Fitness Archives

Promoting physical and emotional wellness with your child at home

June 29, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Eating and Nutrition, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Family life, Fitness, Healthy Eating, Parenting, Physical Activity, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

Here are four practices you can incorporate into your child’s daily routine to promote good physical and emotional health.

5 tips for preparing your child for a 5K run

October 10, 2019/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Fitness, Physical Activity, Sports/by Rise and Shine

While many don’t need much experience to participate, 5Ks still require some training – including for kids.

Is exercising from a young age good or bad for kids?

August 20, 2019/in 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Fitness, Physical Activity, Sports/by Rise and Shine

While children shouldn’t be running marathons or lifting their body weight the same way some adults do, strength training in moderation from a young age can be a good thing.

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5 tips for preventing children’s injuries this summer

August 8, 2019/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Fitness, Physical Activity, Safety, Sports, Summer Safety/by Rise and Shine

Keep your kids safe this summer by using these tips from Dr. Sam Zhao.

Here’s how to keep your young kids safe during the summer heat

July 16, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Fitness, Hydration, Safety, Summer Safety/by Rise and Shine

We spoke with local doctor, Terry Kind, about how parents, guardians and caregivers can keep their kids safe and hydrated as temperatures continue to rise.