kids fitness

Despite Olympic success, America's youth are surprisingly unfit compared with other countries.

The main reason our kids don't exercise is that the message we give them about it is all wrong.

Avoid the temptation to specialize your kids too early. Focus instead on intelligent progression and quality movement.

While CrossFit, Inc. has had public legal battles for years, Jeff and Mikki Martin never imagined the sights would be set on them.

Here are five lessons from childhood to help you on your journey to optimum wellness.

Competition can be ugly during early childhood. How can parents of young children get them started on the right foot?

If homework time triggers headaches for the whole family, consider adding a little exercise into the mix.

I'm a big believer in starting children while they're young. Here's why RDLs are my favorite exercise.

Bookmark this page and make these articles your homework if you consider yourself a dedicated athlete or coach.

Teaching kids how to do the Olympic lifts is different from teaching adults. Change your cues accordingly.

Young athletes don't always realize the impact their training will have on their future. Here's how to protect them.

Receiving the initial diagnosis of Sever’s disease can be scary, but with proper treatment it shouldn't have lasting effects.

Developing fine motor skills will help your kids excel in their sport. Here are some Montessori-inspired tips for building these skills.

I'm not going to give you the usual boring advice. Instead, I'm here to offer some not-so-expected tips on how to handle kids.

Montessori materials are prepared with children in mind. The equipment you use for coaching kids should be the same.

Your workouts aren't just about you - you can use them to make the world a better place. And we can also learn a lot about the (fitness) world from children.

Many schools are shortening recess or even eliminating it altogether. Here are some reasons that's a bad idea.

Unfortunately, many people who skip breakfast are those who need it most - young and growing athletes.