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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. 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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Q&A: My child gained some weight during the pandemic. What are some suggestions for getting them to move? This is a really common question from a lot of people. We’ve had such a HUGE change in our lifestyle, and we don’t need to focus on the “hey, you’ve gained...

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,...

Fun ideas to get moving at home! Everyone has different games they like to play at home, but here are some new ideas presented by our certified trainers, Paytra and Meredith.  Freeze Dance, Dice Game, Bounce, Commercial Break, and Pillow Fight!  Get your family moving...

With all of the changes that have happened over this year, it may seem harder than ever to get your teen out of the house. One way is to run errands together. Running errands can seem like such a simple task, but it can be helpful in getting your teen up and moving....

EJ Trainers Paytra and Meredith have teamed up to create a presentation on how to approach fitness with your children during pandemic times. As they discuss fitness for kids on this online forum, you will be both educated and inspired. You definitely won't want to...