Want to encourage your kids to work out a little more during their downtime? Try a few of these tips from the What Moves U Challenge, a Play 60 curriculum, created by the American Heart Association and the National Football League: ...more

January 24, 2009

It was a little bit bouncing, a little bit waving, a little bit stepping and a whole lot of heart-pounding. ...more

December 3, 2008

Tips From The Trainer/Water Aerobics Water aerobics provides a cool and low-stress workout for anyone with a swimsuit and a nearby pool. Lithia instructor Emily Marcellus says aqua exercise is gentler and reduces the risk of muscle or joint injury. It's also a cardiovascular workout that can build strength and increase range of motion. ...more

October 23, 2008

Most 11-year-olds who punch and kick others can expect to be punished. Steffanie Brown, however, is rewarded. In fact, the junior black belt has received 29 awards for her sparring matches in karate. The past two years, she has qualified to participate in national tournaments. ...more

August 31, 2008

A few precautionary measures can help you guard against painful injuries down the road. ...more

August 7, 2008

The music thumped, and you could feel your body vibrating along with the bass. ...more

December 1, 2007

At the call to rotate activities, 10-year-old Kayla Poff walked to the push-up bars with confidence. ...more

October 1, 2007

At the call to rotate activities, 10-year-old Kayla Poff walked to the pushup bars with confidence. ...more

September 26, 2007