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Sports Team Burnout: When It’s Time to Cut Back on the Lessons and Leagues
Be it soccer or swimming, tennis or baseball, year ’round training or participation on too many teams can lead to burnout and overuse injuries which are on the rise, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. An estimated 45 million youth between the ages of six and 18 … Be it soccer or swimming, tennis or baseball, year ’round training or participation on too many teams can lead to burnout and overuse injuries which are on the rise, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Is Your Daughter a Cheerleader? Prevent Injuries!
Is your daughter interested in cheerleading? Are you skeptical because you’ve heard it’s a dangerous sport? Well, here’s your chance to get the facts straight. We interviewed Dr. Jeffrey Dugas of the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) and Bill Seely, executive director of USA Cheer, about cheerleading misconceptions and injury prevention tips for parents and kids interested in this sport. And, when it comes to letting your child start cheerleading, they say BRING IT ON! ModernMom: What are the most common types of cheerleader injuries?
Walking Exercise Plans
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Heart Association (AHA), healthy adults need moderate aerobic exercise five times a week or intense aerobic exercise three times a week. Creating a walking plan is the perfect solution to meet those requirements. You need not buy expensive gadgets or join a gym. Walking is easy on your joints, and almost anyone can do it. Sixty minutes of walking a day is a great goal, and not so hard to achieve.
The Best Cardio Exercise to Lose Weight
The good news about losing weight through cardio is that the best exercises are the ones that you enjoy. Having some fun while you exercise is important. To lose weight through cardio, you have to devote yourself to an exercise program. Feel free to vary your cardio to keep things fresh. A good weight loss regimen through cardio is to lose 1 lb. each week, according to the Shape Fit website.
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 …