Setting your mind to something is easy, but actually starting to achieve it is the difficult part. Especially with working out, if you have previously developed a routine and had to stop exercising for a while, getting back on track can be challenging. Regardless of the reason you had to take a break from working […]
Healthy Tips to Help Maintain Once the Weight Is Gone
It is estimated that 95 percent of people regain weight after they lose it. It can be frustrating to meet a goal only to see it slip away a few months later. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to maintain your weight after you lose it. Weigh yourself regularly It is easy to put on […]
Contact Sports: Are They a Yes or No for Growing Kids?
With the recent announcement of the first ever all-girls tackle football league, it’s clear that contact sports will only continue to grow in popularity. But when your son or daughter wants to sign up for what you perceive as a violent game, what should you do? If you’re wondering whether contact sports will leave permanent […]
Great Ideas for Keeping the Kids Busy This Summer
Summer time presents parents with a unique challenge, like how to keep their children busy and not moping around the house constantly looking for something to do. It is something every parent has to deal with, from the day school lets out until they go back at the end of summer. Here are some great […]
Best Ways to Encourage Your Children to Get Moving
As a parent, you want your children to be active and healthy. You want them to get outside to play and enjoy the weather. However, the reality is that there are a lot of reasons why kids want to stay inside. They have fun video games to play, and they can chat with their friends […]
4 Ways Working Moms Can Stay in Shape
From working a full-time job to looking after the kids, taking them to school and running them to other functions, and then cleaning the house, moms hardly have any time left for themselves. Even with this hectic schedule, moms still need to find time to relax and exercise, to keep themselves healthy – not only […]
Children and Exercise
When people think of exercise, they almost always have physical exercise in mind. The free Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines exercise as bodily exertion for the sake of developing and maintaining physical fitness. Similarly, freedictionary.com pegs exercise as physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body. […]