Brad Johnson is your typical American teen. He grew up playing baseball, watching MTV, and taking two Adderall pills each day for his ADHD. Brad first showed signs of hyperactivity in kindergarten, ... Continue Reading
Put Yourself First for All the Right Reasons
She doesn’t like your dinner so you make her mac and cheese. He doesn’t like crusts, so you cut them off. Your nine and 12-year-old won’t wake themselves up, pack a lunch, or make breakfast, so these ... Continue Reading
Parents, You Must Find Time for Fitness
“Just wait until you have kids.” “Must be nice to have that kind of time.” “Yeah, I used to be in shape, too, before… them." (The speaker points to his children while drawing a long sip of soda.) ... Continue Reading
My Daughter Will Never Do Girl Push Ups
Two things happened on my last night of a working trip to New York: I had my first poke bowl ever, and my girlfriend Facetimed to tell me she was pregnant. Both events caused me to close my eyes and take a ... Continue Reading
Juggling Family and Fitness: Live Life on Your Terms
My wife Katie and I wake up at 6:30 am every morning. Let's get real, it's chaos—we get ready for work, we make breakfast, and make sure our baby boy is ready for his 8:30 drop off at daycare. As of now, ... Continue Reading
Cheap, Healthy Fuel for Athletes
Source: Bev Childress Every top college and pro sports organization has figured out the obvious: what you eat fuels your performance. Sure, athletes might splurge on cheat meals following exhausting ... Continue Reading
Life After Kids: 4 Weeks to Get Your Fitness Back
My six-year-old daughter is off school for the summer, and she’s been having fun taking care of her two younger siblings, ages four and almost two. The other morning she decided she wanted to get them ... Continue Reading
Raising and Coaching Healthy Kids: Meet Our Kids’ Fitness Team!
The next generation of fitness starts now, and parents, coaches, and caregivers have the privelige to pass on their knowledge. Our team of kids' coaches understands the importance of helping kids pursue ... Continue Reading
3 Steps to Improving Your Child’s Eating Habits
“Good habits formed at youth make all the difference.” Even Aristotle knew this way back in the time of the ancient Greeks. So why do so many of us fight bad eating habits we've had since childhood? And ... Continue Reading
4 Ways You Can Fight Back Against the War on Physical Education
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of children in the United States who are obese has tripled in the past thirty years.1 This means there are approximately ... Continue Reading
One Nation, Malnourished: Take Control and Change the Future
An estimated 97 million adults in the United States (55% of the population) are overweight or obese. The American Public Health Association has stated that nine million children between the ages of six and ... Continue Reading
Parents Who Move More Have Kids Who Move More
I can assume that if you’re reading Breaking Muscle you are an exercise enthusiast, but if you’re also a parent, it’s time to get off your butt, even when you’re at home, and set an example. A study this ... Continue Reading
How to Choose the Right Little Kids Coach For You
I never thought I’d be one of those moms who enrolled their toddler in multiple classes and actually spent money on “Mommy and Me” classes. After all, how much could a toddler, preschooler, or other young ... Continue Reading
The Kutin Family, Part 2 – Balancing God, the Gym, and Competition
In last week’s article, we discussed the powerlifters in the Kutin family, including 10-year-old world record holder “Supergirl” Naomi. But beyond their talents on the podium, the Kutins have a unique ... Continue Reading
The Future of Fitness: 9 Articles to Help Raise Healthy Kids
Although we adults may not realize it at the moment, the kids of today will define the next generation of fitness and athleticism. Parents, family members, and coaches have the privelige to pass on what we ... Continue Reading
Kids and Sports Drinks: Healthy Hydration or Soda Incognito?
Sports drinks may seem like a healthier kid’s beverage than soda and other sugary beverages, but that’s not necessarily the case. In fact, last week a bill sponsored by the California Medical Association ... Continue Reading
Family Fitness: Blaze the Trail and Stay Fit This Spring Break
Although binge drinking may not be as much of a concern, a family vacation over spring break can be an opportunity for other excesses, like hours in front of the TV and fast food meals three times a day. ... Continue Reading
Parenting an Athlete: It’s a Razor’s Edge
I often ride a razor’s edge as the parent of two young athletes. The blade sharpens when trying to figure out when to push them, or not push them; be involved, but not too much. A situation becomes ... Continue Reading
