These kid-friendly exercises will get them moving their whole bodies. Anything that gets kids up and moving is good for them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes regular physical activity can help children improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, and reduce the risk of developing health conditions such as heart disease, cancer, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis, along with improving the symptoms of anxiety and depression. According to CDC guidelines, kids between the ages of 6 and 17 should be getting at lea ..read more

These exercises use your own body weight to help build strength. They're perfect for kids and the whole family to do together. Whether your child is training for a 5K or obstacle course race, or she just wants to get in shape, these strength-training moves—courtesy of Ewunike Akpana certified personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise and a Master Build Our Kids’ Success trainer who specializes in getting both kids and adults into shape—are a great addition to a workout routine at just about any age. 1. Bench step-ups: Step right foot, then left, up onto a low bench, then step dow ..read more

Jumping rope is a great way to practice coordination and increase conditioning at home! Here is an information on choosing the correct rope, rope length and building skills for beginners. How to start jump roping in 5 easy steps If you're looking for one of the most efficient cardio workouts that anyone can do anytime, anywhere, you only need one thing: a jump rope. Lauren Flymen has been documenting her one-year journey, and now her goal is to inspire others to pick up a rope. Source: CNN Here is the link for the full article with videos! https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2021/06/03/how-to-jump-r ..read more

Athletic Shoes: Lace Them to Fit Experts say proper shoe lacing makes a difference for your feet. It's just one of many simple things you can do to safeguard your feet while you put them through the demands of a workout or even a long day of standing or walking over all sorts of surfaces. Simply lacing your shoes or sneakers properly, along with choosing a shoe that fits your foot correctly, can add comfort to your stride and prevent foot injuries. Importance of good fit Incorrect fit and a poor lacing method are a dangerous combination. They can cause a variety of foot ills, from blisters and ..read more

Fencing is an elegant modern sport that has been enjoyed by people around the world since the middle ages. It’s a challenge both physically and tactically between two opponents that resembles fencing in the 18th century. Using weapons called foil, epee, and saber- fencers score points by hitting one another on designated areas on the body while moving back and forth on a long strip. It’s one of the fastest Olympic sports so keep up with these top 10 health benefits of fencing! Strength and Endurance: Fencing involves intense footwork to keep distance with the opponent, requiring speed and fle ..read more

The sugar in sports drinks might be helpful—but only to a select few. Decades' worth of Gatorade commercials have taught us two things: Sports drinks hydrate you better than water, and it’s normal to sweat orange or blue liquid. Neither of these statements is true, but it does bring us to another interesting point, which is that the reason sports drinks work probably isn’t what you think. The reason many of us drink stuff like Gatorade to begin with is probably a combination of the sweet neurochemical reward that comes from ingesting sugar and the subliminal messaging inherent in sports drink ..read more

By Lainey Younkin, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.; Eating Well, October 2, 2020 Looking to restock on electrolytes after an intense workout (or maybe a little too much partying?). Here we break down which drinks are high in electrolytes and when you might need them. Electrolytes play many important roles in the body. But do you need to take electrolyte drinks in order to keep your electrolyte levels up and your body functioning? Here, we explore the science and different options for drinks. What Are Electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals that have an electric charge and are found in blood, tissues, org ..read more

Stress automatically calls to mind negative moments in life: A difficult upcoming test, a fight with a friend or parent, global collective stress like the coronavirus pandemic, or even self-created stress about what others might be thinking. And yes, too much stress and too few resources to combat it can be a bad thing…but allowing kids to entirely avoid it actually does them a disservice. Board-certified family physician and TrueSport Expert Deborah Gilboa, MD, specializes in youth development—including stress management. Her main message to parents is that children need to experience stress ..read more

When it comes to stellar at-home workouts, we often think of video-led bodyweight sequences, simple dumbbell moves, a heart-pumping dance sesh, or heading out for a run. While all of these exercises undoubtedly benefit the body, none of them offer quite as much utility (and agility) as jumping rope. If you haven’t jumped rope since your elementary school’s Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser, don’t worry. We chatted with a few jump rope pros for everything there is to know about stepping into a routine, including the secret to perfect each jump and why it’s worthwhile in the first place. The benef ..read more

Fencers need a space where they can make fencing and athletic movements. Coaches need to be able to see the entire fencer in order to give the best feedback. Yes, we need to see them head to toe. It is best to use a laptop or a tablet if possible, rather than a phone. This way the fencer can easily see the coach instructions. If you use your phone to chromecast or a different format to your tv then that would also work. Turn on your video to be seen and do not mute yourself. We want the student interaction and comments just like we were at in-person training. Ask questions! Try to position you ..read more