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Returning to sports during COVID-19: Precautions for you and your children

September 23, 2020/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Family life, Fitness, Right Highlight, Sports, Staying healthy /by Rise and Shine

We’ve provided the guidelines below to help you with questions that may arise during the process of returning to sports.

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.

Is CrossFit safe for kids?

April 29, 2019/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Fitness, Physical Activity, Right Feature, Sports /by Rise and Shine

Laurel Blakemore, MD, discusses the health benefits and the dangers associated with CrossFit.