kids fitness

“All children start their school careers with sparkling imaginations, fertile minds, and a willingness to take risks with what they think.” -Sir Ken Robinson Along with “do your homework” and “eat ... Continue Reading

Doing homework with my six-year-old used to be a struggle every evening. Both of us dreaded it, and I’m pretty sure everyone else in the house did, too. But after a little brainstorming, I realized there ... Continue Reading

<strong">Achilles pain and Achilles injuries are common in youth athletes, especially those who participate in jumping and running sports, such as basketball, gymnastics, soccer, and ... Continue Reading

In previous articles, I explained how the Montessori concept of “following the child” can be applied in both a school environment and a fitness environment. I also discussed how foundational training is ... Continue Reading

There is a silent plague striking children today. You won’t hear about it on the evening news, and few doctors will talk about it, choosing instead to focus on the general issues of obesity and juvenile ... Continue Reading

Many parents encourage their children to participate in athletics for a host of reasons, including improved health, better teamwork, and socialization. However, parents and coaches may not be fully aware ... Continue Reading

In just a few weeks, the Sochi Winter Olympics are going to start, and the world will be amazed at the feats of athletes as they twirl, jump, slide, spin, and propel themselves in ways and at speeds that ... Continue Reading

I was talking with a friend the other day about a shocking story I read recently. It appears that humans are getting slower, or at least kids are. The article in question details a comprehensive study that ... Continue Reading

Many coaches and parents wonder which training methods are safe and effective for kids. School-aged children often participate in athletics and sometimes scholarships are even on the line. Some of the most ... Continue Reading

There’s a lot to be said about how your daily activities will affect outcomes like how overweight you might get. And I don’t mean just your eating habits, I mean anything you do that even seems unrelated ... Continue Reading

Peripheral Heart Action or better known as PHA is a “system” that was developed by Dr. Arthur Steinhaus in the 1940s and brought to the forefront of the muscle world by 1960s legendary body builder and Mr. ... Continue Reading

What is the proper role of strength training in a child’s development? This question can elicit emotionally charged opinions. On one side we have strength training professionals and scientists who have ... Continue Reading

Once my firstborn daughter could walk and express herself somewhat coherently, I had a hard time knowing how to teach her anything. I remember being so frustrated when I would try to sit down with her and ... Continue Reading

Photos provided by IronWorks Athletics. On August 11, skydivers will fall from the sky and perform above an athletic field to dramatically mark the opening a large CrossFit competition sponsored by ... Continue Reading

It all started one Thursday during the hottest month of the summer. I spent the first part of my morning debating with my toddler over what she wanted for breakfast. “Cereal?” “No.” “Scrambled ... Continue Reading