. read more...
Let's Move
Posted by Pat on 2010-06-30 00:10:28 EDTLet's Move! An Update
In February, First Lady Michelle Obama announced the formation of a task force to make children and families in the United States healthier. As was noted in the last issue of News Cycle, this task force was composed of some of the most powerful advisors within the Administration along with many thought-leaders in the campaign to fight childhood obesity. The final document had input from 12 federal agencies and more than 2,500 submissions from parents, teachers and health care providers.
After 90-days of intense research, public input and best-practices discussions the task force issued its 70 recommendations in May 2010. It was entitled: "Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity in a Generation." read more...
Making Fitness Fun
Posted by Pat on 2010-06-29 23:53:03 EDTFITNESS – Making Fitness Fun is what we’re all about!
MaxPlayFit carries a complete line of strength and cardio equipment. Serving the Mid-Atlantic region including: Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, and West Virginia we pride ourselves in providing outstanding service and great value.
We have placed equipment at YMCA’s, Colleges, Universities, Retirement Centers, High Schools, and Middle Schools. Products include TRUE cardio equipment, Magnum Strength equipment, Troy-USA free weights, Williams Strength products, and Interactive Fitness for K-12 fitness.
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Playgrounds That Move You!
Posted by Pat on 2010-06-29 23:50:16 EDTPLAYGROUNDS – Playgrounds that Move you!
Need a playground installed at your school, church, head start center, or park? We offer the most innovative playground products on the market and would love to work with you to meet your needs. Whether it’s the latest in spinners, motion riders, slides, climbers, or swings, MaxPlayFit can help you find the right products for your playground. Serving the Mid-Atlantic region including: Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, and West Virginia we pride ourselves in providing outstanding service and great value.
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News and Advance Article
Posted by Pat on 2010-06-14 14:05:01 EDTWORKING HARD AT PLAYING HARD
By Bryan Gentry
Published: June 14, 2010
Some people get an MBA and go on to sell investments, insurance or real estate.
Pat McNamara sells playgrounds.
In the playground business, “you’re selling to moms and kids, and they want this type of stuff, and they want it to be safe and … fun,” he said.
“‘Fitness and fun’ is my slogan.” read more...
Cooperative Purchasing Network
Posted by Pat on 2010-05-28 09:57:13 EDTKrauss Craft, Inc. (dba Playcraft Systems) represented in the Mid-Atlantic by MaxPlayFit is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the national contract for Playground Equipment issued by The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN)! read more...
Grants Available
Posted by Pat on 2010-05-22 11:42:26 EDTPlaycraft Systems represented by MaxPlayFit has been chosen as a Preferred Provider for Head Start Body Start Grants! read more...