The program focuses on personal fitness improvement rather than competition. Kids take part in various exercise routines aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle for new generations.
Tyson, now 58, shared his thoughts on the importance of staying active:
"Exercise is a form of medicine. It's relaxing. It helps you psychologically, physically, spiritually. You have to keep moving if you want to live. That's what life is all about."
He also emphasized the value of consistent training:
"I became world champion! Actually, it was just... repetition. Every day. Every day. Every day. The more we train, the better we get."
One of the program's success stories is Jose "Junior" Beltran, a former participant who overcame cancer and now mentors youth in the program. Beltran credits Tyson and the Boys & Girls Club for helping him turn his life around after his diagnosis.
Beltran explained:
"I knew then that I had to take control of my life. I knew that my diet, my habits... they were all bad. So I decided to change my life."
Inspired by Tyson's example, Beltran adopted healthy habits, including exercise and a better diet. He now uses his experience to motivate other young people, stressing the importance of mental strength, perseverance, and not giving up on dreams.
The program shows how sports can positively influence personal growth and health. It also highlights the crucial role athletic figures like Tyson play in inspiring youth and the value of organized fitness programs in promoting health and personal development in communities.