You Don’t Need A Drill Sergeant, You Need A Motivator

You Don’t Need A Drill Sergeant, You Need A Motivator

You don’t need a drill sergeant, you need a motivator. Often times, we associate personal trainers as those angry drill sergeant from the movies screaming “DROP DOWN AND GIVE ME 100 PUSHUPS!” That couldn’t be further from the truth. All children are different, and the...
Rainy Day Workout Hack in 60 Seconds!

Rainy Day Workout Hack in 60 Seconds!

This is one of my favorite tools for making a workout fun. Whether it’s a rainy day and we are stuck inside, or if I am doing a virtual session— this workout game is always a hit!   By Paytra Gessler, Certified Youth Fitness Trainer, Certified ISSA Fitness...
Joy First, Fitness Second: Why Fun is the Key to Long-Term Wellness

Joy First, Fitness Second: Why Fun is the Key to Long-Term Wellness

If I’ve learned anything in my eight years as a youth trainer, it’s this: no one can force a child to enjoy exercise. It has to come naturally. My motto is—and always has been—fun comes first, fitness comes second. When fitness feels like play or aligns with an...
Exercises for Good Posture!

Exercises for Good Posture!

Good posture allows us to breathe easier and exudes confidence. Try these poses and exercises with your family for better core strength and to combat rounded shoulders and back.Start on your belly…Y,T,W – Arms form a Y, T, and W shape. Lift head, chest, and...
How Sidewalk Chalk Can Spark Active Play

How Sidewalk Chalk Can Spark Active Play

Remember the simple joy and excitement of a brand-new box of sidewalk chalk? Those bright, fun colors could transform a patch of pavement into your very own canvas, allowing you to transform your world. Times have changed since you were a kid, but a box of sidewalk...