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Swimming for Fitness

Michael Phelps did it again. The part-man-part fish broke the world record in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. national championships last week in Indianapolis, giving him ownership of five individual world marks. It’s unlikely that any of us mere mortals will ever accomplish what Phelps has in the pool, but his successes have inspired many to hit the water. Swimming is a great way to stay in shape and have fun in the hot summer sun. What’s more, it also helps build endurance and muscle strength, too. Still, swimming doesn’t come without drawbacks, especially if you are unprepared. The … Continue reading →

Fitness Week in Review for August 25-September 1, 2008

It’s the first day of school here and the mercury is sitting at 92 degrees. It certainly doesn’t feel like fall, but the winds of change are getting ready to blow in (tomorrow it’s supposed to be in the 70s). Back-to-school means back to a regular fitness routine for many parents and if you are looking for tips on how to motivate yourself now that the weather is changing this Week in Review is the perfect place to start. August 25th—–How to Help Someone Who Exercise Too Much. In most cases compulsive exercisers start off their regimes with the right … Continue reading →

How to Get Your Kids in Shape

In a previous blog I detailed Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps’ efforts to motivate kids to get moving. As part of his new mission to get kids interested in physical activity the swimming super star is making trips to community pools around the nation to highlight the value of fitness. Of course, the 23-year-old swimming phenom won’t be visiting every public pool in the United States so if you want to get your children off the couch and outside to burn off calories then you’re going to have to do some of the work yourself. This might be especially challenging … Continue reading →

Phelps Promotes Kids Fitness

Golden boy Michael Phelps just returned to U.S. soil yesterday and his next mission doesn’t involve winning medals; rather the muscular swimming sensation says he wants to save your child from obesity. Phleps flew back to the United States Wednesday and he is wasting no time promoting children’s fitness. This morning he got back into the water for the first time since becoming the winningest Olympic athlete in history. But, the part man-part fish specimen didn’t do so to get in his daily swim; rather the 23-year-old was trying to encourage young kids to embrace the sport of swimming the … Continue reading →

Avoiding obesity in the teen years

By the time your kids get to their teens years, they have taken over control of their schedules, and keeping them active is a feat of monstrous proportions. With today’s’ technological advancements, they are much more content to stay inside than we were at their age. They are attached to their computers, video games, and cell phones. There is no need to visit with friends or to go outside and play. Back when I was a teen, I walked two miles to the library, or a half mile to my friends house and then took the stairs to her fourth … Continue reading →