22 February
If you are in school or have gone to school since Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, you have some experience with the President’s Challenge and Presidential Physical Fitness Award. I know I was very proud of mine “signed” by President Ronald Regan. I also remember lots of my fellow students receiving the same award. We were considered to be in at least B+ shape, in the top 15% of all students the same age.
14 February
Although many want to be responsible for the cure (or at least help), it still seems the root cause is a mystery to some. There is no doubt that an unfortunate condition, such as disease or physical limitations may contribute to a child being overweight. Arguments can also be made that easy access to cheap, unhealthy, fast food is to blame. Others may say it is because kids spend too much time in front of a computer or television.
29 July
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 [...]
29 July
According to Mental Health America (MHA), there are 10 tools one can use in aiming to fight off the health effects of stress. Among the top three…exercise! MHA’s documentation states, “Our bodies were built to move, especially when they’re pumping out stress-induced hormones.” You can check out all 10 tools, and learn more about mental [...]
29 June
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 [...]
18 June
I must admit, I love to dance!! With popular shows like Dancing With the Stars, and trendy group fitness classes like Zumba, it is inevitable that dancing would be the hottest trend in fitness. It is said that dancing for 30 minutes at a moderate level can burn up to 200 calories. Like other moderate, [...]
2 June
Unfortunately, there are many fitness-based companies who put out a “get healthy” product, but its staff and investors don’t “practice what they preach”. GoTrybe.com is not one of those companies! The employees of GoTrybe.com are made up of an eclectic group of individuals who have a similar vision: helping kids get healthy. Here is a [...]
30 May
Does your family think about choosing low-fat milk, fruit, vegetables and whole grains when they open the refrigerator door? Maybe a little reminder would help. You’ll find a colorful, one-page sheet that includes the number of servings needed and tips to help you get those servings when you visit nebmilk.org. Print it out and hang it on your fridge!
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18 May
GoTrybe.com prides itself on offering all of its Trybe members a variety of fitness content to choose from. GoTrybe.com took it to the “hoop” for its latest installment of fitness videos. Former professional basketball player Calvin Talford led middle school and high school athletes through 16 videos focused on bettering one’s basketball game. Look for [...]
29 April
What better time to educate on the importance of saving energy, than when your children are young and moldable? Giving them an awareness of preserving our earth can’t come at too early of an age. April Bunch of Hands On Museum in Johnson City, TN made an appearance on Daytime Tricities along with GoTrybe.com’s Fitness [...]
