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The World of Snow Skiing

by Heather Long

21 Oct 2006 03:00 PM

Let me preface this blog with the information that I didn't get to go skiing for the first time until I was about 26 years old. The first time I went, I was equal parts terrified and exhilarated.

When Is My Child Old Enough to Go Skiing?

by Heather Long

21 Oct 2006 11:00 AM

With so many areas seeing their first snows in the last few weeks, let's answer a question that many parents have. When you love skiing and you enjoy skiing, you really want to share that joy and that love with your children.

The Season for Skiing

by Heather Long

16 Oct 2006 06:30 PM

It snowed in several places this weekend. Snow - that complete and total sign of winter arriving and where there is snow - there is skiing.

Marriage Partners Can Equal Fitness Partners

by Heather Long

24 Sep 2006 05:00 AM

I write for the marriage blog as well as the fitness blog and the following could actually be placed in either blog. I elected for here in fitness because we talk about parents motivating their kids and working on improving their kids' fitness all the time.

Blast Your Workout: Jump Roping

by Heather Long

08 Sep 2006 04:00 PM

Do you remember jumping rope when you were a kid? You could jump rope by yourself or with others. There were plenty of rhymes and rope jumping songs you could sing or chant to keep you motivated on course for getting the most number of jumps in your jump roping routine.

Toughen Up P.E. Requirements

by Heather Long

27 Aug 2006 10:45 AM

We've talked about the fact that just going to a physical education class in school isn't enough as far as a child's physical activity level is concerned. That they need more activity in their day from team sports to dancing to gymnastics and more. However, that does not mean P.E.

The Ultimate Thighmaster: Horseback Riding

by Heather Long

27 Aug 2006 07:35 AM

I remember the Suzanne Sommers commercials advertising the Thighmaster, the ultimate home workout for women to tighten up their thighs and buttocks. The Thighmaster was a focusing tool, designed to help you concentrate on isolating those muscles and using them against specific tension or resistance.

Fitness Tips: Kids On the Move

by Heather Long

25 Aug 2006 09:30 AM

Most of our kids are back in school and with only a week left to go before Labor Day and the launch of the Fall television season and hopefully, fingers crossed and a small prayer thrown in, cooler days will be coming again - here are some tips on helping your kids maintain their energy and activ...

Why Last Is Not Always Least

by Heather Long

25 Aug 2006 04:30 AM

When you hear the words West Point, you likely conjure an image of a great military academy for higher learning - you see military cadets drilling and going to school and eventually entering the Army as an officer.

10 Reasons to Take Your Kids Bowling

by Heather Long

17 Aug 2006 08:45 AM

Let me preface this blog with the comment that I don't need encouragement in this direction. I love bowling and I'm very fortunate that my daughter loves it as well. The only drawback we have is that we don't have a bowling alley close by, so for us to go bowling, it's a bit of a hike.



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