Cycling is an activity that is easy to maintain if you do it alone or with a fellow enthusiast. Conversely, sustaining this fitness habit may appear more challenging when you have young ones in tow.
The easy solution would be to leave the kids out of it entirely until they’re
Strength Training for Children
by Angela Yorke July 10th, 2012| Strength Training
Children are sometimes considered small people, i.e., adults in miniature, although this concept should not be applied uniformly across the board, such as when strength training is involved; however, children can carry out strength training.
Timing is the foremost question regarding when it is appropriate to introduce strength training. Most
Timing is the foremost question regarding when it is appropriate to introduce strength training. Most
Just Running with It
by Angela Yorke May 7th, 2012| Family Fitness
Parents are usually a major influence on the fitness activity in which a child expresses interest. Running is relatively easy to start with, the most significant expense being a good pair of shoes.
Naturally, any responsible parent would be wary of overexertion. As with adult newcomers to any activity, children
Naturally, any responsible parent would be wary of overexertion. As with adult newcomers to any activity, children
Teaching a Child to Ski
by Bea November 27th, 2009| Family Fitness
Well, I do not know about you, but I have been less than thrilled with the weather this season. For instance, it is November, but this past week in Boston it has been anywhere from 40 to 60 degrees outside. That is not cold, and it certainly is not the
Never Too Young
by LJ Dovichi April 26th, 2008| Family Fitness
You are never too young to play sports and keep fit. Even young children can play, from those just walking to the ones getting ready to start children's leagues. They might not understand the rules of the game, but they can work on their hand eye coordination and keep their