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...
I’ve been a personal trainer for 10 years and a youth personal trainer for 7 years — and one thing that’s always been true for both adults and children alike: we all tend to fear the unknown. This is especially true for children and teens. From their point of view,...
