A common misconception is that your child needs to be sweaty for a workout to be successful. Generally speaking, a lot of sweat is a result of circuit training or cardio with little rest. There’s a time and a place for this, but a good trainer will always consider...
Are your kids picky when it comes to food? Here are a few tips to help get them eating a balanced diet with more variety and healthy choices: Focus on overall diet rather than specific foods. Kids should be eating more whole, minimally processed food—food that...
Just because your child isn’t “athletic” doesn’t mean that they should be ruled out of all types of competitive activities. Many children who aren’t a fan of team sports thrive in an individual environment. Individual sport athletes...
It’s the beginning of a new year, which means it’s that time to set resolutions and goals to conquer for 2022! But maybe this year feels different? If you or your child are like me (and many others) the continuation of pandemic stress is making motivation more...
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?!...
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...
