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5 Fitness Goals for the Summer

When it comes to goal setting, most of us think about the New Year. That’s the time when resolutions are made. But summer is a perfect opportunity to do the same. If there is ever a season to really be committed to a fit lifestyle, summer is it. It’s the perfect time of year to start eating healthier and incorporate more physical activity into your day. So with that, here are 5 fitness goals you should have for the summer. The first goal is to eat more fruit. Not only is this the season for some of the freshest fruits … Continue reading →

Sneaky Fitness: Fun, Foolproof Ways to Slip Fitness into Your Child’s Everyday Life

Sneaky Fitness: Fun, Foolproof Ways to Slip Fitness into Your Child’s Everyday Life by Missy Chase Lapine and Larysa Didio is a hit with moms! This amazing book has shown parents how to help reluctant kids get more physically fit without them even being aware of it. Not so long ago (or so it seems) kids were out from morning until night during summer vacation playing. Kids played hide and seek, baseball, dodge ball, freeze tag, kick the can and other great childhood games. Kids swam, they rode bikes, and they read their favorite books under the backyard tree. During … Continue reading →

Is It Time For a Fitness Makeover?

While I haven’t watched it in some time, one of my favorite television shows used to be “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” I loved the stories behind the families who were chosen and the excitement on their faces the first time they laid eyes on their new home. There are so many other types of “makeover” shows on now…everything from your clothes, to plastic surgery. So what is the draw to makeovers? It’s a chance for something new, a fresh start in life. It can be very inspiring and motivating. The same is true in fitness. So perhaps it is time … Continue reading →

Ideas for Summer Fitness

It’s time to start thinking about summer fitness. It’s the perfect time of year to try something new and to really enjoy the outdoors. One of the best ideas for summer fitness is swimming. While having fun, you get in a really great workout. Get in a few laps, play some games in the pool with your kids or join a water aerobics class. There is nothing better than a day of splashing in the sun. But don’t think of swimming or water sports as something relegated to a pool. What about some adventure kayaking or canoeing? If you are … Continue reading →

Start a Family Fitness Challenge

I turned on my Wii Fit Plus this morning and went right to the plaza. This is where everyone’s characters are housed until you select your character and start using the system. It was a sad sight before my eyes. All of my family’s characters were standing up and sleeping. Their heads were hanging down, arms were drooped and you could see “Zzzz” coming from each one. A part of me thought it was funny and a part of me thought it was sad. Our characters had not been using the system recently, some longer than others, so they had … Continue reading →

Best Summer Sports

Summer is just around the corner. Many of us are already experiencing warmer temperatures and thinking about summer sports. Sports are a great way to keep fit. If you are looking for ideas on some of the best summer sports, here is a list for you. Try your hand at volleyball. The great thing about volleyball is when it’s played on a beach. Not only do you get to play but you get to lie out on the beach when you are resting. Volleyball really works your arms and legs. Biking is another fun sport that allows you the opportunity … Continue reading →

Family Fitness: Build on What You Know

I couldn’t be more proud of my daughter this year as she’s dived into the world of books with such bursting enthusiasm. She’s literally devouring the books faster than we can get them. Each book is a portal to another time, another place, and whether it’s an adventure or history or compassion, she’s learning a little bit more from each book. So it disturbed me when my husband commented that her reading was great, but he didn’t want her to get fat just sitting around and reading books. Active Kids This is an attitude that a parent shouldn’t have about … Continue reading →

Fitness Week in Review for Week Ending May 24

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Love these end of the week reviews where we can see what articles we talked about this week and catch you up on articles you may have missed. We launched our Olympic series this week in an effort to let you, the readers, get to know the Olympic hopefuls and athletes before they head off to Beijing this summer. We kicked off our series with a look at the chosen cyclists and the swimmers. Focus on the Olympics This week’s Olympic series began with Focus on the Olympics: New Series which addressed the goals of our new series. Athletes we … Continue reading →

Fitness Week in Review for Week Ending May 17

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Love these end of the week reviews where we can see what articles we talked about this week and catch you up on articles you may have missed. This week let us explore old and new ideas in fitness from getting the exercise you need on a shoe-string budget to the types of excuses we use to get out of doing the exercise in the first time. Fitness on a Shoe-String Budget is important to keep in mind when you consider the rising cost of gas, travel and fitness clubs. One of the best things about fitness is that it … Continue reading →

Dear Heather … Summer Fitness Vacations

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Dear Heather, I remember reading in your blog a while back about fitness vacations. I was actually thinking that this would be a good plan for my family (we have 4 boys ranging in age of 5 to 15) and I think a fitness vacation might inspire my sons to stay active while spending some time with their Dad and I. But I’m not sure where to start my planning. Any ideas? -Mom on the Move Dear Mom on the Move, First let me say hats off to you, I have a hard time keeping up with 1 girl, I … Continue reading →