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My son could literally play video games from morning to night if allowed. How can I inspire a non-athletic pre-teen to get up and move. Also, how often should he get up?   It’s very common for pre-teens to be infatuated with the computer screen. In fact, this was...

Some parents ask me to push their kids further so they sweat and "get a good workout". Unfortunately, this exercise-to-exhaustion myth hasn't gone the way of weight-lifting belts and “no pain, no gain’. Sweating is a fitness myth for kids.   Common Misconceptions...

Studies show that kids who eat breakfast are more alert during the day and perform better in school. Breakfast jumpstarts children’s days, giving their bodies fuel to maintain their energy throughout the morning. With early mornings though, it can be tough to get kids...

Remember that time, at school, when all the cool kids were sitting together? Talking and laughing? When you desperately wanted to join in, but were left out of the fun? Remember how painful it was? Maybe something similar is happening to your child right now. Maybe...

Mom was right when she told you breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Studies show that children and teens who eat breakfast daily perform better in school, are more likely to be physically active, and are more likely to be able to maintain a healthy body...

It's hard to believe that summer is over and fall is upon us. This time brings new school supplies, new after-school activities and of course, new friends! But, the start of a new school year can also feel overwhelming for both children and parents alike. As a parent,...

New in the Video Vault: 3 Important Exercises for Adults, that can be done anywhere.

These are some of the questions Your Teen Magazine asked ACE-certified EJ Trainer Meredith Therrien. "Some teens aren't into competitive sports. Or they may be overweight, or uncomfortable exercising. But fitness for teens is important for overall physical health and...

We found some great tips and rules of thumb that will help you adopt a more active lifestyle. Sometimes you don't have to change hardly anything about your day to get in some great exercise. These 15 ways to fit exercise into your day are so good, we're going to be...

As after-school activities wind down and camp is on the horizon, we at Energetic Juniors are ready to help your children thrive. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of EJ's Pre-Camp program.   Book some sessions with us and try some new experiences before...