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AN Aylesbury fitness guru has turned entrepreneur by setting up her own business which aims to get young people fit and healthy using alternative fitness programmes.Kate Wells, 24, of Watermead, set up Wikidz exercise and fitness company with the ultimate aim of getting the Vale’s children fit and keeping them that way for life.

As the Government continues to try and tackle the issue of childhood obesity, the pressure is on for schools to provide more opportunities for youngsters to participate in physical activities as well as eating a balanced, healthy diet. This, Miss Wells believes, is where her company Wikidz comes in. She set up the company with business partner and ex-army fitness expert Karl Rowley in October 2008 and feels the time is right to start changing the mindsets of parents and youngsters alike.

For the next two weeks at the William Harding School in Aylesbury, Miss Wells will be teaching her ‘Team Energy’ programme to Year 3 pupils. Team Energy is just one of three programmes which include Team Combat and Team Jam which are tailored for different age groups. The programmes use fast-paced music, dance, martial art techniques, circuits, relays, aerobics and team games to keep 5-16 year olds active and interested.

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