Only one in four kids meet minimum fitness standards


The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) data shows that across EU countries, only around one in four 11-year-olds and only about one in seven 15-year-olds do an hour of moderate exercise every day. Moderate exercise is defined as at least walking or housework.

We're going to shock the world

Seven hours a week of movement is the currently accepted worldwide guideline for fitness. The US peaked at 30% of kids meeting this standard in 2008. Our goal is for 60% of kids to meet the WeHelp Fitness standard.

The key to meeting the goal is that we help each other reach it. Helping one person meet this goal is life changing - imagine helping most of your school reach the goal. There is no better feeling in the world than helping others which is why it is part of our fitness standard.



The WeHelp Fitness Standard

Seven hours of movement a week is a good guide, but doesn't capture the necessary basics of physical health. We are social creatures hence foundation of fitness is social. This isn't about self-help, its WeHelp, so its critical that we help others.

The Basics

WeHelp. Help others reach this goal. How can you help the people around you move more? Keep it simple and fun.

Movement. Seven hours a week of movement. Try teaching a sport to your classmates or cleaning up at home.

Protein. We can't grow without protein. Aim for 1 gram per pound of ideal weight.

Sleep. Good sleep is required for growth and good mood.

Resistance Training

Resistance training is crucial during puberty as our peak bone mass and hormonal balance is determined in childhood. The following are a minimum standard that we should work towards through our teen years.

Push ups. 10 comfortably.

Squats. 20 squats with up to 30lbs of weight comfortably.

Planks. On your elbows hold comfortably for 60 seconds. Engage your glutes.

Quarter Mile. Aim for 2 minutes.