Tech-driven movement app will encourage improved educational outcomes at K-12 schools in 33 states More than 30,000 K-12 students in 33 states will benefit from a new grant program from Flashfit, the first-of-its-kind, tech-driven movement application for students. The Flashfit program has awarded funds to 50 K-12...
Flashfit in Action April has been an exciting month for Team Flashfit. We are gearing up to roll out our grant program to 50 schools across the country, developing new Fitsets, and even making an appearance on Central Texas' KVUE TV news. Flashfit in the News Local ABC...
The Flashfit app leads K-12 students in one-minute segments of physical activity set to music. The short periods of exercise - or "brain breaks" - aim to improve the physical health, mental awareness and educational success of children. "We're increasingly recognizing the importance of physical activity...
Not every student has fond memories of their physical education (PE) lessons. Whether it’s group complaints or not being able to do their favorite sport, a variety of things can deter students from participating. But the benefits team sports and exercise are vast; they develop...
As the fastest-growing region in the nation according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the San Marcos area is the epicenter for innovative approaches to health and education. A local public elementary school is leading the way via a first-of-its-kind, tech-driven movement application for students. Now available...
Last week I was the volunteer “read aloud” parent for my younger son’s kindergarten class. I was able to see the benefit of movement-based brain breaks in real time. After we finished each book (about every 15 minutes over the two hours I was in...
Flashfit is founded on the principle that movement is a fundamental part of kids’ educations. Simple acts of motion - one minute at a time - provide children with a “brain break.” This helps them to focus their energy and retain more of what they...
Spring Break season is here - families are hitting the beach, hitting the slopes, or hanging at home. More unstructured time can lead to more screen time - we need to make sure our kiddos keep moving when gym class is not in session. American children...
Over 100 schools and districts - consisting of over 120,000 students - have already applied to participate in the Flashfit grant program. Don’t be left out! The deadline to submit your school’s application is this Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Flashfit is awarding $100 grants and...
As the parent of an ADHD kiddo, I’m always looking for ways to tweak our lifestyle to allow my son to harness his “gifts” to his advantage. There’s no doubt that movement alleviates his symptoms and allows my little guy to focus more in class. He’s...