Many parents sign their kids up for a sports team at an early age. And this is a great way to add in socialization and work on motor skills. However, kids can lose interest in their sports team as they grow. Kids need the motivation to stick with a sport throughout their adolescence. While parent support is important for encouraging exercise and organized sports participation, too much pressure often leads to burnout on the child. This is one of the reasons why kids want to quit the ... VIEW POST
Kids Need These 3 Things To Stick With A Sports Team
Why Toddler Exercise Classes Are Important Right Now
When parents think about the exercise habits of their children these thoughts probably only start in middle school. It’s at this time where there are a variety of sports and clubs available. The child might want to try something new or join a team with their friends. But why isn’t physical activity encouraged more for toddlers? According to the National Association of Sports and Physical Education, children should get at least 60-minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each day. There are also ... VIEW POST
How To Increase Self-Love As A New Mother
I’ve been thinking about love. Specifically self-love and just how hard it is at times as a new mother. Thanks to pressures from society, woman often value worth as it relates to their size and weight. Then add it the gained pregnancy weight and the slow rate that it comes off. When you think of a “mom bod,” chances are it’s a soft, squishy belly, leaking breasts, messy bun hair, and bags under the eyes from lack of sleep. With so many changes including the physical that comes along ... VIEW POST
The Future Of Fitness In A COVID-19 World
A young man sprints along the straightaway of the track. I imagine that his mouth reveals a grimace but I can only see the focus in his eyes. I wonder how he can breathe while wearing a mask. I walked across the lanes surprised to see so many people strolling and jogging on the track. I am puzzled as to why one group of people that I assume are family wear their masks. We are outdoors and others are more than six feet apart. Some prefer to side on the line of caution. This what our new world ... VIEW POST
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