Physical Activity Archives

Little skier having fun at sunny snowy day

Winter sports safety tips for kids

January 10, 2024/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Fitness, Injury and First Aid, Physical Activity, Right Feature, Right Highlight, Safety, Sports, Sports Injury, Winter Safety/by Rise and Shine

Despite the risk for injury, physical activity in the wintertime is important for a child’s overall health and the strength of their bones.

Nutrition tips for young athletes

November 9, 2022/in 13-18 years, Eating and Nutrition, Fitness, Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Right Feature, Right Highlight/by Danielle Robbins

Physical therapist Kevin McGuinness shares nutrition tips to help your young athlete build a healthy diet conducive to their growth and development.

Is weightlifting safe for your teen?

November 2, 2022/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Fitness, Physical Activity, Right Feature, Right Highlight/by webteam

Kevin McGuinness explains how, if done properly, weightlifting can offer many benefits to teens and young adults.

illustration of fitness tracker and boy running

Are fitness trackers good for children?

May 19, 2022/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Family Life, Fitness, Parenting, Physical Activity, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

There’s no denying that fitness trackers can help track children’s activity levels, but there are downsides to them too.

Keeping children safe around home exercise equipment

May 12, 2022/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Fitness, Household Risks, Physical Activity, Right Highlight, Safety/by Rise and Shine

Below are some helpful tips to keep children safe from unintentional injuries when we are not using our home exercise equipment, or we are not watching our child’s every move.