Keeping Kids Hydrated This is a pretty good article on strategies to help keep your kids hydrated. It gives solid advice on what to do and what not to do. Remember that water is the best and to stay away from soft drinks sugar added fruit drinks etc. It should also be noted that sports…
As many of you know I have been involved in the fitness industry for many many years and stretching is so very important. I find that many people do not do it at all and those who do stretch do not do it nearly enough. As a professional certified trainer and martial arts professional I…
According to KidsHealth.org children 6 – 12 years of age need physical activity to build strength, coordination, confidence — and to lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle. They’re also gaining more control over how active they are. School-age kids should have many chances to participate in a variety of activities, sports, and games that…
I think it is really important to keep these things in mind during any summer activity. I remember when I was a kid, I would forget to drink until I was so thirsty that I couldn’t get enough water. The following article gives some great advice on dehydration and heat illness. Keep in mind that…
Exercise, When to start and when to do it. We all need to exercise and all should do. I do it every day. I also believe in function fitness and doing things that you enjoy. Martial arts classes fit this description. Are Martial arts classes all you need, maybe. They include all areas of fitness,…