Teenager Workout Day is a holiday that attempts to spread the love of fitness to the younger generation. This day is observed annually on September 16th and is designed to push back against the rise of teenage obesity in the United States.

Childhood obesity is a rising problem in the U.S., and it’s estimated that for children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 19 years, about 19.7% of them were obese between the years 2017 and 2020. That’s almost 1 out of every 5 children, a disturbing trend that must be curtailed before it gets out of hand. That’s why this holiday is observed every year.

The History of Teenager Workout Day

In 2018, Greg Bouskilla invented Teenager Workout Day to curb the ever-growing epidemic of teenage obesity. The previous year, over 4 million deaths were linked to obesity around the world, and that’s why this holiday was put into effect when it was.

Although the adoption of this holiday has been slow through the years, it finally picked up steam around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it’s a holiday that’s observed annually every year by people all over the U.S. and the world.

Some Quick Facts About Teenage Obesity

Below are some facts about teenage obesity that we think people should at least be aware of. We uncovered the following facts while researching teenage obesity and think that these facts will highlight the importance of observing this holiday.

• Between 1975 and 2016, the prevalence of obesity tripled.
• Childhood obesity is associated with a higher chance of premature death in adulthood.
• Most cases of obesity are preventable.

Observing Teenager Workout Day

This holiday can be observed simply by encouraging teenagers to get more exercise. And this doesn’t have to be a complicated exercise either. A simple walk around the neighborhood may be enough to help teenagers get the exercise they need. People can also spread the news about this holiday online using the hashtag #TeenagerWorkoutDay on social media.