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Kids Have Tidewater Striders' New Energy to Stay in Shape(Youth1) - The Tidewater Striders are giving a boost to youth running and fitness in Virginia. "Kids Have Tidewater Striders' New Energy to Stay in Shape" Travis Redmond loves to run so much that his mom cracks jokes about it. “I think he started running in my womb,” Debbie Redmond says. “Even as a very young child, he would ... |
Students Encouraged to Be More Active(Youth1) - The Fitzgerald Acadaemy was chosen as one of 25 provincial schools to be included in a new government pilot program aimed at encouraging students to be more active after school hours are over. Read more below. "Students will be more active in future" The staff and grades four to nine students at Fitzgerald Academy in ... |
Kids Should Know Proper Weight Training Techniques(Youth1) - Former Tennessee strength and conditioning coach and current scholastic health afficianado Brian Gearity discusses the importance of proper weight training in youth athletes to maximize the positive effects and disarm the negatives. "Kids Should Know Proper Weight Training Techniques" It’s often easier to know what NOT to do than to know what to do. ... |
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The Hydration Proclamation(Youth1) – Athletes of all ages have heard it before: “stay hydrated.” No matter what type of activity is being performed, whether it is running, walking, or anything else, the importance of consuming fluids is something that people are aware of, but may not understand the true science beh... |
Study Finds Exercise During School Day Boosts Brain Power(Youth1) - Legacy Charter School's 45 minute-per-day PE class has been found to boost the cognitive ability of students by 59 percent according to Furman University Professor Dr. Julian Reed. "Study Finds Exercise During School Day Boosts Brain Power" School is still in session at ... |
If the Shoe Fits(Youth1) – From the latest Under Armour football cleats to the next edition of LeBrons or Kobes, athletes have always put pride into what is laced up on their feet when it is time to compete. Proper advertising and marketing have given brand name footwear that larger-than-life appeal t... |
Girl Scouts Raise Money for Fitness Track(Youth1) – Two middle school students in Florida have raised money to get fitness stations installed on the track at the Fishhawk Sports Complex in Lithia. “Fishhawk Girl Scouts Raise Funds to Create Fitness Track” Two FishHawk Ranch Girl Scouts are putting their muscle behind a pr... |
YMCA to Host Modified Youth Triathlon(Youth1) – An untimed kids triathlon will be hosted in Kansas by the YMCA to promote fun in the community and give learning experiences to young athletes. “YMCA to Host Modified Youth Triathlon” Try any activity that gets kids to move their bodies — that is the advice Beth Gartner ... |
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