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Cross-Training Tips for Kids Involved in Multiple Sports

by Reggie Reyes, Posted Mar 22nd 2010 2:00PM

Each week, personal trainer Reggie Reyes shares with us a child-related health and/or fitness concern that he's been approached with, and how he's helped clients to solve the problem. Problem Mr. Smith and his 15-year-old son came in looking for ...
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Diet and Exercise Tips to Help Your Child Gain Weight

by Reggie Reyes, Posted Feb 18th 2010 12:05PM

Each week, personal trainer Reggie Reyes shares with us a child-related health and/or fitness concern that he's been approached with, and how he's helped clients to solve the problem. The Problem A 13-year-old girl's mother wanted exercise advice ...
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Case Study: Managing Weight During Puberty

by Reggie Reyes, Posted Feb 4th 2010 2:05PM

I was once approached by a mother who was concerned that her 11-year-old daughter was overweight. She assured me that her daughter was active as she was involved in dance classes several times a week and played with her friends during recess. She ...
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Do Fit Kids Get Better Grades?

by Reggie Reyes, Posted Jan 5th 2010 9:00AM

I once trained an 11-year-old boy who was overweight and a little on the shy side. We met twice a week and completed resistance exercises using his own body weight, resistance bands and medicine balls. We trained outside and ran up hills and stairs, ...
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White House Annoyed by School Lunch Campaign

by Brett Singer, Posted Aug 11th 2009 12:54PM

Did this public service announcement cross the line? Credit: Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine
When it comes to the First Daughters, everything is off-limits. Even if it's for a good cause. White House officials are annoyed by ...
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Fun names help kids eat their veggies

by Angie Felton, Posted Nov 16th 2007 3:00PM

Using positive words to describe the name of a food item makes it more palatable to adults and children, a research study found. Cafeteria diners were given foods with fancy names and two weeks later served the same meal was available with a simpler ...
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How does your city rank in childhood fitness?

by Angie Felton, Posted Oct 5th 2007 8:02AM

When considering relocating your family to a different part of the country, you look at the cost of living, quality of the school systems, crime rate, cultural and entertainment opportunities and even the National Sex Offender List. But have you ...
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Healthy cafeteria choices becoming more popular with kids

by Heather Craven, Posted Jan 22nd 2007 5:30PM

Here is a heartening bit of news, kids are starting to veer away from the grease and fat in the school cafeteria lines. The once popular fries and burgers bathing in oil are being skipped over for fresh fruits and vegetables. I remember in high ...
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