Recent Fitness Blog | Children's Fitness PostsKeeping Your Kids Fit and Safe This Summerby Michele Cheplic09 Jul 2009 04:05 AMNow that school's out millions of kids across the nation are spending their summer days having fun on the soccer field, basketball court and in the swimming pool. Do Your Kids Need More Exercise?by Michele Cheplic07 Apr 2009 07:02 PMHealth experts would answer that question with a rousing "yes," and now they have even more evidence to support their assertions. A new study found that more than half a million 4-year-olds are obese. Fat Babies = Unfit Adultsby Michele Cheplic05 Apr 2009 06:57 PMAccording to a new study, infants who gain too much weight as babies are more likely to grow into obese toddlers, and later, obese adults. NFL Superstars Encourage Kids to Get Movingby Michele Cheplic22 Mar 2009 05:27 AMWashington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall made a confession before lawmakers this week: His own kids could use more exercise. Study Shows Most Bullied Kids are Overweightby Michele Cheplic28 Dec 2008 09:40 AMThis fascinating new study reveals that overweight children are typically a bully's prime targets. Exercise Helps Overweight Kids Manage Anger Betterby Michele Cheplic05 Dec 2008 09:00 PMMy gym teacher may have been ahead of her time when she ordered quarreling students to "walk off" their anger. According to a new study, exercise appears to reduce anger in overweight but otherwise healthy children. I always thought it was a bit hokey when my high school P.E. How Treadmills are Helping Babies with Down Syndromeby Michele Cheplic22 Nov 2008 11:19 PMYou may never look at your treadmill the same way again... According to new study, placing infants with Down syndrome on a treadmill for just a few minutes per day can help them walk up to four or five months earlier than with only traditional physical therapy. Motivating Your Kids to Moveby Michele Cheplic23 Oct 2008 02:47 PMThese days that might be tougher than finding a TV commercial that's not politically motivated. For millions of kids the idea of putting down video game controls and picking up a bike to ride is a foreign concept. A New Way to Fight Childhood Obesityby Michele Cheplic18 Oct 2008 09:28 PMPerhaps the American government could learn a lesson from South Korea... on how to curtail childhood obesity. Fall Sports and Your Childby Michele Cheplic04 Oct 2008 12:15 PMNow that school is back in session the number of sports related injuries is on the rise. Pediatricians say they are seeing a ton of ankle injuries among young athletes now that football and soccer season has gotten underway. Recent Blog Comments gts2525 says... "If you're intimidated by a gym and a fitness routine, check out information online before you take the plunge." elenora123 says... "very interesting i so much love what i see in this site,and i will like to be member of the site. Love your site." |
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