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! There are several tips to keep in mind when it … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Turn Fitness into a Family Affair
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The Calories Burned Sitting in a Steam Sauna for 15 Minutes
Sweating the Pounds Off: How Much Weight Can You Lose During 15 Minutes in a Steam Sauna? It's every dieter's dream to be able to lose weight without exercising. One recent fad is using steam saunas to sweat excess weight away without lifting a finger, which sounds too good to be true. Just how much weight can you lose by sitting in a sauna? The Miraculous Sauna … [Read more...] about The Calories Burned Sitting in a Steam Sauna for 15 Minutes
It’s Ok To Let Our Kids Settle For “Good Enough”
When it comes to my kids, one of the things that stresses me out is this whole idea of “specializing.” Since my daughter was four or five, I've watched as many of her friends have streamlined their focus on piano or guitar, on club soccer or volleyball teams, on ice skating or acting or singing or swimming or tennis or dance. The stakes seem to get really high really fast - … [Read more...] about It’s Ok To Let Our Kids Settle For “Good Enough”
Why It’s Better To Work Out With Friends
Change your relationship with exercise. You don’t need to do this alone. Whatever your fitness goal, consistency is the key to reaching it. When you join forces with your friends, you’ll find benefits that go beyond your expectations. Anything you do consistently over time will yield results… good or bad. So instead of meeting for happy hour or a food-fest, meet up for … [Read more...] about Why It’s Better To Work Out With Friends
Plugging In When Your Middle-Schooler Wants To Cut The Cord
I'm always looking for opportunities to stay involved in my son's educational experience, which has gotten a little trickier since he moved up to middle school. In elementary school, there were more ways for me to feel plugged in to his experience, as well as to engage with teachers and staff. Now there are no more apple picking trips, family dance nights or in-class … [Read more...] about Plugging In When Your Middle-Schooler Wants To Cut The Cord