Free exercise and nutrition program in Brazil could serve as model in United States

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 04:36 in Earth & Climate

What if free exercise classes were offered in public spaces such as parks, beaches and recreation centres? When a city government in Brazil tried such a program, it greatly increased physical activity among community members. A group of health researchers who studied the program believes it could also work in U.S. cities with warm climates...

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