As many of you know I have been involved in the fitness industry for many many years and stretching is so very important. I find that many people do not do it at all and those who do stretch do not do it nearly enough. As a professional certified trainer and martial arts professional I…
According to KidsHealth.org children 6 – 12 years of age need physical activity to build strength, coordination, confidence — and to lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle. They’re also gaining more control over how active they are. School-age kids should have many chances to participate in a variety of activities, sports, and games that…
This is a fantastic article on awareness. Those of you who have taken my classes know that I preach awareness before physical skills as every good instructor should. Awareness is the key to preventing so many bad things from happening. The article is written by the “Well Armed Woman” and speaks about these things as…
I think it is really important to keep these things in mind during any summer activity. I remember when I was a kid, I would forget to drink until I was so thirsty that I couldn’t get enough water. The following article gives some great advice on dehydration and heat illness. Keep in mind that…