Thanks to Morgan and Amy for interviewing our very cool trainer Elizabeth Cross and some of our GoTrybe kids on DayTime TriCities this morning.
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Thanks again to Newschannel 11 and DayTime TriCities!
GoTrybe on DayTime TriCities
29 August
The Facts About Eating Disorders
28 August
Eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating affect both girls and boys. Even young kids are becoming body conscious. According to the National Eating Disorders Association (nationaleatingdisorders.org), 42% of 1st through 3rd graders would prefer to be thinner than they are. Click on the link above to view additional statistics on eating [...]
Improving Teen Nutrition to Prevent or Manage Type 2 Diabetes
28 August
Consuming a wide variety of nutritious foods can help to prevent or manage type 2 diabetes. Many parents are confused about where to begin to improve their teen’s eating habits. Visit ndep.nih.gov for information about how many foods from each food group your teen should consume. This site also provides tips for cutting calories while still allowing teens to [...]
Family Olympics Fun
28 August
Although the 2008 Olympic games have ended in Beijing, the pride of the games is still in the air. Use the excitement of the Olympics to get your family active! Create your own family olympics with events such as jumproping, shoe kicking, or the longest wall-sit. Making exercise fun and social can help to motivate [...]
Sprint Your Way to Fat Loss.
28 August
While Running is a great activity to aid in fat loss, it has one drawback, it only speeds your up your metabolism while running and [...]
Back to School, Back to the Gym!
22 August
Now that the kids have gone back to school, getting back to the gym can help you stay on track with your workouts. Get involved with a variety of activities, don’t just do the same machines each time you go. Paige Waehner, of About.com encourages us to take advantage of all the gym has to [...]
Avoid Dehydration During Exercise
22 August
Did you know most people lose as much as 1 qt (1 L) to 2 qt (2 L) of fluid during 1 hour of exercise? If you are an athlete, you can lose as much as 3 qt (3 L) of fluid per hour during an intense workout. Fluid loss in endurance activities such as [...]
Supplements + Athletes = Health Risk?
21 August
Nutritional supplements, or ergogenic aids, claiming to increase endurance, strength and overall performance are tempting to athletes, especially adolescent athletes. Instead of improving performance, these supplements may inhibit it, and even result in health problems, especially when taken in excessive amounts. To view a list of nutritional supplements and the side effects they may cause [...]
Back to School and Good Nutrition
21 August
The start of the school year marks a new beginning. Start your child’s year off right by making sure they are eating nutritious foods at school. Whether your child brings their lunch from home or eats the school lunch, there are steps you can take to improve your child’s nutritional intake. Learn more by visiting [...]
What You Need to Know About Dietary Supplements
14 August
Some people take a variety of dietary supplements without thinking twice about it. Dietary supplements do not require FDA approval before being made available to the public. You should always consult your doctor before taking any type of supplement. Remember, dietary supplements are only meant to supplement your diet, and are not meant to replace [...]
