Empowering Healthy Kids Blog

I recently contacted an old acquaintance, Erick Mueller, from my RMIT Uni days. Erick has launched a new venture in Colorado, US called Funovation Laser Maze Challenge (www.funovation.com). I asked Erick about his thoughts on how his venture can help kids get active:

Children desire to have fun and enjoy their lives. There are many avenues to this, but unfortunately a number of them involve sedentary options such as video games, TV watching and other “dulling” activities. The Laser Maze is a great alternative to this because:

a. It’s physically active. Children must bend, crawl, jump, hop, and contort their way around the laser beams to complete their “mission”. The more physically fit they are, the better they’ll perform and the more fun they’ll have.

b. It’s mentally challenging. It’s like a puzzle. Each child must determine his or her path and learn the best possible way to navigate through the web of lasers in the quickest time.

c. It’s fun! Children can pretend they are in the movies, portraying a jewel thief and having to navigate around the bank vault’s laser beam security system to capture the prized jewel. While at the same time being physically active. Not to mention, friends can challenge each other in scoring the lowest time and enjoy the lighthearted competition.

I believe children can have it all. They can have fun and enjoy their lives while also being physically active & fit. Games and activities such as the Laser Maze Challenge can be a part of this and offer a unique alternative to the sedentary options most kids today choose.

I’m inspired by your vision in ending childhood obesity and wish you the best as you make this vision a reality.

Thanks Erick and good luck with your venture!

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