It’s important to do warm-up exercises before you begin any sport or physical activity: Warming up prepares the body for physical exertion, and reduces the chances of getting cramps or serious injuries. Walking, slow running, riding an exercise bike, gentle aerobic movements or dancing are good ways of warming up. Cooling down properly after exercising [...]

Many children eat and overeat in effort to win their parents approval, or in some cases, to avoid punishment.   Some well-meaning parents still believe that an overweight child is healthy.   Also, some parents give cookies or candy as a reward for good behavior or to distract them from crying after a fall. Theory A child’s [...]

Did you know that walking is one of the best activities to help you get in shape — it’s exercise without thinking twice. You can walk with friends, your dog, family or on the school grounds with classmates.   The key is, leave time in your busy schedule to follow a walking program that will [...]

Hey Parents, did you know…. Children in the United States today are less fit than they were a generation ago.  Many are showing early signs of cardiovascular risk factors such as physical inactivity, excess weight, higher blood cholesterol and cigarette smoking. Inactive children, when compared with active children, weigh more, have higher blood pressure and [...]

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