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Is Your Child Struggling To Find A Place In The Fitness Universe?
Maybe they aren't the top player on the team. Or maybe they're just not that interested in organized sports. That doesn't mean they aren't competitive. They might be more of an individual medalist type of athlete, Olympics fans, anyone?! Individual sport athletes...
“I Want To Get In Shape, Mom”
What does that mean coming from your 10- or 11-year-old? There’s sensitivity around creating consciousness about body image at such a young age, and when your child tells you they want to get in shape, it can leave you with questions. Are they self-conscious? Did...
Make a Mental Health Check-In with your Child (Part 2)
The term “mental health” often has a negative nuance in our society. Many consider it shorthand for someone who is always “unhappy” or “depressed.” This isn’t the case at all. Now more than ever it’s important to regularly check in with your child about their mental...
Fun Family Workout (Slide Show)
Although life is opening back up to some degree, it seems that we are still moving towards a more “virtual” future. In fact- sometimes a fun home workout just sounds better than dressing up and going out (especially if the weather isn’t cooperating). Whether it’s a...
Circuit Workout (Crazy Eights) for Grownups
Here is a workout tip for grown-ups. Leave the dumbbells at home and work out in the park! Equipment-free exercise (using your own body weight and good old gravity) can be just as effective as what you can do with any dumbell, machine, or barbell. This is a great...
Make a Mental Health Check-in with your Child
The term “mental health” often has a negative nuance in our society. Many consider it shorthand for someone who is always “unhappy” or “depressed.” This isn’t the case at all. Now more than ever it’s important to regularly check in with your child about their mental...
Crab Walk Races
Crab Walk Races. All you need for this activity is a balloon or playground ball. First, mark a start and finish line. Each participant will line up at the starting line in a crab position (as seen in the image), then you will kick the balloon or ball forward toward...
Fresh Outdoor Activity Ideas For Families
There’s no secret that the lack of exercise and outdoors this past year has affected everyone’s mental health. After transitioning to a mostly virtual life, your daily walk may have become redundant, and even boring for you AND your child. If you’re like me, after...
Easing into Post-Quarantine Exercise with Your Children or Teen
Training for sports comes down to specific skill training and general strength and conditioning. While each sport has its specific set of skills - ball handling, sprinting technique, batting, etc., all sports benefit from improvements in athleticism, explosivity,...
Make Your Own Meals (Part 2!)
While at the beginning of the pandemic, cooking elaborate meals and taking on new baking projects may have been a novelty and felt rewarding, at this point, coming up with meal ideas may just feel like a chore. Add picky kids into the mix and it’s no wonder that we’re...
Make Your Own Meals
While at the beginning of the pandemic, cooking elaborate meals and taking on new baking projects may have been a novelty and felt rewarding, at this point, coming up with meal ideas may just feel like a chore. Add picky kids into the mix and it’s no wonder that we’re...
Let’s Get Moving: Q&A With Parents
Here are some questions that come up from parents more often than not during this time. Answered by Meredith Therrien and Paytra Gessler, Energetic Juniors Certified Youth Fitness Trainers. Does virtual training work for kids? Yes! We feel like it is a unique...
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Kids’ Fitness Programs In New York City
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