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The principles behind what is being shared in the video involve the body and brain in a physical manner; they are just rest principles instead of exercise principles.  As you know, rest is as important a part of wellness as exercise. The information in the video about...

Every day kids face obstacles that make them feel that no matter what they just cannot do it. They can’t get up in the morning. They can’t do their homework. They can’t exercise. They can’t eat healthy. They can’t engage in the lesson during class. They just can’t....

                                                                                                                            FAQ Guide "How can a trainer/coach help my child?" A trainer can be helpful in the following scenarios. Your child doesn't like organized sports...

At every level, students are pushed to succeed. In elementary school, you may be afraid to bring a bad report card to your parents. Later on, when you are enrolled in junior high or high school, you may have to start thinking seriously about where you want to go for...

From the very beginning, parents begin preparing their babies for basic movements that develop their motor skills—holding their head up, sitting, standing—in order to get to the point of crawling and walking. The physical milestones we accomplish in our youth far...

1. Have an increased daylong energy expenditure 2. Have increased muscular strength and power 3. Have better motor skill performance 4. Experience an increase in insulin sensitivity, which lowers the risk of diabetes 5. Have a more favorable body composition 6. Have...

As a concerned and caring parent you want the best for your child.  One of the first things you do when your child expresses an interest in a particular sport is be supportive and excited.  The second thing you do is kindly share a dose of reality. Dose of reality: ...

Engage in simple sports games, and engineer the outcome so your child can win most of the time.  Children also need to understand that they can't always win whatever game they are playing. Soccer would be a great game to do this with, there's very little equipment...

Stretching can be confusing. Parents often wonder how their kids should be stretching and when they should be doing it. Here is some fundamental information on stretching. *An important rule of thumb is to never stretch a cold muscle. Always make sure the muscles are...

Mornings can be very hectic, the stress of getting yourself and your family ready on time can make breakfast seem like a large obstacle. I like this easy, simple, make ahead and easily adjustable to what you have in the fridge recipe that families can use for...

  3-5 Year Olds Skillful at walking, climbing, jumping, hopping, skipping, marching, and galloping Able to throw, catch, kick, and bounce balls Can engage in long periods of active play and exercise   6-8 Year Olds Emphasize teaching and encouragement to...

By Energetic Juniors Trainer Katrina M. Phillip   Growing up, my parents would be the first to tell you that they couldn’t shut their daughter up or keep her still, especially if there was music playing or the sun shining. I wanted to run and dance and sing, and...