Kids are generally energetic by nature – and they want to burn off that energy, whether it’s chasing their siblings through the house or running in circles in the backyard. Since your child wants to be active anyway, why not enroll them in an extracurricular program that not only harnesses that energy, but also helps […]
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You don’t have to have a fancy backyard pool or live by the ocean to get the benefits of swimming. There are many recreational centers that offer low-cost swimming memberships or pay-as-you-go options. Here are seven reasons to choose swimming as a way to get fit.
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Hand-eye coordination is something that comes very handy in sports – for example, tracking and catching a ball or knocking a puck out of the air. However, you use hand-eye skills in many aspects of your life including driving. While most people don’t really think about their hand-eye coordination and reflexes, there are benefits to […]
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Not all sports are created equal—some are more individual-based than team-based, and while some provide a great workout, we can’t say they’re the “healthiest” because they may involve contact that can lead to short-term and long-term injuries. However, what they have mostly in common is they get your heart rate up and require mental and physical exertion.
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To beat the heat and help the kids burn off some extra energy, try these 5 wet and wild outdoor activities for kids…
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Contrary to what their name might imply, low impact workouts can be just as intense and effective–or even more so– as high impact exercises. So give your joints and bones a break, and try out some of these 10 effective low impact workouts.
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