From 7 Kids at Home to 8,000 Kids in the Community: One Dad’s Mission to End Childhood Obesity

This episode features Michael Harlow, founder and head coach of Endorphin Fitness, discussing health, fitness, and childhood obesity. Michael shares his experience running two businesses - Endorphin Fitness and Live Red Foundation - while balancing family life with seven children. He discusses how his family maintains an active lifestyle without forcing activities on the children. The Live Red Foundation, started in 2018, serves over 8,000 participants annually in low-opportunity neighborhoods in Richmond, providing free fitness programs. Michael emphasizes the importance of making triathlon and fitness accessible to all, regardless of experience level or economic status. He explains how the foundation is funded through race events and partnerships with local organizations. The discussion covers topics from family culture around fitness, managing screen time, addressing childhood obesity, and making triathlon approachable for beginners.

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