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10 Ways to Turn Fitness into a Family Affair
The following is a guest post by Brant Secunda and Mark Allen Does obesity run in the family? According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, if one parent is overweight, there is a 50 percent chance that their children will also be overweight. But when exercise becomes a family affair, everyone wins!
Get Fit While You Sit Must-Haves
Do you sit way too long at your desk? Do your kids play too many video games sitting in a chair? We found two nifty products that can help burn calories and improve posture while you or your kids type away at your computer or engage in other typically sedentary activities. The FlexiSpot Bike V9 combines work…
Is Your Child Wearing The Right Bike Helmet?
May is National Bike Month! You read that correctly, bike riding has its own month. How great is that? Aside from the fact that bike riding has a dedicated awareness month, there are a number of reasons to continue biking as a family throughout the year (if weather permits): Fresh air Healthy alternative to using the car Healthy family activity Opportunity to explore your local community Bike Riding Safety TipsTracy Zaslow, MD, medical director …
Family Fitness Tips
Family fitness helps the family bond while you promote a healthy lifestyle with your kids. The benefits of staying physically fit include reduced risk for disease, a more positive outlook on life, better sleeping and weight control. You don’t need to drag the family to the gym or make the kids do hundreds of jumping jacks to stay fit. Entertaining and physically active family time works just as well to increase fitness.
The Best Pregnancy Fitness
Your body goes through numerous changes and adjustments during the course of your pregnancy. As long as your health is good and your pregnancy normal, your doctor may recommend you stay physically fit. Although you may find you enjoy relaxing while waiting for the stork, or prefer doing nothing more strenuous than reclining in your easy chair, exercising during your pregnancy can improve your health. In fact, according to the Mayo Clinic, exercising during pregnancy may help prevent discomfort, shorten your labor and increase your strength and stamina. Talk to your doctor about this important aspect of your pregnancy.