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{{Short description|American activist}}
'''Len Saunders''' has helped reduce the childhood [[obesity]] epidemic. Saunders has been involved in the field of children's health and fitness for over 25 years. He is known for creating Project ACES, a day in which children around the world [[exercise]] simultaneously on the first day of May. He created a new program called PACES Day, which motivates parents and children to exercise together over the weekends. In 2009, Len created a new program called Exercise US (United States), which motivated children in the United States to exercise for 10 continuous hours, starting on the east coast of the US, ending 10 hours later on the west coast. Saunders is also the author of 5 books, all on the topic of children's health and fitness. His most recent book came out in May 2010 called ''Keeping Kids Fit''. The book was published by LaChance Publishing, New York. Sports Illustrated magazine has called Len "high spirited" for his dedication to teaching families about healthy lifestyle, while Ladies Home Journal once said, "No one is more committed to building stronger kids than Lenny Saunders."
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[[File:Len Saunders.jpg|thumb|Author, Len Saunders]]'''Len Saunders''' is a retired [[physical education]] teacher who is currently a childhood health, fitness, and wellness advocate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1988/03/08/nyregion/our-towns-getting-in-shape-for-russian-test-in-body-building.html|title=Our Towns Getting In Shape for Russian Test in Body Building|author=Michael Winerip|publisher=The New York Times|date=8 March 1988|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref> He is known for creating Project ACES, a day in which children around the world [[exercise]] simultaneously on the first Wednesday of May. He created a new program called PACES Day, which motivates parents and children to exercise together over the weekends.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.northjersey.com/news/education/Wave_of_exercise_ripples_across_US.html |title=Wave of exercise ripples across U.S.|author=Lisa Kintish|publisher=Neighbor News (Montiville Edition) North Jersey|date=7 October 2009|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref> In 2009, Len created another program called Exercise US (United States), which motivated children in the United States to exercise for 10 continuous hours, starting on the east coast of the US, ending 10 hours later on the west coast.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usnews.com/blogs/on-education/2009/09/30/schools-nationwide-to-exercise-continuously-for-10-hours.html|title=Schools Nationwide To Exercise Continuously For 10 Hours|author= Zach Miners|publisher=U.S. News & World Report|date=30 September 2009|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref> Saunders is also the author of 9 books, all on the topic of children's health and fitness. His most recent book came out in August 2022 called ''Coach Lenny's School Tips''. After 40 years in education, Saunders retired as a P.E. teacher from the Valley View Elementary School in [[Montville, New Jersey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1989/01/08/nyregion/video-olympics-test-fitness-of-the-young.html|title= Video Olympics Test Fitness of The Young|author=Ian O'Connor|publisher=The New York Times|date=8 January 1989|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref> Valley View was the first school to participate in Project ACES Day and continues to participate every year. He served as a consultant to The President's Council On Physical Fitness & Sports. Most recently, he became an [[American Heart Association]] expert spokesperson on the issue of [[childhood obesity]] and childhood fitness.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/children_around_world_exercise.html|title=Children Around World Exercise|author=Newark Star Ledger|publisher=NJ.com The Associated Press|date=6 May 2009|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref>
He has written articles with various media outlets including US News & World Report, Sports Illustrated For Kids, FOX News, MSN, AOL, PBS, Muscle & Fitness, USA Today, Working Mother, The National Wildlife Federation, Sports Illustrated, and Yahoo. Recently, Len worked with The New York Times Company as an expert in the field of children's health.


==Authored articles and books==
Len Saunders currently works as a P.E. teacher at Valley View Elementary School in Montville, NJ. Valley View was the first school to participate in Project A.C.E.S. Day and continues to participate every year.
Len Saunders is a regular contributor to online publications, including ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]'', [[Fox News]], PBS Parents and [[Yahoo Shine]] Healthy Living.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2012/10/23/understanding-childhood-obesity|title=Understanding Childhood Obesity|publisher=U.S. News & World Report|date=23 October 2012|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/10/09/healthy-back-to-school-snacks-for-kids|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011151149/http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/10/09/healthy-back-to-school-snacks-for-kids/|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 11, 2012|title=Healthy Back To School Snacks For Kids|publisher=Fox News|date=9 October 2012|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pbs.org/parents/food-and-fitness/sport-and-fitness/family-fitness|title=Encouraging Family Fitness & Healthy Habits|publisher=PBS News|date=15 October 2012|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/dieting-vs-making-changes-171200123.html|title= Dieting Vs Making Changes|publisher=Yahoo Shine Healthy Living|date=2 October 2012|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref>


==References==
Len served as a consultant to The President's Council On Physical Fitness & Sports. Most recently, he became an [[American Heart Association]] expert spokesperson on the issue of [[childhood obesity]] and childhood fitness. Len has helped children fight childhood obesity, as well as raise money for type 2 diabetes education for the Massachusetts General Hospital Diabetes unit.
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Saunders is also known for creating other programs such as:
* Commercial-CIZING
* The Video Olympics
* J Day
* The Country Challenge
* Reach High

