Hi, I'm Dean, and I'm 11 years old.  I live in New York City, and I love sports.  My favorites are hockey and lacrosse, and I'm very lucky that I've been able to play.  You see, schools in my town aren't even able to comply with New York State's minimal phys ed standards.  That means other kids, just like me, are missing out on the fun, plus all the other benefits of exercise: better health, better grades, and a chance to practice discipline, teamwork, and resilience.  I think this is unfair, and with the support of a great advisory board, I want to help level the playing field. 

Luckily, getting fit doesn't require a big field or expensive equipment. I do push-ups and sit-ups every day in my room. I do pull-ups at the jungle gym, or even on scaffolding. I run outside when the weather is nice, and when I can't, I run the stairs in my building.  Some days I mix it up with a jump rope and medicine ball in Central Park.  The best thing about these workouts is that the only person you're competing against is yourself.  If yesterday I could do one rep, then today I can stretch myself by going for two.