I've always been an active person. And 20 years ago, when I was a kid, we played outside. We played tag, hide and go seek, baseball/softball, kickball, etc. Unfortunately, kids don't play outside like they used to. When I was in school, we had excellent physical education programs...unfortunately, it seems as if schools don't have the budget to provide good physical education for the students. Families are becoming more and more disconnected. Both parents are working to pay the bills and provide for their families. There is less time to cook, and families are looking to fast food … [Read more...]
Fit or Fiction – Baby Boomers’ Fitness
November 2, 2010 by
Whether you're old or young, in shape or never picked up a weight in your life, you've probably heard a lot of fitness myths. There are all kinds of ideas about weight loss and exercise out there, ranging from credible to downright crazy. Here are just a few of the common myths baby boomers hear about their fitness and the real truth behind them. Myth 1: You can't be in great shape. When you think of healthy, sculpted bodies, your mind generally cuts to people in their 20's. While many people want to be more fit and healthy, they have convinced themselves that they are simply too old … [Read more...]
My Passion for Fitness
November 2, 2010 by
Fitness is such a huge part of my life and is a passion of mine. I believe that overall health and fitness are such important elements to complete happiness. Many families today have so many daily tasks that exercise and family nutrition gets put aside, and is not a top priority. This one fact is what has given me the passion to change everyday families’ outlook on this important concept. I myself have been guilty of this until I discovered what an immense difference eating a clean diet and getting daily exercise in could do for me and my family. I realized I became a better spouse, parent, … [Read more...]
How Much Exercise Do Kids Need?
October 21, 2010 by
There was a time when no one worried about kids getting enough exercise. Before the invention of television, computers and video games, children often spent much of their time participating in physical activities. They played tag with friends, organized impromptu basketball games and rode their bikes. But today, the abundance of inactive pursuits for children has led to a decrease in their activity level. The dangers of an inactive lifestyle are many. When an adult has a sedentary lifestyle, it increases his risk of serious health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart … [Read more...]
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