title: Family gym: a model to promote physical activity for families with young children.
abstract: This report describes Family Gym, a family-centered model that (1) provides free access to physical activity for low-income families in the inner city; (2) targets young children (3-8 years) and their families; (3) engages families together in physical activity; and (4) stimulates social interaction among families.
authors.forename: Carmen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Castaneda-Sceppa
authors.forename: Jessica A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Hoffman
authors.forename: Jordan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: DuBois
authors.forename: Tara
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Agrawal
authors.forename: Daphne
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Griffin
authors.forename: Urmi
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Bhaumik
authors.forename: Christine Locke
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Healey
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dickerson
authors.forename: Shari
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nethersole
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wirth
mesh_terms: D001900:Boston; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015444:Exercise; D005190:Family; D020446:Fitness Centers; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D014505:Urban Population