With childhood obesity rates increasing and physical fitness classes decreasing, many concerned parents are turning to personal trainers for themselves and their kids.
As of 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics show that 18.5% of children ages 2-19 have obesity. It’s not surprising that parents are seeking new ways to combat the growing trend.
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The fitness industry is booming. With so many people passionate about health and exercise, it’s no wonder there’s a growing interest in fitness careers. Becoming a personal trainer or fitness instructor is always an option, but there are other careers to check…
If you’re looking to try a new sport, tennis is a fantastic option. Not only does it burn substantial calories and improve overall health (including improved cardiovascular health, weight loss, and increased range of motion), but it’s a great way to learn a new skill…
How do you deal with stress? If you’re like most people, you probably have a mixed bag of tools. Some are healthy, like taking a day off or getting a massage, and some are not so healthy, like eating sweets or drinking too much. It’s a good idea to have a variety of ways to reduce tension so you always have something to reach for (besides those chips or glass of wine) that offers…
If you’re into health and fitness, you probably want everyone in your life to be into it too. That’s an admirable goal, but going about it the wrong way may do more harm than good. You might end up pushing your loved ones away. Sometimes a softer approach is more…
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries any athlete will experience. It may be difficult to avoid that missed step, uneven ground or trip off the curb, but if you practice one simple exercise, you may be able to walk away without a serious injury. Sprained ankles…
When I graduated from college, I remember the relief of never having to take another final exam or sit through another boring lecture and the utter terror at finding a job and figuring out the rest of my life. With those big decisions to deal with, the last thing I worried about was staying fit and exercising, something I eventually regretted.
What I learned is that going from a relatively…
Every decade has its share of health and fitness trends and the last 10 years brought some doozies. We renewed our relationship with carbs, invented a whole new way of exercise using our Nintendo Wiis, rediscovered our abs and gave them a new name (the core) and created tons…
If you’re old enough, you probably remember back in the olden days when all we really did was run, maybe play tennis and do some situps and pushups. These days, exercise has evolved to include almost any activity you can imagine: Running, walking, strength training…
If you’re like most people, stress is a regular part of your day. Some statistics suggest that up to 77% of us feel the physical effects of stress on a regular basis, in the form of headaches, insomnia, anxiety, weight gain, muscle aches and pains, crankiness, and difficulty focusing.
While completely getting rid of stress is not possible, learning how to deal with it in a healthy way…