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10 Steps to Healthier Teens

posted: Tuesday, May 07, 2013   by: Natalie Digate Muth

Does trying to get your teen to practice healthy habits feel like a lost cause? Don’t be discouraged—many adolescents make significant and lasting changes to boost their health after they came to realize the downside of unhealthy behaviors. Here are 10 tips to boost your teens’ health now and help them to gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes they’ll need to keep it up once they head out on their own.

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Kids Menus (Watch Out!)

posted: Thursday, May 02, 2013   by: Natalie Digate Muth

When dining out with your kids, it can be tempting to simply order their meals off the children’s menu. More often than not, however, kids’ menu choices are less-than-healthy fare like burgers, chicken strips and fries. Fortunately, with these great tips you’ll find it is still possible to enjoy dining out with your children—you just have to be willing to look beyond the kids’ menu to find some tasty, yet healthy, options for the whole family.

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MAY: National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

posted: Wednesday, May 01, 2013   by: Natalie Digate Muth

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, so there’s never been a better time to recommit to helping your family and friends lead more active, healthier lives. And remember, fitness is fun! So gather up the neighborhood kids (and their parents!), find a safe green space and have a blast with these seven fun and active games.

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Build a Culture of Fitness Into Your Family

posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2013   by: Julz Arney

Some families are naturally inclined to be active, while others have to work a little harder to develop a culture of healthy fitness. Regardless of where your family falls on the continuum, here are some fun and family-friendly tips that will encourage your children to live a healthy lifestyle and build a culture of fitness-play in your family.

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Program Spotlight: Project ACES

posted: Friday, April 26, 2013   by: Len Saunders

On May 1, kids across the globe will be marking the 25th anniversary of Project ACES Day by running, jumping, playing and generally having fun together to show their support for physical activity. Learn how you can get involved with this important program, which is focused on helping more kids enjoy the benefits of regular physical activity.

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High Intensity Interval Training

Looking for a way to add variety to your exercise plan while taking your fitness to the next level? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a cardiorespiratory training technique that alternates brief speed and recovery intervals to increase the overall intensity of your workout.

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Couch Potatoes Arise

Specifically, recent studies suggest that adults who exercise regularly, but spend most of their days sitting, whether at work or on the couch, have greater health risks than active people who are more likely to be walking or moving throughout the day.

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Gearing Up for a Triathlon

With the rising popularity of triathlon racing and the dozens of new sprint races popping up nationwide every year, it is exciting to see so many newcomers giving this swim-bike-run sport a tri.

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