Alliance for a Healthier Generation Includes GoTrybe.com

10 March

Posted by admin in GoTrybe News | Gotrybe | Links

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation has selected www.gotrybe.com for inclusion in the Healthy Schools Program Resource Database. All resources that the Alliance receives are reviewed to determine consistency with our programs, policies and scientific information as it pertains to our work. After completing this review, your resource was found to be in alignment with one or more of the Healthy Schools Program Framework Criteria and consistent with American Heart Association standards for scientific validity and accuracy.

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GoTrybe in Action!

24 February

Posted by admin in Fitness | GoTrybe News | Gotrybe

The GoTrybe crew took a field trip to Lake Ridge Elementary to see how teachers and students are using GoTrybe in the classroom. Special thanks go out to Principal Phillips, Ms. Pearce, Laura Matney and all the students that make GoTrybe part of their life.

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East Tennessee Schools & DOH Battle Childhood Obesity

13 February

Posted by admin in Fitness | Gotrybe | Parents

“We’re excited that more Tennessee students will be introduced to GoTrybe as a fun new tool to help improve their health and fitness,” said Cooper. “Science shows healthy students are more successful in school, and that forming healthy habits at a young age can help put these young people on the path toward a lifetime of wellness.” – Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner, Susan Cooper

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GoTrybe now available to 175,000 in East Tennessee

10 February

Posted by admin in Fitness | GoTrybe News | Gotrybe

Funded by a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health through Project Diabetes, GoTrybe is now available to approximately 175,000 students and faculty in seventeen school districts. These school districts are located in GoTrybe’s home region of East Tennessee.
For those not in the know, GoTrybe is an online, interactive social community dedicated to the health [...]

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GoTrybe.com Trainer in the News

29 July

Posted by gotrybeblog in Fitness | GoTrybe News | Gotrybe | Leaders | Wellness

GoTrybe.com Fitness Trainer Sheridan Crockett is known by trybers as the “Zumba chick”.  Sheridan has contributed her talents as a certified Zumba (a fusion of Latin and hip-hop dance) instructor to motivate kids to move.  A recent article on the front page of the Community section in the Bristol Herald Courier featured a full page [...]

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GoTrybe on Daytime…Motivate Your Kids to Get Active!

29 July

Posted by gotrybeblog in Fitness | GoTrybe News | Gotrybe | Leaders | Links | Motivation | Parents | Wellness

Does your student have the mid-summer blahs?  Most kids are starting to get used to the laziness of summer, and it seems like a mission to get them active and moving.  GoTrybe.com’s Fitness Coordinator Elizabeth Cross offered four tips of  advice to Daytime Tricities viewers on how to encourage exercise, and make it fun.  Click [...]

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Eating Healthy on a Road Trip

29 June

Posted by trybalelders in Gotrybe | Nutrition

Are you taking a vacation this summer? If you’re driving to your destination it’s a good idea to think about what kinds of snacks you’ll choose along the way. Fast food and snacks from convenience stores are tempting, but these high calorie, high fat foods aren’t the best choice, especially when you’re sitting in the [...]

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100 Ways to Burn 100 Calories!

29 June

Posted by trybalelders in Fitness | Gotrybe | Motivation | Parents | Wellness

Like to chew gum?  Chewing sugar-free gum for 55 minutes burns 100 extra calories!  If you’re looking for some fun, alternatives to burning up that cheeseburger from last night, check out this article in OK Magazine.  You can add cleaning your closet, shopping, or even playing hopscotch to your workout goals for the day.  Some [...]

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GoTrybe.com to be highlighted in HHS New and Social Media Webinar this Wednesday

22 June

Posted by gotrybeblog in GoTrybe News | Gotrybe | Links

The Dept. of Health and Human Service will be holding a webinar this Wednesday, June 24, 2009 from 2:00-3:00 p.m ET to show how New and Social Media is being used to promote The National Physical Activity Guidelines.
GoTrybe.com is presenting in the HHS Webinar and would love to invite all Trybers and friends to listen [...]

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Red, White and Blue Parfait

19 June

Posted by trybalelders in Gotrybe | Nutrition | Parents | Recipes

The Fourth of July is coming up fast! Include a nutritious, festive snack in your plans.  A parfait made with raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and low-fat yogurt can help you cool down and re-energize before the big fireworks show. Check out the recipe at Better Homes and Gardens. Happy Fourth of July!
Things happen for a reason, just believe! – [...]

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