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...
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...
A jump rope is a great tool to use with all ages. Watch Meredith’s Jump Robe Challenge Have FUN and keep jumping. By Meredith Therrien, Certified Youth Fitness Trainer For more great tips or to find out more about our services, contact...
