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HIIT Workout you can do WITHOUT equipment! Here is a quick high intensity interval training workout for all ages you can do from anywhere — no equipment needed! Repeat each exercise for 30s, and repeat as many times as you can! By Paytra Gessler, Certified Youth...

Teaching children and teens how to maintain a balanced diet starts right at home! And what better time to start than in the New Year! I know it can be difficult to have this discussion— either because your child/teen doesn’t want to listen, or it feels like healthy...

Listen to your child. This may seem like a given, but this is one of the most overlooked areas in child development as it relates to physical activity. As parents we always feel we know what’s best for our child. But please know that a child’s self-esteem and...

As parents we get caught up with work life and juggling family duties. We tend to forget that we have, or once had, interest and hobbies like playing a sport, dancing, playing an instrument and engaging in physical activities. Bring back what you enjoyed to your...

A Family-Friendly Park Workout Challenge! In honor of the cooler fall days coming, I created a family-friendly park workout that can be a fun addition for any family outing— plus the kids will love trying to keep up with mom or dad! All you need is a park bench (and...

We often hear from parents that they feel their child lacks good balance because they're always falling down. What parents need to understand is that children, especially ages 2-8, love falling down.  Children love to move on all planes (hi, mid, lo, back and forth). ...

Summer has flown by — but the fun doesn’t have to stop! I always find the first weeks back after summer break to be so fun— the children are so excited to tell me all about what they did at camp. And the best part is all these exercise-based activities and sports...

Keep the spirit of the Olympics alive. Stay active while learning the mechanics of a sport/new sport or mimic the fitness motions of your favorite athlete. For example, get a timer and who will fatigue quicker while doing swimmers arms- (some use as a warm-up for the...

Let's get AEROBIC! Why is aerobics important for children? Endurance develops when kids regularly get aerobic activity. During aerobic exercise, large muscles are moving, the heart beats faster, and a person breathes harder. Aerobic activity strengthens the heart and...