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.
16 February
In 2008, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which provide science-based recommendations to help persons aged 6 years or older improve their health through physical activity. Included in these national guidelines is a chapter dedicated to physical activity recommendations for children and adolescents aged 6-17 years. These guidelines reflect the most up-to-date research about youth physical activity and associated health benefits (from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/physicalactivity/guidelines.htm)
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, [...]
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 [...]
27 March
I consider myself a brilliant party planner when it comes to my children’s birthday bashes. I’ve organized a luau, carnival, and dress-up party, among others. Being that I am a fitness professional, it only seems natural that eventually I will be planning a fitness-focused fiesta. Let’s face it…kids have a great deal of energy, and [...]
24 February
Orchard School-Amazing students and an Amazing experience!
GoTrybein.com grabs the attention of The Orchard School’s 3rd grade reading class. The third graders quickly grabbed my attention. I’m a trainer with GoTrybe.com and I was lucky enough to be part of the launch in Indianapolis. The folks here at Orchard welcomed us with big smiles and tons [...]
20 February
February 22-28 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. How much do you know about the symptoms of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder? Being aware of the symptoms can help you to detect a potential problem early on. Take a few minutes to review the signs and symptoms of eating disorders by visiting mayoclinic.com.
Things happen for a reason, [...]
3 February
As a personal trainer, I have often recieved the foggy-eyed look by clients when I speak about their target heart rate. Have you ever read through a fitness magazine and wondered what 60-80% of your max heart rate means? Here are your 4 steps to Heart Rate 101…(1) Find your pulse (see pulse sites here). [...]
29 December
The recent Type 1 diabetes diagnosis of NFL Bronco’s quarterback Jay Cutler has sparked much awareness to the number of professional athletes who are also living with the disease. Like all people with Type 1 diabetes, these athletes must consistently monitor diet, exercise and insulin levels to be able to play and compete safely. Isn’t [...]
2 December
CONGRATULATIONS to the preschool class from Northeast Ohio for winning the GoTrybe World Diabetes Day Blue Photo Contest! Their picture recreates the blue circle that is the World Diabetes Day symbol.
The class honored World Diabetes Day with all blue activities. There was blue finger painting, a blue story-time, blue snacks (with blueberry yogurt and baked [...]
