As an athlete myself I aspire to be an Olympian and to have the opportunity to pass on my passion for the Olympics is truly an exciting time for me.

The Olympics are renowned for inspiring the world to participate in sport, yet unfortunately the majority won’t sustain their participation. However, Stretch-n-Grow is a unique programme it shows that everyone can enjoy physical activity and the enjoyment that the children portray in my lessons suggests that they will continue to participate and love exercising. Michelle Robbins

Children benefit from tutored physical activities, such as ‘Stretch and Grow’ movement to music. They match up down gracefully, doing flying movements and mimicking train movements whilst stood on small circle mats. The lead tutor dramatises the repertoire to engage children’s interest and make it more enjoyable and children beam with delight whilst engaging in exercise. As children move and hop alternatively on each foot to fast pacing music their hearts beat faster. The tutor encourages children to touch their hearts to feel the difference of the heart beats after exercise and talk about the changes in their bodies when they exercise.