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Yes – You Do Have Time
One of the most common justifications people have for being unable to stick to a fitness plan is that they “don’t have time”[1]. And given the 24/7 demands of our [...]
Sprint Training for Children
The idiom, ‘Sprinters are born, marathoners are made,’ assumes that the major factor in sprinting is genetics. That is accurate if your goal is to become a world-class sprinter. However, [...]
From Skill Training to Practices and Games – Today’s Youth Are Still Lacking Strength and Body Awareness
Today's youth athletes are at a great time in this world. They have everything they need to succeed. However, youth athletes are still lacking strength and are deficient in certain [...]
How Sports Parents Ruin The Car Ride Home
Great sports parents have great timing. There are good times to talk with your son or daughter about the game or practice, and then there are bad times....
How to Deal with a Difficult Coach
At some point in every athlete’s career, there comes a time when a coach makes you question your love for your sport. A coach that screams, is hypercritical, or is [...]
How Much Exercise Today’s Youth Needs to ‘Offset’ a Day of Sitting
Think about it. You sit for about six hours a day at school. And when you go home, you head straight to the couch to watch TV, play video games, [...]
How Parents Can Model Good Sportsmanship from the Sidelines
There is much to be gained from sports if your child can have fun and not worry about winning. Of course, everyone wants to win, but truthfully, for your child, [...]
How Parents Can be Prepared for this Flu Season
Your nose is an antimicrobial fighting filtering machine. And its special secret weapon is mucus. Mucus traps and prevents bacteria and antigens from entering your lungs and body that cause [...]
Strength and Conditioning for Your Pre-Schooler
You may have clicked on this article out of curiosity. Strength and conditioning for pre-schoolers? Really? That sounds dangerous and inappropriate for kids. I'm a personal trainer by trade. Most [...]
A Parent’s Guide to Developing Active, Healthy Kids
Every parent wants their child to be healthy. It is their chief concern at the moment of birth. Parents will always want their children to develop into healthy, strong, and [...]
