Childhood obesity is a growing concern among everyone. As children continue to gain excessive weight their weight seems to be on the brink of obesity. So who cares right? After all they're just kids and will most likely grow out of it? What's a little baby fat here and there? … [Read more...] about Why Childhood Obesity is a Concern
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Activity Ideas for Busy Families
For busy career families, heading to the gym or exercising in any manner is often not a high priority after a long day of work. Sometimes, you simply want to relax and unwind with your family after a hard day, and that doesn't include working up a sweat at the gym. However, if … [Read more...] about Activity Ideas for Busy Families
Top 5 Ways To Engage Your Kids in Physical Fitness
Obesity rates in children have skyrocketed in recent years, and it's no wonder with children spending an average of 20 weeks watching TV. Sedentary lifestyles imparted on kids can carry into adulthood and lead to obesity and other serious problems. That's not to say that watching … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ways To Engage Your Kids in Physical Fitness
Outdoor Toys: A Great Way to Encourage Outdoor Play
As childhood obesity becomes a growing issue today, parents are becoming more aware of the effect of too much time spent playing video games, computer games or watching movies on their children. That's why outdoor toys are a perfect way to get kids off the couch or away from the … [Read more...] about Outdoor Toys: A Great Way to Encourage Outdoor Play
The Fit Family: Getting Your Family Physically Active
In today's busy world, It's very easy to come home from a long day at work or school and end up sitting down to relax in front of the TV. However, this behavior is not conducive to a healthy, active lifestyle and is actually doing more harm than good. Numerous studies have shown … [Read more...] about The Fit Family: Getting Your Family Physically Active
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