==Sources==
* [http://www.fitness.gov The President's Council On Fitness, Sports and Nutrition]
* [http://www.pelinks4u.org pelinks4u.org]
* [http://www.kidsrunning.com/krlinks.html Kids Running]
* [http://www.monmouthcountyvoice.com/2007-08/familywellness.php Monmouth County Voice]
* [http://www.labelsforeducation.com/fitness.aspx Campbell's Soup Lessons]
* [http://www.ncaahperd.org/links.html NC AHPERD]
* [http://www.ncppa.org/stateroster.asp Nat'l Coalition For Promoting Physical Activity]
* [http://prevention.sph.sc.edu/palinks/observances.htm USC]
* [http://www.humankinetics.com/links/showlinks.cfm?suic=0phe Human Kinetics]
* [http://www.pecentral.org/websites/eventsites.html PE Central]
* [http://www.edutopia.org/new-physical-education-movement Edutopia Magazine]
* [http://www.projectaces.com Project ACES]
* [http://www.pacesday.com PACES Day]
* [http://www.uskidsworkout.com Exercise US]

==Resources==
# [http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/1197994908531FS16OVR08.pdf The American Heart Association], 2008 Update.
# [http://www.usnews.com/blogs/on-education/2009/09/30/schools-nationwide-to-exercise-continuously-for-10-hours.html US News & World Report].
# [http://www.fitness.gov/ The President's Council On Physical Fitness & Sports].
# [http://www.aahperd.org/ AAHPERD].
# [http://www.pelinks4u.org/ PE Links 4 U].
# [http://www.timeforkids.com/news/get-and-move/11636 Time/Life].
# [http://www.pecentral.com/ PE Central].
# [http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/05/worlds-largest-exercise-class-gets-kids-moving/ AOL News].
# [http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/children_around_world_exercise.html Newark Star Ledger].
# [http://www.nytimes.com/1989/01/08/nyregion/video-olympics-test-fitness-of-the-young.html The New York Times].
# [http://www.northjersey.com/news/education/Wave_of_exercise_ripples_across_US.html North Jersey].
# [http://www.nytimes.com/1988/03/08/nyregion/our-towns-getting-in-shape-for-russian-test-in-body-building.html The New York Times].

==Sample Authored Articles / Books==
# [http://www.lensaunders.com/keepingkidsfit/index.php Keeping Kids Fit - Book].
# [http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2012/10/23/understanding-childhood-obesity US News & World Report - Article].
# [http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/10/09/healthy-back-to-school-snacks-for-kids/ FOX News - Article].
# [http://www.pbs.org/parents/food-and-fitness/sport-and-fitness/family-fitness/ PBS News - Article].
# [http://www.lensaunders.com/aie/ Adventures In Exercise - Book].
# [http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/dieting-vs-making-changes-171200123.html Yahoo! - Article].
# [http://lensaunders.com/book1/index.html The Project ACES Handbook - Book].


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://lensaunders.com/ Len Saunders]
* {{Official website|http://lensaunders.com}}


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Latest revision as of 02:21, 10 November 2024

Author, Len Saunders

Len Saunders is a retired physical education teacher who is currently a childhood health, fitness, and wellness advocate.[1] He is known for creating Project ACES, a day in which children around the world exercise simultaneously on the first Wednesday of May. He created a new program called PACES Day, which motivates parents and children to exercise together over the weekends.[2] In 2009, Len created another program called Exercise US (United States), which motivated children in the United States to exercise for 10 continuous hours, starting on the east coast of the US, ending 10 hours later on the west coast.[3] Saunders is also the author of 9 books, all on the topic of children's health and fitness. His most recent book came out in August 2022 called Coach Lenny's School Tips. After 40 years in education, Saunders retired as a P.E. teacher from the Valley View Elementary School in Montville, New Jersey.[4] Valley View was the first school to participate in Project ACES Day and continues to participate every year. He served as a consultant to The President's Council On Physical Fitness & Sports. Most recently, he became an American Heart Association expert spokesperson on the issue of childhood obesity and childhood fitness.[5]

Authored articles and books

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Len Saunders is a regular contributor to online publications, including U.S. News & World Report, Fox News, PBS Parents and Yahoo Shine Healthy Living.[6][7][8][9]

References

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  1. ^ Michael Winerip (8 March 1988). "Our Towns Getting In Shape for Russian Test in Body Building". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  2. ^ Lisa Kintish (7 October 2009). "Wave of exercise ripples across U.S." Neighbor News (Montiville Edition) North Jersey. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  3. ^ Zach Miners (30 September 2009). "Schools Nationwide To Exercise Continuously For 10 Hours". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  4. ^ Ian O'Connor (8 January 1989). "Video Olympics Test Fitness of The Young". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  5. ^ Newark Star Ledger (6 May 2009). "Children Around World Exercise". NJ.com The Associated Press. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  6. ^ "Understanding Childhood Obesity". U.S. News & World Report. 23 October 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  7. ^ "Healthy Back To School Snacks For Kids". Fox News. 9 October 2012. Archived from the original on October 11, 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  8. ^ "Encouraging Family Fitness & Healthy Habits". PBS News. 15 October 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  9. ^ "Dieting Vs Making Changes". Yahoo Shine Healthy Living. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
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