Stretch-n-Grow is a comprehensive fitness program for kids. We are committed to helping educators and parents establish a foundation of exercise and proper nutrition at an early age, before habits gel. The Stretch-n-Grow program teaches children the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle. With weekly emphasis on exercise and good food choices, our extensive curriculum covers virtually every wellness issue...self-esteem, safety, hygiene, and environmental issues are just a few examples of our discussion topics. Classes are taught at child care centers by Stretch-n-Grow coaches who make exercising, "EXERciting!!" Since 1992, over 100,000 children across the United States and Canada have participated in the Stretch-n-Grow Fitness Program!!

Coach Myra is the Director of Stretch-n-Grow in Canada and has personally taught hundreds of children in the Region of Peel since 1995. She is featured as the Coach in the Workout with Ticker video and is part of the trio "Myra, Mike and Dan" who wrote and recorded Monkeys Don't Wear Shoes. Myra is a dynamic and energetic individual who has made a life-long commitment to reaching out to young children and teaching them how to be active and healthy. She is the Mother of 2 children who love exercising and teaching Stretch-n-Grow classes with her! You can contact her directly at:

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Healthy at Heart is a community-wide campaign to raise awareness of the risk factors for heart disease, teach practical skills for reducing the risks, and create a supportive environment for making healthy choices. Healthy at Heart is co-ordinated by the Peel Heart Health Network - a partnership of organizations and individuals, who since 1990 have shared a commitment to improving heart health in the Region of Peel.







Stretch-n-Grow of Canada became a Network partner in 1997 and began working on a project to develop an exercise video for young children. Workout with Ticker is based on a typical 30-minute Stretch-n-Grow class. Ticker and Coach Myra lead 14 children through a fun and complete workout to original and catchy music. Since the video was released in November 1998, we have continued to receive rave reviews from parents, educators and of course children! Children love Ticker the heart and want to exercise with him over and over again!